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UNLEASH YOUR VACATION

Universal CityWalk

If you want to grab a bite, go shopping or catch some entertainment, head to CityWalk, right outside Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.

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There are all kinds of restaurants from casual to sit-down. At Bigfire, you can enjoy American fare like steak flavored with smoky goodness from cooking over different kinds of wood. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you’ll love The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen, featuring an allday brunch, unique desserts and artisanal milkshakes. Speaking of sweets, check out Voodoo Doughnut’s delicious and delightfully weird pastries. When you’ve had your fill of the awesome eats, experience the new escape room adventure, Universal’s Great Movie Escape. Plus, check out CityWalk’s live shows, miniature golf and 20-screen cineplex.

You’re in Orlando and you want to make the most of your vacation. That’s where Universal Orlando Resort comes in. There’s a whole universe for you to explore with three theme parks—Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal’s Volcano Bay water theme park—plus the Universal CityWalk dining and entertainment complex. Here, you can free yourself to be yourself.

Universal Studios Florida

Your favorite TV shows and movies are about to get real. Save the Earth with the TRANSFORMERS Autobots and defeat the villainous Decepticons. Join Illumination's Gru, his daughters and the mischievous Minions on an unpredictable journey. Follow in Harry Potter's footsteps in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Diagon Alley™, where you'll find many of the wizarding world's most famous establishments. There’s even a fire-breathing dragon atop Gringotts™ bank. Universal Studios is way beyond the movies.

We’re Going Beyond the Bayou for Mardi Gras 2023

Daily February 4–April 16, 2023

Get ready for the good times at Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval*. This party features NOLA favorites and the best of Carnaval celebrations from around the world. Try flavors from the bayou to Brazil to Belgium and beyond. Check out parades (on select nights) featuring our fleet of parade floats. Plus, enjoy live music, concerts on select nights, catch some beads and a whole lot more.

Universal’s Islands of Adventure

It’s time to alternate your reality and turn things upside down (literally). Come face to face with dinosaurs in Jurassic Park, where Jurassic World VelociCoaster will send you for a spin. And a roll. And weightlessness! Swing above the streets with Spider-Man on Marvel Super Hero Island®. You can also explore The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Hogsmeade™ where you can fly beyond the grounds of Hogwarts™ castle and join Hagrid™ on a thrilling adventure deep into the wilds of the Forbidden Forest. Here, every island is a new reality.

Some CityWalk shows/venues are separately ticketed and some require ages 21 or older for admission with valid photo ID. Additional restrictions apply.

Make Every Moment Count at Universal Orlando

Universal’s Volcano Bay Water Theme Park

Whether you’re the floaty relaxation type or fall-so-fast type, it’s all here. There’s even a volcano in the middle of the park (hence, the name) with tons of water slides and stunning waterfalls. And if you’re in the mood for chill things, there’s a winding river, a wave pool and even a picturesque beach so you can feel the sand between your toes. Remember, it’s a South Seas oasis (and nothing says oasis like a volcano).

Screams and laughter. Adventures and relaxation. Unforgettable entertainment and incredible dining. Universal Orlando is the getaway you’ve been waiting for.

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For tickets and information, visit your closest Westgate Guest Services Desk.

Aquatica offers exclusive attractions that promise unlimited fun sending guests on amazing undersea adventures. Experience Florida’s first dueling racer, Riptide Race. Grab a friend and race through high speed tunnels as you see your opponent side by side and face to face. Who will reach the finish line first? aquaticaorlando.com

Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures

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UNIQUELY THE BEST airboat tour in Florida for 28 years! Tour our swamps by day, sunset or night on an airboat with an expert Captain seeing wildlife. Visit our Butterfly Exhibit, Native American Village, BBQ Restaurant, gator pond or mine for rare gems/fossils. bcairboats.com

Bok Tower Gardens

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A “must-see” Florida attraction centrally located in Lake Wales featuring a 205-foot and 60-bell Singing Tower, beautifully landscaped gardens, new children’s garden, outdoor kitchen, unique hiking trails, cafe, gift shop and plant shop. boktowergardens.org

Buena Vista Watersports

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Paradise Cove at Buena Vista Watersports is a recreational water sports facility. Located in Lake Buena Vista on a natural spring-fed lake, surrounded by cypress and palm trees and lots of sand, providing its Floridian feel. Offering Sea-Doo rentals, waterski and wakeboard lessons, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks and pontoon boat rentals. Come on out and enjoy the fun or just hang out on the beach! bvwatersports.com

Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay

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Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure, combining world-class thrill rides, live entertainment and one of North America’s largest zoos. Enjoy unique seasonal events all year or take on Tigris™, Florida’s tallest launch coaster. A top-rated list of favorite attractions for thrill seekers include Cheetah Hunt - the park’s longest coaster, SheiKra - a 200- foot tall floorless dive coaster, Falcon’s Fury - a 335-foot freestanding drop tower and many more. Then, learn all about the animals that inspired the rides by visiting one of the esteemed animal habitats or booking an exciting Insider Tour opportunity. BuschGardensTampa.com

The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

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The Morse Museum houses the world’s most comprehensive collection of works by American artist and designer Louis Comfort Tiffany. Highlights include the restored chapel interior he designed for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago and a wing that showcases the Museum’s collection of art and architectural objects from Tiffany’s celebrated Long Island home, Laurelton Hall. Visitors to the Museum will also enjoy exhibits of American art pottery, Art Nouveau objects and late 19 th and early 20 th century American paintings. See website for current hours. morsemuseum.org

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