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PHOTOS: Jurassic World VelociCoaster Promotional Filming Happening with Actual Riders at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

January 25, 2021

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While raptors continue to be added and set-dressing finished, testing of Jurassic World VelociCoaster continues with actual riders on the attraction at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. These riders are actually being filmed for commercials and other promotional materials. Riders are not wearing masks as Universal wants to capture footage they can use for years to … Read more

PHOTOS: Raptor Statues Added to Jurassic World VelociCoaster Entrance at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

January 23, 2021January 23, 2021

by Mike Baker

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Construction crews are adding a menacing detail to the upcoming Jurassic World VelociCoaster. Raptors are currently being installed above the attraction’s entrance. Guests will encounter more raptors on the ride. We noticed the raptors being lowered in by a crane. Once lowered into place, crews work to attach the raptor to the structure. The raptors … Read more

PHOTOS: Blue Velociraptor Figure Uncovered at Jurassic World VelociCoaster in Universal’s Islands of Adventure

January 15, 2021

by Shannen Michaelsen

At least one of the velociraptor figures we first saw installed at Jurassic World VelociCoaster last summer has been unwrapped from its plastic and is now just barely visible in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The figure is one of three huddled in the center of the roller coaster, among the winding track and paddock gates. … Read more

UPNT Weekly Recap: Low Crowds, Lots of Super Nintendo World Updates, VelociCoaster Ride Vehicles, and More

January 10, 2021

by Mike Baker

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 January 4, 2021, to January 10, 2021. Universal Orlando Resort Live vicariously through our … Read more

PHOTOS: New Images Surface of Jurassic World VelociCoaster Ride Vehicles at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

January 6, 2021

by Matthew Soberman

It’s the apex predator of roller coasters… and unlike most attractions at Walt Disney World, it’s actually opening this year. New images have surfaced of the Jurassic World VelociCoaster, coming to Universal’s Islands of Adventure this summer. These new pictures focus on the coaster train in a section seemingly inspired by dinosaur paddocks. Previously, we … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 1/3/21 (Final Day of Holiday Offerings, “Beetlejuice” Props For Sale, Wizarding World Reusable Bags, VelociCoaster Views, and More)

January 4, 2021January 4, 2021

by Annie Wilson

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Welcome to the final day of the holiday season here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We’re ready to take one last look around at all the decorations and seasonal entertainment, so let’s get going. We’ll miss stopping into the Holiday Tribute Store and the Macy’s balloons. We made sure to catch some of our favorite … Read more

UPNT Weekly Recap: Capacity Crowds, Aerial VelociCoaster Photos, Super Nintendo World Commercial, Dreadful Doughnut, and More

January 3, 2021

by Mike Baker

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 December 28, 2020, to January 3, 2021. Universal Orlando Resort Ring in the new … Read more

PHOTOS: Aerial Images Show Jurassic World VelociCoaster Ride System, Raptors, and Construction Status at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

January 3, 2021

by Jason Diffendal

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WDWNT has been closely following Jurassic World VelociCoaster construction at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. While we can provide photos from the ground, we can’t give you the amazing views captured by bioreconstruct. New aerial photographs shared on Twitter give us an osprey’s view of construction. A wide shot shows Hogsmeade sandwiched by Jurassic World VelociCoaster … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Releases New Concept Art of Jurassic World VelociCoaster Coming to Universal’s Islands of Adventure in 2021

December 30, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

Universal Orlando Resort has released a new piece of concept art for the Jurassic World VelociCoaster, the new roller coaster coming to the Jurassic Park section of Univeral’s Islands of Adventure in the summer of 2021. The art, featuring a coaster train running past velociraptors beneath a Jurassic World gate, is featured on the resort’s … Read more

UPNT Weekly Recap: Daytime VelociCoaster Testing, Crowds at Capacity, CityWalk Hollywood During Lockdown, New Forbidden Journey Lockers, Breakfast at Portofino, and More

December 13, 2020

by Mike Baker

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 December 7 to December 13, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Keep up with what is … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 12/11/20 (New Lockers Open at Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, More Jurassic World VelociCoaster Day Testing, Surprise Visit from the Grinch, Refurbishments at Ben & Jerry’s, and More)

December 11, 2020December 11, 2020

by Annie Wilson

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Welcome to another cold day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We made our way over to Islands of Adventure and headed right for Hogsmeade to see the new lockers for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. The lockers are beautiful and a much needed addition. This will greatly enhance the guest experience and make … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 12/8/20 (Construction Walls Come Down at Entrance of Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Filming in Toon Lagoon, Holiday Treats, and More)

December 9, 2020

by Annie Wilson

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It’s a chilly, sunny day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We arrived bright and early and were surprised by the crowds making their way into the park on a Tuesday morning. After making our way through the long lines for security, we headed to Islands of Adventure first. There were very short lines to … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 12/7/20 (Jurassic World VelociCoaster Testing, Red and Blue Lights on Raptor Paddock, Earl the Squirrel Magnet, UOAP Exclusive Raspberry Truffle Eggnog, and More)

December 8, 2020

by Annie Wilson

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Welcome to a chilly winter day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We arrived to find low crowds and made our way through CityWalk towards Islands of Adventure first. The cooler weather and potential rain early in the day seemed to be keeping the crowds away. These are the kind of days we love to … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Jurassic World VelociCoaster Ride Vehicles Testing During the Day at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

December 7, 2020

by Shannen Michaelsen

We saw a nighttime test of Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure a few weeks ago, but Universal is now testing the coaster during the day. We caught a look at one such daytime test on our most recent visit. During the initial test, the cars actually did not go over the largest … Read more

UPNT Weekly Recap: Super Nintendo World Opening Date, Southern California Shutdown, VelociCoaster Trains, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Reopening, and More

December 6, 2020

by Mike Baker

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 November 30 to December 6, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Our photo reports from November … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Universal Offers Close-Up of Jurassic Park VelociCoaster Roller Coaster Trains

December 4, 2020

by Tom Corless

Universal Orlando Resort is currently testing its upcoming Jurassic World VelociCoaster attraction. With the attraction set tom open next year, Universal today shared an up-close look at the roller coaster trains for this Jurassic World addition in Islands of Adventure: Looking closely at the vehicles, you’ll spot some familiar iconography, such as the InGen logo, as well … Read more