In “The Sneetches” by Dr. Seuss, the allegory tells us that “no kind of Sneetch is the best on the beaches.” The line may have been taken too literally, as the beloved Dr. Seuss characters are now missing from their previous post at Seuss Landing’s Sneetch Beach at Universal’s Islands of Adventure.
Part of the Universal’s Islands of Adventure exit is being refurbished and is now surrounded by construction walls. There are potted plants along the brown walls. The walls are decorated with Port of Entry-themed posters. This one features a plane ostensibly flying to Universal’s Islands of Adventure. This one reads “Journey to Port of Entry” … Read more
After some minor construction in May, refurbishment work continues throughout Toon Lagoon in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. An A-frame sign outside Comic Strip Cafe asks guests to “please pardon our dust.” A blue box covers the small cannon next to the used speech bubbles stack. The broken boat photo-op with Howland Owl and Churchy from … Read more
More of the archway at the entrance to Seuss Landing at Universal’s Islands of Adventure has been taken down. Most of the archway was first taken down at the end of last year. Let’s take a closer look. The archway was originally removed right before Christmas last year for maintenance. The arch reportedly collapsed during … Read more
Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges has closed for refurbishment at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Walls have been erected around the attraction’s entrance. It’s not unusual for water rides such as Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges to close briefly during the winter season for a refurbishment. Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls just reopened after a refurbishment the … Read more
We noticed more refurbishments underway on a recent visit to Universal’s Islands of Adventure! Several parts of The Lost Continent were looking as good as new with fresh coats of paint. Team Members recently repainted this golden octopus outside of the seasonally-changing Halloween shop (currently the All Hallows Voodoo Boutique) at The Lost Continent. They … Read more