Did you know that The Fantastic Four have a base on Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal Islands of Adventure? Enter Cafe 4, which lets guests enter an annex of the Baxter Building. It’s been a while since we visited what many fans regard as the worst counter service restaurant at Islands of Adventure, so … Read more
Rumors indicate that Universal Creative is currently developing plans that will replace Marvel Super Hero Island at Islands of Adventure. Universal’s Contract With Marvel Marvel Super Hero Island opened with the park in 1999. At the time, Marvel was nowhere near as hot of a commodity as it is now. Universal struck a deal for … Read more
The construction walls are down at the front entrance of The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. With the construction walls down, the fresh coat of paint that makes up the Spider-Man design on the pavement can be seen. While the walls were up, the attraction remained open, however guests were directed to join the queue at … Read more
The main entrance to The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man at Universal Islands of Adventure is closed and surrounded by construction walls — again. Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man Construction The entrance was last blocked off in January. Blue construction walls once again surround the façade. Signs attached to the walls point guests to the temporary entrance. The … Read more
Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal Islands of Adventure has been undergoing some minor refurbishments over the last few weeks, with multiple construction walls up for pavement repair. The entrance to the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man is currently blocked off, but the attraction is still open. Not only is there general maintenance happening in the … Read more
The new Universal Islands of Adventure logo that was unveiled with several new logos earlier this year is now displayed on games in the Marvel Super Hero Island arcade, a.k.a. Kingpin’s Arcade. Islands of Adventure Logo on Arcade Games The logo is on the bottom of these claw game cases. The logo features a version … Read more
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Crews have been installing trees, wreaths, garlands, and more decorations throughout the park, mainly in Seuss Landing, where every Who down in Whoville celebrates the Who-lidays. Seuss Landing Holiday decorations began to arrive at Seuss Landing earlier this week. Garlands with colorful … Read more
Construction walls have gone up in Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal’s Islands of Adventure for another round of refurbishment work. Last winter, crews repainted much of the land. In the spring, the meteor crash plaza was refurbished, followed by an extension of the Comics Shop. The fruit stand also got a new sign and … Read more
Marvel Super Hero Island collectible medallions are available in the Comic Book Shop at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Marvel Super Hero Island Collectible Medallions The machine has “The Comic Book Store” across the top. There are four golden medallion designs available. You can get one for $5 or all four for $15. All of the … Read more
There’s a super new way to fuel up on the go when you’re visiting Marvel Super Hero Island. This bright green snack stand is located right across from the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, where Chomp Hot Dogs used to stand. Food offerings include hot dogs, chili dogs, and a Bavarian pretzel, but the most intriguing … Read more
The Comics Shop on Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal’s Islands of Adventure has been extended into the previously closed shop space next door. Marvel Boutique & Comics Shop We noted earlier this month that black curtains blocked a wall of the Comics Shop separating it from the Photos shop. In 2017, the small space … Read more
A plaza themed as a “meteor crash” by the Fruit Stand in Marvel Super Hero Island is now reopened to guests at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. ‘Meteor Crash’ Plaza Reopened Five days ago, we reported walls were up around this plaza for refurbishment. As of today, the walls have been taken down, and guests are … Read more
A themed resting area serving as a sort of central plaza surrounded by yellow pylons is closed off by construction walls on Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. According to the lore of Marvel Super Hero Island, the entire space was created by a meteor impact, and these pylons represent the spot … Read more
The J. Jonah Jameson statue has returned to Marvel Super Hero Island in Universal’s Islands of Adventure after being missing for years. The statue can be found in the extended outdoor queue for The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. John “J.” Jonah Jameson Jr. is, of course, a Marvel legend, first appearing in Issue #1 of … Read more
A new “Fruit” sign has been installed at the Marvel Super Hero Island Fruit stand. This quick-service stand is located in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. New Colorful Fruit Sign at Universal’s Islands of Adventure A fresh sign has been installed at the fruit stand in Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. While … Read more
A new structure has been installed in the former location of Chomp Hot Dogs in Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. This new booth has been recently set up in Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal’s Islands of Adventure in the previous location of Chomp Hot Dogs, and the Fruit Stand. In … Read more