Aspiring paleotologists and small fans of the Jurassic World universe will appreciate this new merchandise assortment centered around the leading dino, Bumpy. Jurassic Park “Bumpy” Merchandise Bumpy is a baby Ankylosaurus from the Netflix series Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous. Recognizable for her cute design and asymmetrical facial horn arrangement that gives her the nickname “Bumpy.” … Read more
Over the weekend, the construction crews at the Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift construction site at Universal Orlando Resort were busy placing visibility stakes and expanding construction walls. Between our reporter on the ground and aerial photographer bioreconstruct in the sky, we have an idea of what’s going on. Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Construction … Read more
Wand collectors should be on the lookout during their next visit to CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort for this new wave of interactive character wands. Three new character wands designed after those used by Voldemort, Sirius Black, and Luna Lovegood are now available for purchase at Universal Orlando Resort’s CityWalk. All three wands are of … Read more
Epic Universe is undergoing a variety of updates and expansions throughout the park — all of which we can take a closer look at thanks to aerial photography. Epic Universe Construction Updates X user and aerial photographer bioreconstruct recently paid another airborne visit to Epic Universe, Universal Orlando Resort’s newest park, as it continues to undergo … Read more
A collection of apparel and other items themed to this year’s Universal Fan Fest Nights is now available on ShopUniversal.com. The new merchandise collection is built around the Fan Fest Nights logo. Visually, this year’s logo leans hard into neon and sci-fi, featuring digital text against retro graphics evocative of an old camcorder, video game … Read more
Universal is moving closer to a possible nighttime show, as the company recently posted job openings for fireworks technicians. Additional Show Operator Job Listing At the end of March, we noticed two new job postings from Universal for Lead Technician and a Tech II position, both specifically for Epic Universe. This, coupled with other developments … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has announced several changes coming to CityWalk, including the return of Universal Legacy Store and closure of Burger King Whopper Bar. Universal Legacy Store The store is returning to CityWalk after its “permanent” closure in 2024. This store, located in the heart of CityWalk, was a fan-favorite since it opened, housing props … Read more
Universal Studios Hollywood is getting ready for Universal Fan Fest Nights starting in just a few weeks. The after hours event features experiences inspired by ONE PIECE, Harry Potter, and more. Decorations and other signs of prep work have gone up throughout the park. CityWalk Production Central in CityWalk is decorated with Scooby-Doo and Universal … Read more
The original star of Universal’s The Mummy franchise visited the popular indoor coaster during a recent trip, while the whereabouts of his coffee remain unknown. Brendan Fraser Snapped Riding ‘Revenge of the Mummy’ A post shared via the official Universal Pictures Instagram spotlights Brendan Fraser’s surprise appearance on Revenge of the Mummy, the fan-favorite coaster … Read more
Despite rumors, Universal claims the land grading work on a plot of land near Epic Universe is just for “maintenance and nothing more.” Land Grading Near Epic Universe A few weeks ago, crews began clearing the land along Universal Blvd next to Topgolf Orlando. They then brought in sand for grading or leveling of the … Read more
New Jurassic Park merchandise at Universal Orlando Resort includes a crop top, youth and adult swimwear, and an interactive Velociraptor Puppetronic figure. Adult Crop Top – $35 The crop top is a short-sleeved shirt with a black and white ribbed neck. The tee is bright red with the classic T. rex skeleton logo on the … Read more
Aerial photographer @bioreconstruct shared views of the Lost Continent land at Universal Islands of Adventure, which will soon go through significant construction as Universal brings new attractions to the park. Aerial Look at Lost Continent These two photos show the removal of landscaping near the theater that once housed “The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad.” Construction … Read more
First implemented in October 2023, the facial recognition scanners haven’t been a main point of entry for Universal Islands of Adventure recently. But we noticed that they have returned. Facial Recognition For Entry During a visit on April 5, we noticed the facial recognition devices were available again at Universal Islands of Adventure. The machines … Read more
Work is speeding along for Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift at Universal Orlando Resort. Several photos from aerial photographer bioreconstruct on X show vertical progress on the new coaster. Coaster Progress This aerial photo shows a large portion of the work site for the new attraction. On the left center, the guest loading station and … Read more
Three new varieties of popcorn are now available around Universal Islands of Adventure. Our intrepid reporter tried all of them and shared their views below. All of the specialty popcorns are $15.79 with a souvenir bucket, $3.99 Souvenir Refill, and $7.49 per cup. Bacon & Cheese Popcorn Location: Interplanetary Popcorn Wow, this popcorn is super … Read more
Aerial photographer bioreconstruct has given us a behind-the-scenes look at the drained Cosmos Fountain of Epic Universe as the water fixture undergoes updates or maintenance. Cosmos Fountain New aerial imagery from X user bioreconstruct shows that the Cosmos Fountain Park at Universal Epic Universe has been emptied as construction crews work inside and around the … Read more
