Universal Orlando opens VelociCoaster, the first new post-pandemic attraction in Florida
We rode the roller coaster themed for the clever and vicious velociraptors from the Jurassic Park films and found pulse-pounding movie magic.
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On Thursday, Universal Orlandoâs Islands of Adventure theme park officially opens VelociCoaster, the first big new attraction to open in a post-pandemic theme park environment.
We rode the
Jurassic Park-themed coaster at a media preview Wednesday and, like the movies it is based on, it is a pulse-pounding attack on the senses. And similar to Universalâs other movie-franchise money maker, the park is upping the experience by adding dinosaur-themed food, drinks and merchandise to its Jurassic Park section of the theme park.
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Comcast s (NASDAQ:CMCSA) Universal Orlando is going to have a big head start on its larger rival when it comes to using new rides to attract theme park visitors in 2021. Universal Orlando announced an opening date on Tuesday for the VelociCoaster, a highly anticipated
Universal announces launch date for Jurassic World: Velocicoaster
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Things are ready to get wild at Universal Orlando Resort.
The theme park announced June 10 as the opening date for its anticipated new attraction, The Jurassic World: Velocicoaster.
The new attraction is opening in the Jurassic Park-themed land at Island’s of Adventure.
“This all-new species of roller coaster was conceived and designed by the award-winning Universal Creative team in partnership with acclaimed filmmakers from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment – bringing to life a new ‘Jurassic World’ story that combines the epic thrills and popular characters from the blockbuster film franchise with jaw-dropping roller coaster maneuvers,” officials said in a news release.