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Home » Travel » Run through the pages of your favourite stories at Universal Studios Orlando

Run through the pages of your favourite stories at Universal Studios Orlando

November 26, 2013 By Sheri

seuss landing 2There is something special about reading a Dr. Seuss story to your child. It could be that the stories have been around for so long that you can remember your parents reading them to you. It may be the cadence of the rhyme and words that make the stories so fun. Or maybe it is the bizarre and theatrical way that Dr. Seuss puts a story together. Whatever it is, there is no denying that Dr. Seuss stories are some of the literary gems of childhood. The entertainment industry realized that a long time ago, and turned many of the stories into movies, and eventually Seuss Landing was created at Universal Studios Orlando.

Seuss Landing is located in Islands of Adventure and it brings your favourite Dr. Seuss stories to life. You can ride through the Cat in Hat Story and even grab a picture with him in the park. The High in the Sky Seuss Trolly Train Ride may have the most entertaining queue line I have ever stood in. You twist and weave through a quirky line all while skipping to a tune that had to be created by Seuss himself.

During the holidays, you can watch a live performance of Grinchmas, and if you are really lucky you will spot some of the Who’s wandering the parks, and even grab a picture with them. The Grinch is often around too, and he must be feeling charitable because he will also let you get a picture with him.seuss landing 1

Older readers may have enjoyed the Jurassic Park novel that was also made into a movie and a section of Islands of Adventure. Young dinosaur enthusiasts will be in awe of the huge dinosaurs lurking throughout the park, and if you are really lucky you can watch a dinosaur egg hatch right in front of your eyes.

Marvel fans will love meeting their favourite Superheroes and villians in Marvel Super Hero Island. These muscle bound heroes can be found zipping through the streets on their 4 wheelers or greeting their followers. Brave visitors can join Spiderman on an adventure to save the world in a fantastic 4D adventure, and true daredevils can ride the Incredible Hulk Coaster.

The ultimate experience for fans of the Harry Potter series lives in the Islands of Adventure. If you devoured every page of Harry Potter like my family did, you can’t help but have an emotional response as you step into a perfectly replicated Hogsmeade. The Hogwart’s Express looks ready to board eager wizards and you can shop for sweets at Honeydukes, see the gags come to life in Zonko’s or grab a Butterbeer at the Three Broomsticks.

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Like all young wizards, visitors to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter can visit Ollivander’s and find the wand that was meant for each of them. You can take a ride on a Hippogriff or a dragon on a couple of the rides in Hogsmeade, but the absolute best part of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is Hogwart’s School of Wizardry and Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.11054667104_27a4b3c15d_c

I hesitate to call Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey a ride because it is so much more than that. It is a fast paced experience that immerses you right into the world of Harry Potter. You come face to face with your favourite characters from the story, participate in a game of quidditch, narrowly escape the swinging branches of the whomping willow and fly around the top of Hogwarts. It is a thrilling adventure for any Harry Potter fan. The queue line for this experience is an adventure of it’s own. You travel through Hogwarts and listen to the talking photos, see the professors in their offices and hear words of wisdom from Professor Dumbledore.  If you are unable to ride, you can still tour the castle and get the chance to see the wonder inside.

Each of these exciting areas of Universal Studios Orlando is based on the stories found inside a book. If your young reader hasn’t already discovered the love of reading, perhaps his or her interest will be peaked after a visit to Universal Studios.

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  1. Marlene says

    November 26, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    Going to the Harry Potter part is on my dream list.

  2. Deb H says

    November 26, 2013 at 2:48 pm

    Have never been to Universal Studios. It’s on my bucket list. I really want to hop on the Seuss Trolley Train Ride.

  3. Denise says

    November 26, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    Gosh, I have not been to Orlando since my oldest was 5, she is now 18. I am sure my youngest ones would love a trip to Universal Studios, they are Dr. Seuss fans.

  4. Darlene Schuller says

    November 27, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    I have never been there, but what an amazing experience!!

  5. Anne Taylor says

    November 27, 2013 at 6:58 pm

    I’ve never been there, but I’ve been to Universal in California! This sounds fantastic and I’d love to take my grandkids there one day!

    thanks

  6. caryn s says

    November 28, 2013 at 10:23 pm

    My son would love the marvel exhibit and my daughter the dr.Suess books!

  7. Jason says

    November 29, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    Looks like a nice place to go.

  8. loriag says

    December 27, 2013 at 7:52 am

    My children loved reading this would have been a great place to take them. Such classic books we all have read.

  9. Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting says

    June 11, 2014 at 4:56 pm

    We haven’t been in a while and you SO TOTALLY make me want to go RIGHT NOW!!

  10. Donna says

    June 11, 2014 at 8:43 pm

    I’ve never been before but would so love to take my son! I love how this would bring the stories to life!

  11. Katie says

    June 11, 2014 at 10:00 pm

    My daughter is a HUGE Dr Seuss fan – I know she would love to check this out some day!

  12. Valerie Remy-Milora says

    June 12, 2014 at 4:27 pm

    What fun! My girls never get tired of going to Universal studios here in LA. I don’t think we have Seuss land or I would go in a heart beat. Looks like so much fun! One of my dear friends was responsible for the Harry Potter ride so it’s really cool to appreciate it through your photos.

  13. KATHY DOWNEY says

    January 10, 2017 at 2:14 pm

    Dr. Seuss stories are the best Green Eggs and Ham as always been a favorite of mine.

  14. Debbie White Beattie says

    February 12, 2017 at 2:22 am

    I didn’t get to Universal when I was in Florida but I wish I’d have gone because it looks like a lot of fun.

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