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Meet The New Baby Velociraptor Now At Univeral’s Raptor Encounter

Meet The New Baby Velociraptor Now At Univeral’s Raptor Encounter

Universal Orlando recently opened back up to the public last week and they had a fun new surprise. There’s not only an upgraded Raptor Encounter area to meet Blue (the scary full grown raptor) but there’s a new a new 6 month old raptor as well!

Meet The New Baby Velociraptor Now At Univeral’s Raptor Encounter

The brand new Raptor Encounter is located inside Universal’s Islands of Adventure. They have an entire area dedicated to Jurassic Park including a new roller coaster being built. You can’t miss the new meet and greet area. It’s on the way to Hogwarts.

There’s a brand new baby Raptor @universalorlando Right now Sierra meets opposite Blue and is so cute!! Check her out at the brand new Raptor Encounter at Islands of Adventure. #universalmoments #universalstudios #universalorlandoresort #universalorlando #uoap #letyourselfwoah #readyforuniversal #jurrasicpark #jurassicworld #raptorencounter

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The Raptor Encounter starts at 10 AM and runs until 5:30 (weather permitting). While the location is on the official Universal app it doesn’t state which times will be Blue or Sierra the new baby. Since she’s so new hopefully they will add that soon.

We had so much fun meeting the new velociraptor Sierra. Make sure to go and visit the next time you’re at Universal’s Islands of Adventure.

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List Of Universal Orlando Passholders Extras Available During Reopening

List Of Universal Passholders Extras Available During Reopening

Universal Orlando passholders there were some new perks announced from Universal Orlando Resort that start on June 8th! There’s some free merchandise and some easy line access exclusively for UOAPs! Universal wants to welcome back their passholders and make their first time back since the parks closed easy as can be.

List Of Universal Orlando Passholders Extras Available During Reopening

One of the best perks for passholders may be the new annual pass lanes. Starting June 8th there are a couple different passholder specific lines. There’s a special parking lane and a special entry at both Univeral Studios and Islands of Adventure theme parks. Early morning hours also still apply!

Not only do passholders get some special lines there’s also a free refillable cup available for a limited time. Available June 8 – July 5, 2020, “Passholders who purchase an entrée with Mobile Food Order in the Official Universal Orlando Resort App will receive a free regular Coca-Cola Freestyle® souvenir cup and one Coca-Cola Freestyle® refill activation for the date of purchase. Premier and Preferred discounts are not valid for this offer.” Make sure to take advantage of this awesome deal!

There’s also a free new passholder magnet! “Universal Studios Florida is celebrating 30 years of blockbuster thrills since first opening on June 7, 1990.” You can claim yours at the UOAP Lounge or at Toon Extra starting on June 8th while supplies last!

There are so many perks to being a Universal annual passholder! If you want to become one you can click here for details. You can even get three months free on any pass! Check out the link for details. These extras will be around from June 8th- July 5th so don’t miss out.

All photos and information are from the latest Universal Passholder email. You can read it all here.

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Universal’s Jurassic Park ‘Velocicoaster’ Construction Update

Universal’s Jurassic Park ‘Velocicoaster’ Construction Update

We recently attended a Passholder preview at the Universal Orlando Resort for their theme park reopening and got to see major updates on the new rollercoaster being built. The theme parks have been closed since March and only recently has construction been able to resume. This newest attraction is located inside Islands of Adventure and inside the Jurassic Park land and meets up to Hogsmeade.

Universal’s Jurassic Park ‘Velocicoaster’ Construction Update

This new ‘Velocicoaster’ is going to be huge and said to be heavily velociraptor themed. This is from both Jurassic Park and Jurassic World franchises. The name isn’t official but fans and rumors have dubbed it the ‘Velocicoaster’. There’s even an updated Raptor Encounter with a brand new baby raptor.

This new rollercoaster at Universal Orlando is going to be high thrills. It’s located on the water much like their ‘Hulk’ themed coaster. There is no opening date announced yet but we will be sure to update you as soon as we get more information.

