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In this update we checkout VelociCoaster testing, look at Jurassic River that is down for its annual maintenance and the construction status of the new Universal Store.

Source: https://twitter.com/bioreconstruct/status/1345110166266671107 & https://twitter.com/bioreconstruct/status/1345109004293386240 & https://twitter.com/bioreconstruct/status/1345106999613272071

Patent for 'Hybrid Ride Vehicle Systems and Methods' was reportedly designed for a Zelda themed ride that was being developed to replace Lost Continent at Islands of Adventure. This project is likely stalled and could be cancelled due to the pandemic, but the concept was supposedly being developed to open if Super Nintendo World was successful and they wanted to add more Nintendo lands for every Universal park over time.

The ride system starts as a boat ride, but then turns into a suspended dark ride halfway through.











Source: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/rumors/possible-zelda-ride-concept-to-replace-lost-continent-in-islands-of-adventure/

Velocicoaster testing

I am loving these promo videos that Orlando Universal Resort keep putting out. This ride looks incredible.

Take a look at the latest construction update for the new VelociCoaster at Islands of Adventure. We also take a look at the new Universal Orlando Store under construction in CityWalk.

Aerial look at work in progress at Jurassic World VelociCoaster near Hogsmeade. Construction fence recently removed over the bypass bridge.

Source: https://twitter.com/bioreconstruct/status/1332051797872177164

Jurassic World VelociCoaster work walls are now down near River Adventure exposing the paddock walls!

Due to covid-19 safety precautions, Universal has set up their holiday parade in one of their large sound stages for 2020. This holiday walk-through experience will get you closer than ever to amazing Macy’s balloons and colorful Christmas floats. From DreamWorks Shrek and Madagascar to the Minions. You can also get a photo with Santa himself.

Construction update of the new Intamin launched coaster.
Safety nets are being installed all around the track.

Good news for coaster nerds, inside the ride’s queue guests will actually be able to see trains run by as they accelerate through the second launch.

More and more trees are also being planted in the construction area.





Source: Coaster Kings - https://www.thecoasterkings.com/ioa-velocicoaster-nov10/