Category: Jurassic Park

6/6/2023

Universal Studios Hollywood Update: Halloween Horror Nights, Upper Lot Coaster, Jurassic Park Store and More!

Last week when we were on our way back from Arctic Rescue Media Day at SeaWorld San Diego, we were kind of tired of sitting in traffic, so decided to make a quick stop at Universal Studios Hollywood to wait out the traffic and have some dinner at Toothsome. We hadn't actually eaten there since media night as it's been a hectic few months, so it was nice to be able to get a quick reservation and have a nice dinner.

But before that, we headed into the park for the Studio Tour and a look at what's going on around the park. So let's start there!!

Welcome to Universal Studios Hollywood

We started on the Studio Tour, and a look at HHN progress. Nothing to see here.

The lower lot house where Killer Clowns was last year is taking shape.

Not sure what this is yet, hopefully we get some announcements soon.

For only the 2nd or 3rd time since the parks reopened, we got to tour the backlot. Sadly the reason is because of the WGA strike.

The house behind Mummy is also taking shape. It looks like this will be the entrance again this year.

It looks like Production Central is finally down for the count.

Merchandise was being removed from the store. In fact, the day after we were at the park, they started tearing apart the Animal Actors stage.

There have been rumors of a Universal Monsters Paris house, and Dracula happened to be out in the Paris Metro. Hmm.

And a Dracula poster out in front of the Baker Street Music Hall.

Out in CityWalk, a Jurassic Park store has opened in Production Central.

Not as fancy as the one in Orlando, so no awesome photo op.

But the merchandise is fantastic.

I think I need that yellow shirt.

As I mentioned, we ate at Toothsome for the first time since media night, it was quite yummy.

We were so full we didn't get dessert, next time.

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6/17/2020

Universal Orlando Jurassic Coaster Construction and Bourne Stuntacular Technical Rehearsals

It's the middle of June, and we're starting to get updates from parks that are open throughout the country. And it's a nice change of pace.

Today we've got an update from Universal Orlando Resort from Andrew where the Jurassic Coaster is moving very quickly. Also, the Bourne Stuntacular has entered the Technical Rehearsal phase.

Written by Andrew Singleton

Bringing you a little construction update on the new Jurassic Park roller coaster coming to Universal Orlando.

Progress is speeding along with a large portion of the track now in place.

Twisty, Twisty, Twisty, Twist.

This thing is moving along SO quick.

Editors Note: Any chance this is open by December? =)

An overview of the construction area.

Over at the studios park, the Bourne Stuntacular has entered Technical Rehearsals.

It was just as exciting and explosive as you'd think.

Social Distancing in the queue

We hope you enjoyed this quick update from Universal Orlando!

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5/28/2020

Happy 21st Islands of Adventure!

We figured during this downtime for theme parks we'd share some pics of Islands of Adventure, one of our absolute favorite parks. The park turns 21 today and is officially old to get a drink at Mythos, or Miss Oats as our kids called it during our first visit to the park in 2006.

And that's where we'll start our look back at the park today. Enjoy!! - Gregg

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For the second part, we move over to the Islands of Adventure of today, well, a few years ago, just before Dragon Challenge closed.

The park sure has changed over the years. Check out these amazing pics from Matt.

And lastly, we'll leave you with the future, some pics of the yet unannounced Jurassic Park/World coaster. These were taken just before the parks shut down in early March. Thanks to Nicholas for sharing this pics with us.