The two brands blend surprisingly well aesthetically, although there’s no apparent explanation of the overlapping timelines for nitpickers they even managed to preserve and relocate the giant ficus that once was a fixture of the land’s skyline. Spoiler alert: to quote myself cresting the signature 155-foot-tall “top hat” hill, "HOLY CRAP, YES!”Ī few years back, the Jurassic World-inspired Raptor Encounter puppet photo op wedged a razor-sharp talon into the door of Jurassic Park’s “Isla Aventura” backstory, which the VelociCoaster has now kicked wide open by weaving that franchise’s modern blue aesthetic around the vintage Discovery Center.
I was recently among the lucky guests allowed to serve as test dummies for this saurian scream machine, and got to discover for myself if coaster manufacturer Intamin’s intimidating pretzel of twisted track truly delivers the world-beating G-forces that thrill junkies have been dreaming about. Take on the Jurassic Park adventure yourself and book your tickets to Universal Studios Hollywood now.Less than a year after premiering the powerhouse Bourne Stuntacular show at Universal Studios Florida, Universal has begun “technical rehearsal” previews for the Jurassic World: VelociCoaster, building anticipation for the ride’s June 10 grand opening. Leave with an arm-full of souvenirs from the Jurassic Outfitters shop - pick up limited and one-of-a-kind dimensional sculptures, collectibles, and much more.
A new tropical bar called Isla Nu-bar adds to the whole experience. A life-size Triceratops will be greeting guests outside the new attraction, alongside a Baby Raptor with her Raptor Handler.Ī huge “Dino Play” area will keep children of all ages occupied too, as they explore and excavate giant dinosaur fossils.įancy a snack? Take your pick of a delicious range of Costa-Rican inspired cuisine, as well as tasty Tiki Cocktails served at the Jurassic Cafe. Henry Wu.Īnd don’t forget the dinosaurs! As well as all the classics, there’s also the new addition of iconic beasts, including the colossal Indominus rex and the magnificent aquatic Mosasaurus.Īs well as the new ‘Jurassic Park World - The Ride’, there is also the addition of an all-new themed “Raptor Encounter” where beloved Velociraptor “Blue” interacts with guests in face-to-face encounters. Of course, the new thrill ride features the Jurassic Park film’s stars - Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and BD Wong - who take on their roles as Owen Grady, Claire Dearing and Dr. Talented teams at Universal, the Academy AwardⓇ-winning special-effects visionaries at Industrial Light and Magic and Universal Pictures, were also involved in the production of the attraction. Promising to capture the epic essence of the blockbuster movies, the attraction harnesses the amazing minds of acclaimed filmmakers Steven Spielberg, Colin Trevorrow, and Frank Marshall.
The ride is based on the cult film franchise, and is described by Universal as being much more ‘immersive’ than its predecessor. That was all the information Universal gave away about the launch, however, meaning visitors at the park on Friday 12th July were treated to a surprise official opening of the much-anticipated attraction. The previous ride was operating for over 22 years, and closed in September 2018, with the park announcing that it would return ‘this summer’ with a fresh new look. After starting construction back in April, Universal Studios Hollywood have this month opened their new and updated version of ‘Jurassic Park World - The Ride’, promising that it is bigger and better than ever before.