Favorite Photo Spots at Universal Orlando and Islands of Adventure

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Written By Mindy Worley

Long after your vacation is over, all you’ll have left are the photos and souvenirs. I thought it would be fun to list my favorite photo spots around Universal and Islands of Adventure for your iconic family trip photo.

Cash making a screaming face while hanging out of the mouth of a giant shark that is hanging from a pier. The sign next to him says Jaws.

The Jaws Shark

Universal Orlando, San Francisco

The Jaws ride shut down in order to make room for Harry Potter in 2012, but they kept the famous shark and moved him to the pier in the San Francisco area for photo ops. The best part? There is a rope in its mouth that you can hang on (this is not against any rules I have ever come across, and is perfectly safe), and it actually looks like you’re being sucked up into it’s mouth.

Cash standing in front of a Jurassic Park SUV with a giant dinosaur behind it that makes it look like it is chasing him

Jurassic Park T-Rex

Islands of Adventure, Jurassic Park

There are a number of great photo ops around Jurassic Park. They have scattered authentic vehicles from the movies around the area. Definitely keep an eye out behind you though, there are many predators that would love to snap off a limb or two while you strive for that perfect shot.

A dog appears to be pulling a boy by a rope. The boy is horizontal with clouds around him and it looks like he's in a comic.

Marmaduke

Islands of Adventure, Toon Lagoon

This is one of my favorites. The photo is actually taken vertically, but if you flip it like I did here, it looks like you are flying in the air behind Marmaduke.

Cash sits on a throne that looks like it is made of donuts and has a sign that says Voodoo Doughnut on it.

Voodoo Doughnut Throne

Citywalk, Voodoo Doughnuts

There is a giant doughnut chair outside Voodoo doughnuts that would make for a “sweet” family photo (see what I did there?)

Cash sits behind a desk typing at a computer and looking intense.

Men in Black

Immigration

Tour

Universal Studios, World Expo/Springfield

Ask one of the agents for a special Men in Black Immigration tour after you ride, and get all kinds of awesome action shots.

Two women, a child, and a man dressed as a train conductor stand in front of a train that says Hogwarts Express on it

Hogwarts Express

Islands of Adventure, Hogsmeade

Pose for a picture with the conductor in front of the Hogwarts Express.

Cash is standing in the door of what appears to be a giant pineapple

Spongebob’s Crib

Universal Orlando, Woody Woodpecker's Kidzone

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?? If you have any Spongebob fans, pop into the gift shop, even if you aren’t planning on buying anything. There are some super fun props.

Cash is dressed as Harry Potter and is standing on a surfboard inside what looks like a giant wave

Hang Ten, Dude

Citywalk

Snap a photo of your adorable little surfer on the way in (or out) of the park. This is located along the main entrance from the buses or parking garage, and there’s plenty of room on the surfboard for a group shot. One note: Because this is right on the main path, there is often a line, though never a long one.

Mindy is standing on steps in front of a door that has a 12 on it

Number 12

Grimmauld Place

Universal Studios, London

You might just miss this if you aren’t looking closely. On the way into the secret entrance of Diagon Alley, you walk through the city streets of London. Be sure to take a pic outside the headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix, and watch for a familiar face to peak from behind the curtains.

Cash has a frightened and intense fake look on his face as he grips tightly on the back of a tiger

Port of Entry

Islands of Adventure

Cash INSISTS on taking a picture on this tiger every. single. time. we walk by. The walk into Islands of Adventure is actually full of fun props to take photos on or in, so be sure and allow a little extra time for everyone to stop and pose.

Cash smiles and poses in front of a screen of a giant coke bottle with his name on it

Coca Cola

Refresh Station

Universal Studios, World Expo/Springfield

In between Springfield and Men in Black, there is a lovely air conditioned building full of Freestyle drink machines. It’s one of our favorite places to sit, refill our drinks, and cool off. There is also a machine where you can enter in your name, and it will put it on an image on a Coke bottle on the wall.

Mindy sits on the bike part of a motorbike while Cash sits in the sidecar

Hagrid/Sirius’s

Motorbike

Universal Studios, Diagon Alley

This is located right outside Gringotts, under the dragon. You might wanna prop your little ones up so you can see their faces…or even better, let them drive!

Cash stands with his arms raised in the air in front of a bunch of truffula trees

Seuss Landing

Islands of Adventure

Seuss landing is one of my favorite places for pictures because everything is soooo bright and cheery! Be sure to walk all the little side paths, and you might find yourself in the middle of a storybook.

Cash stands in front of a giant glob that has the word Universal on it

The Globe

Universal Studios, Entrance

Last but certainly not least…if you didn’t get a picture in front of the globe, did you even go to Universal??

Be sure to check out all of the fun behind the scenes things there are to do for Jurassic Park lovers!

Mindy Worley
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