Wait Times at Islands of Adventure
Islands of Adventure, which opened in 1999, was the second theme park at Universal Orlando Resort, and the most technologically advanced for its time. While many opening day attractions still operate (like The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man & Jurassic Park River Adventure), the park has continued to evolve with new additions, including the Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Hogsmeade & Hogwarts) with Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, and Jurassic World VelociCoaster. IOA is busiest during spring break (March & April), and Thanksgiving/Christmas, with lighter crowds in May, August, & September. See the Islands of Adventure Crowd Calendar for more details.
Islands of Adventure Wait Time Profile
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Best Hours to Visit
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Morning: 9:05 AM, Early Afternoon: 3:35 PM, Late Afternoon: 6:55 PM |
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Islands of Adventure Wait Times
Weekly Wait Times
Islands of Adventure Wait Time Heat Map
Islands of Adventure Wait Time Calendar
Note that is not a crowd calendar. Click here for the Islands of Adventure Crowd Calendar
When is Islands of Adventure open? What time does it open?
The park is open 365 days a year and is typically fully open by 9:00 AM. Closing hours vary, but are typically longer in the summer (9:00 PM) compared to 6:00 PM or 7:00 PM during the off-season.
How much are tickets to Islands of Adventure?
A single day, one park ticket costs between $119 to $179 per person with date specific pricing. A 1-day, 2-park ticket begins at $174 and goes up to $234 per person.
What is the busiest day to visit IOA?
Saturday is the busiest day of the week to visit the park with an average wait time of 38 minutes. The least busy day to very is Wednesday with a 30 minute average wait time.
How do you enter Islands of Adventure?
Most guests will access the park by walking through Universal CityWalk.
What kid's area is at IOA?
The themed area Seuss Landing was designed for kids based upon the stories of Dr. Seuss.
What is the best month to visit Islands of Adventure?
September is the best/least busy month to visit IOA with an average wait time of 23 minutes. April is the worst/busiest month to visit the park with an average wait time of 30 minutes.
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