A new raptor paddock “Jurassic World” float has joined the Universal Mega Movie Parade, performed daily at Universal Studios Florida.
Raptor Paddock in Universal Mega Movie Parade
The new float appears in the parade between the “Jurassic World” gyrosphere float and T. rex float, following the “Jaws” unit. The “Jurassic World” unit is the parade’s finale.
Walking on the ground in front of the float are two performers with baby raptors.
The float resembles a large dinosaur paddock atop rocks. Tropical plants grow around the fencing and through the cracks in rocks.
A Dilophosaurus is on the front corner of the float. The paddock has mounted speakers and “Danger” signs.
Inside the paddock are two Velociraptors. They swing their heads back and forth, observing the crowds.
A door into the paddock is on this side of the float. A screen displays information about the creatures.
Owen Grady is now on the back of this float instead of walking.
He’s on a long ramp decorated with “Danger” and “Restricted Area” signs.
Like much of the parade, the float is recycled from Universal Studios Japan’s Spectacle Night Parade. See it in action in our video below.
The Universal Mega Movie Parade premiered in July. It’s scheduled for performances through November 14. Other featured film franchises include “Back to the Future,” “Ghostbusters,” and Minions.
The parade is performed at 2 p.m. on days when the park closes at 5 p.m. for Halloween Horror Nights. It’s performed at 5 p.m. all other evenings.
Watch our video of the first Universal Mega Movie Parade technical rehearsal below.
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