A look at the best Audio-Animatronics – DePaoli on DeParks
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A look at the best Audio-Animatronics – DePaoli on DeParks

One of my favorite things about theme park rides are the Audio-Animatronics. They come in all shapes and sizes, but they often make a huge impact, as it’s something that physically exists in the world of the ride.

The Rumor Queue: Could VelociCoaster soft-open before the end of March?
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The Rumor Queue: Could VelociCoaster soft-open before the end of March?

Universal Orlando has announced a summer 2021 opening for the Jurassic World VelociCoaster, but all rumors and testing seems to look otherwise. Based on strong rumors and insider information, we believe guests will be able to ride the VelociCoaster by the end of this month.

If Seuss Landing were to be removed, what could replace it? – DePaoli on DeParks
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If Seuss Landing were to be removed, what could replace it? – DePaoli on DeParks

Earlier this week, we heard the news that several titles by Dr. Seuss were being removed from store bookshelves due to racist and insensitive imagery. This certainly puts the land at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure, Seuss Landing, in a bit of an awkward spot.

With some Dr. Seuss books no longer being sold, Universal Orlando is evaluating Seuss Landing
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With some Dr. Seuss books no longer being sold, Universal Orlando is evaluating Seuss Landing

This morning, Dr. Seuss Enterprises announced that six of the author’s books—including “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street” and “If I Ran the Zoo”—will stop being published because of racist and insensitive imagery. With this announcement, Universal Orlando has pulled the books from store shelves (by request) and is currently evaluating Seuss Landing in their Islands of Adventure theme park.

Both Universal Orlando Resort theme parks reach capacity before 9 a.m.
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Both Universal Orlando Resort theme parks reach capacity before 9 a.m.

December is always one of the busiest times in Orlando for the theme parks. That fact was very apparent today when both Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure were closed for capacity before 9 a.m. Due to social distancing measures, all the major parks in Florida have followed CDC guidelines to limit visitors, which has reduced capacity to less than half for most locations.

Watch the Jurassic World Velocicoaster testing at Universal Orlando
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Watch the Jurassic World Velocicoaster testing at Universal Orlando

A major leap in progress has begun at Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park as the Jurassic World Velocicoaster is now periodically doing test runs. This upcoming coaster will be one of the most impressive in Universal’s portfolio. Two launches, numerous inversions, and a 100 foot zero-gravity inverted stall are just some of its impressive feats.

New Forbidden Journey locker area now open at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
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New Forbidden Journey locker area now open at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

Storing your stuff before embarking on a Forbidden Journey with Harry Potter has gotten a bit easier, thanks to the newly-opened and relocated locker area for the ride at Universal’s Islands of Adventure.