With all the recent changes hitting the various Universal parks all around the world – the Wizarding World of Harry Potter coming to both Universal Studios Hollywood and Japan, the rumored impending demise of Far Far Away at Universal Studios Singapore – it made us wonder: just what is the best and worst land here at Universal Orlando Resort, which has, arguably, the best lineup of theme park areas?
So we’re asking you, our dear readers: what is your favorite land at either Universal Studios Florida or Islands of Adventure? Which one contains the best theming or boasts your favorite rides and restaurants? Which would you pick if you could only visit one on your next vacation?
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And, conversely, which is your least favorite? Which one do you always pass by on your hurry to all the really good stuff? Which would you strike off of the Universal map forever and ever?
UPDATE: We are very sorry, but in our haste to create this post, we forgot Toon Lagoon in the list below. For those of you who really dislike that area, we’ll find a way for you to voice it in a future poll. Our apologies!
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What additions would you like to see to the Orlando Informer website in 2014?
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: No “Toon Lagoon” on the Worst list? LOL. Don’t get me wrong, detail and interaction is amazing. I’m just not much of a water ride enthusiast so this land always gets the least amount of attention. On the contrary, it does offer a mini water park to guests of Universal Orlando (not considering Wet-n-Wild, of course) so it has it’s perks and value.
Toon Lagoon needs to be on the worst list, apart from the water rides.
At IOA – Toon Lagoon is the worst. Why isn’t this an option? The theme is out of date, if you don’t want to get soaking wet there’s nothing to do, plus that huge unused theater, and the food options are bad (except Blondie’s which has good sandwiches). I don’t know the characters very well at all and neither do my kids. And my kids need a change of clothes or a $5 “people dryer”. Plus there’s that abandoned show theater that hasn’t been used in years. I always seems to be passing through Toon Lagoon, never stopping. Also, lumping World Expo and… Read more »
As far as my favorite land, I can’t decide!! My favorite place to eat, shop, ride and relax are all in different spots. Hogsmeade is most detailed but too crowded to actually enjoy on a regular basis. I love the plants at Jurassic but River adventure isn’t as good at The Hulk! Spiderman is great too. I love Mummy and Finnegan’s but having a beer at Duff Gardens is also a fave of mine. Too many good choices. Great problem to have.
@Brandon @Ren @FLThemeParkGuy We’re sorry about skipping Toon Lagoon, and I’ve added a note in the original post above.
@FLThemeParkGuyAs far as World Expo and Springfield, Universal still considers them one land (just called World Expo), at least they do on their in-park guidemap – I used the description “World Expo / Springfield” simply to clarify that the Simpsons area is part of World Expo. Nevertheless, I do agree that the two sections of the one area are quite opposites.
Thanks Dan! Sorry my post was all negatives, I’ll add some positives. But actually the latest map I got separates them: “World Expo” and “Krustyland/Springfield” Which struck me as odd, because I didn’t realize Krustyland was a distinction they wanted. And that they mentioned Krustyland before Springfield (alphabetical order?)
Wizarding World of Harry Potter….
Hahaha nahh, can you imagine?
Kidz Zone is the worst. Besides ET, which is one of the best rides, the entire land is full of outdated preschooler IPs that have no business taking up that much space. Also, there shouldn’t even BE a Kidz Zone, there should be a family friendly land, like Fantasyland, where the rides are for the whole family, not just preschoolers….
Simpsons is the worst. Love all the rest but Harry Potter has to come first.
Allen hit the nail on the head. I LOVE ET because it is one of the last classic rides at Universal studios!! But seriously they need to get rid of Kidzone
Marvel Super Hero…Spiderman & Hulk Incredible Hulk Roller Coaster at Universal Studios…
anything on the universal studios side,but i hate that universal doesnt like fat ppl…im 330lbs,but anyway u get what im saying?
I chose Marvel Super Hero Island for the best. While I am an avid HP fan (and the WWoHP comes in a close second), Marvel has always offered the most in activities and rides for us.
Woody Woodpecker’s Kid Zone is definitely the worst.
Kidzone is great my 2 and 7 year Old love taking a break from the fl Sun and splashing around at curious George,Barney and American tale are def outdated but e.t. is a classic and should def stay even if it’s the only original ride left!!!
Seeing how we were there 7 days and never laid eyes on kids zone (except ET) I’ve gotta say that’s the worst.
I thought Seuss landing was the best land overall. As an avid Seuss fan, I appreciated the authenticity and attention to detail.
Harry potter is the best amazing . worst Jurassic park
I would like to vote on your blog but I do not wish to sign up for another company to post on my page or send me emails. So my vote is best Marvel and worst is where Mythos is
I hate the fact that some rides have a height limit . My 13 yr old was too tall to accompany his little brother on pterodactyl ride but I could ride and I was over a foot taller ?? What is that about people. ? Walt would never say a kid is too tall to ride
I loved the Jurassic park land. I loved Poseidon’s fury when there was real water.
Best is Harry Potter hogsmeade and worst woody woodpeckers kids zone and dr doom comes close behind that!
Poseidons Fury is 20 minutes of my life I will never get back.
like both
Islands has always been better.
Oops I voted backwards lol I meant WWOHP was the best & the lost continent was the worst lol
WWOHP is the best and Poseidons Fury needs to be replaced asap…45 minutes of my life I’d like to get back- I would have rather done anything else in either park!
Poseidons fury is the worst along with the sinbad show in the Lost Continent totally outdated now and WWOHP is awesome 🙂
I love it all
The Simpsons is the WORST. It is just hideous. Best is Harry Potter!
Everyplace is cool, but the area where Dudley Doo is always smells like pee