Universal Studios Florida
Universal Studios Florida is a theme park located in Orlando, Florida, United States.
A theme park inside Orlando
Open year-round
Universal Studios Florida is open year-round. When to go ↓
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 172K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 98% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
15 rides and 3 roller coasters
Open since 1990. About ↓
Summers are hot
June, July and August highs run 91–92°, and about 110 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Orlando
Universal Studios Florida is inside Orlando, which has 213 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Orlando. Green months are the mild ones.
Universal Studios Florida
Universal Studios Florida is a theme park located in Orlando, Florida, United States. Owned by NBCUniversal and operated by Universal Destinations & Experiences, it opened to the public on June 7, 1990, and features numerous rides, shows, and attractions that are primarily themed to movies, television, and other aspects of the entertainment industry. Universal Studios Florida was the first park to open at Universal Orlando Resort, joined later by Universal Islands of Adventure (1999), Universal Volcano Bay (2017), and Universal Epic Universe (2025).
- Type
- Theme park
- Season
- year-round
- Rides
- 15 · 3 roller coasters
- Established
- 1990
- Run by
- Universal Destinations & Experiences
- Wikipedia readers
- 172K a year
Where to stay near Universal Studios Florida
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Orlando (213) and Lake Buena Vista (142).
- 1Walt Disney World
- 2Universal Epic Universe
- 3Universal's Islands of Adventure
- 4Camping World Stadium
- 5SeaWorld Orlando
- 6Kia Center
- 7Inter&Co Stadium
- 8Universal's Volcano Bay
Lake Buena Vista
25 people · 31% vacation homes
8 mi southwest of Universal Studios Florida
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Universal Studios Florida | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | in town | — | 213 194 hotels · 5 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 333,888 | $394K |
| Lake Buena Vista 31% vacation homes | 8 mi southwest | 10 min | 142 139 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 25 | $163K |
| Williamsburg | 5 mi south | 10 min | 75 74 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 9,063 | $328K |
| Doctor Phillips | 3 mi southwest | 5 min | 51 51 hotels | 12,984 | $530K |
| Four Corners 26% vacation homes | 15 mi southwest | 20 min | 173 157 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 6 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 6 RV parks | 65,048 | $352K |
| Bay Lake 72% vacation homes | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 80 68 hotels · 5 lodges & cabins · 7 campgrounds | 19 | $106K |
| Tangelo Park | 2 mi southeast | 5 min | 33 32 hotels · 1 motel | 2,404 | $235K |
| Celebration | 12 mi southwest | 20 min | 69 62 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 13,667 | $635K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Universal Studios Florida
Other well-known places within 9 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw19 mi Theme parkWalt Disney World Resort
Big draw23 mi Theme parkUniversal Epic Universe
Big draw3in town Theme parkUniversal's Islands of Adventure9.5M visitors a year
Big draw46 mi Stadium & arenaCamping World Stadium
54 mi Theme parkSeaWorld Orlando4.3M visitors a year
67 mi Stadium & arenaKia Center
77 mi Stadium & arenaInter&Co Stadium
8in town Theme parkUniversal's Volcano Bay1.7M visitors a yearPhoto credits
Walt Disney World Resort: Anthony Quintano from Westminster, United States, CC BY 2.0 · Universal Epic Universe: Martin Lewison, CC BY 2.0 · Universal's Islands of Adventure: David Bjorgen, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Camping World Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · SeaWorld Orlando: SeaWorld, CC BY 2.0 · Kia Center: 350z33 (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Inter&Co Stadium: Porsche997SBS, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Universal's Volcano Bay: NBCUniversal, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Visiting Universal Studios Florida
When is Universal Studios Florida open?
Year-round.
Is Universal Studios Florida in Orlando?
Yes. It’s inside Orlando, FL.
When is the best time to visit Universal Studios Florida?
January, February, March, April, November and December, with highs of 72–83°.
How many people visit Universal Studios Florida each year?
9,500,000 in 2024, according to Wikidata.
How far is Universal Studios Florida from Tampa?
About 70 miles southwest of Tampa, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Universal Studios Florida?
Orlando (MCO), about 10 miles away.
How many roller coasters does Universal Studios Florida have?
3, among 15 rides.
Where should I stay near Universal Studios Florida?
Orlando (in town, 213 places to stay), Lake Buena Vista (8 mi, 142 places to stay) and Williamsburg (5 mi, 75 places to stay).
Tips from people in Orlando
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Orlando’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.