BREAKING: Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure Have Reached Capacity Again Today
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BREAKING: Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure Have Reached Capacity Again Today
Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure have both reached capacity today as of 11am. We don’t know yet whether the parks will reopen to all guests later today.
Spring Break crowds mixed with Universal Orlando Mardi Gras 2021 International Flavors of Carnaval means that the park will likely reach capacity throughout the week. Universal even warned Annual Passholders that the parks were likely to reach capacity during this busy week.
And @bioreconstruct captured a beautiful long-exposure of a nighttime test; the coaster cars illuminate blue along the track:
A train of Jurassic World VelociCoaster passing through the high speed, high banked curves near Hogsmeade. Long exposure photo capturing front lighting, headrest lighting, and side lighting. pic.twitter.com/wBAQRl82Ad While there is no concrete opening date yet, Universal has stated VelociCoaster will open summer of this year. If it means smoother operations than Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure’s opening (opening with a 10-hour line and hours of downtime for months on end), we’re willing to wait… as this coaster seems absolutely fantastic. With top speeds of 70mph achieved in 2.4 seconds, plenty of airtime, steep drops, and several inversions all with no shoulder restraint this is a dream come true for thrill-seekers!
Mardi Gras and Carnival celebrations around the world have been canceled or scaled back amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of Florida s best parties the annual Universal Orlando Mardi Gras event is no exception. But there s still plenty for parkgoers to look forward to this year during the modified event. From Feb. 6 through March 28, guests can try dishes and drinks inspired by Carnaval flavors from around the world during this year s culinary festival, Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnaval.
Since reopening this summer, Universal Orlando has modified major events to adapt for health and safety measures implemented amid the pandemic, offering inventive and imaginative new ways to engage guests in beloved experiences. This year, the theme park will still be decked out with festive decor, and now, over-the-top Mardi Gras parade floats will be stationed throughout the park so guests can check them out up close on their own time, rather than gathering for the typical