Universal Orlando Resort has created some of the world’s most innovative theme park attractions based on pop culture’s most compelling films and stories. Guests experience two exciting theme parks - Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure as well as Universal CityWalk, a 30-acre restaurant, shopping and nighttime entertainment complex; and three magnificently themed on-site Loews hotels - the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel and the Loews Royal Pacific Resort. Flagship experiences featured in the theme parks include “The Simpsons Ride,” “Revenge of the Mummy - The Ride,” “The Incredible Hulk Coaster” and “The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man.” More information is available at www.universalorlando.com.

Company History

Universal Orlando Resort

• After the opening of Islands of Adventure, Universal CityWalk and the Portofino Bay Hotel, the entertainment destination is rebranded as Universal Orlando Resort in 1999
• Key Dates
  • 1990: "Fright Nights" debuts at Universal Studios Florida, beginning what will become Universal Orlando's annual Halloween Horror Nights event
  • 2007: Blue Man Group performances begin in the new Sharp AQUOS Theatre located via Universal CityWalk and Universal Studios Florida

Universal Studios Florida

• Construction begins in 1987; theme park opens in 1990
• Key Dates
  • 2000: Men in Black: Alien Attack opens
  • 2002: Macy's Holiday Parade debuts
  • 2003: Shrek 4-D opens
  • 2004: Revenge of the Mummy - The Ride opens
  • 2008: Disaster! A Major Motion Picture Ride…Starring You! opens
  • Spring 2008: The Simpsons Ride opens
  • 2009: Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit opens

Islands of Adventure

• Plans announced for theme park development in 1993; opens in 1999
• Key Dates
  • 2000: Grinchmas holiday celebration debuts
  • 2006: The High in the Sky Seuss Trolly Train Ride opens
• Coming Soon
  • 2010: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Universal CityWalk

• Plans announced in 1993; 30-acre entertainment complex opens in 1999
• Key Dates
  • 2006: Red Coconut Club & Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. open
  • 2007: Nascar Café remolded and becomes Nascar Sports Grille
  • 2008: CityWalk’s Rising Star karaoke club opens
  • 2009: Burger King Whopper Bar, Panda Express, Moe’s Southwest Grill

• 1999: Portofino Bay Hotel opens
• 2001: Hard Rock Hotel opens
• 2002: Royal Pacific Resort opens