Lorax House and Truffula Trees Under Refurbishment at Universal Islands of Adventure

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The house of the Lorax and the surrounding Truffula Trees in Seuss Landing at Universal Islands of Adventure are currently blocked by construction walls for refurbishment. The Lorax House & Truffula Trees Refurbishment Pink construction walls surround the small play area. The Lorax’s tall purple house is visible over the walls. Its design is straight … Read more

One Fish, Two Fish Ride Closing for Refurbishment Next Month at Universal Islands of Adventure

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According to the Universal Orlando Resort calendar, the attraction One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish will close for refurbishment for a month this spring. One Fish, Two Fish Refurbishment One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish will be closed from April 27 through May 24, 2024. Here is how Universal Orlando Resort … Read more

Fry Robot Named Horton Preparing Food at Universal Orlando Resort

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Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo-pendous recently reopened after a months-long refurbishment with a new menu and, as we have learned, a new fry robot employee named Horton. Horton the Fry Robot Team Members told us that the Seuss Landing restaurant in Universal Islands of Adventure is using a new robot to make French fries. The FryBot, … Read more

Prices Raised for Attractions Locker Rentals at Universal Orlando Resort

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Universal Orlando Resort has been looking to cut costs and increase profits a lot lately and another price increase has quietly happened around the attractions. Universal Orlando has raised the prices for locker rentals at all of their attractions around the resort by $1. Prices Raised for Locker Rentals at Attractions Several attractions at the … Read more

BREAKING: Skull Island: Reign of Kong Removes 3D Glasses at Islands of Adventure

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Skull Island: Reign of Kong has gotten a major update and is no longer in 3D. The attraction, located at Universal Islands of Adventure, has been a 3D attraction since it opened back in 2016. Now, the film portions of the attraction have become 2D and no longer require 3D glasses, like the version used … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Circus McGurkus Menu, Including GREEN EGGS & HAM CHEESECAKE, Mobile Order Pick-Up Window Added

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Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo-pendous in Seuss Landing at Universal Islands of Adventure is gearing up to reopen its doors after being closed for refurbishment since June 2023. Not only will it open with a mobile order pick-up window, but we also got a look at what some of the new menu items will look like. … Read more

Mardi Gras Brings All Hallows Eve Bayou Boutique to Islands of Adventure

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The year-round spooky seasonal store at Universal Islands of Adventure has been given a Mardi Gras makeover to become the All Hallows Bayou Boutique. All Hallows Eve Bayou Boutique Since 2021, the All Hallows Eve Boutique has been a seasonal store serving up spooky twists on the current event at Universal Orlando Resort. Last Christmas … Read more

First Epic Universe Merchandise Available at Universal Orlando Resort

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A new T-shirt is the first piece of Epic Universe merchandise available at Universal Orlando Resort. Epic Universe Merchandise The shirt is currently exclusive to Universal Orlando Annual Passholders and is available at the UOAP Lounge in Universal Islands of Adventure. There is an adult version and a youth version (which was released later). Adult … Read more

Jurassic World VelociCoaster Closed for Third Day in a Row at Universal Islands of Adventure

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Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal Islands of Adventure is closed for a third day in a row, after significant downtime this weekend, leading to growing concern from fans about the extended unexpected closure. Jurassic World VelociCoaster Technical Difficulties The Jurassic World-themed roller coaster has been closed for two full days now. According to an Inside … Read more

Jurassic Park Discovery Center Dinosaur Egg Hatchings Reduced at Universal Islands of Adventure

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Life finds a way on a schedule. The Jurassic Park Discovery Center at Universal Islands of Adventure has been going through a lot of operational changes over the last few weeks. Last month, the baby triceratops meet and greet was ended permanently and we heard rumors that there would be fewer dinosaur egg hatchings. On … Read more

Jurassic Park River Adventure Closed for Refurbishment at Universal Islands of Adventure

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Refurbishment finds a way. Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal Islands of Adventure is now closed for refurbishment. Construction walls are up around the entrance to the attraction and splash zone near the drop. If you’re looking for a water ride in the winter, you’ll have to head over to Toon Lagoon instead. Jurassic Park … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Newly Remodeled Circus McGurkus in Seuss Landing, Rumored to Become Mobile Order Only

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Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo-Pendous in Seuss Landing at Universal’s Islands of Adventure has been closed for refurbishment since last summer, but signs indicate we could be getting closer to a reopening date. The exterior of the building hasn’t changed much, but now we have a first look at the newly remodeled interior. Based on the … Read more

CONFIRMED: Universal No Longer Offering Paper Theme Park Maps As of January 1, 2024

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Confirming our previously reported rumor, Universal Orlando Resort is no longer offering guests paper theme park maps, instead requiring that they download the resort’s mobile app. This change began today, January 1, 2024. Universal Retires Paper Maps In a post on X (formerly Twitter), bioreconstruct shared photos of the two former paper map kiosks at … Read more

Jurassic Park Baby Triceratops Encounter Goes Extinct at Universal Islands of Adventure

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Jurassic Park at Universal Islands of Adventure offers a variety of experiences, from wild rides on VelociCoaster to mild meet and greets with baby dinosaurs. The Discovery Center is a great place for all dinosaur lovers, giving guests the opportunity to meet some of the Jurassic Park Geneticists and even watch a raptor egg hatch. … Read more

Lawsuit Filed Against Universal Orlando Resort After Woman Falls From Caro-Seuss-el

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A lawsuit has been filed against Universal Orlando Resort after a woman fell from Caro-Seuss-el in Universal Islands of Adventure. Caro-Seuss-el Lawsuit According to WFLA, the woman fell when dismounting a Caro-Seuss-el “beast” on June 14, 2022. According to the lawsuit, she sustained “severe personal injuries” that are “permanent and continuing in nature and [the … Read more