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and energy of rock-and-roll cool. Rates include one hour early entrance to Wizarding
World of Harry Potter and an Unlimited Express Pass.
There's a huge zero-entry pool with a waterslide and families mingle harmoniously
alongside a young party crowd, but the loud live band that sometimes plays in the lobby
and the rockin' vibe may be overkill for folk looking for a peaceful getaway. If you're
looking for something more subdued, head to
Portofino Bay
.
Eating & Drinking
The only sit-down restaurants in the theme parks that take advance reservations are Fin-
negan's Bar & Grill and Lombard's Seafood Grille in Universal Studios, and Mythos Res-
taurant and Confisco Grille in Islands of Adventure.
Islands of Adventure
All the usual fast-food suspects are sold throughout the park, but with a commitment to
theme that you don't see elsewhere. Sip a Predator Rocks in the lush foliage of the Creta-
ceous period in Jurassic Park or grab a Hog's Head Brew in Hogsmeade.
Three Broomsticks
BRITISH
admission required; 8am-park closing; ; Lynx 21, 37 or 40)
Fast-food styled British fare inspired by
Harry Potter,
with cottage pie and Cornish pas-
ties, and rustic wooden bench seating. There's plenty of outdoor seating out back, too, by
the river.
Confisco Grille & Backwater Bar
AMERICAN
$6-22, theme park admission required; 11am-park closing; ; Lynx 21, 37 or 40)
Under-the-radar and often overlooked, the recommended Confisco Grille has outdoor seat-
ing, freshly made hummus, tasty wood-oven pizzas, and a full bar.
Mythos Restaurant
MEDITERRANEAN
