The Jurassic World VelociCoaster is set to open this summer and we are amazed with all the progress so far. We stopped by last night to see all the details and get some fun photos. We recently shared an article with the look of the ride vehicles! You can read
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Universal Orlando reaches capacity just 10 minutes after opening
After reaching capacity a little before 9 am yesterday Universal Orlando fans have outdone themselves today and have reached capacity again this time just 10 minutes after they officially open at 8:10 am. There were so many people Universal actually opened earlier than 8 am and guests were allowed inside
Christmas has come to Hogsmeade in Universal Orlando
Christmas has come to Hogsmeade in Universal Orlando‘s Islands of Adventure! From Hogwarts Castle to Honeydukes it is starting to feel like the Holidays at Universal. Just walking around the area you can see the garland hung with care. There are even some decorations on the inside of the Hogsmeade
Christmas has come to Whoville in Universal Studios Orlando
It’s beginning to look a lot like Grinchmas. Christmas decorations have been put up in Seuss Landing at Universal Orlando. Whoville is ready for the holidays and we stayed until closing to take a peek at all the fun decor. While some may feel it’s a little too early to
Universal Orlando’s Jurassic World VelociCoaster is opening in summer 2021
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
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
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
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:
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
Universal Orlando Extends Park Hours On Select Weekends In September
Universal Orlando has definitely seen an increase in traffic on weekends and they have recently increased park hours on select weekends. The resort’s theme parks all reached capacity for the first time over Labor Day weekend since reopening. They announced during the weekend park hours were increased. Now it seems,
All 3 Universal Orlando Theme Parks closed due to capacity
All 3 Universal Orlando Theme Parks have closed to new guests due to reaching capacity. Checking the Universal Studios Orlando App it is showing that Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay are closed to new guests due to capacity. Check out some photos of the crowd levels at
Track of Universal’s Jurassic Park Coaster Complete
According to Amusement Insider, the final piece of track has been installed to the unannounced Jurassic Park themed rollercoaster at Universal. Though Universal has made no official announcements about this new roller coaster guests have dubbed it “Velocicoaster“. There has even been sightings of raptors being brought into the construction
