Universal’s Islands of Adventure

We recently celebrated our return to Universal Orlando Resort after four years away, and noticed quite a few changes from our last visit.

As a result of the increase in COVID-19 cases, theme parks are bringing back mask guidelines — and Universal Orlando is no exception.

Universal’s new multi-launch Jurassic World VelociCoaster has reached its one millionth rider, just months after opening.

Universal operates four theme parks in the U.S. – Universal Studios Hollywood in California and Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay in Orlando. While there are certainly many similarities between the east and west coast experiences, there are also several clear-cut differences.

In the fifth installment of The Purge franchise, “The Forever Purge” centers around violent extremist groups who refuse to quit purging.

This week in DePaoli on DeParks: Jeff discusses the complications that arise from having Disney IPs present in Universal’s theme parks.

There was too much information to fit into our VelociCoaster feature, so here are bonus questions from our interview with Shelby Honea.

Florida’s fastest and tallest launch coaster has been unleashed, as Jurassic World VelociCoaster is now open at Islands of Adventure.

This week in DePaoli on DeParks: Jeff discusses whether having a boarding group and virtual queue helps or harms the guest experience.

The Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal Orlando officially opens June 10, 2021, but it’s already getting raves as one of the best roller coasters anywhere from those who have gotten preview rides. Yesterday was the first day guests could ride without face masks on and the fun and fear can now be fully seen on their faces.