The VelociCoaster at Universal Islands of Adventure is delayed in opening today, July 1, and may be related to a reported direct lightning strike yesterday.
VelociCoaster Delayed
Guests wanting to ride the VelociCoaster at Universal Islands of Adventure will have to wait a bit, as the ride is delayed in opening today. As of the time of writing, the ride is still not in operation. This may be due to the ride being hit by lightning during the storms yesterday, though we are not sure at this time if that is the case.
Storms yesterday also led to over two dozen attractions being closed at the nearby Walt Disney World Resort.
The official website description of VelociCoaster reads:
Speeding through the jungle, rising high above the terrain, it’s the apex predator of roller coasters: the Jurassic World VelociCoaster. Now you can board your vehicle for a high-speed dash through the park’s raptor paddock. Feel the rush of the hunt as you race alongside these nimble predators, twisting and soaring above the land and water. Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure.
Guests must be at least 51″ to ride, and Universal Express Pass is accepted. Jurassic World VelociCoaster is the fastest and tallest launch coaster in Florida. At the very start of the ride, you’ll launch 70 mph in just 2.4 seconds.
The attraction has won several awards, including USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice: Best New Theme Park Attraction 2021, Best New Rollercoaster of 2020/2021 from Golden Ticket Award, and Best New Attraction of 2021 and Best Rollercoaster of 2021 from Theme Park Insider.
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