PHOTO REPORT: Universal Studios Florida & Islands of Adventure 5/14/25 (Camp Jurassic, Pomegranate DOLE Whip, and HOT! JAWS! SUMMER!)

Katie Francis

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Entrance to Camp Jurassic at Universal Studios Florida, with a dinosaur spine archway, lush greenery, and visitors below.

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Studios Florida & Islands of Adventure 5/14/25 (Camp Jurassic, Pomegranate DOLE Whip, and HOT! JAWS! SUMMER!)

We’re back, bringing you along for the ride at Universal Orlando Resort. After our brief foray into Epic Universe, we’ve returned to see what’s happening at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure.

People walk under a large domed ceiling near the "Guest Entrance" at Universal Studios Florida.

First things first, there’s pavement work going on in the security rotunda. Yesterday, it was more central, and today, it’s shifted.

CityWalk

The ceiling in the new Super Nintendo World expansion of the Universal Studios Store has sprung a leak. Two trash cans are in place to collect the water, and there’s visible damage to the ceiling.

Meanwhile, the Cinemark theater is getting ready for the live-action “How to Train Your Dragon.”

The Epic Universe Preview Center at Universal Studios Florida displays "DARK UNIVERSE" above its entrance.

Epic Preview Center… your days are numbered. (This is speculation. I do not know the closing date. Universal may keep it open for the summer to promote the new park to guests.)

Oversized yellow "Margaritaville" chair with tropical designs outside a store at Universal Studios Florida.

You know how you can make a typo once in a group chat and then never live it down? A long, long time ago, I mispronounced Adirondack. In my defense, I had never heard it said, only seen it written. Now, whenever we see one, someone has to remind me. Rude.

It’s almost time… are y’all ready for a Hot Jaws Summer?! (I know, it’s not summer yet.)

Universal Studios Florida – Hot!