PHOTOS: Construction Walls Go Up for Marvel Super Hero Island Refurbishment Around Captain America Diner, Alterniverse Store

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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

Comics Shop Expands on Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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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

J. Jonah Jameson Statue Returns to Marvel Super Hero Island After Years

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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

BREAKING: Marvel Character Dining Returning to Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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The Marvel Character Dinner will return to Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal’s Islands of Adventure beginning on February 9, 2023, and reservations are now open. The character dining experience will be on Thursday through Sunday each week. It is a buffet dinner at Cafe 4 that includes one non-alcoholic beverage. Guests also get one … Read more

Construction Walls Down in Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Construction walls have been removed throughout Marvel Super Hero Island, which has been under refurbishment for several months at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Construction walls went up in July around the Fruit Stand and Chomp Hot Dogs. In November, we saw some character flats removed while the walls were repainted. Everyone is back where they … Read more

Painting Begins on Marvel Super Hero Island Façades at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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After construction walls went up months ago, we’re finally seeing progress behind them on Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Cherry pickers were parked in front of the giant Electro flat during our most recent visit. Some elements of the façade have been removed around Electro. These square supports previously held flats … Read more

The Incredible Hulk Coaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure Reopens Following Hurricane Ian

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After some sections of track were reportedly flooded, the Incredible Hulk Coaster has reopened at Universal’s Islands of Adventure following Hurricane Ian. Earlier today, Team Members were running empty cars this afternoon for testing. Photos circulated online of water covering this section of track that dips into a concrete trench in the lagoon. Water has … Read more

PHOTOS: Boutique Reopens as New Indoor Marvel Character Meet-and-Greet at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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The boutique on Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal’s Islands of Adventure has reopened without any boutique items and is now being used as a meet-and-greet location. A sign outside lets guests know about the meet-and-greet. Different characters rotate throughout the day. It will open at 10:00 a.m. daily with approximately 25 minute sets. It … Read more

PHOTOS: Marvel Super Hero Island and Toon Lagoon Characters Making Non-Distanced Appearances in Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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More and more characters are appearing up-close again at Universal Orlando Resort. Whos have been freely walking around Seuss Landing for the holidays and we recently spotted Beetlejuice interacting with guests at Universal Studios Florida. We found more non-distanced characters in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. On Marvel Super Hero Island, Captain America and Wolverine are … Read more