What is there to do at Universal Studios?

[jess_g]

Can you watch a show being taped or anything like that? I know they have rides and games but what else do they have? And what would apeal to a 12 year old? Just want to get some advice as we plan our trip. I am sure I will have a lot more questions to post too. We are going with a 4 year old, a 7 year old, and a 12 year old so need to find some things for each age group. I know we will be spending a lot of time at the magic kingdom but not sure what else to do.

Thanks,

Jessica.

[klwa]

We went several years ago. No shows being taped or anything like that. I was with a group of guys (DH included), mainly college aged, and all agreed that Islands of Adventure was more fun than the other side of Universal. It's basically just another theme park. IofA is more thrill ride based than any other park I've been to down in Orlando, so if the 12yo is into that sort of thing, I'd definately lean towards that one.