Is Universal or Disney better?

Universal has one water park, Volcano Bay. Both resorts have a studio-themed park. Otherwise, the themes of each park are quite different. Overall, Walt Disney World is much more expansive with many more attractions, restaurants, and hotels to choose from.
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Is it better to go to Disney or Universal?

Decision: Disney World has lots of fun rides and some do pack a thrill, both with action and tech, but ultimately Universal Orlando has more and bigger thrills and coasters.
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Is Disney or Universal better for adults?

With the current restrictions and limitations, I think Universal is more worthwhile for families, and Disney is probably better for adults-only trips. After visiting both parks, I think Universal Orlando Resort is the obvious choice for a family-friendly destination.
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What's the difference between Disney World and Universal Studios?

Both are resorts with multiple theme parks

Walt Disney World has Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom. Universal Orlando Resort has Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay, and Epic Universe (coming soon!)
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Is Universal Studios more fun than Disneyland?

Disneyland has over 90 rides and attractions based over the 2 theme parks, this is a staggering amount compared to the modest number of 21 rides and attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood. So if you are an adrenalin junkie and love going on all the rides available Disneyland is the place for you.
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Why is Universal better than Disney?

While Disney World does have a few more rides, Universal offers more variety when it comes to activities, a great selection of thrill rides for teens and adults, a better child swap program, and better overall value.
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What is cheaper Disneyland or Universal Studios?

A day at Disneyland (and Disney California Adventure) is actually slightly cheaper than Universal Studios Hollywood, the most expensive theme park when you factor in tickets, parking, food and hotel.
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Is Disney or Universal more expensive?

Universal Studios Hollywood costs nearly 10 times more per ride than Disneyland, report says.
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Is it worth going to Universal Studios?

Visiting Universal Studios Hollywood is worth it if you enjoy movies and TV shows due to the hour-long studio tour or if you're a thrill-seeker looking for roller coaster rides. I would suggest skipping Universal Studios Hollywood if you have a short time in LA and instead see the main sights.
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Is Universal as busy as Disney?

Universal has spikes in crowds, too, but a big piece of attendance there is locals. If you head to Universal on a week day, odds are it's going to be much less busy than Disney World.
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Is Universal Studios worth it if you don't like rides?

Universal Studios Hollywood is still a great place to visit even if you don't like rides. There's plenty of activities that don't include simulation or rollercoasters such as the world-famous Studio Tour, shopping at CityWalk or meeting famous faces like Homer Simpson.
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How many days do you need at Universal Studios Orlando?

Three days is ideal, particularly with a park-to-park pass, as it will allow you to fully explore each park and revisit your favorite attractions. A highlights tour of both parks can be done in one long day, but it would be tiring and you would miss many delightful smaller attractions.
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Are the Harry Potter rides at Universal scary?

Harry Potter And The Forbidden Journey ride at Universal Studios can be seen as scary as it is 'dark themed' and does have some frightening tendencies such as the Acromantula called Aragog and the dementors that are within the ride. Although there are plenty of moments that are magical too.
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Can you do Universal a day?

Can Universal Orlando Be Done in One Day? The simple answer is: Yes! it's toadally possible to fit Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure into one day. What makes park hopping easy at Universal Orlando is the fact that the two parks are right next to each other.
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Is Universal Orlando Fun?

Home to some of the world's most advanced and amazing attractions and rides, Universal Orlando Resort allows guests to experience favorite films and television shows like never before.
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Does Disney World have Harry Potter?

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is located at Univeral Orlando Resort and spans over two theme parks, Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. There are no Harry Potter-themed areas or attractions at Walt Disney World Resort.
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Is Harry Potter at Universal worth it?

Visiting The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter is worth it, especially if you are a fan of the books and films. However, even if you are not a fan, you can still enjoy the rides, shopping and dining experiences as long as you find worth in the remaining areas of the Universal Studios Orlando parks.
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Is Universal Studios worth 2 days?

One full day at Universal Hollywood is plenty. We did every tour, ride and show in one day with VIP and every ride at least twice. With express you should be able to do the same, just not multiple rides. The rides are intense at Universal.
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How far is universal from Disney?

In fact, Disney World is only about 9 miles away from Universal Studios, which means, if you are driving the most direct route in good traffic, the journey time is only approximately 15 minutes.
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Whats the most expensive theme park ride?

Built at a cost of close to $100 million, the space mission ride in Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida, simulates what an astronaut might experience aboard a spacecraft on a mission to Mars, from the higher g-force of liftoff to the speculative hypersleep.
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Is Disney better than Universal in California?

Universal Studios Hollywood is located right in Hollywood, outside of Los Angeles and Disneyland is located in Anaheim, CA which is about a 50-minute drive south of Los Angeles. Disneyland is a larger park with a greater number of attractions and rides, but Universal Studios Hollywood is expanding at a faster pace.
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Is Universal expensive?

While the most expensive overall, Universal Studios is less expensive than both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park for an entry ticket. The two California-based Disney parks charge the highest entry fee at $135 for an anytime, one-day ticket.
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Is Universal Studios Hollywood good for adults?

A veritable mecca for all things Hollywood, Universal Studios Hollywood™ offers a mix of entertainment industry-themed live shows, rides, attractions, and dining options that adults can enjoy on a weekend with the girls, a boy's trip, or simply after you've tucked the kids into bed for the evening and called the sitter ...
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