Velocicoaster Construction Archives

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 9/17/20 (Halloween Decorations, “Velocicoaster” Ride Vehicles on the Track, Rock Work Begins Around Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Lockers, and More)

September 20, 2020

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Welcome to a very exciting day here at the Universal Orlando Resort! Fall is in the air and we’re ready for a weekend full of frights. We started our day off at Universal Studios Florida, and found Halloween decorations had been added at the Universal Studios Store. Orange and black bunting and garland were draped … Read more

WDWNT’s Top 7 Photos of the Week (9/20/20)

September 20, 2020

We at WDWNT employ some great photographers who scour the Disney and Universal parks and resorts around the world to show you the best there is. So each week, we will be rounding up the seven best images captured by our photographers, whether they made it into a story this week or not, and bringing … Read more

PHOTOS: InGen Ride Vehicle Testing Underway for “Velocicoaster” at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

September 17, 2020

The “Velocicoaster” at Universal’s Islands of Adventure is one step closer to completion with the addition of InGen ride vehicles. We’ve caught a glimpse of the ride vehicle earlier this week, all wrapped up in plastic, but today, the test vehicle was in plain sight as tests continued along the track. The vehicles are wrapped … Read more

PHOTOS: Aerial View of “Velocicoaster” Reveals Three Raptors in Place at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

September 15, 2020

Our friend bioreconstruct on Twitter has shared aerial images of raptors in place on the “Velocicoaster” in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. We saw two of these raptors being lowered into place, and previously saw one in an aerial view, but now all three are visible. The raptors are surrounding the track, just like they surround … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Jurassic Park Bypass Bridge Opens to Guests, Offering Rare Up-Close Views of “Velocicoaster” Track at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

September 5, 2020

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It’s a special day at Universal’s Islands of Adventure as the bridge that connects The Lost Continent and the Jurassic Park areas has reopened. This bypass bridge is typically used when the park is running at a high capacity, much like today. With access to the bridge, we’re being treated to some brand new views … Read more

PHOTOS: Jurassic Park “Velocicoaster” Track Now Completed at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

September 3, 2020

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Construction on the new coaster in Jurassic Park has been moving quickly, even if some of the action is happening out of guest view. The track has gone up quickly and changed the appearance of Universal’s Islands of Adventure and now it looks like all pieces of track have been installed. On our recent visit, … Read more

PHOTOS: Additional Piece of Coaster Track Installed, Towering New Walls, and More Updates from “Velocicoaster” in Jurassic Park at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

August 31, 2020

Construction on the new coaster in Jurassic Park at Universal’s Islands of Adventure has been moving quickly, so it never takes long for us to see big changes. We’ve been patiently waiting for the last bit of coaster track to be installed that would connect both “ends” of the track along the back of the … Read more

UPNT Weekly Recap: More Reopenings at CityWalk Hollywood, Velociraptors on the “Velocicoaster,” New Scary Foods from the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store, #HHNForever Playlist, and More!

August 30, 2020

Every week is a busy week when it comes to Universal Parks news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Universal Orlando Resort and other Universal resorts around the world, here’s our Universal Parks News Today weekly recap from August 23-30, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Universal Orlando Resort has just released a new … Read more

PHOTOS: Aerial Photos Show Raptor Figures Placed Inside “Velocicoaster” Site in Jurassic Park at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

August 27, 2020

Luckily for Jurassic Park visitors, the new raptors have been contained… for now. Aerial photographer @bioreconstruct has captured images of the two new raptors that were recently brought into the site of the still-unannounced “Velocicoaster” under construction at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The dinosaurs, wrapped in plastic, are positioned near the coaster track, giving guests … Read more

PHOTO: Ospreys Tear Through Plastic Nesting Barrier at Jurassic Park “Velocicoaster” Site in Universal’s Islands of Adventure

August 27, 2020

When Dr. Ian Malcom said, “life finds a way,” this is what he meant. A few weeks ago, the site of the unannounced “Velocicoaster” at Universal’s Islands of Adventure got a surprise visitor in an osprey, who made a nest at the roller coaster’s highest point. Obviously, birds of prey and construction equipment aren’t a … Read more

PHOTOS: Metal Framework Structure Continues to Grow, New Exterior Paint Color, Metal Siding and More “Velocicoaster” Construction Updates from Universal’s Islands of Adventure

August 26, 2020

Universal’s Islands of Adventure is an exciting park, and things are going to get a lot more intense with the addition of the new coaster in Jurassic Park. The “Velocicoaster” is making steady progress and the new metal framework has started to take over the pathway through Jurassic Park. The frames are lining the pathway … Read more

UPNT Weekly Recap: Date-Based Pricing Coming to Universal Orlando Resort, Additional Rooms Open at the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store in Universal Studios Florida and More

August 23, 2020

Every week is a busy week when it comes to Universal Parks news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Universal Orlando Resort and other Universal resorts around the world, here’s our Universal Parks News Today weekly recap from August 16-23, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Universal Orlando Resort shifts to a … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 8/20/20 (Jack the Clown Merchandise, A New Scent Added to the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store, Preparations for Weekend Crowds, and More)

August 22, 2020

If you’re still under the impression that it is summer, we have news for you. Over here at the Universal Orlando Resort, we’re in full Halloween-mode and ready for all the tricks and treats that await us inside the Tribute Store. The scent of pumpkins and Fall spices fills the air as soon as you … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Raptor “Transfer Gate” Erected at Velocicoaster Site Across from Raptor Encounter in Jurassic Park at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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More elements of the “Velocicoaster” at Jurassic Park in Universal’s Islands of Adventure are taking shape. Just the other day, we noticed a raptor cage. Now new show elements of the roller coaster are being added as we watch. A new metal structure has been constructed directly across from the pre-existing Raptor Encounter. The pavement … Read more

PHOTOS: Dinosaur Transport Cage Takes Shape on the “Velocicoaster” Construction Site at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

August 16, 2020

We’re back at Universal’s Islands of Adventure to check out the latest updates to the unannounced Jurassic Park “Velocicoaster”. We’ve been keeping a close eye on the construction lately and today we noticed the installation of some new pieces that resemble a dinosaur transport cage. We had speculated that this gray structure might have been … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 8/13/20 (HHN 2020 Face Mask, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Closed Again, An Overflowing Fountain, Jurassic Empanadas and More)

August 14, 2020

Are you insane? Get out of here! The curse is real! Okay, maybe that’s a little dramatic, but today definitely was an interesting day at the Universal Orlando Resort. As soon as we arrived this morning, we were greeted by an amazing new face mask. The latest mask to arrive is designed for Halloween Horror … Read more