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The following list shows attractions with appeal by age group. Attraction ratings are on a scale from 0 (very bad) to 5 (excellent). Click on the header links to sort!

Universal's Islands of Adventure Attractions
Name Pre-
school
Grade
School
Teens Young
Adults
Over
30
Seniors Our
Rating
Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade
- - - - 4.4 - -
Projection Show
When To Go: After Dark
The Grinchmas Wholiday Spectacular
Seuss Landing
- - - - 4.7 - -
Holiday Musical
The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade
- - - - 4.5 - -
Projection Show
When To Go: After Dusk
The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade
- 4.3 4.3 4.6 4.4 - -
Projection Show
When To Go: After Dark
Pteranodon Flyers
Jurassic Park
- 4.0 - - 3.2 - 2.0
Kiddie suspended coaster
When To Go: In the first or last 30 minutes of the day, or (better yet) not at all.
If I Ran the Zoo
Seuss Landing
- 4.2 - - 3.1 - 2.5
Play Area
When To Go: Anytime
Jurassic Park Discovery Center
Jurassic Park
- 3.9 3.4 - 3.3 3.3 2.5
Interactive natural history exhibit
When To Go: Anytime
The Mystic Fountain
The Lost Continent
- 3.8 3.4 3.6 3.7 4.3 2.5
Interactive fountain
When To Go: Anytime
Storm Force Accelatron
Marvel Super Hero Island
- 3.9 3.5 3.4 3.2 - 2.5
Covered spinning ride
When To Go: During the first or last hours the park is open.
Caro-Seuss-el
Seuss Landing
- 3.7 2.8 - 3.2 - 3.0
Merry-go-round
When To Go: Anytime.
Doctor Doom's Fearfall
Marvel Super Hero Island
- 3.7 3.7 3.8 3.5 3.2 3.0
Tower launch and free-fall ride
When To Go: During the first hour of the day, or in the last two hours before closing
Flight of the Hippogriff
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade
4.1 4.1 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.6 3.0
Kiddie roller coaster
When To Go: First 90 minutes the park is open or after 4 p.m.
Frog Choir
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade
- 3.6 3.2 - 3.6 3.4 3.0
Short singing show
When To Go: Anytime
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
Seuss Landing
4.6 3.8 2.7 - 3.1 - 3.0
Wet version of Dumbo the Flying Elephant
When To Go: Before 10 a.m.
Camp Jurassic
Jurassic Park
- 4.4 3.8 - 3.5 - 3.5
Interactive play area
When To Go: Anytime
The Cat in the Hat
Seuss Landing
4.4 3.7 2.9 3.0 3.2 3.8 3.5
Indoor cartoon dark ride
When To Go: Before 11:30 a.m. or after 4 p.m.
Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls
Toon Lagoon
- 4.3 4.2 4.2 4.0 3.5 3.5
Flume ride
When To Go: Before 11 a.m.
The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride!
Seuss Landing
4.6 3.9 3.0 3.2 3.4 3.9 3.5
Elevated train
When To Go: Before 11:30 a.m.
Raptor Encounter
Jurassic Park
- 4.3 4.2 4.6 4.4 4.0 3.5
Dinosaur Experience
When To Go: Check park map or attraction for appearance times
Triwizard Spirit Rally
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade
- 3.6 3.3 - 3.4 - 3.5
Martial arts and dancing demonstrations.
When To Go: Anytime
Jurassic Park River Adventure
Jurassic Park
- 4.1 4.2 4.2 4.2 3.9 4.0
Indoor-outdoor adventure river-raft ride
When To Go: Before 11 a.m.
Ollivanders Experience in Hogsmeade
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade
- 4.4 4.2 - 4.1 - 4.0
Combination wizarding demonstration and shopping op.
When To Go: In the first or last 30 minutes of the day.
Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges
Toon Lagoon
- 4.3 4.2 4.3 4.1 3.9 4.0
Whitewater rapids raft ride
When To Go: Before 11 a.m.
Hogwarts Express - Hogsmeade Station
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade
- 4.3 4.1 4.4 4.2 4.4 4.5
Transportation attraction with Special Effects
When To Go: Immediately after park opening until early afternoon.
The Incredible Hulk Coaster
Marvel Super Hero Island
- 4.2 4.6 4.5 4.3 3.5 4.5
Roller coaster
When To Go: During the first 40 minutes the park is open.
