Refurbishment Continues Throughout Toon Lagoon in Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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

Pteranodon Flyers Reopens at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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

Scrim Removed From Some of Caro-Seuss-el at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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

Roofing Replaced at Caro-Seuss-el in Universal’s Islands of Adventure

Caro-Seuss-el in Seuss Landing at Universal’s Islands of Adventure abruptly closed last summer and has remained closed for refurbishment. The attraction remains surrounded by pink construction walls and grey scrim. Nearby, construction walls also surround the “If I Ran the Zoo” playground. From the ground, we could see some crew members working on the roof … Read more

New Hagrid’s Motorbike 3D Metal Model Kit Lands at Universal Orlando Resort

A new metal model kit, where you can build Hagrid’s motorbike as seen in Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, has just landed at the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk. Hagrid’s Motorbike 3D Metal Model Kit – $30 With the metal parts, you can build your very own miniature 3D version of Hagrid’s motorbike. The motorbike … Read more

Fresh Paint Spruces Up The Lost Continent at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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

PHOTOS: Scaffolding Up for Refurbishment of Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls in Universal’s Islands of Adventure

Dudley Do Right’s Ripsaw Falls in Toon Lagoon at Universal’s Islands of Adventure is currently closed for a scheduled standard refurbishment. Construction walls surround the water ride and we can now see scaffolding against a façade. A crew member was working on the scaffolding this morning. As a water ride, Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls closes most … Read more