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Universal Orlando Resort Rolls Back Summer Blockout Hours at Volcano Bay for Power and Preferred Annual Passholders

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

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Construction on Show Building and Rock Work Continues for “Velocicoaster” In Jurassic Park at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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

PHOTOS, VIDEO: The Navigators Club Opens for Annual Passholders Above Confisco Grille for a Limited Time at Islands of Adventure

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

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Track Installation Continues for Jurassic Park’s “Velocicoaster” at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 6/24/20 (Annual Passholder Discounts on Mobile Ordering, Magical Menagerie Reopens in Diagon Alley, The Bourne Stuntacular Technical Rehearsals Continue, and 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

PHOTOS: Create and Personalize Apple Watch Bands, Phone Cases, and Magnets at U-Design Kiosks in Universal Orlando Resort

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

PHOTOS: Inversion Loop Evolves as Additional Track is Installed for Jurassic Park “Velocicoaster” at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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

PHOTOS: New Inversion Loop and Additional Track for Jurassic Park “Velocicoaster” Installed at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 6/11/20 (The Bourne Stuntacular Wardrobe, New Universal 30th Anniversary Face Mask, Character Meet and Greets, and 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

PHOTOS: New Track and Towering Triangular Supports Installed for Jurassic Park “Velocicoaster” at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 6/10/20 (Socially-Distanced Characters, Low Crowds, Jurassic World Coaster Construction, Dole Whip, and More)

It’s a beautiful day to be back at Universal Orlando! We’re here bright and early to explore the parks. We decided to start the day at Universal Studios, so let’s get started. The weather is beautiful, and many of the characters are out greeting guests. We can’t help but smile under our face covering. There … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Lifts Summer Blockout Dates for Seasonal Passholders; Blockouts Partially Lifted at Volcano Bay

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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. Currently, December 19th through the 31st are the only blocked out … Read more

PHOTOS: New Track, Scenic Set Supports Installed at Jurassic Park “Velocicoaster” at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

Work is progressing quickly at Islands of Adventure on the unannounced Jurassic Park “Velocicoaster.” Since our last visit, new additions have been made around the area of this yet-to-be-announced attraction. Looking across as the Jurassic Park Discovery Center, new track has been laid closest to the building, suggesting that riders will pass by it twice … Read more

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