Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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.

This morning, Universal Orlando debuted a first look front-row POV of the VelociCoaster at the Islands of Adventure park. The Jurassic World VelociCoaster is a highly anticipated new roller coaster.

Universal Orlando has announced that face coverings are no longer required In indoor or outdoor areas for fully vaccinated guests.

In the lead-up to the grand opening of Jurassic World VelociCoaster on June 10, a new tribute store has opened in Universal Studios Florida.

Hot Butterbeer — the toasty version of the beverage from the Wizarding World — is now available year-round at Universal Orlando Resort!

Guests at Universal’s Islands of Adventure can now meet a velociraptor named Bravo in addition to Blue at the Raptor Encounter attraction.