Universal Studios London

  There are three major events that happen in Universal Studios London: Springtime Festival: Movie-themed hedges are found all around the park. Aside from this, there is special food and merchandise, as well as a colorful new parade. Halloween: There are two major Halloween events here. One of them is the Halloween Horror Nights that fans of Universal are familiar with. The other is a family-friendly daytime experience that involves trick-or-treating, seasonal food, and a fun park-wide scavenger hunt, as well as a jack-o-lantern display in Hollywood. Holidays: Last but not least is a Christmas event, which is the most immersive one yet. All of the lands have a version of Christmas displayed, most notably the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Aside from this, there are themed food and merchandise as well as a new parade.

  Here are some entertainment options found in the land: Characters: Mario and Luigi meet near the entrance to Yoshi's journey. Toad meets near Toadstool Cafe. Peach meets in a gazebo near her castle. Donkey Kong meets near his house, located near his ride. Quest for the Golden Mushroom Bowser, Jr. has stolen the Golden Mushroom and its up to you to get it back. Throughout the land are three mini games. One is where you have to hit all of the clock switches to prevent a Piranha Plant from waking up. Another is where you have to knock a pow block to take out a koopa troopa. The last of these games is where you have to knock out goombas with shells. If you win these games, you will get a key. Gain all three keys and you will be let inside Bowser, Jr.'s fortress, where you will fight him in a game involving shadows. Guests will work together to defeat him, and once he is vanquished, they will retrieve the Golden Mushroom.

  There are three super shops in this land, each with a different things to see: 1-Up Factory: After racing with Team Mario, guests can come out of Bowser's Castle and into an item factory. Here, guests can find all things Super Mario, with toys, apparel, and other souvenirs ranging from all over the franchise. Crazy Cap: This trademark shop, introduced in Super Mario Odyssey, has set up a new location in the Mushroom Kingdom. Aside from hats, this also sells items themed to the other kingdoms in the Mario franchise, some of which were seen in the previously mentioned game. Funky's Fly-N-Buy: Funky Kong has set up shop in an airplane. Here, guests can buy Donkey Kong merchandise, from clothing to toys, and even some houseware.

  Two magnificent restaurants are found in this area: Toadstool Cafe (Quick Service): In the Mushroom Kingdom is where guests can enter a toad house and eat some interesting food. This includes level cake, Donkey Kong banana splits, and other fun foods themed to the video games, as well as normal food as well. Peach's Dining Hall (Table Service): In Peach's castle, guests can have great food fit for a princess. This includes foreign foods from around the world, as well as European and American food to hit closer to home. As they eat here, they will sit in many rooms displaying paintings from Super Mario 64.

  24 - Yoshi's Journey Climb aboard a Yoshi for a scenic tour of Super Nintendo World. It's a great ride for the whole family! QUEUE: Guests enter the ride through the base of Mount Beanpole, a hill-like structure in the center of the land. As they go through, they will see notes on the wall, explaining that Captain Toad has gone missing. They then pass by Toadette, who will explain how Yoshis have volunteered to take them looking for him. As they ascend a stairway, guests head to the top of the mountain, where they board omnimover vehicles designed like Yoshis. RIDE EXPERIENCE: Guests can move their Yoshis to the left or the right, thus making it easier to see certain points of interest. The ride begins by crossing over a bridge and going past a piranha plant. After narrowly escaping it's Jaws, they pass under a konk-dor. They also move pass some vines, but go carefully around them. Then, they go through a cave where Captain Toad's starship, the Starshroom, has crashed

  OVERVIEW: Have you ever wished that you could disappear into a Mario game? Well, now you can. In this immersive world, guests are placed in a video game environment that makes them feel like they've stepped into a level. This place is filled with excitement from the top to the bottom. Guests will find a video game element almost everywhere they look. They may see something moving on a hill, or even something below. Even the bathrooms are fully immersive, bringing them into the underwater world. With three cutting edge attractions, two restaurants, and a gift shop, this is a world of fun for everyone. Just don't be surprised if something unexpected happens. Just remind yourself "It's only a video game."

  There are many forms of entertainment found on Isla Nublar: Characters: Near the Raptor Den is the Raptor Encounter, where guests can meet with velociraptors. This includes Blue, the most famous one of all, and even baby raptors Tango and Sierra. They can also meet Beta, Blue's child from Jurassic World: Dominion. Also appearing here is Julia, the Triceratops, which guests can also meet with throughout the day. Trainers will also appear with the dinosaurs, making sure guests are safe when standing with them. Dino Quest Help the employees at Jurassic World find some missing dinosaurs in this interactive scavenger hunt. Here, guests will be going around the area, looking for the small dinosaurs who have somehow evaded the attention of parkgoers and employees alike.

