Prices Raised for Attractions Locker Rentals at Universal Orlando Resort

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Universal Orlando Resort has been looking to cut costs and increase profits a lot lately and another price increase has quietly happened around the attractions. Universal Orlando has raised the prices for locker rentals at all of their attractions around the resort by $1. Prices Raised for Locker Rentals at Attractions Several attractions at the … Read more

Jurassic World VelociCoaster Reopens After Unexpected Multi-Day Closure

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After a reported technical issue over the weekend and several days of unplanned downtime, the Jurassic World VelociCoaster is up and running again at Universal Islands of Adventure. Jurassic World VelociCoaster Reopens Testing started yesterday, February 7, as Universal Orlando Resort attempted to resolve the issue, which sources say was a technical problem. Ride vehicles … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 2/21/23 (Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Closed for Refurbishment, VelociCoaster Accepting Express, and More)

Welcome to an extremely busy Fat Tuesday here at the Universal Orlando Resort. The crowds are here, and so are we, so let’s get going and see what’s happening around the parks today. As we approached Islands of Adventure, we could see the signs notifying guests that Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure will not be … Read more

Universal’s Great Movie Escape Rooms Announced for CityWalk Orlando & Signage Installed, Prop Shop Closing, Super Nintendo World Construction Update, and More: UPNT Weekly Recap (6/13/22-6/19/22)

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 June 13 – June 19, 2022. Universal Orlando Resort The … Read more

‘The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster’ Documentary Now Available Free on YouTube

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“The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster” documentary, first available for streaming Peacock, is now available for free on YouTube. Universal Orlando Resort shared a preview of the documentary on Twitter. Here’s the description of the doc: Get your first peek as Universal Orlando Resort’s team designs, builds, tests, and launches their newest attraction. This incredible … Read more

“The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster” Now Streaming on Peacock

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Theme park fans can get an inside look at how the newest attraction at Universal’s Islands of Adventure came together thanks to a new special streaming on Peacock. The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster is now available on the streaming service, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the attraction’s development. Universal Parks & Resorts Creative Director … Read more

PHOTOS: New VelociCoaster Ride Vehicle Wooden Model Available at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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A new snap-together wooden model set of a Jurassic World VelociCoaster ride vehicle is now available at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. VelociCoaster Wooden Model – $40 When assembled, the model makes a ride vehicle which seems to hover, tilted forward. The base reads “VelociCoaster.” The very detailed model even includes lap bars and vehicle mechanics. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 11/2/21 (Christmas Decorations in Diagon Alley, Universal Orlando Starbucks Tumbler, Sanrio Cinnamoroll Loungefly, VelociCoaster Facilities Tour, and More)

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Welcome to a beautiful November day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. There’s a lot happening as we get ready for the Awesomest Celebration of the Season, so let’s get started and see what’s new today. Merry Grinchmas! Grinch merchandise has started to take over the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk. This Feast Mode glass … Read more