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Find Lots of Fun for Your Little Ones

You’re never short on things to do with your kids at Universal Orlando Resort. Check out child-friendly rides, shows, meet & greets, play areas, and more. It’s all here waiting to wow your youngsters.

Rides and Attractions

It’s not just the tallest and fastest rides that pack a thrill. See your little ones’ faces light up on these fun-filled attractions.
  • Trolls Trollercoaster
    Ready to join Poppy, Tiny, and more to try to escape spooky spiders? Hop onto the caterpillar Caterbus for a family-friendly coaster ride to remember.
  • Hogwarts™ Express
    If you have a Park-to-Park admission ticket, catch the train that runs between King’s Cross Station and Hogsmeade™ Station. On your journey, you ll encounter familiar characters and creatures from the Harry Potter™ films.
  • Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast
    Join Illumination's Minions, Belle Bottom, Jean Clawed, and the rest of the Vicious 6 as you blast your way to supervillain stardom at Villain-Con. Test your skills in this fun, interactive attraction for the whole family.
  • Flight of the Hippogriff™
    Do you know which magical creature is part eagle and part horse? Your kids will love this family-friendly roller coaster that spirals and dives around the pumpkin patch before swooping past Hagrid's hut.
  • The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man®
    Strap on your 3-D glasses and join the world's most famous webslinger on a high-flying adventure. You and your kids will soar above the streets, scale skyscrapers, and battle bad guys left and right.

Entertainment & Shows

From unforgettable music-filled spectacles to unique interactive experiences, there’s always something big to entertain your little ones.
  • Oh! The Stories You'll Hear!™
    Treat your kids to daily shows in Seuss Landing™ featuring their favorite characters, all dancing to musical tellings of the good doctor’s best-loved stories.
  • CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular
    Relive your family's favorite movie moments through powerful soundtracks that evoke the mystery and magic of Harry Potter™, the excitement of Jurassic World, and more on select nights.
  • Po Live!
    What kid wouldn't want to learn kung fu from Po? Meet and talk with him on an animated screen as he tries to train you while also babysitting his mischievous baby cousin and cooking delicious snacks. Skadoosh!
  • Hogwarts™ Always
    Returning in 2025, experience Hogwarts™ Always, a breathtaking new show on select nights that takes you on a journey through iconic moments of a school year at Hogwarts™, set against the backdrop of Hogwarts™ castle.
  • Ollivanders™ Wand Shop
    See a wand choose a wizard in this unique interactive experience, available in Hogsmeade™ and Diagon Alley™. Afterward, your family can purchase their own wands, including Harry Potter™ film character wand replicas.

Character Encounters

Nothing compares to sharing a moment and posing for a picture with a larger-than-life character you look up to as a child. Find your favorites around Universal Orlando Resort.

Appearance of characters listed is subject to change without notice, and not all characters listed are guaranteed to appear at the same time, or on the same day.
  • Meet Spider-Man and the Marvel® Super Heroes
    There's nothing like saying hi to a hero. Bring your kids to meet Spider-Man, Captain America, Cyclops, Wolverine, Storm, and Rogue, as well as Marvel Villains like Doctor Doom and the Green Goblin.
  • DreamWorks Character Zone
    Meet Gabby from Gabby's Dollhouse, plus other DreamWorks characters your family's seen on screen. You never know who you might run into!
  • Meet SpongeBob SquarePants™
    Don't miss your chance to meet SpongeBob SquarePants inside his bubbly store. You can find Patrick there, too. Who's your kids favorite Bikini Bottom resident?
  • Illumination Theater
    Pose for photos with characters like the Minions, Gru, Margo, Edith, Agnes, and more. It's all waiting for your family at Illumination's Minion Land's unique meet & greet location.
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Hotel Benefits

It’s not just the parks that have fun and surprises for little ones. Browse our hotels to find everything from themed pools and amenities to kids’ suites and more.

Kids Play Areas

When it’s time to let loose and do kid things, Universal Orlando Resort has no shortage of awesome spots to explore.
  • Poppy’s Playground
    Your tiniest Trolls will have a blast bouncing around and swinging on miniature mushroom swings amid the flowers.
  • Camp Jurassic
    Discover a multi-level prehistoric playground where kids can have mammoth-sized fun. Explore dark caves and amber mines and navigate dinosaur-capture nets and swaying suspension bridges as the ground rumbles with the roar of dinosaurs.
  • Po's Kung Fu Training Camp
    Strike a gong to create zany sounds and shake the ground. Get soaked by pandas as you help wash and dry their laundry. And twirl on Mr. Ping’s spinning noodle bowls. This is the place to be a kung fu kid!
  • Runamukka Reef
    What was once an exotic coral reef beneath the ocean is now a favorite for young Waturi children with bubbling geysers, water guns, slides, and dump cups. It’s the most playful spot in Universal Volcano Bay.
  • Tot Tiki Reef
    Even the youngest Waturi can get in on the fun in these shallows. Play among splashy slides, a tot-sized water volcano, a family of friendly tikis with spraying fountains, adorable singing whales, and more.

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Universal Orlando Resort App

Arrive Ready with the App

Download The Official Universal Orlando Resort App for free before you arrive. Get wait times, interactive maps, contact-free features and more.

  • Check wait times and showtimes with the interactive map.
  • Place Mobile Food & Drink Orders from select restaurants. Premier and Preferred Passholders can apply discounts to their order. Excludes alcohol.
  • Make contactless payments using Universal Pay at quick service restaurants and merchandise locations.

Free download. Data and other charges may apply, check with your wireless provider’s rate plan for details.