The hunt is finally over! Guests can now experience the highly-anticipated Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal Orlando Resort. The immersive launch coaster is the newest addition to Jurassic Park in Universal's Islands of Adventure, becoming Florida’s fastest, tallest and most intense launch coaster ever created, according to Universal Orlando Resort.
When does VelociCoaster open at Universal Orlando Resort?
The grand opening of Jurrasic World VelociCoaster is Thursday, June 10 in Universal's Islands of Adventure. All guests can now experience the "apex predator" of coasters.
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Where is VelociCoaster located in Universal Orlando Resort?
The Jurrasic World VelociCoaster is located in Jurassic Park inside Universal's Islands of Adventure.
How fast is the VelociCoaster?
Within 2.4 seconds, the VelociCoaster launches riders 70 mph, making it the fastest launch coaster at any Universal park. Guest will experience 360-degree inversions with extreme airtime.
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How tall is the VelociCoaster?
The VelociCoaster is 155 feet tall, capturing a birds-eye view of Universal's Islands of Adventure. This makes Jurassic World VelociCoaster the tallest launch coaster in Florida.
Does VelociCoaster go upside down?
The VelociCoaster has a 360-degree turn, and it also includes four inversions and a steep 80-degree drop. Riders will experience not only upside-down turns but also right-side-up and even sideways.
What is the Universal Orlando mask policy?
Fully vaccinated guests are no longer required to wear face masks throughout Universal Orlando Resort. Although proof of the COVID-19 vaccination isn't required, the park encourages guests to maintain social distancing between parties.
How much does it cost to go to Universal Orlando Resort?
Tickets to Universal Orlando Resort start at $109 for adults.
Universal Studios Orlando has a brand new roller coaster. Is it scary? You bet Jurassic. It’s called the Jurassic World: VelociCoaster. Our own intrepid explorer, Alex Miranda, traveled to the wilds of Central Florida and got the ride of a lifetime.
It is so good! And I am a total coaster geek! Coaster geeks know who they are. I’m one of them.
This ride was epic! First of all, it is long, it is fun, inversions. It is an absolute trip, and yes, to answer your question, it’s quite scary.
What’s tall, fast and vicious?
No, not that…
I mean the ferocious new Jurassic World: VelociCoaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure.
Shelby Honea, Universal Studios Orlando: “We send you shooting into the Velociraptor paddock for a prey’s eye view of these predators, and it does not let up. You come face to face with Charlie, Delta and Echo.”
She’s not even exaggerating.
Thought the movies were scary?
Alex Miranda: “Chris, Chris, Bryce, I don’t want to do it!”
Try sitting in this seat!
Alex Miranda: “So what if it’s Florida’s fastest and tallest launch coaster… The front row?”
And clawing your way up 155 feet of with not one, but four inversions.
Alex Miranda: “It’s still not done! We keep flipping around!”
At a savage 70mph, but it’s the two high-speed launches for me…
Gregory Hall, Universal Studios Orlando: “When you’re going 50mph through rock and raptors in your face, but then, there’s a second launch — 70 mph in 2.4 seconds.”
Alex Miranda: “All I gotta say is ‘Must go faster!'”
You’ll really feel like you’re really running from a ravenous raptor — in a good way.
Shelby Honea: “No matter your age, this is the coaster for you.”
Alex Miranda: “You’re saying little kids have gone on this ride?”
Shelby Honea: “Oh, little kids, there’s some little kids who’ve rode it more often than I have! We’ve got some serious coaster enthusiasts.”
VelociCoaster opens to the public on Thursday, June 10, if you dare.
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