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Universal Studios Orlando reopens to passholders

Universal Studios Orlando Reopens

Universal Studios Orlando reopens to Annual Passholders today. We were lucky enough to get a time to come in and enjoy the parks after being closed since March!

Other than a line at the temperature check, crowds have been rather light at the theme park.

They have special areas where you can remove your face mask and take a little breather.

They are even selling PRIDE and Universal Studios Face Masks for guests without one.

Susan is off to Islands of Adventure first so she can visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter with little to no wait!

There was hardly anyone around for Triwizard Spirit Rally!

It looks like many Annual Passholders have the same idea as Hogsmeade is quite crowded right now.

Stay tuned for the New Baby Velociraptor Introduced at Universal Studios Orlando’s Raptor Encounter!

Here is a live look at Universal Studios Orlando from the sky!

LIVE LOOK | Universal Orlando reopens to passholders

LIVE LOOK | Universal Orlando reopens to passholders. https://bit.ly/2AFlq1h

Posted by News 6 WKMG / ClickOrlando on Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Even Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis was on hand to speak about the reopening from Universal Studios Orlando!

WATCH LIVE: Press conference in Orlando

Posted by Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Stay tuned to more Universal Studios Orlando coverage here on Chip and Co!

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Universal Orlando Resort Announces Reopening of Select Hotels Beginning June 2nd

Universal Orlando Resort Phased Reopening

Beginning June 2, 2020, select Universal Orlando Resort hotels will reopen to guests. The reopening of the hotels will be carefully managed and phased, and includes a wide range of new and enhanced best-practice health, safety and hygiene procedures.

The phased reopening of the hotels will include Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Universal’s Aventura Hotel and Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites.  Guests staying in these hotels will be able to visit the theme parks on June 3 and 4, prior to the public reopening on June 5.

Plans for Loews Portofino Bay Hotel and Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites will be announced at a later time. Guests who have booked reservations at these two hotels through Universal Orlando or Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations will be contacted to modify their reservation if it has been affected.

Universal Orlando’s resort hotels, co-owned and operated by Loews Hotels & Co, have enhanced their standards and protocols throughout their operations. These enhancements currently include:

  • Guests, team members and vendors are required to wear face coverings in public areas
  • Team members and vendors will be required to have temperature checks upon arrival.  Those with temperatures of 100.4 degrees or greater will not be allowed to work.
  • Guests will be asked to self-screen for COVID symptoms and comply with quarantine orders prior to arrival
  • Guest will have temperature checks upon arrival and anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher will require medical clearance in order to enter the hotel
  • Hand sanitizer stations in public areas and elevator landings
  • Enhanced cleaning of guest rooms, meeting rooms and public areas with an EPA-approved cleaner and disinfectant
  • Frequent cleaning of high-touch areas such as telephones, remote controls, door handles, light switches, elevators, and table tops, among others
  • Food & Beverage outlet capacities limited based on latest recommendations and guidelines
  • Social distancing signs and reminders of social distancing requirements in high-traffic areas
  • Several contactless experiences for guests, including hotel texting-services, express checkout and contactless room deliveries

To book a stay at a Universal Orlando hotel, please visit here.

Universal CityWalk is now open with select venues and with new health, safety and hygiene procedures in place. Universal Orlando’s three theme parks – Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal’s Volcano Bay – will reopen to the public beginning June 5.

For information on CDC guidelines, click here. For more information about Universal Orlando’s policies during this time, visit Universal’s website. Due to the evolving nature of this situation, details are subject to change without notice.

All Universal guests are urged to follow CDC guidelines and self-assess for potential symptoms of COVID, including cough, temperature, and difficulty breathing, prior to their arrival.  Guests should also evaluate their own risk before they visit – and it is not recommended that individuals at high-risk with serious underlying medical conditions visit the destination. People who show no symptoms can still spread COVID-19 if they are infected. Any interaction with the general public poses an elevated risk of being exposed to COVID-19 and Universal cannot guarantee guests will not be exposed during their visit.

In addition, guests should be aware of and comply with government guidelines regarding travel restrictions and mandatory quarantines.

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