This is the story of Universal Islands of Adventure and its first 25 years.

This special theme park has had ups and downs, formed by canceled concepts and influential attractions. From its opening on May 28, 1999, to today, Islands of Adventure has been among the best theme parks in the world.

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:54 Universal Goes to Orlando
4:33 Creating a Cartoon World
9:41 Creating Islands of Adventure
17:17 IOA's OpeningDay Attractions
33:38 Stumbles After Opening
37:43 A Magical Expansion
43:24 Changes Across 25 Years
46:32 An Epic Future

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