As you’re preparing to exit your journey around the Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort, for more than two decades you’d usually push your way out through a turnstile. But now they’ve been removed in favor of new digital turnstiles similar to those we saw added over the summer at Universal Studios Florida. Walls … Read more
Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls is currently closed for maintenance in Toon Lagoon at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Team Members told us the attraction was down for unplanned maintenance and would be unavailable for an extended period of time, though couldn’t say exactly how long. An A-frame was up at the entrance letting guests know about … Read more
Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal’s Islands of Adventure reopened this afternoon after Hurricane Ian ripped off some paneling of the show building, creating a large hole. The hole is near the top of the water ride’s drop. The steel structure of the building is visible but does not appear damaged. Water likely got into … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort remains closed today, September 29, as Hurricane Ian continues to make its way across the state. In addition to flooding in the area, the hurricane has punched a hole into the ride building for Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Jeff Allen at News 13 shared a video of … Read more
The Hogwarts Express reopens at Universal Orlando Resort after a multi-day closure.
The Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle will be returning to Universal’s Islands of Adventure on select nights from September 16th through October 31st, 2022. From Universal: As darkness falls on Hogwarts™ castle, Dementors™, Death Eaters™ and other unspeakable creatures cloak the stone walls in sinister images and fiendish magic. Chaos erupts as the image of … Read more
Halloween Horror Nights merchandise is in full shopping mode at Universal Orlando Resort with HHN 31 kicking off next week. We visited All Hallows Eve Boutique in Islands of Adventure and found more spooky merchandise, including Halloween Horror Nights candles, a blanket, and a new t-shirt! 1 Lil’ Boo Candle — $20 The top of … Read more
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
The Comic Strip Café has reopened with slight changes to the buildings’ exterior in the Toon Lagoon area of Universal’s Island of Adventure. Our last update noted a “Pardon our dust” sign outside the restaurant. Now, the cartoony planters have been refurbished, and new trees have been planted. The “Pardon our dust” sign lingers, but … 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
We spotted a spooky new Frankenstein Tiki Mug in the All Hallows Hula Boutique. Join us as we take a look at this monstrous mug at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Frankenstein Tiki Mug – $55 We loved the detail of this tiki mug. It resembles a grey bust of Frankenstein’s Monster. The top of the … Read more
As the unscheduled refurbishment ends at Pteranodon Flyers, the walls around the childrens’ attraction have finally come down, and the ride is now open. Through the refurbishment, Camp Jurassic has remained open for kids to play around. Over in Camp Jurassic, a dying tree was removed and a new tree planted. The exact opening date … Read more
Construction walls have been removed from the bridge between the rock climbing wall and hair braiding kiosk near Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The walls were erected last month. With the construction walls down, guests can once again relax and watch some of Jurassic Park River Adventure from the bridge. The … Read more
The Seuss Landing kids’ play area, “If I Ran the Zoo,” is temporarily closed at Islands of Adventure in Universal Orlando Resort. We caught a glimpse of work taking place. A worker can be seen beneath the “McGrew’s Zoo!” sign. Workers are seen carrying supplies beneath an archway. The ground of the play area appears … Read more
Scrim has been removed from around some of Caro-Seuss-el, which remains closed for refurbishment. Pink construction walls are still up around the attraction. Roofing was recently replaced, and we can now see the new rooves from the ground. This conical roof has been painted pink. Underneath, we can see supports and scaffolding. Scrim still blocks … Read more
Early Park Admission at the Universal Orlando Resort allows eligible guests to enter the theme parks one hour early in the morning. Early Park Admission is also available 30 minutes prior to opening at Volcano Bay. If you’re planning a trip to the Universal Orlando Resort, here’s what you need to know about Early Park … Read more