Special Cookies Not to Missed in Islands of Adventure
Revised
4/2021
Everyone
loves a good cookie and when on vacation, why not seek out the best. Here I share with you the very best cookies I
found during my most recent visit to Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure.
Note:
Follow CDC and park guidelines when visiting.
Always wear your face mask when in public.
Pity the Villains who Dare to Enter the Marvel Superhero
Island
When I first entered Marvel Superhero Island, I wasn’t a fan. Loud music and superhero posters lining the streets didn’t impress me. My view completely changed on this recent visit. Walking down the street in this area of the park is like being in a superhero comic book. Only here, all the superheroes and villains are alive.
Besides the Green Goblin sightings – which are always fun, as he pulls pranks on guests – the golden “cookie” here shows up at the top of the hour. Near the top of most hours (check the schedule) guests are alerted, via loudspeaker, that Dr. Doom and the Green Goblin is causing havoc and the Superheroes will be on the scene soon. Line up along the street to watch them arrive on motorbikes. Super Cool. Stick around to get your picture taken with your Superhero of choice.
Beware the Gates of Kong! Better known as “Skull Island”
Even
if you are not a ride person, peek through the fence of this new attraction to
check out the intricate detail of Skull Island. It is amazingly similar to
the movies. BTW I loved this ride! I rode it four times and would have ridden
more if time allowed. It was
amazing.
To
my knowledge, this is not like any other ride in the park. Guests pile into a large jeep-like vehicle
that feels as if it is driving. It is a
“trackless” vehicle. I am not quite
positive about the mechanics of the ride, but we do move—forward and side to
side. It is a 3D experience without motion sickness. It’s as if we are
inside the most recent Kong movie.
Tip: Sit
in the 10th row—first or the last seat.
Awesome! Also, do ride more than
once, as there are five different drivers and experiences.
Strolling Through the Jurassic Era
I
love some rides, but not those that could hurt me. An 85-foot drop? Well, that would leave a mark. Nevertheless, this area of the park is great
for the sights alone. It is as if Jurassic
Park actually exists. Check out the
Jurassic Park Discovery Center. Here,
one can name a newly hatched dino.
Note:
Due to Covid, things change daily. To
stay up to date with ride closures, etc., download the official Universal
Orlando Resort App.
There’s No Prince in this Castle
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Hogsmeade looks exactly like the books, right down to Honeydukes and The Three Broomsticks. What really stands out, though, is Hogwarts. It is amazing! Even if not interested in the ride, tour the castle slowly taking all of it in. The detail will excite all Potter Heads.
Honeydukes
Get Lost in The Lost Continent
Shopping
bazaars and exotic eateries await guest directly outside Hogsmeade in The
Lost Continent, which is undergoing changes. When we visited, I found a beautiful pair of
earrings and necklace at the “Treasures of Poseidon”.
However,
the “Mythos Restaurant” is the real find here.
Carved images embedded into gigantic rock formations surrounded by
waterfalls and pools of water hide one of the most unique restaurants I have
ever seen. Stop in to tour the
restaurant and grab a cool drink of flavored water which is always available on
the reception desk.
Note: Free
flavored water for guests.
Things, Cat in the Hat and “Oh! The Stories You’ll Hear”
Walking
through Seuss Landing is like walking through pages of Dr. Seuss’s books. Turn around in one direction to find Cat in
the Hat and the other to find, one of my favorites, “The High in the Sky Seuss
Trolley Train Ride!” It’s great fun to ride over other guests and
through buildings. However, the real
cookie here is watching children enjoy listening to Dr. Seuss stories being
read to them outside while they watch their reader engaged by one of the
characters of the book. I find it
enchanting.
What
are your experiences?
Exploring Diagon Alley Universal
Orlando
Theme Park: Universal Orlando The
Forbidden Journey
Restaurant
Reviews: Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Diagon Alley
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