Congratulations to Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure!

All it took was one visit to the great theme parks at Universal Orlando Resort to see that Islands of Adventure was the park to be reckoned with! Now, the attendance results of all the parks in Florida prove it. Sure, attendance figures reveal that Walt Disney World's iconic Magic Kingdom is still in first place, but the younger sister at Universal is posting some impressive numbers as it sits at Number Two... and climbing. Islands beat out the three newer Disney theme parks- Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom. Very impressive! All this is found on the 2022 Theme Index, published by AECOM (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Management) and TEA (Themed Entertainment Association).

It's not just Harry Potter that's pulling out some magic. Next door at Jurassic Park, it's breathtaking Velocicoaster is drawing them in as well. It's frightening but fun, pulling in guests of all ages for the ride of their lives. Somewhat more family friendly, the newer Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure leaves riders smiling the whole way, and wanting to get back in line for one more ride. When you have to choose between Motorbike and Sidecar, it's a tough choice!

Toss in the absolute best Spider-Man attraction ever (Sorry Disney Imagineering!), some great places to eat and drink, and a spot right next to City Walk, well, Islands of Adventure is well worth your time and money. It's fresh, exciting, and always improving. 

This long time Disney Imagineering lover become a huge fan of Universal Creative- and I can't wait to see what comes next to all their parks. Imagine what Epic Universe will bring!

(Photograph copyright Mark Taft.)