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A train of riders was evacuated off Jurassic World VelociCoaster on Monday April 27 after the coaster stopped before its launch. No injuries, ride reopened the same evening. Eyewitness Ethan Hershaft caught the evac on video and coined the now-viral nickname.
After roughly five weeks behind scrim, Hogwarts Castle's main tower is mostly visible again at Islands of Adventure. Crews pulled scrim off Saturday April 26, exposing the freshly repainted clock face and stonework. Trade outlets are citing a May 21 completion target, though Universal has not officially confirmed a timeline. Forbidden Journey has remained open throughout.
The ONE PIECE: Grand Pirate Show is back for year two at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Fan Fest Nights, with a new 20-minute WaterWorld stage spectacular. We look at the show’s reception, what an Orlando version might look like, and the precedents that suggest a Hollywood-only IP rarely stays Hollywood-only for long.
Universal Orlando has confirmed demolition of the remaining Lost Continent structures at Islands of Adventure, with permits filed for removal of the former Poseidon's Fury and Eighth Voyage of Sindbad buildings. A new Intamin-built major attraction is on the way — and the rumored replacement lands have fans buzzing.
Fresh aerial photography from Islands of Adventure shows significant construction progress on the Jurassic Park River Adventure refurbishment, with brand-new ride boats and a fully replaced track visible behind construction walls. The beloved water ride is expected to reopen in November 2026.
