Welcome to Skull Island: Reign of Kid. A guest visiting Universal Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort was spotted climbing to the top of the Skull Island: Reign of Kong attraction sign to pose for a photo. The entrance to the ride makes a great photo op, but one family took it to the … Read more
Universal Islands of Adventure turns 25 this year on May 28, and there’s a new merchandise collection to celebrate. The collection is currently only available at Islands of Adventure Trading Company, the park’s main gift shop found in Port of Entry. T-shirt – $27 The collection features art reminiscent of old merchandise that highlights the … Read more
The All Hallows Eve Boutique at Universal Islands of Adventure opened on Friday with its new holiday overlay featuring Universal Monsters for the 2023 season. Visit this year-round Halloween store in The Lost Continent, near the entrance to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade. All Hallows Eve Holiday Boutique The sign above the boutique’s … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has officially announced they will celebrate New Year’s Eve 2023 at both Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Both parks will be open through midnight on December 31, 2023, into January 1, 2024. Celebrations usually happen throughout the evening at the Music Plaza in Universal Studios Florida. Special characters appear, … Read more
For years, Universal Studios Florida has hidden ornaments honoring their retired attractions in their holiday decorations. Guests can search for Easter eggs like the “Back to the Future” DeLorean, “Jaws” shark, Rosie the Robot from “The Jetsons,” Ghostbusters slime, and more throughout Universal Studios Florida. Universal Islands of Adventure has never followed this tradition — until … Read more
During a Monday visit to Seuss Landing in Universal’s Islands of Adventure, we saw Grinch-related decorations up outside Honk Honkers, confirming the Grinch meet and greet will return to this location from last year. We also heard that the Grinch meet and greet will not use a virtual queue this year, only a standby line. … Read more
The Whos down in Whoville have been busy decking the halls, as holiday decorations have begun to arrive at Seuss Landing at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Let’s take a look at the ribbons and wrapping, the trimmings, the trappings! Holiday Decorations Arriving at Seuss Landing During a recent stroll around Seuss Landing, we spotted plenty … Read more
A new collection of holiday merchandise featuring Earl the Squirrel and his (as of now) unnamed female companion debuted at Universal’s Islands of Adventure on October 19, the same day that Universal Orlando Resort announced their 2023 holiday offerings. We found all of this new merchandise at the Port of Entry Christmas Shoppe, located near … Read more
In the same week this summer at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a woman fainted after riding Slinky Dog Dash while a man hurt his neck and back on the plunging Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Latest Theme Park Incidents These are among the dozen Orlando theme park incidents that happened this summer when visitors were sick … 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
A viral TikTok video from Universal’s Islands of Adventure shows guests screaming on the Cat in the Hat ride in Seuss Landing before being admonished by a Team Member. Guests Screaming on Cat in the Hat The Cat in the Hat is a dark ride inspired by the Dr. Seuss book of the same name … Read more
While Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls is closed for refurbishment, the rest of Toon Lagoon at Universal’s Islands of Adventure is being refreshed, too. Toon Lagoon Refurbishment Outside the Toon Extra Store, the “Tumbleweeds” waving cactus figure has been removed. A box covered in green scrim is over the spot where the figure usually sits. The … Read more
The original Universal’s Islands of Adventure soundtrack is now available to stream on more platforms. The soundtrack was first released on YouTube in August. Fans can now stream the soundtrack on these sites/apps too: Islands of Adventure Track List 1. “The Call to Adventure / Main Theme” 2:502. “Confisco’s Grill” 3:223. “Ocean Trader Market” 2:474. … Read more
Photo Validation facial recognition scanners have entered a testing phase at Universal’s Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort. The scanners are only in use at select turnstiles at the park’s entrance and remain in a testing phase, meaning that they’re only available on a limited and unscheduled basis. Photo Validation Scanners Tested at Universal’s … Read more
Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls is temporarily closed at Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Universal Orlando Resort, likely for standard refurbishment. Ripsaw Falls Temporarily Closed Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls is a log flume ride located in the Toon Lagoon section of the park. Described as a “part roller coaster, part water flume,” this ride brings the … Read more
Guests at Universal Orlando Resort unofficially gathered today to raise their wands in tribute to the late Michael Gambon. Gambon, known for portraying Dumbledore for the majority of the “Harry Potter” films, was reported to have passed away today at age 82. Wands Up for Michael Gambon Guests gathered in front of the entrance to … Read more