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At Universal Studios Orlando, you're the star at the number one movie and TV-based theme park in the world. Whether you are a fan of high-powered excitement, side-splitting comedy or heart-warming children's tales, you'll be in the picture at Universal Studios.

Then, at Universal Islands of Adventure Orlando you'll journey with the family through five remarkable islands where all your favorite comic and cartoon heroes come to life on the most innovative rides and attractions ever created. You'll be entertained by high-speed roller coasters, out-of-this-world children's rides and groundbreaking 3-D attractions.

Rides include:

• The Simpsons Ride
• The Amazing Adventures of Spider Man
• Incredible Hulk Coaster
• Dueling Dragons
• Jurassic Park River Adventure
• Doctor Doom's Fearfall
• Fear Factor Live
• Men in Black Alien Attack
• Shrek 4-D
• Revenge of the Mummy – The Ride
• TWISTER - Ride it Out
• The Blues Brothers
• Beetlejuice's Graveyard Revue
• Lucy – A Tribute
• Terminator 2: 3-D
• Jaws

Mardi Gras: Let the Music Move You
(February 7 through April 18 - Saturdays and select nights)
Don't just stand there - let the Music Move You at Universal Studios' Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando® Resort! Enjoy live performances by some of the biggest stars from pop, rock, R&B, country, hip-hop and more! You're right in the middle of the celebration with outrageous street performers and a spectacular parade featuring colorful costumes, dazzling floats, and beads by the handful. Plus, the air will be filled with the sweet sounds of real bands direct from New Orleans.

Schedule details

Fear Factor LIVE Universal Orlando®

Departure Dates:

Daily

Departure Point:

1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, Florida

Departure Time:

Universal Orlando generally opens at 9:00am and closes between 7:00pm and 10:00pm depending on the season. Please call the day of your visit to confirm opening hours.

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pickup not available

Itinerary:

Some of the Rides and Attractions at Universal Islands of Adventure Orlando include:

The Amazing Adventures of Spider Man:
Your Spider-Senses Will Be Tingling. Put on your 3-D glasses for an eye-popping, pulse-pounding, first-of-its-kind 3-D Spider-Man thrill ride. Careening through the streets and swinging high above the city, you'll see, hear, and actually FEEL the action of Spider-Man's most amazing adventure ever.

Incredible Hulk Coaster:
Feel The Rage! Something has gone wrong with Dr. Bruce Banner's gamma-ray accelerator. Suddenly you're launched from zero to 40 mph in two seconds flat! All you can do is hold on as an angry Hulk roar fills your ears and you smash through the sky on a high-speed roller coaster rampage. If you love roller coasters, get ready for the ultimate coaster adventure.

Duelling Dragons:
They're the world's first inverted, dueling roller-coasters. Soar 125 feet in the air and reach speeds of 55 mph on two unique rides. Ride with the Fire Dragon or Ice Dragon as they narrowly pass within inches on a roller coaster dogfight across the sky!

Jurassic Park River Adventure:
It's lunchtime... and you're on the Menu! Take an unforgettable river raft ride, and see dinosaurs in their natural habitats. But be careful! The fences are down, the Raptors have broken loose, and the only escape from the terrifying jaws of a hungry T-rex is an 85-foot plunge in total darkness!

Popeye and Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges
Better Eat Yer Spinach! Set sail for uncharted hilarity as you help Popeye rescue Olive Oyl from the clutches of that blowhard Bluto on this wet ride. You'll brave white-water rapids in this churning, splashing raft ride that'll make you wish you'd brought your spinach... and a towel.

Storm Force Acceleration:
Help the X-Men's super hero Storm battle the evil Magneto as she summons the powers of nature in a whirling, twirling, spinning power generator!

Doctor Doom's Fearfall:
Taking Fear to New Heights! All hail Doctor Doom! Prepare to submit to his latest evil experiment - a diabolical device created to extract every ounce of fear from your body by rocketing you 150 feet into the air, then hurling you back down faster than gravity itself!

Fear Factor Live:
Now It's Your Turn! See if you have what it takes at the most extreme audience participation show ever - Fear Factor Live. Perform gravity-defying stunts in front of thousands as you compete against other guests, or watch all the action from the audience.

MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack:
It's up to YOU to protect the Earth from aliens in MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack. As an agent trainee, you'll zap aliens as you chase them through the streets of New York in this high-tech ride based on the hit movie. The outcome is based on your score -- save Earth and you might get promoted to full-fledged Men in Black agent! With multiple endings, it's never the same ride twice! Have you got what it takes to join the best of the best?

