Jurassic Park Discovery Center Archives

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 3/24/21 (Universal Legacy Store Signage Installed, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cold Brew in CityWalk, Discovery Center Painting, Mardi Gras Merchandise on Sale, and More)

March 27, 2021

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Welcome to another beautiful day at the Universal Orlando Resort. We’re ready to take on a full day in the parks, but first, we need a little caffeine to get us going. Heading in from the parking garage, we stopped at Fresh Eats for one of their new cold brews. We fell in love with … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Jurassic World Music Tested, Tables and Jurassic Park Vehicle Removed from Pathway Towards VelociCoaster at Universal's Islands of Adventure

March 26, 2021

The pathway between Jurassic Park and the Lost Continent sounds a little more prehistoric today. Music from Jurassic World can be heard intermittently on the bypass bridge towards the highly anticipated Jurassic World VelociCoaster. The music is likely testing in preparation for the debut of the new coaster this summer. In addition to new music, … Read more

PHOTOS: VelociCoaster Lockers Replace Exhibits in Jurassic Park Discovery Center Ahead of Opening at Universal's Islands of Adventure

March 25, 2021

Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal’s Island of Adventure is quickly gearing up for its opening this year. Our latest update saw mist effects turned on around the attraction. Today we spotted some new lockers at the Jurassic Park Discovery Center which will serve guests riding the brand new coaster. Take a closer look down below: … Read more

PHOTOS: Jurassic Park Discovery Center Sign Painting Complete at Universal's Islands of Adventure

March 24, 2021

We reported earlier this month that the Jurassic Park Discovery Center was in the middle of a repainting project. Now the painting appears to be complete as a bright red Jurassic Park sign and freshly painted columns debut at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The lettering on the sign now matches that of the iconic Jurassic … Read more

PHOTOS: Jurassic Park Discovery Center Undergoes Repainting at Universal's Islands of Adventure

March 6, 2021

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While anticipation builds for the opening of the Jurassic World VelociCoaster, it seems that other areas of Jurassic Park are also getting some renewal at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The Jurassic Park Discovery Center is currently being repainted, refreshing its look before guests zoom by on the VelociCoaster track. A worker on a cherry picker … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 1/30/21 (Jurassic Park River Adventure Reopens After Refurbishment, Lunch in the Discovery Center, Weekend Crowds, and More)

January 31, 2021

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It’s a beautiful day to be at the Universal Orlando Resort. The weather was cool this morning, but the sun was shining, and we decided to make our way over to Islands of Adventure first. As we entered the park, it was busy, but not too crazy for a Saturday. However, we did notice Jurassic … Read more

UPNT Weekly Recap: UOAP Lounge at the Jurassic Park Discovery Center, Universal Orlando Resort At Capacity for Labor Day Weekend, USJ Casper and Snoopy Merch, and More!

September 6, 2020

Every week is a busy week when it comes to Universal Parks news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Universal Orlando Resort and other Universal resorts around the world, here’s our Universal Parks News Today weekly recap from August 30 to September 6, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Following Volcano Bay’s … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: The Jurassic Park Discovery Center Now a UOAP Lounge at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

September 4, 2020

Universal Orlando Annual Passholders just got a new perk at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The Jurassic Park Discovery Center, which is usually full of interactive fun and games, but has been closed due to COVID-19, has reopened as an exclusive lounge for passholders dining at The Burger Digs. The Burger Digs is on the upper … Read more