Celebrating 30 Years of ‘Jurassic Park’ by Exploring Every Jurassic Attraction at Universal Parks Worldwide

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When you think of Universal Studios, there’s probably one single property you imagine more than any other — Jurassic Park! After all, the franchise is the only one of Universal’s properties to be represented at all five of their global destinations. So we thought it appropriate to take a closer look at each of these attractions … Read more

Pteranodon Flyers Reopens Ahead of Schedule at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Earlier this month, the beloved kids’ glider ride Pteranodon Flyers closed unexpectedly for an indefinite refurbishment. After later being promised a Christmas Day reopening, the attraction has officially reopened early! The fun glider attraction is located in Camp Jurassic in the Jurassic Park area at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Pteranodon Flyers is perhaps most notable … Read more

Pteranodon Flyers at Universal’s Islands of Adventure Reopening Christmas Day

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Pteranodon Flyers in Universal’s Islands of Adventure closed earlier this month for an indefinite amount of time. We now know it will reopen on December 25, Christmas day. The Universal Orlando Resort calendar now lists the attraction as closed through December 24, 2022. There is still no listed reopening date for Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls, … Read more

Pteranodon Flyers Closed Indefinitely at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Pteranodon Flyers, a glider-style attraction in Jurassic Park at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, is reportedly closed for an indefinite period of time. The attraction shut down unexpectedly on the morning of Sunday, December 4. It has not reopened since. We know that about half of the Jurassic Park area and “Skull Island: Reign of Kong” … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 10/25/22 (Pteranodon Flyers Ride-Through, Christmas Decorations in Hogsmeade, Holiday Turkey Sandwich, and More)

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Greetings from another beautiful autumn night at the Universal Orlando Resort. We’ve been spending a lot of time at Halloween Horror Nights, but tonight we’re playing at Islands of Adventure instead. Let’s check out what’s new since our last visit. In CityWalk, Cinnabon now has their logo on the umbrellas outside. We’re very tempted to … Read more

Pteranodon Flyers Reopens at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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As the unscheduled refurbishment ends at Pteranodon Flyers, the walls around the childrens’ attraction have finally come down, and the ride is now open. Through the refurbishment, Camp Jurassic has remained open for kids to play around. Over in Camp Jurassic, a dying tree was removed and a new tree planted. The exact opening date … Read more

Fire Department Responds to Possible Hazmat Situation at CityWalk, Tribute Store Featuring E.T., Jaws, & BTTF Coming, Universal Monsters: Coming to HHN: UPNT Weekly Recap (5/16/22-5/22/22)

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We bring you a lot of stories. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Weekly Recap for May 16 – May 22, 2022. Universal Orlando Resort Greetings … Read more

Scaffolds Up Around Pteranodon Flyers Track as Unscheduled Maintenance Continues at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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While visiting Islands of Adventure, we took a stroll through Camp Jurassic and spotted construction walls near the exit of Pteranodon Flyers. Scaffolds and other equipment are now set up around the ride track as the unscheduled maintenance we reported on earlier this week continues. Scaffolds are installed around the lift hill at the ride’s … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 5/15/22 (All Hallows Hula Boutique Summer Overlay, Pteranodon Flyers Closed, Caro-Seuss-el Construction Progress, and More)

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Greetings from the Universal Orlando Resort! It’s a hot, humid day, but we’re ready to make our way around the parks and see what’s happening today. Let’s head over to Universal Studios Florida first. It’s heartbreaking to walk by Monsters Cafe. The restaurant was announced permanently closed, so we’ll be eager to see what takes … Read more

Pteranodon Flyers Closed for Maintenance at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Pteranodon Flyers has closed for unscheduled maintenance at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Pteranodon Flyers is inside Camp Jurassic, but the rest of the kids’ play area remains open. Team Members are hoping the ride will reopen by the end of May. Pteranodon Flyers is designed for kids, with a maximum height of 56 inches, unless … Read more

PHOTOS: New Jurassic World VelociCoaster, River Adventure, and Pteranodon Flyers Tees Land at Universal Islands of Adventure

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Three new graphic tees have arrived at Islands of Adventure in Universal Orlando Resort. These shirts feature reproductions of the posters in the locker area of Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Islands of Adventure. Lithographs of the posters went on sale in July in the Jurassic World Tribute store. Those lithographs were very popular and sold … Read more