Navigating Universal

Not only does the Universal Orlando Resort offer two of the greatest theme parks in the country, three luxury hotels and a world-class nighttime entertainment district, it also boasts another perk – one of the best locations in the world. In the heart of Central Florida, within an hour of each coast and the beautiful beaches of the sunshine state (and the famous Kennedy Space Center), lays the growing metropolis of Orlando. With one of the best airports in the country and more visitors each year than any other tourist destination in the country, you couldn’t ask for the Universal Orlando Resort to be in any better place.

Once you have decided that Central Florida will be your next vacation destination, it is just as important to know how to get here as what to do once you arrive. First of all, there are many transportation options for all guests, and it is just as easy to get here out of state as it is for in-state travelers. With the Orlando International Airport, which is within a 15-minute drive of Universal, guests can come in from all over the world. And, with Universal Orlando’s convenient location between Interstate 4 and the Florida Turnpike, two of the largest highways in the entire state of Florida, those who opt to travel by car will have a very easy commute to the City Beautiful. If you are coming in by airplane, however, there are many rental car and shuttle services that will be affordable and convenient to get you around town and throughout the Universal Orlando Resort. Be sure to check out this section on transportation to get the know-how on all of your transportation needs.

Whether you are coming in by plane or car, it is also important to know how to get here. This section has everything you need to know in terms of directions to the Universal Orlando Resort and its three hotels, no matter what direction you are coming in from. Also, get directions on how and where to park, along with other important parking information (such as cost per day) that will be beneficial for anyone commuting or coming via rental car. Universal Orlando has a very unique centrally-located parking structure, but did you know that they also offer valet parking for their guests as well?  You can learn all about those options, and more, in this section on how to get here.