  Three distinct gift shops are here on Isla Nublar: Raptor Den: After making it through the Velocicoaster, guests come into this gift shop that's all about the raptors. Here is where guests can buy merchandise themed to the most famous dinosaurs of the franchise, as well as see photos taken of them during the hunt. Jurassic Souvenirs: For those who want the ultimate Jurassic Park or Jurassic World gift, this is the place to find it. Here, guests come into the store of the Discovery Center and find dinosaur toys, clothing, science kits, and more. They can also find photos of them taken on the Isla Nublar Expedition ride. Island Accessories: This store sells several tropical delights, such as sunglasses, hats, and bags. It's like a classic beach store, but with a Jurassic twist.

  Four unique restaurants are found here on Isla Nublar: Hammond's (Table Service): This large restaurant is where guests can eat elegant food while sitting near dinosaur skeletons. This features grilled meats, delicious salads, and other mouth-watering foods, including specialty desserts like Triceratops Ice Cream and the Stego-S'more-Us. Jurassic Cafe (Quick Service): Known for pizza, pasta, and salad, this restaurant overlooks the lagoon in the center of the land. Guests can sink their teeth into their food while they watch the Velocicoaster fly by. Dino-Bites (Quick Service): This snack stand sells many specialties such as churros, cookies, and other treats. Guests can even sink their teeth into a pretzel shaped like a dinosaur footprint. Thunder Falls Restaurant (Quick Service): This more inward restaurant is where guests can find burgers, chicken, and other foods. The best part is that it's carved into the side of a mountain, so it feels like they're in a cave.

  22 - Isla Nublar Expedition (Height: 46") Guests go on a jeep ride through Jurassic World, seeing all of the dinosaurs in the area. However, things take a turn for the worse when predators escape and must find their way to safety. QUEUE: Near the discovery center is where the ride is advertised. Here, guests will enter into a large building and travel through genetic labs. Here, they can see how the Jurassic dinosaurs are created. Using DNA extracted from petrified mosquitoes, scientists use many complex methods, and a little of genetic fusion, to recreate dinosaurs. These scenes are narrated by Mr. DNA. After going through these rooms, guests will wait outside some doors. Here, they see Henry Wu's test lab, where several of his genetically modified dinosaurs, such as the Indominus Rex and the Indoraptor, are displayed through computer screens. PRE-SHOW: Guests exit the labs and enter into a circular room with a statue of John Hammond (the founder of Jurassic Park) in the ce

  20 - Jurassic World Velocicoaster (Height: 51") Join the hunt on this thrilling coaster that takes you around Isla Nublar, racing alongside the famous velociraptors. QUEUE: Located on the far left side of the island is the raptor paddock. Here is where guests enter the ride, seeing a statue of the four raptors: Blue, Delta, Echo, and Charlie. Also in the halls are pictures of the raptors and lifelike heads of them stuck in the walls, which shake and growl as guests pass. As they head deeper into the queue, guests see a video from Claire Dearing. In an effort to add more thrills to Jurassic World, they have built a roller coaster in the velociraptor paddock. Owen Grady dislikes this idea, noting how aggressive the raptors are and that they shouldn't get the guests so close to them, but this is being done anyways. Guests then proceed into a locker room, where they store their belongings in a themed locker before going up to the main loading station. RIDE EXPERIENCE: After gues

  OVERVIEW: Welcome to an ambitious project 65 million years in the making! Here is the realization of the dream to bring dinosaurs back to life and have them walk among us. Welcome.......to Jurassic World! Located on Isla Nublar, a small island off the coast of Costa Rica, this tropical land is where the original Jurassic Park was located, and now, it is where Jurassic World is. This place features cutting-edge technology, world-class attractions, and of course, the thrill of being up close and personal with dinosaurs.....but be careful. Danger lurks in the shadows, as always with places like this. This place also has great photo ops. From dinosaurs coming out of the jungle to iconic recreations of vehicles and scenes from the films. guests can stand in front of a Jurassic Park jeep while being chased by a T-Rex, ride a motorcycle, or even stand in front of a gyrosphere.

