THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER™
Pulse-pounding thrill rides. Unforgettable entertainment. Exceptional dining. Breathtaking hotels. Looking to kick off the year with a vacation filled with non-stop awesome? Gather up the family and fall in for maneuvers at Universal Orlando Resort. Here you’ll find three spectacular theme parks with enough thrills and excitement to please every member of your unit – especially your school-aged troops.
At Universal’s Islands of Adventure the whole family will journey into the worlds of the greatest stories, myths and legends ever created. In The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Hogsmeade™ you’ll ride Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure™. For the first time ever, join Hagrid™ as you fly deep into the Forbidden Forest, beyond the grounds of Hogwarts™ castle, on a thrilling roller coaster ride to discover the rarest magical creatures. At Islands of Adventure you’ll also battle villains alongside Spider-Man, feel the rage of The Incredible Hulk Coaster®, and come face to face with a raptor in the jungles of Jurassic Park.
Right next door at Universal Studios Florida — yes, it’s an easy five-minute walk from one park to the other — you’ll step right into the action of the biggest movies, TV shows and popular entertainment.
Explore The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Diagon Alley™ and ride Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts™. Join the battle to save the earth on TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride-3D. Take part in Gru’s latest scheme in Despicable Me Minion Mayhem. Join The Simpsons™ in Springfield, U.S.A. and more.
Plus, you can bask in the sun of a tropical paradise at Universal’s Volcano Bay. This amazing water theme park features over 30 unique experiences and 19 different attractions that make you feel like you’re on an exotic island in the South Seas. Plunge down the side of the towering volcano, experience the unique Krakatau Aqua Coaster, brave the white water rapids of TeAwa The Fearless River, or just kick back and relax on Waturi Beach.
UNIVERSAL’S VOLCANO BAY.
Best of all, Universal Orlando Resort offers special savings as a way of showing appreciation for your service.* Be sure to visit your ITT/LTS Office to find out more. With the new Universal’s Endless Summer Resort — Surfside Inn and Suites (now open) and Dockside Inn and Suites (opening spring 2020), there’s a Universal hotel for every vacation style and budget. Many of Universal’s hotels are within walking distance of the theme parks, and all provide complimentary transportation to Universal’s parks, as well as the nighttime fun of the Universal CityWalk dining and entertainment complex. Universal’s Value and Prime Value hotels feature family suites that sleep up to six, providing the perfect spot for groups of any size. They include a kitchenette and a bathroom with separate sink/vanity to make getting ready in the morning convenient for everyone. Every hotel has a resort-style pool — some have multiple — and you’ll find a variety of fun activities when you want to take a break from the excitement of the theme parks.
Be sure to plan your trip around Florida’s biggest party: Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras, nightly from February 1 to April 2. Every evening you’ll enjoy a colorful parade with outrageous street performers, dazzling costumes and countless beads flying through the air. It’s an authentic (yet family friendly) celebration of the best of the Big Easy, complete with mouthwatering Cajun and Creole cuisine available for purchase. You can dance in the streets to the sound of live zydeco bands direct from New Orleans every evening. And, on select nights, you can catch some of the biggest names in music performing live on the Universal Concert Plaza stage. All the music and entertainment are included with your Universal Studios park admission.
So this year, don’t wait until summer to hit the theme parks — because there’s an unbeatable Universal Orlando Resort family vacation waiting for you this spring.