Here we list the basic descriptions -- or "what is is" -- each attraction at Universal's Islands of Adventure:
| Attraction | What It Is |
|---|---|
| The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man | Indoor adventure 3-D simulator ride |
| Camp Jurassic | Interactive play area |
| Caro-Seuss-el | Merry-go-round |
| The Cat in the Hat | Indoor cartoon dark ride |
| Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle (Temporarily Closed - Reopens on September 15, 2023) | Projection Show |
| Doctor Doom's Fearfall | Tower launch and free-fall ride |
| Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls | Flume ride |
| Flight of the Hippogriff | Kiddie roller coaster |
| Frog Choir | Short singing show |
| The Grinchmas Wholiday Spectacular (Temporarily Closed - Reopens in November 2023) | Holiday Musical |
| Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure | Indoor-outdoor Roller Coaster |
| Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey | Motion-simulator dark ride |
| The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride! | Elevated train |
| Hogsmeade Village | A snowy village straight off of the Harry Potter page. |
| Hogwarts Express - Hogsmeade Station | Transportation attraction with Special Effects |
| If I Ran the Zoo | Play Area |
| The Incredible Hulk Coaster | Roller coaster |
| Jurassic Park Discovery Center | Interactive natural history exhibit |
| Jurassic Park River Adventure | Indoor-outdoor adventure river-raft ride |
| Jurassic World VelociCoaster | Jurassic Roller Coaster |
| The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle (Temporarily Closed - Reopens in November 2023) | Projection Show |
| Me Ship, The Olive | Interactive playground |
| The Mystic Fountain | Interactive fountain |
| The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle | Projection Show |
| Oh! The Stories You'll Hear! | Character-filled storytelling show |
| Ollivanders Experience in Hogsmeade | Combination wizarding demonstration and shopping op. |
| One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish | Wet version of Dumbo the Flying Elephant |
| Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges | Whitewater rapids raft ride |
| Poseidon's Fury | High-tech theater attraction |
| Pteranodon Flyers | Kiddie suspended coaster |
| Raptor Encounter | Dinosaur Experience |
| Skull Island: Reign of Kong | Indoor/outdoor truck safari with 3-D effects |
| Storm Force Accelatron | Covered spinning ride |
| Triwizard Spirit Rally | Martial arts and dancing demonstrations. |
"What It Is" at Other Parks
- Universal Studios Florida Attractions - What it is
- Universal's Islands of Adventure Attractions - What it is