  There are many great ways to take part in the magic here: Characters: Guests can meet the Knight Bus Conductor in London and the Hogwarts Express Conductor in Hogsmeade. They can also meet magical creatures near Hagrid's Hut. With the help of an assistant of Hagrid's, they can approach Buckbeak to snap a photo with him, or they can meet with baby dragons, (we'll leave Berk to host adult dragons) and nifflers. In Diagon Alley, guests can see the Tales of Beedle the Bard or a performance by Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees. In Hogsmeade, they can watch the Frog Choir or Triwizard Spirit Rally. Interactive Wands Guests can go to Ollivanders and watch a wand choose a wizard. They can also buy their own wands and cast spells throughout the area. Then, they can go to Grimmauld Place or Aberforth's residence in the Hog's Head to train with Dobby or Kreacher. Then, going through the land, they will duel with villains such as Bellatrix Lestrange, Lucius Malfoy, Barty Cro

  This area has the most gift shops out of any area in the park with a total of thirteen shops: Ollivanders: To get interactive wands, guests come into this store found in both Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley. This features original wands as well as character replica wands. Weasley's Wizard Wheezes: In this colorful joke shop, guests will buy funny things to play pranks on people, as well as pygmy puffs and candies. Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions: Here is where students get their robes. Depending on what house you are in, you will find it here. Flourish and Blott's: Also here is school supplies such as books, quills, and other things. Guests can see the works of Newt Scamander, Bathilda Bagshot, Beedle the Bard, and even the "adventures" of Gilderoy Lockhart, including his newest one: "Who Am I?" Magical Menagerie: Here is where guests can find many magical creatures. From cats to owls, and even more, they will find a magical companion here. Goblin Va

  Aside from several butterbeer carts, there are four major restaurants in this land: The Leaky Cauldron (Quick Service): This is where guests can try some great food from Britain. This features fish and chips, biscuits, and many other foods while taking in the iconic place. The Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlor (Quick Service): Aside from butterbeer ice cream, guests can come in and try many kinds of ice cream and frozen treats. The Hog's Head (Quick Service): Need a drink? Come in here and try some beverages, as well as unique non-alcoholic drinks for younger guests. The Three Broomstick's (Quick Service): Inside a rustic inn, guests can have authentic British food. This features turkey, chicken, fish, and other delights from across the pond.

  18 - Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure (Height: 48") Join Rubeus Hagrid on a thrilling adventure through the Forbidden Forest, encountering many magical creatures. QUEUE: Next to the Hogwarts Express in Hogsmeade village, guests go through a gate and go on a path. They go behind Hagrid's hut and approach some old castle ruins. There, they see many drawings from the creatures, as well as real creatures in the corners. There are also several notes by Hagrid himself, announcing their lesson. He has asked Arthur Weasley to make many versions of Sirius Black's flying motorbikes to have on his lesson. There is also a screen where a cracked cage is, Cornish Pixies flying around while Fang whimpers. Then, guests enter the loading area. Here is where they board their vehicles. Guests can choose to go on either the sidecar or the bike. RIDE EXPERIENCE: Guests move out of the ruins and through the forest. They head to a place where Hagrid is, only to find him battl

  16 - Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts (Height: 42") Go on a tour of the famous Wizarding bank, Gringotts.....but be warned. Getting in is impossible, but getting out is much harder! QUEUE: At the end of Diagon Alley is the white-marble building of Gringotts, which towers over the land. A large Ukrainian Ironbelly dragon sits on top of it, breathing fire from time to time. Then, guests go into the building itself. They move through the lobby of the bank and see the goblins at the stands. They then pass by the main stand and move through the halls. They might hear Harry, Ron, and Hermione nearby, plotting to retrieve a Horcrux from the vaults. PRE-SHOW: Soon, they enter Bill Weasley's office. There, Bogrod the goblin greets them and thanks them for opening an account at Gringotts. He then assigns Bill Weasley to give them a tour. Guests then enter into an elevator, taking them seven thousand feet below the surface. Guests pass through the vaults of Gringotts, feeling

  OVERVIEW: This is the largest area in the whole park, and also the most magical. It combines both Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade from Orlando, taking the best of both worlds in one immersive experience. In London, guests see it from Hollywood. They see King's Cross Station, London buildings, and Grimmauld Place, alongside the Knight Bus. Here is where they head through the brick wall and into Diagon Alley, complete with many shops and restaurants. In Hogsmeade is even more magic. Here, guests can go flying with Harry himself, drinking some butter beer, or taking a ride through the Forbidden Forest with Hagrid. Also here are more shops and restaurants. However, this is not a complete recreation of the Orlando areas. There is a lake with the Durmstrang ship near Hogwarts, as well as the Beauxbatons carriage near the station. Diagon Alley is slightly smaller too. Since this is just one park, guests can take the Hogwarts Express from one end to the other, but it's still an impressive

