New Jurassic World Boxed Water Available at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

Guests can now purchase “Jurassic World”-themed boxed water instead of regular bottled water from snack carts at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. According to Boxed Water Is Better (which is branded on all of the boxed water), their boxes use 92% plant-based packaging and are the “most renewable package in the water aisle.” The packaging is … Read more

CONFIRMED: Jurassic World VelociCoaster Now Accepting Express Passes at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Universal has confirmed our report that Jurassic World VelociCoaster is now accepting Express Passes at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Universal Express Pass Universal Express Pass is a ticket add-on that lets guests skip the standby line once per day, per participating attraction. Premier Annual Passholders have Express access after 4 p.m., and Express Passes are … Read more

Jurassic Park River Adventure Reopening Date Announced, Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges Refurbishment Delayed at Islands of Adventure

The refurbishment schedule for Universal’s Islands of Adventure has been updated with a new reopening date for Jurassic Park River Adventure and a new closing date for Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges. Jurassic Park River Adventure was originally scheduled to reopen on February 4, 2023, but its refurbishment was extended. The calendar on the Universal … Read more

Jurassic Park River Adventure Refurbishment Extended at Universal Orlando Resort

The refurbishment of Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal’s Islands of Adventure has been extended for another week and possibly longer. The water ride was originally scheduled to reopen on February 4, 2023. The Universal Orlando Resort website says it will reopen tomorrow, February 12, but we could see crew members welding track today, so … Read more

Crews Fixing Hole in Jurassic Park River Adventure Caused by Hurricane Ian

Now that Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal’s Islands of Adventure has closed for a standard winter refurbishment, crews are fixing the hole that was ripped into the side of the attraction’s building by Hurricane Ian. There is some scaffolding with small cranes atop the tall show building. Scaffolding also surrounds the water ride’s exterior … Read more