Now that the highest track point on the future Jurassic Park roller coaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure has been installed, new details on the ground below are starting to emerge. More rock work continues to rise that will interplay with the fan-dubbed “Velocicoaster” track. Here, we see an inversion over a show building. Nearby, … Read more
Good morning from Universal Orlando! Let’s start our day off at Universal Studios Florida and see what we can find today. A mysterious, tarped structure has popped up near Fear Factor Live. The area is currently used for a U-Rest and there are no shows, but we’re excited at the idea that this could be … Read more
It’s a hot summer afternoon here at Universal Orlando, but we’re ready to take on the day. Let’s start off at Islands of Adventure and see what’s happening. You can’t miss the Incredible Hulk Coaster when you enter Islands of Adventure, but now you might notice something new along the lagoon, reaching up towards the … Read more
Every time we visit Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando, we’re excited to see the latest progress on the construction in Jurassic Park. Let’s check in and see what’s new with VelociCoaster. The show building has started to get enclosed with light brown walls. The molding design on the walls and the light brown coloring … Read more
Seasonal Passholders are getting more chances to enjoy the summer at Universal Orlando’s theme parks. With the parks recently reopening to guests, blockout dates through the month of July have been lifted for Seasonal Passes at Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Now, even more Annual Passholder restrictions have been lifted, with Power … Read more
It may have been less a week ago that we reported on the additional track being added for Universal’s Islands of Adventure still-to-be announced Jurassic Park roller coaster, “Velocicoaster,” but in that week much work has been done. For this update, we’re going to be skipping covering the lagoon area as little progress has been … Read more
Starting today, a brand new limited-time Annual Passholder lounge, the Navigators Club, is welcoming guests above the Confisco Grille in Universal’s Islands of Adventure! Outside the Confisco Grille go ahead and show your Annual Pass and ID to the Team Members waiting outside at the podium, and they’ll lead you upstairs and into the exclusive … Read more
If you find your craving for chocolate to be outstanding, then let us suggest a trip to Seuss Landing! Finding a snack can be quite exhausting, but not if you look for a bit of blue frosting! Snookers & Snookers Sweet Candy Cookers has quite a variety of snacks, from freshly roasted nuts to elaborate … Read more
Another day, another update as work continues at Island of Adventure’s yet-to-be-announced “Velocicoaster.” We’ve been incredibly impressed by how quickly this coaster has come together, so let’s take a look at the latest progress. We’ll start by checking out the progress from across the lagoon, where we see pieces of banking track leading up the … Read more
Good morning from Universal Orlando! The crowds are steady this morning, making their way through CityWalk towards the parks. In an effort to reduce contact between guests and Team Members, Universal is encouraging the use of mobile order for food and drink. You still have the option to order from the registers, should you need, … Read more
Every day brings about something new when it comes to the constant construction of the Jurassic Park “Velocicoaster” at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and today is no exception, as even more track has been installed. This coaster keeps going vertical, inverting and curving in its continuous construction. From the other side of the lagoon, it’s … Read more
If you’re looking for a personalized souvenir from your visit to Universal Orlando, we would suggest taking a look at the U-Design kiosks scattered throughout Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. These stations allow guests to choose from many different Universal themed phone case designs, magnets, and even Apple watch bands. Phone cases are $30 … Read more
The engineers at Jurassic Park have spared no expense on the unannounced “Velocicoaster” attraction taking shape at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. With work continuing overnight, every day brings a new piece of track installed, giving guests and coaster enthusiasts alike a better idea of just how intense the ride layout will be. Today, we’re heading … Read more
Despite no official announcement from Universal Orlando Resort, clearly, there has been lots of construction going on for the rumored “Velocicoaster” located right outside Jurassic Park Discovery Center. The latest additions to the coaster have included a barrel roll over the water and an oscillating helix. Today, we’re back to bring you even more coverage … Read more
Welcome to another beautiful, sunny day here at Universal Orlando. We’ve been starting our mornings in Universal Studios lately, but today we decided to switch it up and head over to Islands of Adventure first. There’s no denying that the entrance to the park is simply stunning. The crowds are trickling in this morning, and … Read more
It doesn’t take a highly-evolved, cleverly engineered raptor to realize the massive development going on at the very heart of Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Despite no announcement from Universal Orlando Resort, guests and coaster enthusiasts alike are flocking to some of the park’s best hidden vantage points to catch a closer look at the rumored … Read more