islands of adventure

2019

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19 Coasters from ’99

When we ranked the Top 5 years for new coasters in 2015, 1999 just missed the cut, coming in as an honorable mention. In honor of the 20th anniversary of a pretty solid year for...

Mar 8, 2019

2017

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I Attempted to Conquer Universal Orlando in 12 Hours

My impulsive, last-minute trip to Universal Orlando Resort was fueled by a burning desire to ride Dragon Challenge (Dueling Dragons) before it closes forever next month. But of course one does not go to Islands...

Aug 23, 2017
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My Final Rides on Dueling Dragons

I last visited Islands of Adventure in 2006 — I spent a couple of hours at the park after a long day at the neighboring Universal Studios Florida. The visit consisted of a lap around...

Aug 14, 2017
8

Dragon Challenge Closing at Islands of Adventure

The Universal Orlando Resort blog confirmed a bombshell rumor that has been circulating for months: Dragon Challenge, formerly known as Dueling Dragons, will be removed from the park this September. The iconic dueling inverted coaster’s...

Jul 24, 2017

Trip Report: Universal Orlando Resort in One Day

Last year, I took a one-day trip to Universal Orlando Resort, and tried to cram two parks into seven hours. While I had a good time, I missed several of my favorite attractions, and learned...

Jan 19, 2017

2016

Incredible Hulk Relaunch Details Unleashed

The Incredible Hulk coaster at Islands of Adventure is preparing to reawaken after a nine-month overhaul. And from the looks of details released by Universal today, enduring those nine Hulk-less months will pay off. The makeover, announced in...

May 9, 2016

Skull Island: Reign of Kong Ride Vehicles Revealed

Last May, Universal Orlando Resort announced Skull Island: Reign of Kong, which would in Summer 2016. As Summer 2016 approaches, Universal has revealed details of the ride vehicles for the new attraction on their blog....

Mar 15, 2016

Universal Buys 475 Acres of Land in Orlando

Comcast, the parent company of Universal Orlando Resort (home to the Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure theme parks), has purchased roughly 475 acres of land “adjacent to an existing theme park,” according to...

Feb 3, 2016
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Trip Report: 7 Hours at Universal Orlando: 1/14/16

While planning a trip to Orlando for the Disney 3v3 Soccer Championship, my roommate and I wanted to make sure to include a day at Universal Orlando as part of our travel itinerary. I hadn’t...

Jan 20, 2016

2015