  There's many forms of entertainment happening here in Berk: Characters: Guests will see dragons and Vikings walking around. Plus, guests can have the chance to meet Hiccup and Toothless, the latter of which will let guests place their hands on his forehead like Hiccup does in the movie. Viking musicians are also around, singing folk tunes of the island. How to Find Your Dragon With all of the dragons on the island, it's a lot to keep track of. Luckily, Hiccup has assigned you to go around and find some of the newer dragons. This will let guests travel all over the island, seeing many dragons, old and new. Some were created specifically for this land, while others exist in the media.

  There are four unique shops to find in the Isle of Berk: Gobber's Blacksmith Shop: Gobber, the town blacksmith of Berk, has built some interesting things, and guests can buy them here. This features accessories, houseware, toys, and most interestingly, custom Viking shields. Dragon Traders: After flying over Berk, guests can come in here to buy How to Train Your Dragon merchandise. From houseware to apparel to toys, this is the place to find it. The Armory: For those who want the Viking look, this is the place to go. It doesn't just sell Viking clothes, but themed apparel from the franchise. Useful Reptiles: In this gift shop is where guests can find all things dragon. This features several plush toys, such as Terrible Terrors, Night Furies, Deadly Nadders, Gronkles, Monstrous Nightmares, and Zipplebacks, as well as other dragons too.

  In the Isle of Berk, guests can experience three amazing restaurants: Mead Hall (Table Service): Guests enter the Great Hall and feast like a viking. Here, they can have an authentic Norwegian and Swedish cuisine to immerse themselves in he cultures the Vikings inspired. Berk Village Tavern (Quick Service): In this restaurant, guests can have authentic European food like fish and chips, schnitzel, pretzels, and more. Dragon Bites (Quick Service): This small, rustic area is where guests can dine on American cuisine, from hamburgers to hot dogs, and even some chicken and turkey foods.

  13 - The Untrainable Dragon In the theater of Berk is where guests can watch a Broadway-style show that originated in Beijing. Here, Hiccup and Astrid encounter an unexpected problem when a new dragon shows up on the island, and its their job to prove that they can help even the most untrainable of dragons settle. 14 - Vikings Playground In this play area, guests can go around and learn about the many classes of dragons. As they do, they can slide, play, discover, and do more in this interactive area made for younger visitors. 15 - Hiccup's Flying Machine (Height: 38") This is a family coaster located on the left side of the island. Here, Hiccup is giving guests a flight experience on his newest invention, which will give guests a feeling of flight. However, Toothless is not happy about this, so he starts the machine before the gliders can be put on, giving them a wild (but not too wild) ride through the forest. It's a good starter coaster for younger guests.

  10 - Dragon Racers In the heart of the village of Berk are twin spinners, where guests ride wooden dragons. They can move them up and down, giving guests a (modest) feeling of flight. 11 - Little Dragon Carousel On this merry-go-round, guests can ride dragons around. Here, guests can move in a circle and gently move up and down. 12 - How to Train Your Dragon: Flight Over Berk (Height: 40") Join Hiccup and the Dragon Riders on a harrowing flight through Berk. This ride, similar to Avatar Flight of Passage, would be the crown jewel of the area. QUEUE: Guests find the ride advertised near a large mountain. They go past the sign and then into some stables. As they go through the stables, they will see several pictures of dragons, a lot of which will be seen on the ride. PRE-SHOW: Once they are inside a large room, they will stand and wait while facing a balcony (which is really just a screen.) Soon enough, Hiccup will come on and welcome the guests. He announces why they are there:

  OVERVIEW: This is Berk. It's a viking settlement where, for the first time ever, humans and dragons are able to coexist with each other. Once, they fought each other, but now, they are peacefully united in harmony. This isn't entirely what the area in Universal's Epic Universe will be like. It is more of a family area with mainly rides for kids, but don't underestimate it. In here, guests can find the opportunity to fly on the back of a dragon. But the best part of the area isn't the rides, but the environment itself. Looking around, guests might see dragons all over the place. They might see tails sticking out of holes. They might see Terrible Terrors on the roofs. They might even see some walking around.....who knows? We'll see.

