We (mom, dad, & 14 and 11 year olds) liked both Universal Studios and IOA for different reasons. US offers a great interactive experience that is designed for entertainment instead of just thrills. We rode Men in Black several times--I was entertained by the elaborate sets the first time and then focused on shooting aliens the other times. I really enjoyed Terminator, BTTF, Kong, ET, and even Hanna Barbera for the quality of the production. Our favorite live show for both parks was Beetlejuice Graveyard Revue--funny and hip. IOA was great for thrills and less on theatrics--except for Spiderman, which was our ultimate favorite because it combined both. Hulk and Dueling Dragons and the water rides were exhilarating, JP was not extraordinary visually but exciting at the end. So it depends on your priorities, and we loved both parks.
Hard Rock Hotel 4/01
Wyndham Palace 7/00
Port Orleans & DCL 12/00
Disneyland Paris 4/99
AllStar Sports 2/98