Breaking: We now know the name of the new Jurassic World Coaster at Universal Orlando! Hold on to your butts, Universal Orlando Resort has announced that Jurassic World VelociCoaster, is opening in summer 2021. We have been updating on progress of the newest thrill ride to hit Islands of Adventure
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Florida Governor says theme parks could return to normal
Big news for Florida’s theme park industry! Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announces that Florida is moving into full Phase 3 of its reopening. The latest update means theme parks such as Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort are allowed to increase capacity. With Florida beginning its “Phase
Father suing Universal Orlando Resort over death of his son
According to the Orlando Sentinel, a father whose son committed suicide at Universal’s Aventura Hotel has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. He’s accusing employees of excessively serving him alcohol in an open-air rooftop bar that lacked sufficient barriers. His son, Matthew Bahna, 27, died last year after jumping from the
Universal Orlando Expanding Passholder Appreciation Days till October 31st
Universal Orlando has announced that they are extending their Passholder Appreciation Days. UOAP Days was set to end on September 30th but now they will run for another month until October 31st. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chip and Company (@chipandco) During UOAP Day, Passholders are
Universal Extends Early Admission To All Three Parks This Weekend
Since Universal’s reopening in June, weekends have gotten increasingly more crowded. The parks even reached capacity last weekend with the debut of their Halloween Horror Nights Houses. To try and combat some of the crowds Universal has not only extended park hours at night on weekends, but now they have
Halloween Seasonal Experiences Invade Universal Orlando Resort This Fall – Including the Official Debut of Two All-New Horrifying Haunted Houses
Universal Orlando Resort has launched a series of exciting experiences so that guests can celebrate the Halloween season at the award-winning theme park destination beginning September 26. Headlining Universal’s fall lineup is the official debut of two extreme haunted houses that will bring guests’ most sinister fears to light. Plus,
Universal Orlando extends furlough for 5400 employees
According to the Orlando Sentinel, Universal Orlando has alerted the state that 5,400 furloughed employees won’t be back to work anytime soon. The recovery from the coronavirus pandemic will most likely last until 2021. Unfortunately, this news means a longer furlough for many theme park and hospitality workers. It’s a
No Covid-19 outbreaks connected with Universal Orlando or Disney World
Many are asking about Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld Orlando since they reopened during the pandemic. Officials are monitoring the situation at Florida theme parks, but so far it’s been looking good. As of today, Orange County health officials are reassuring the public on how there’s no coronavirus
Universal attendance is only operating at 25% according to Comcast CEO
According to the Orlando Sentinel, Universal’s attendance at its open Orlando and Japan parks typically hovers around 25%. Comcast CEO Brian Roberts acknowledges the diminished attendance as being a consequence of the global pandemic. It’s understandable with the financial ripples and health concerns. The entertainment company is doing everything it
Three New Character Meet and Greets At Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Universal Orlando has definitely been upping their character game lately. From a new baby raptor experience to all the fun characters out at Universal Studios, we are excited to see even more! They recently added three brand new character experiences at Islands of Adventure. All of these experiences happen near
Universal Orlando Announces Two Haunted Houses and Trick-or-Treating Coming This Weekend
The news Halloween Horror Night fans have been waiting for is here! This weekend, September 19th and 20th, 2020, Universal will have two daytime Halloween Horror Houses and some trick-or-treating for kids at Islands of Adventure. Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives The first house announced is Universal Monsters:
Breaking Rumor! Jurassic Park River Adventure In Universal Orlando Will Be Refurbished To Jurassic World
We got some breaking news from a Team Member at Universal Orlando that as soon as the brand new Jurassic Park roller coaster opens the Jurassic Park River Adventure will immediately close for refurbishment. The Jurassic Park River Adventure will be transformed to be like the ride over at Universal
Unnamed Universal Orlando Jurassic Park Coaster Construction
We recently announced that Universal Orlando’s unnamed Jurassic Park Coaster’s track was completed and we have more updates. Bioreconstruct on Twitter has released aerial images of the coaster and you can see the three raptors inside. Aerial look at the dinosaur resistant wall at the unannounced Jurassic Park roller coaster. Unknown
Harry Potter Fans Rejoice! Warner Bros. is Now Selling Bottled Butterbeer
Harry Potter Fans Rejoice! Warner Bros. is Now Selling Bottled Butterbeer. Warner Bros. has launched a new Butterbeer line based off the famous drink from the Harry Potter books and films! Previously, the only way to drink the official drink was by visiting one of the Wizarding World of Harry
