We bring you a lot of stories. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Weekly Recap for January 3 – January 9, 2022.
Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Studios Florida
- Revenge of the Mummy has closed for its lengthy refurbishment, and is due to open in late summer.
- Trusses are up throughout Universal Studios Florida for decorations and lights in preparation for Mardi Gras.
Universal’s Islands of Adventure
- While we’ve been hanging out with Professor Baxter and Taylor (and Taylor and Taylor), the façade of Poseidon’s Fury is being spruced up.
- With the addition of the Jurassic World VelociCoaster, Jurassic Park has been sporting a fresh, new look at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and now that look extends to the Team Members at Raptor Encounter.
Universal CityWalk Orlando
- A fire truck and rescue vehicle just drove across a bridge at CityWalk in Universal Orlando Resort in response to a “small fire.”
New Merchandise
- We found this Jurassic Park blanket in the Universal Studios Store at Universal Orlando CityWalk.
- Universal Orlando Resort has some new “Harry Potter” apparel available for witches and wizards proud of their Hogwarts house.
- We spotted an adorable new Baby Blue plush this week at the Universal Studios Store.
- Two new T-shirts made with 100% recycled plastic and never re-dyed are now available.
- A new mug ornament from the Starbucks “Been There” series is now on sale featuring icons from the parks.
- We found this “Ghostbusters” hat in The Film Vault at Universal Studios Florida.
- Two new “Jaws” keychains also swam into The Film Vault at Universal Studios Florida.
- It’s getting a little bit colder in central Florida, so Universal Orlando Resort has rolled out some winter apparel, including a hat, scarf, and gloves.
- A new keychain and magnet inspired by the classic “OUTATIME” license plate from “Back to the Future” are now available.
- A hooded sweatshirt has joined the sustainable collection.
- A new “Jurassic World” hoodie matching some previous tropical items has arrived in Jurassic Outfitters.
- A new Hogwarts mini backpack by Loungefly is now available at the Universal Studios Store at CityWalk.
- Hogwarts students can study in style with these new house-inspired journals available in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade.
Other Universal Orlando News
- Florida set a new single-day record of COVID-19 cases on December 30, 2021, with 75,902 cases, according to data from the CDC.
- The University of Florida has released updated data from its COVID-19 model predicting how the Omicron variant of the virus will spread on the coming weeks and months, with some positive news.
- No UOAP Button or Magnet, Poseidon’s Fury Refurbishment Continues, and More: Universal Orlando Resort Photo Report 1/3/22
- Baby Raptor Plush, JAWS Keychains, Volcano Bay Closed, A Visit to Shrek 4-D, and More: Universal Orlando Resort Photo Report 1/4/21
Universal Studios Hollywood
- We’re finally seeing progress on Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen in Universal CityWalk Hollywood.
- Jurassic World in Universal Studios Hollywood isn’t just home to an exciting attraction — you can also meet dinosaurs there! In addition to Blue the velociraptor, guests can also meet a triceratops near the Raptor Encounter area.
Universal Studios Japan
- While most were expecting yet another XR ride overlay to Space Fantasy: The Ride, the park has instead surprised us with the return of 4D theater shows with Hunter × Hunter: The Real 4D coming to the park starting March 4!
UPNT
Hunter x Hunter 4D Attraction Announced – UPNT NewsToday 1/6
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Weekly Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you next Sunday!
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