Another day, another set of new dino gear in Jurassic Park at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. We’re starting to think this new line of merchandise is as long as Mr. DNA’s namesake. Let’s take a look at today’s finds! “Keep Your Distance” T-Rex T-Shirt – $25 This tan tee features the mighty T-Rex and a … Read more
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
This week, we noticed that Universal Studios Florida was getting ready to open a new Tribute Store following the end of Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnaval and the closure of its Tribute Store. Today we were excited to see the reveal of the Tribute Store’s theme: Jurassic World. The reveal of the store … Read more
It’s the age of the Velociraptor over at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and with it has come a herd of new Jurassic World merchandise. With the impending opening of Jurassic World VelociCoaster, Universal has “spared no expense” with synergistic clothing and gear. Today, we found several new items that join the collection. Jurassic Park Face … Read more
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
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
Universal Studios Hollywood in California is preparing for its official reopening on April 16th, and a new, fearsome audio-animatronic has arrived at the park. Originally intended for the 2019 opening of Jurassic World – The Ride, the Indominus Rex has finally been added. The ride was in technical rehearsal during “Taste of Universal” and we … Read more
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
The highly anticipated Jurassic World VelociCoaster is set to debut sometime this summer at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Velociraptor statues were installed earlier this week and guard the walkway to the new attraction. Today we heard some thrilling sounds coming from the ride area, and we suspect to get an up-close encounter with Velociraptors when … Read more
A new sign for Jurassic World VelociCoaster is up in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Universal Orlando Resort tweeted a picture of the sign this morning. We then found our own way to the sign in Jurassic Park. The sign can be found pointing towards the Jurassic Park bypass bridge and advertises the coaster’s summer 2021 … Read more
More construction walls have come down around Jurassic World VelociCoaster in Jurassic Park at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The walls reveal much of the coaster behind the paddock gates. Some construction workers were admiring their handiwork, and we can’t blame them! There is now an incredible view of the coaster. More workers were down by … Read more
With the finishing touches being put in place for the imminent opening of Universal’s Islands of Adventure’s newest species of roller coaster this summer, a Universal Orlando Annual Passholder-exclusive Jurassic World: VelociCoaster T-shirt has arrived at the theme park. Annual Passholder-Exclusive Jurassic World: VelociCoaster Graphic T-Shirt – $25.00 The tee features a tropical graphic stating … Read more
A couple of weeks ago, the velociraptors looming over the entrance to Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure were revealed. Thanks to bioreconstruct on Twitter, we now have a look at the entrance illuminated by torches at night. The torches are on either side of the attraction’s marquee, beneath each velociraptor. When Jurassic … Read more
The entrance to Jurassic World VelociCoaster, complete with velociraptors, was unveiled a week ago at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Now a Jurassic World archway seems to be under construction on the other side of the coaster. This archway is at one end of the bridge bypass connecting Jurassic Park and the Lost Continent. It’s not … Read more
As we previously reported, testing of the Jurassic World VelociCoaster continued this week with riders to film promotional materials for the new ride. Some construction walls were removed from the area last month, and overnight even more construction walls have been removed, revealing some new fauna around the new coaster. The walls that have been … Read more
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