When Universal Studios

摘要

Florida in Orlando first opened in 1990, it was seen as a daylong distraction from the thrills of Disney World. Not so much anymore. The theme park has swelled to a massive experience, with two main parks: the titular original and Islands of Adventure, both now attracting close to 10 million visitors a year, up from roughly 5.5 million in 2009. That's despite ticket price increases that pushed the one-day cost of admission to both parks up as high as $179. What's their secret? With the Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion at Islands of Adventure in 2010, followed by the Diagon Alley area in 2014, Universal tapped into a massive J.K. Rowling fan base. And newer attractions such as the Skull Island: Reign of Kong ride and Volcano Bay are giving fans fresh reasons to visit beyond Harry Potter.