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
The new Universal Islands of Adventure logo that was unveiled with several new logos earlier this year is now displayed on games in the Marvel Super Hero Island arcade, a.k.a. Kingpin’s Arcade. Islands of Adventure Logo on Arcade Games The logo is on the bottom of these claw game cases. The logo features a version … Read more
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
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
Universal Destinations & Experiences has unveiled more details for the new Universal Rewards Plus Visa Signature Card, including theme park perks. Applications are now open for the card. Universal Rewards Plus Visa Signature Card The Universal Rewards Plus Visa Signature card comes with a $99 annual fee. Cardholders can choose from a “Despicable Me,” “Jurassic Park” or … Read more
The Whos down in Whoville like Christmas a lot, so they’re roaming Seuss Landing at Universal Islands of Adventure during the holiday season to decorate, dance, talk to guests, and pose for photos. Roaming Whos in Seuss Landing If you visit Seuss Landing during the day in November and December, you may see some of … Read more
Happy Who-lidays from the Universal Orlando Resort. The holiday festivities have officially started at Universal Orlando, bringing back many of our favorite traditions, including the Grinch and Friends Character Breakfast. This year, the event has a lot of major changes, including a price increase from last year. Tickets were $41.99 each last year and have … Read more
For years, Universal Studios Florida has hidden ornaments honoring their retired attractions in their holiday decorations. Guests can search for Easter eggs like the “Back to the Future” DeLorean, “Jaws” shark, Rosie the Robot from “The Jetsons,” Ghostbusters slime, and more throughout Universal Studios Florida. Universal Islands of Adventure has never followed this tradition — until … Read more
During a Monday visit to Seuss Landing in Universal’s Islands of Adventure, we saw Grinch-related decorations up outside Honk Honkers, confirming the Grinch meet and greet will return to this location from last year. We also heard that the Grinch meet and greet will not use a virtual queue this year, only a standby line. … Read more
The Universal Orlando Resort recently began testing new photo validation scanners at the entrance to Islands of Adventure. These new photo validation scanners would replace the previous system where you used a finger scan to enter the park. When we first spotted the new photo validation scanners, there were only 3 of them in use … Read more
The Whos down in Whoville have been busy decking the halls, as holiday decorations have begun to arrive at Seuss Landing at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Let’s take a look at the ribbons and wrapping, the trimmings, the trappings! Holiday Decorations Arriving at Seuss Landing During a recent stroll around Seuss Landing, we spotted plenty … Read more
In the same week this summer at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a woman fainted after riding Slinky Dog Dash while a man hurt his neck and back on the plunging Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Latest Theme Park Incidents These are among the dozen Orlando theme park incidents that happened this summer when visitors were sick … Read more
Construction walls have gone up in Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal’s Islands of Adventure for another round of refurbishment work. Last winter, crews repainted much of the land. In the spring, the meteor crash plaza was refurbished, followed by an extension of the Comics Shop. The fruit stand also got a new sign and … Read more
A viral TikTok video from Universal’s Islands of Adventure shows guests screaming on the Cat in the Hat ride in Seuss Landing before being admonished by a Team Member. Guests Screaming on Cat in the Hat The Cat in the Hat is a dark ride inspired by the Dr. Seuss book of the same name … Read more
While Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls is closed for refurbishment, the rest of Toon Lagoon at Universal’s Islands of Adventure is being refreshed, too. Toon Lagoon Refurbishment Outside the Toon Extra Store, the “Tumbleweeds” waving cactus figure has been removed. A box covered in green scrim is over the spot where the figure usually sits. The … Read more
The original Universal’s Islands of Adventure soundtrack is now available to stream on more platforms. The soundtrack was first released on YouTube in August. Fans can now stream the soundtrack on these sites/apps too: Islands of Adventure Track List 1. “The Call to Adventure / Main Theme” 2:502. “Confisco’s Grill” 3:223. “Ocean Trader Market” 2:474. … Read more