Guide to Universal Parks

Universal Destinations & Experiences traces its roots back to they started offering public tours of their Hollywood, California studios in the 1910s. Universal Hollywood became a theme park in 1964, and its success led to parks in Orlando, Japan, and Singapore.

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Universal Properties

1. Universal Beijing Resort — Park Rovers Guide to Universal Beijing Resort

   • Liyuan Town, Tongzhou District, Beijing, China

   • Opening date: September 20, 2021

   • Area: 130 acres

2. Universal Orlando Resort — Park Rovers Guide to Universal Orlando Resort

   • Orlando, Florida

   • Opening date: June 7, 1990

   • Theme parks: Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Universal Epic Universe (2025), Universal’s Volcano Bay (water park)

   • Area: 840 acres

3. Universal Studios Hollywood — Park Rovers Guide to Universal Studios Hollywood

   • Universal City, California

   • Opening date: July 15, 1964

   • Area: 415 acres

4. Universal Studios Japan — Park Rovers Guide to Universal Studios Japan

   • Konahana-ku, Osaka, Japan

   • Opening date: March 31, 2001

   • Area: 108 acres

5. Universal Studios Singapore — Park Rovers Guide to Universal Studios Singapore

   • Resorts World, Sentosa, Singapore

   • Opening date: March 18, 2010

   • Area: 49 acres

Former Universal Properties

1. Universal Mediterránea at PortAdventura World

   • Salou, Spain

   • Dates operated: June 13, 2002 – 2004

Recommended Podcasts about Universal Parks

• Podcast: The Ride
  This podcast, hosted by comedians, does not focus exclusively on Universal Parks.
  Note: it has an explicit rating.

• Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel
  Carlye is a theme park journalist who shares news, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes facts about mostly Disney and Universal parks.