With the opening of Universal Epic Universe on May 22, Universal Orlando Resort’s four amazing theme parks take you from the action of your favorite movies to legendary tales of excitement to incredible worlds of adventure to a tropical island paradise. Add spectacular themed hotels, and it’s a complete vacation with a full week of non-stop awesome. Universal Orlando Resort, frequently referred to as Universal Orlando, is a sprawling 1,291-acre (522 ha) theme park and entertainment complex in Orlando, Florida, and is the flagship destination for Universal Destinations and Experiences. It all began in 1990 with the opening of Universal Studios Florida. Buoyed by its success, MCA expanded the concept to rival Walt Disney World Resort by creating a multi-park experience. This expansion included the addition of Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal CityWalk in 1999—a vibrant shopping and nightlife district featuring themed restaurants and retail outlets. Later, in 2017, the resort ...