PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 10/25/21 (Hogsmeade Christmas Decorations, Jurassic World VelociCoaster Lithographs Restocked, Rainy Day Crowds, and More)

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Welcome to a very cloudy day at the Universal Orlando Resort. Those dark clouds in the sky didn’t stop us from checking out what’s new around the parks. We started our day at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, where a very festive surprise was waiting for us. Christmas decorations have begun appearing around Hogsmeade!  Wreaths and … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Jurassic World Arch Added to Bridge Cage at VelociCoaster in Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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In June, a “cage” was added to the bridge leading to Jurassic World VelociCoaster in Universal’s Islands of Adventure to protect guests and riders. To improve the area’s theming, a Jurassic World archway has now been added to the entrance of the cage. Right now, part of the bridge is closed off with fencing. The … Read more

Learn More About the Raptors of Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Universal Orlando Resort has shared more about the velociraptors of Jurassic World VelociCoaster, including behind-the-scenes information. The storyline of VelociCoaster takes place before the first Jurassic World film, with the coaster being Claire Dearing’s answer to the demand for more excitement. This is the first time the velociraptors are on public display, giving guests an … Read more

UPDATE: Mesh Added to Safety Cage at Jurassic World VelociCoaster Bridge in Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Earlier this week we reported a new cage structure was added to the still-closed bridge that would allow guests to bypass Hogsmeade to get to the Velocicoaster. The cage was added as a safety feature for guests below the coaster. Today we spotted another update to the cage. Let’s take a look. A mesh covering … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Jurassic World VelociCoaster Preshow, Osprey “Easter Egg” Found at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Guests can watch a new preshow video in the Jurassic World VelociCoaster queue. The video acts like an in-world advertisement for VelociCoaster, with clips from the movies and ride. CGI velociraptors have been placed within the coaster footage. A second video, further on in the queue, features a fun easter egg for those who have … Read more

PHOTOS: Jurassic World VelociCoaster Grand Opening Pressed Penny Available at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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The Jurassic World VelociCoaster has hatched lots of new merchandise at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Now one of our favorite collectible items is available. A new pressed penny celebrates the grand opening of the new coaster. We found the Jurassic World VelociCoaster Grand Opening pressed penny in a machine located near the restrooms. Three different … Read more

VIDEO: Universal Orlando Resort Releases Full Jurassic World VelociCoaster POV

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Join the hunt and take a virtual ride on Jurassic World VelociCoaster in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Universal has released their official POV video for the coaster and you can watch it below: We’ve been able to ride VelociCoaster a few times thanks to Passholder Previews and a soft opening, but cameras weren’t allowed on … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Take An In-Depth Tour of the Jurassic World Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida

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We’re back at Universal Studios Florida this morning for a full tour of the Jurassic World Tribute Store. The tribute store has four themed rooms offering merchandise, photo ops, and treats: The control room, with Jurassic World employee uniforms, computer stations with maps of Isla Nublar, and raptor data The raptor paddock, with tall fencing … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: First Look Inside Jurassic World Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida

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Universal Orlando Resort has premiered a first look inside the Jurassic World Tribute Store, opening tomorrow, May 27, at Universal Studios Florida. Watch the full tour below: Upon entering the store, guests will see the InGen logo with some crates. They can then head left into the “control room.” The control room is dedicated to … Read more

PHOTOS: New Jurassic Park Keychains, Pins, Mr. DNA Fanny Pack, and Passholder VelociCoaster Tee Roar Into Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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New Jurassic Park merchandise has been making its way into Universal’s Islands of Adventure ahead of the grand opening of Jurassic World VelociCoaster. Today we found two new pin sets, keychains, a Mr. DNA fanny pack, and a Passholder-exclusive tee. Dinosaur Pin Set – $19 This pin set features Jurassic World’s Blue the velociraptor, as … Read more

PHOTOS: Jurassic World VelociCoaster Single Rider Line Opens, Skips Most of Queue at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure soft opened to the public today, after several days of Team Member and Passholder previews. We previously took you on a tour of the highly themed standby queue, but today we headed through the single rider entrance. Despite the sign saying “closed”, the single rider queue was … Read more

BREAKING: Jurassic World VelociCoaster Has Soft Opened at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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We got to finally join the hunt on Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure earlier this week during Passholder Previews. With previews over, the attraction closed, seemingly for a month before its grand opening on June 10. Yesterday, rumors of a soft opening didn’t come to fruition, although we saw Cast Members setting … Read more

PHOTOS: New Jurassic World, Camp Cretaceous Apparel Roars into Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Last week, we updated you on some new merchandise that had arrived featuring Mr. DNA and some dinos, but even more has been unearthed in Jurassic Park at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Jurassic World Tropical Tie-Dye Tank – $38 This shirt is an addition to the tropical line that arrived last week. “Blue” Raptor Tank … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: We Finally Get to Join The Hunt at Jurassic World VelociCoaster During Passholder Previews

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While the newest attraction officially opens on June 10th, we attended the Passholder Preview of Jurassic World Veloicoaster this morning at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Come along with us for a high-speed dash through Jurassic Park’s raptor paddock, on the apex predator of roller coasters! The roar of the ride and the themed music add … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 4/29/21 (VelociCoaster Technical Rehearsals Begin, Merchandise in the Jurassic Park Discovery Center, Bruce Returns with New Teeth, and More)

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It’s an exciting day here at the Universal Orlando Resort! Team Member previews have started for the Jurassic World VelociCoaster ahead of Annual Passholder previews beginning Sunday, May 2nd. We made our way right to Jurassic Park at Islands of Adventure to check out all the excitement. Technical Rehearsal signs were placed on the pathway … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Mr. DNA, Tropical Jurassic World Merchandise Roars Into Universal’s Island of Adventure

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In preparation for the Jurassic World VelociCoaster opening on June 10th, new merchandise has is being released at Universal’s Island of Adventure. Today we found some new shirts and a tote bag at Jurassic Outfitters. Jurassic World Mr. DNA T-Shirt – $27.00 On the front left breast area of this shirt is the Jurassic World … Read more