Skull Island: Reign of Kong
Skull Island: Reign of Kong
2.8 3.6 3.6 3.8 3.7 3.8 4.5
Indoor/outdoor truck safari with 3-D effects
When To Go: Immediately after park opening or just before closing
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
Marvel Super Hero Island
3.3 4.2 4.2 4.3 4.2 4.2 5.0
Indoor adventure 3-D simulator ride
When To Go: During the first 40 minutes the park is open.
Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade
- 4.6 5.0 4.9 4.9 4.3 5.0
Indoor-outdoor Roller Coaster
When To Go: First 30 minutes the park is open or just before closing.
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade
- 4.4 4.5 4.5 4.4 4.2 5.0
Motion-simulator dark ride
When To Go: Immediately after park opening or just before closing.
Jurassic World VelociCoaster
Jurassic Park
- 4.4 4.9 4.9 4.9 3.9 5.0
Jurassic Roller Coaster
When To Go: As soon as the park opens or in the last hour the park is open

The following list shows Islands of Adventure attractions with appeal by age group. Attraction ratings are on a scale from 0 (very bad) to 5 (excellent).

Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade
Projection Show
Preschoolers: -
Grade Schoolers: -
Teens: -
Young Adults: -
Over 30: 4.4
Seniors: -
When To Go: After Dark
Holiday Musical
Preschoolers: -
Grade Schoolers: -
Teens: -
Young Adults: -
Over 30: 4.7
Seniors: -
The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade
Projection Show
Preschoolers: -
Grade Schoolers: -
Teens: -
Young Adults: -
Over 30: 4.5
Seniors: -
When To Go: After Dusk
The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade
Projection Show
Preschoolers: -
Grade Schoolers: 4.3
Teens: 4.3
Young Adults: 4.6
Over 30: 4.4
Seniors: -
When To Go: After Dark
Pteranodon Flyers
Jurassic Park
Kiddie suspended coaster
Our Rating: 2.0
Preschoolers: -
Grade Schoolers: 4.0
Teens: -
Young Adults: -
Over 30: 3.2
Seniors: -
When To Go: In the first or last 30 minutes of the day, or (better yet) not at all.
If I Ran the Zoo
Seuss Landing
Play Area
Our Rating: 2.5
Preschoolers: -
Grade Schoolers: 4.2
Teens: -
Young Adults: -
Over 30: 3.1
Seniors: -
When To Go: Anytime
Interactive natural history exhibit
Our Rating: 2.5
Preschoolers: -
Grade Schoolers: 3.9
Teens: 3.4
Young Adults: -
Over 30: 3.3
Seniors: 3.3
When To Go: Anytime
The Mystic Fountain
The Lost Continent
Interactive fountain
Our Rating: 2.5
Preschoolers: -
Grade Schoolers: 3.8
Teens: 3.4
Young Adults: 3.6
Over 30: 3.7
Seniors: 4.3
When To Go: Anytime
Storm Force Accelatron
Marvel Super Hero Island
Covered spinning ride
Our Rating: 2.5
Preschoolers: -
Grade Schoolers: 3.9
Teens: 3.5
Young Adults: 3.4
Over 30: 3.2
Seniors: -
When To Go: During the first or last hours the park is open.
Caro-Seuss-el
Seuss Landing
Merry-go-round
Our Rating: 3.0
Preschoolers: -
Grade Schoolers: 3.7
Teens: 2.8
Young Adults: -
Over 30: 3.2
Seniors: -
When To Go: Anytime.
Doctor Doom's Fearfall
Marvel Super Hero Island
Tower launch and free-fall ride
Our Rating: 3.0
Preschoolers: -
Grade Schoolers: 3.7
Teens: 3.7
Young Adults: 3.8
Over 30: 3.5
Seniors: 3.2
When To Go: During the first hour of the day, or in the last two hours before closing
Flight of the Hippogriff
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade
Kiddie roller coaster
Our Rating: 3.0
Preschoolers: 4.1
Grade Schoolers: 4.1
Teens: 3.4
Young Adults: 3.4
Over 30: 3.4
Seniors: 3.6
When To Go: First 90 minutes the park is open or after 4 p.m.
Frog Choir
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade
Short singing show
Our Rating: 3.0
Preschoolers: -
Grade Schoolers: 3.6
Teens: 3.2
Young Adults: -
Over 30: 3.6
Seniors: 3.4
When To Go: Anytime
Wet version of Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Our Rating: 3.0
Preschoolers: 4.6
Grade Schoolers: 3.8
Teens: 2.7
Young Adults: -
Over 30: 3.1
Seniors: -
When To Go: Before 10 a.m.
