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PHOTOS: Oscillating Helix Among New Roller Coaster Track Installed for Jurassic Park “Velocicoaster” at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

June 9, 2020

The all new Jurassic Park “Velocicoaster” at Universal’s Islands of Adventure has been steadily continuing on with construction now that the parks have reopened up. This currently unnamed coaster has been under construction since last year, and we’ve been constantly checking out what progress has been made. Amid the beams and cranes, we can still … Read more

REVIEW: “Natural Selections” in Jurassic Park Hatches New Menu Featuring Dulce de Leche Churro, Beef Empanada, Chicharrones, and More

June 9, 2020

If you can hear your stomach growling over the roars of the Jurassic Park dinosaurs, then it might be time to grab some lunch. Thankfully, we’ve got plenty of options in Jurassic Park at Islands of Adventure. We’ve dined at Burger Digs and Thunder Falls Terrace this week, but now it is time to try … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Meet Blue and Baby Sierra at the New Jurassic World Raptor Encounter Experience in Universal’s Islands of Adventure

June 10, 2020June 6, 2020

While touring all of the new changes at the recently-reopened Universal Orlando, we headed into the Jurassic Park section of Universal’s Islands of Adventure for a socially-distanced raptor encounter at an all-new location. The all-new Raptor Encounter has opened, showcasing the latest additions to the raptor pack from Isla Nublar in Jurassic World. In fact, … Read more

PHOTOS: More Roller Coaster Track Installed for Jurassic Park “Velocicoaster” at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

June 5, 2020

The Jurassic Park River Adventure at Islands of Adventure has been both thrilling and terrifying guests for over two decades. Now, just as the movie franchise has received a spin-off, the lone-thrill attraction of Isla Nublar is being joined by an all-new, roller coaster attraction just next door. That being said, you wouldn’t know this … Read more

Universal Orlando Reveals New Annual Passholder Perks Starting June 8

June 5, 2020

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With Universal Orlando officially reopen to the public today, and with Walt Disney World Theme Parks still being closed for another month, you might be considering becoming a Universal Orlando Annual Passholder. If that’s the case, Universal is offering a bunch of new perks for Annual Passholders, as a “welcome back” to the parks! Available … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Surveying Annual Passholders on Face Masks, U•Rest Areas, and More During Initial Reopening Previews

June 5, 2020

While wearing a face mask and following social distancing procedures is now the new normal when going out and about in a world with COVID-19, it’s beginning to impact how guests feel about their experiences at theme parks. Universal Orlando Resort has sent out an email survey to guests that attended the Annual Passholder preview … Read more

PHOTOS: New Dueling Dragons Merchandise Flies Into Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando

June 4, 2020June 4, 2020

For some, these dragon oriented merchandise might just be really cool. Others might mistake it for the Dragon Challenge merchandise that’s flown out of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. However, this is in fact a callback to one of Islands of Adventure’s original attractions: Dueling Dragons! Dueling Dragons Hoodie – $45.00 The Fire and … Read more

PHOTOS: Universal Orlando Resort Prepares for Reopening and More Venues Open Around CityWalk

June 1, 2020

Universal Orlando Resort is preparing to reopen all three of their theme parks, starting with soft openings for Team Members today and registered Annual Passholders leading up to the grand reopening on June 5. CityWalk, Universal Orlando’s smaller version of a “Disney Springs” shopping and dining district, reopened earlier this month with added health and … Read more

BREAKING: Universal Orlando Officially Announces Reopening of Theme Parks Beginning June 5

May 26, 2020May 22, 2020

Universal Orlando has officially announced that it will be reopening all three of its theme parks: Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay on June 5th. We're getting ready to re-open! Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and Volcano Bay will welcome guests beginning 6/5. Everyone must follow UOR and CDC guidelines: https://t.co/5IA1TCnsfX … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: CityWalk Grand Reopening in Universal Orlando Establishes “New Normal” For Theme Parks After Pandemic

May 22, 2020May 14, 2020

Today marked a historic event in theme park history, albeit not the theme park that’s usually in our realm of coverage. Today, we dispatched reporters to Universal Orlando Resort to cover the grand reopening of CityWalk, essentially their version of Disney Springs with shopping, dining… and mini golf. Since we’ll be seeing many of these … Read more