The birth of Velocicoaster: A look back at Universal’s new species of coaster
Anticipated opening of new thrill ride on June 10
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Universal Orlando s Jurassic World: Velocicoaster (McReynolds)
ORLANDO, Fla. – Universal Orlando Resort is preparing for the big day when its newest attraction, the Jurassic World Velocicoaster, opens to the public.
While technical rehearsals have been underway since early May, the new roller coaster is scheduled to officially open June 10. When the attraction opens officially, thrill-seekers will have the opportunity to soar 155 feet in the air and catapult up to 70 mph alongside a ferocious Velociraptor pack.
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The attraction located at the Islands of Adventure theme park will be Florida’s fastest and tallest launch coaster.
Universal Orlando wanted to add some teeth to Islands of Adventure. That was the genesis of Jurassic World VelociCoaster, the dinosaur-driven roller coaster that opens Thursday.
Apr 10, 2021
The Jurassic World VelociCoaster opens June 10 at Universal Orlando.
When Universal Orlando Resort guests board the Jurassic World VelociCoaster on June 10, they ll enjoy a menu of superlatives. Universal is billing the coaster as Florida s fastest and tallest launch coaster, with Universal s steepest drop, dialing in at 80 degrees.
But guests will also plunge into something else: A storyline that fits right into the Jurassic Park franchise.
In what is becoming the new standard for roller coasters at Universal and Disney, VelociCoaster seeks to immerse guests into Jurassic World. This coaster doesn t just go fast; it tells a story. There s such an inexhaustible supply of creativity in this industry, said Robert Niles, editor of Theme Park Insider. I think it was inevitable that, at some point, this would be applied to the good old roller coaster, and something unique would come about. We re seeing that right now, and frankly I m just excited to see where it goes.
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