This June, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood plan to throw an anniversary bash for one of Universal’s most beloved franchises: Jurassic Park. Here’s what we know so far. Jurassic Park Anniversary Celebration Theme park celebrations, as well as exclusive film and new 90s-inspired nostalgia products, will be hitting retail throughout the year to … Read more
The classic Universal’s Islands of Adventure attraction Poseidon’s Fury is now permanently closed. Poseidon’s Fury signs have been removed and covered. Poseidon’s Fury Closed At the entrance to the Temple of Poseidon, signs for the standby entrance and Universal Express entrance have been removed from the black archway. Ropes criss-cross the entrance, and a Universal … Read more
Construction walls have gone up around part of the Seuss Landing entrance in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Seuss Landing Construction Walls The walls begin near restrooms in the Port of Entry land of Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Signs on the walls read “Set enhancement in progress” and direct guests to the restrooms. The walls go … Read more
Universal quietly instituted the distribution of wristbands for the final tour of Poseidon’s Fury at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The attraction is permanently closing after today, May 9. Poseidon’s Fury Wristbands The wristbands were passed out near the entrance to the attraction in The Lost Continent on a first-come, first-serve basis. At this time, there … Read more
A brand-new Annual Passholder lounge is having its soft opening before the official May 1 debut, and we have arrived for a sneak peek. This spot is located in the Toon Lagoon area of Islands of Adventure, occupying the former Betty Boop shop. The New Annual Passholder Lounge The doors swing open at 11 a.m. … Read more
This week, the official Jurassic World Instagram account shared a faux Jurassic Park training video set in the 1990s for the first generation of InGen scientists. The video, which featured Mr. DNA narrating, looked a bit familiar to us! Jurassic Park Training Video View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jurassic World (@jurassicworld) … 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
We found a new “Jurassic Park” Loungefly crossbody bag at Jurassic Park Discovery Center in Universal’s Island’s of Adventure. ‘Jurassic Park’ Loungefly Crossbody Bag – $90 The new “Jurassic Park” Loungefly crossbody bag prominently displays the original “Jurassic Park” logotype in white and red embroidery across the front. The iconic silhouette of a Tyrannosaurus Rex … Read more
Poseidon’s Fury in The Lost Continent at Universal’s Islands of Adventure will be permanently closing. The last performances will be on May 9, 2023. The attraction will be closing to make way for “new entertainment,” but details are not available at this time. This is a developing story; stay tuned for more information. “The Nighttime … Read more
A covered section of The Lost Continent in Universal’s Islands of Adventure has been turned into a seating area for the nearby Doc Sugrue’s Kebab House. Doc Sugrue’s Kebab House is a quick-service food and beverage location. The adjacent covered area is now full of tables and chairs. This was once where custom coin minting … 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
Though Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval lasts through April 16, the Universal’s Islands of Adventure and CityWalk Mardi Gras booths are now gone. Universal’s Islands of Adventure This was the first year there were Mardi Gras booths at Universal’s Islands of Adventure and CityWalk. Port of Entry in Universal’s Islands of Adventure was … Read more
The refurbishment of Me Ship, The Olive at Universal’s Islands of Adventure has been officially extended through March 24, 2023. The refurbishment was originally scheduled to end on March 10. Just this week, we saw crews repainting the funnel of the ship, which is a water play area in Toon Lagoon. Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat … Read more
Grab your cans of spinach and head on down to Universal’s Islands of Adventure, as Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges have returned from refurbishment this week! Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges The swashbuckling raft ride closed back in late February for its annually-scheduled refurbishment, around the same time it closed last year as well. Walls … Read more