Camp Jurassic
Jurassic Park
Interactive play area
Our Rating: 3.5
Preschoolers: -
Grade Schoolers: 4.4
Teens: 3.8
Young Adults: -
Over 30: 3.5
Seniors: -
When To Go: Anytime
The Cat in the Hat
Seuss Landing
Indoor cartoon dark ride
Our Rating: 3.5
Preschoolers: 4.4
Grade Schoolers: 3.7
Teens: 2.9
Young Adults: 3.0
Over 30: 3.2
Seniors: 3.8
When To Go: Before 11:30 a.m. or after 4 p.m.
Flume ride
Our Rating: 3.5
Preschoolers: -
Grade Schoolers: 4.3
Teens: 4.2
Young Adults: 4.2
Over 30: 4.0
Seniors: 3.5
When To Go: Before 11 a.m.
Elevated train
Our Rating: 3.5
Preschoolers: 4.6
Grade Schoolers: 3.9
Teens: 3.0
Young Adults: 3.2
Over 30: 3.4
Seniors: 3.9
When To Go: Before 11:30 a.m.
Raptor Encounter
Jurassic Park
Dinosaur Experience
Our Rating: 3.5
Preschoolers: -
Grade Schoolers: 4.3
Teens: 4.2
Young Adults: 4.6
Over 30: 4.4
Seniors: 4.0
When To Go: Check park map or attraction for appearance times
Triwizard Spirit Rally
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade
Martial arts and dancing demonstrations.
Our Rating: 3.5
Preschoolers: -
Grade Schoolers: 3.6
Teens: 3.3
Young Adults: -
Over 30: 3.4
Seniors: -
When To Go: Anytime
Indoor-outdoor adventure river-raft ride
Our Rating: 4.0
Preschoolers: -
Grade Schoolers: 4.1
Teens: 4.2
Young Adults: 4.2
Over 30: 4.2
Seniors: 3.9
When To Go: Before 11 a.m.
Ollivanders Experience in Hogsmeade
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade
Combination wizarding demonstration and shopping op.
Our Rating: 4.0
Preschoolers: -
Grade Schoolers: 4.4
Teens: 4.2
Young Adults: -
Over 30: 4.1
Seniors: -
When To Go: In the first or last 30 minutes of the day.
Whitewater rapids raft ride
Our Rating: 4.0
Preschoolers: -
Grade Schoolers: 4.3
Teens: 4.2
Young Adults: 4.3
Over 30: 4.1
Seniors: 3.9
When To Go: Before 11 a.m.
Hogwarts Express - Hogsmeade Station
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade
Transportation attraction with Special Effects
Our Rating: 4.5
Preschoolers: -
Grade Schoolers: 4.3
Teens: 4.1
Young Adults: 4.4
Over 30: 4.2
Seniors: 4.4
When To Go: Immediately after park opening until early afternoon.
The Incredible Hulk Coaster
Marvel Super Hero Island
Roller coaster
Our Rating: 4.5
Preschoolers: -
Grade Schoolers: 4.2
Teens: 4.6
Young Adults: 4.5
Over 30: 4.3
Seniors: 3.5
When To Go: During the first 40 minutes the park is open.
Skull Island: Reign of Kong
Skull Island: Reign of Kong
Indoor/outdoor truck safari with 3-D effects
Our Rating: 4.5
Preschoolers: 2.8
Grade Schoolers: 3.6
Teens: 3.6
Young Adults: 3.8
Over 30: 3.7
Seniors: 3.8
When To Go: Immediately after park opening or just before closing
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
Marvel Super Hero Island
Indoor adventure 3-D simulator ride
Our Rating: 5.0
Preschoolers: 3.3
Grade Schoolers: 4.2
Teens: 4.2
Young Adults: 4.3
Over 30: 4.2
Seniors: 4.2
When To Go: During the first 40 minutes the park is open.
Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade
Indoor-outdoor Roller Coaster
Our Rating: 5.0
Preschoolers: -
Grade Schoolers: 4.6
Teens: 5.0
Young Adults: 4.9
Over 30: 4.9
Seniors: 4.3
When To Go: First 30 minutes the park is open or just before closing.
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade
Motion-simulator dark ride
Our Rating: 5.0
Preschoolers: -
Grade Schoolers: 4.4
Teens: 4.5
Young Adults: 4.5
Over 30: 4.4
Seniors: 4.2
When To Go: Immediately after park opening or just before closing.
Jurassic Roller Coaster
Our Rating: 5.0
Preschoolers: -
Grade Schoolers: 4.4
Teens: 4.9
Young Adults: 4.9
Over 30: 4.9
Seniors: 3.9
When To Go: As soon as the park opens or in the last hour the park is open

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