Port of Entry does a terrific job of setting the tone for your visit to Islands of Adventure.  Themed to reflect the crossroads of a Port town, here you will find some interesting and intriguing shops, as well as some of the best theming detail in the park.

The stores here are decidedly unique.  Of course you have the  standard 'theme park souvenir stores' that do a good job of pushing all the t-shirts (watch what they do if you walk in with a Mickey Mouse shirt on).   Particularly interesting to me was the Island Market and Export shop, which featured very unique gourmet foods.  Many items here would make wonderful gifts (especially for Fan Club or Annual Passholders who get 10% off on merchandise).

The Croissant Moon Bakery has fantastic pastries.  Coffee at the Croissant Moon is now provided by Barnies, and we're happy to say that this gives IoA the best cup of theme park coffee in Orlando.  This is a great place to grab a coffee and a danish first thing in the morning. 

• Universal Studios Islands of Adventure Trading Company
  Features apparel from all the lands of the park, along with other accessories, jewelry, sunglasses, etc.
• Ocean Trader Market - Candy Shop
• De Foto's Expedition Photography
  Film and camera equipment.  This is also where you can pick up any pictures that you have taken by park photographers.
• Port of Entry Christmas Shoppe Christmas ornaments and normally has some sort of sale items.
• Port Provisions T-shirts, caps and souvenirs
• Magic Rice Jewelry

• Arctic Express - Funnel Cakes and Belgian Waffles
• Croissant Moon Bakery - Freshly baked pastries, desserts, house roasted coffee and sandwiches
• Cinnabon - Cinnamon Bun rolls and coffee
• Confisco Grille (and Backwater Bar) - Full Service pasta, grilled items, salads and desserts.  Also features a full bar.   This is one of two full service restarants in IoA.
• Character breakfast at Confscio’s Grill
  by Webmaster Barry

  Many people find it easier to eat breakfast before coming to Islands of Adventure. Orlando has an abundance of breakfast buffets and restaurants to fill up on eggs and pancakes. However, if you can hold your appetite until you come to the park, you will find a breakfast that is sure to give you a good time and an incredible vacation memory.

  Confscio’s Grill in the Port of Entry serves a character breakfast buffet. The buffet is only served on the weekends from park opening to 10:30 am (seating stops at this time). The cost is $15.95 for adults (lesser charge for kids). The breakfast has eggs, sausage, bacon, French toast, pastries, and fruit. Surprisingly, the buffet has no pancakes. The food is pretty tasty, though.

  The onsite resort hotels have a better breakfast buffet spread at around the same price and quality, but what distinguishes Confscio’s Grill’s buffet is the character interaction. Dr. Seuss characters are the only ones who wander around the restaurant. You can see the Cat in the Hat, the Grinch, and Thing 1 and Thing 2. The characters interact with you that will keep you laughing. Sometimes you can barely eat because you are laughing so hard. The Grinch pretends he is eating your food, the Cat in the Hat tries to steal your food and asks for a tip, and Thing 1 and Thing 2 examines every personal belonging of your friends and family.

  Remember to bring you video camera if you attend the character breakfast at Confscio’s Grill. You will want to watch the video over and over again with your friends and family.