  Here are some entertainment options in the land: Characters: Guests can meet the Transformers nearby Battle of the AllSpark. Guests will either find Optimus Prime and Bumblebee or Megatron, depending on the times. More than Meets the Eye There is danger at the Metro base, and it's up to you, the new recruits for N.E.S.T., to find it and put a stop to it. Here, guests will move around the area, following a series of clues to find some Decepticon spies and expose them before it's too late.

  This area has two gift shops to explore: Supply Vault: After saving the world with the Autobots, guests enter N.E.S.T.'s storage, where they are selling themed merchandise. From toys to clothing, and even house items, this is where any Transformers fan can find what they want. Freedom Fighter's Fort: Guests come into this gift shop and find another store for Transformers merchandise. This store has more of an emphasis on clothing and accessories though, thus setting it apart from the Supply Vault.

  This area has three interesting dining experiences: Decepticones (Quick Service): This is an ice cream stand located near Cybertron Racers. Here, guests can get many different kinds of ice cream, as well as other frozen treats. Energon Power Station (Quick Service): In this building is where recruits get their food. This is a generally American cuisine, including large pizzas, hamburgers, and more. N.E.S.T. Mess Hall (Table Service): In this food court, guests can find a wide range of meals from across the universe. This includes foods from Europe, Asia, and the Americas, all with a fun twist. This also features giant pretzels, macaroons, and churros.

  7 - Transformers: Battle for the AllSpark (Height: 40") Get ready for the greatest battle you will ever ride, where the fate of all mankind rests in your hands! This ride's name is taken from the version in China, which is a more creative name than the American name of (The Ride: 3-D.) QUEUE: In the very back of the area is a large building, the main headquarters of N.E.S.T. Here, guests will see a giant Optimus Prime figure standing above the entrance. The queue begins down below him. Going through the queue, guests see many artifacts relating to the Transformers. Most important is the AllSpark in a glass case. This small fragment is the source of life for Transformers, thus making it important to keep safe. Throughout the queue, guests will also see screens, where N.E.S.T. commanders welcome you. PRE-SHOW: Before long, guests enter a small room with big screens. Here, they are greeted by Autobots, but before they can talk about their training, they get an emergency call. M

  OVERVIEW: What if you discovered that a secret war was waging on Earth, one that determined the fate of all humanity? What if you were recruited to fight in this war? What if vehicles......were actually shape-shifting alien robots? Well, here, that is exactly the case. In this new establishment of N.E.S.T. (Non-biological Extraterrestrial Species Treaty), a military alliance between humans and the Autobots, the people of London are being recruited. Their mission: help protect the world from the evil Decepticons, who want to wipe out humanity and take over the world. This area is designed in an interesting way. This fuses modern British architecture with a futuristic 1980s design, giving it a very Sci-Fi feel. Although this is the smallest of the five worlds, it still has a lot to see. From a battle to save the world to a thrilling duel coaster, this has some of the most thrilling rides in the park.

  Here are some entertainment options located in Hollywood: Characters: Hollywood icons like the Tramp (Charlie Chaplin), Marylin Monroe, and others are found in the theater district area. Egyptian guardians can be found in front of Revenge of the Mummy. Gru and the Minions meet in the Minions area. Also making appearances around the lagoon are Dreamworks characters, such as Shrek, Fiona, and Puss in Boots from Shrek, Po and Tigress from Kung-Fu Panda, and the penguins and King Julien from Madagascar. Parades: During the day, parades can come out, staring near the Mummy before going up and around the lagoon and ending near the entrance to Super Nintendo World. Depending on the time of year, guests will have a different parade. Nighttime Shows: When night falls, movie moments are projected on the lagoon in a World of Color-type way. This features scenes from many Universal films, such as E.T., Jurassic Park, Despicable Me, and others. Minions in Hollywood In this interactive game, guest

  Come shop at our six incredible gift shops, which each pay tribute to Hollywood: It's a Wrap!: Located outside of the main gates of the park, guests can buy last-minute gifts here. It features a large selection of themed merchandise from all six areas of the park. Universal Studios Store: Near the Film Frontiers exhibition is a large gift shop, the biggest one in the park. Here, guests can find the best of merchandise from all over and even some exclusive to the store. Treasures of Egypt: After narrowly escaping the Mummy Imhotep, guests will enter the studio's storage room. Here, many Egyptian artifacts are being sold. This is where guests can find Mummy merchandise as well as photos of them taken on the ride. The Darkroom: Inside a dark room is where photography is sold. Here, guests can buy photo albums, electronics, and they can even have their family pose for a recreation of a classic movie poster Animation Station: Located on the road between the lower half of the area