Some of the Rides and Attractions at Universal Studios Orlando

NOW OPEN! The Simpsons Ride:
The Simpsons are visiting Krustyland, the low-budget theme park created by famed TV personality and shameless product huckster Krusty the Clown! You are there right alongside Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie as you enter through the carnival-like midway. Once you board your vehicle you're in for one surprise after another as you embark on a wild, over-the-top ride through the park… flying, floating, and more or less crashing your way through Krustyland's kiddie attractions, stunt shows, and thrill rides.

Shrek 4-D:
Join Princess Fiona and your heroes on an all new honeymoon adventure picking up where the Oscar-winning movie "Shrek" left off. Shrek 4-D features an original 3-D film, plus an extra dimension of special effects through the miracle of OgreVision. You see, hear and actually FEEL the action right from your seat! If you love motion simulator rides, you'll love Shrek 4-D.

Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast:
The evil Ooblar from the planet Yolkus has stolen Jimmy's newest rocket creation... The Mark IV. Board your own rocket, and follow Jimmy on a wild chase through your favorite Nicktoons, including SpongeBob SquarePants, The Fairly OddParents, Hey Arnold!, and Rugrats.

Revenge of the Mummy - The Ride:
Plunge into total darkness as you face fireballs, scarab beetles, and an army of warrior mummies on a psychological thrill ride totally unlike anything that's come along in the past 3,000 years! If you love roller coasters, you are in for a truly unique experience that you won't find anywhere else. Get ready to scream!

TWISTER - Ride it Out:
It'll Blow You Away. Step into one of the most action-packed movies of all time, and feel what it's like to be a storm chaser, looking a tornado right in the eye. Grab onto the railing and "Ride It Out," as our special effects wizards re-create the explosive force of nature at its worst.

The Blues Brothers:
It's a party on Delancey Street in New York with Jake and Elwood, the bad boys of blues. This outdoor stage show is located in the New York backlot area, is for all guests and has no height restrictions.

Beetlejuice's Graveyard Revue:
Beetlejuice cranks up Dracula, Wolfman, Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein for a Mega-Monster Rock Show filled with screaming demons and wailing guitars. This live stage show takes place in an open-air amphitheater located in the San Francisco backlot area, has a PG-13 Rating, and no height restrictions.

Lucy - A Tribute:
The Queen of Comedy lives at Universal Studios! This loving tribute is a walk through the dazzling career of America's queen of comedy, Lucille Ball. Get a close-up look at the world's favorite redhead on screen and off! See classic shows, costumes, scripts, and even rare home movies. You are sure to fall in love with Lucy all over again!

Terminator 2: 3-D:
The Future Is Coming...After You! Join forces with the Terminator in a battle to prevent mankind's extinction at the cold, steel hands of futuristic cyborgs. Live-action stunts, special effects, and amazing 3-D film come together in this Terminator adventure that says "Hasta la vista, baby" to entertainment as you know it.

Jaws:
You're gonna need a bigger boat! Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water. a giant fin slices through the waves and you're suddenly face to face with three tons of Great White fury. Are you ready to withstand the all-out assault of JAWS?

Fear Factor Live:
Now It's Your Turn! See if you have what it takes at the most extreme audience participation show ever - Fear Factor Live. Perform gravity-defying stunts in front of thousands as you compete against other guests, or watch all the action from the audience.

Animal Actors on Location:
More fun than humanly possible! Animal Actors On Location! is an outrageous show featuring a humorous mix of video, live animal performances, and audience interaction. Don't be surprised if things don't always go as scripted, because as anyone will tell you, the animals are running the show!

E.T Adventure:
Can you help E.T.(the extra terrestrial) make it back home? Bring the kids and board your flying bikes as you soar across the stars to help E.T save his home planet. It's an adventure that will touch your heart all over again.

A Day in the Park with Barney:
Meet Barney and his friends Baby Bop and BJ in a live sing-along, clap-along stage show. Then afterwards, have fun in Barney's interactive playground. It's Super-Dee-Duper!

Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster:
We have a roller coaster for your young kids too! Climb into your crate and take a fun-filled ride through Woody Woodpecker's own nut factory on this family-style coaster. It's the nuttiest ride you've ever seen![more on booking details]