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[Lorix]

Did Universal ever update the hours for Friday or is it still closing at 6 PM? I tried the app and it doesn't have hours there. I'm not sure if I know where to find the park hours for previews. Any ideas?

 

[Brian G.]

Did Universal ever update the hours for Friday or is it still closing at 6 PM? I tried the app and it doesn't have hours there. I'm not sure if I know where to find the park hours for previews. Any ideas?

It’s still 6.

 

[Alicia]

Did Universal ever update the hours for Friday or is it still closing at 6 PM? I tried the app and it doesn't have hours there. I'm not sure if I know where to find the park hours for previews. Any ideas?

Still closing at 6pm. And previews have their own hours listings here: Universal Orlando

 

[Lorix]

Thank you Alicia. I got an email with a 5 things to do before going and it took me to a page where I could see the times. Thanks again for all the help.

 

[GAcoaster]

There’s a report on Facebook that Blue Dragon opened today!

 

[DarkMetroid567]

There’s a report on Facebook that Blue Dragon opened today!

Time to see if Universal can tackle its greatest challenge yet — Asian food in Orlando…

 

[GAcoaster]

Scratch that— it opens tomorrow:

 

[Stonecoldfreak1]

Scratch that— it opens tomorrow:

Anyone who wants reservations, don't get too excited cause it isn't working now haha...

 

[Alicia]

Scratch that— it opens tomorrow:

That says May 23. Not April 23.

That said, I’m sure it will open sooner than reservations were being made for (while reservations were open), it’ll probably just be day of reservations during previews like they’re doing with Atlantic.

 

[Evan]

I’m curious about the restaurant on the right side of the park (facing Helios) that hasn’t been announced yet. In the Tracker’s walkthrough video it has patio furniture out.

 

[Captain Spaulding]

Is the info screen at the entrance correct this early? Says Ministry delayed and Minsters closing early.

 

[JustLikeMe]

Do we have any idea what is likely to happen after the AP previews end? Helios is still available for booking - up until the night of Sunday the 18th at least - and the Atlantic booking page on Zomato has every day available apart from the 20th and 21st, which I've heard are the dates of the media days.



We can't make it out in time for the current batch of AP previews, but we could fly out a few days early and stay at Helios from Weds 14th until Sat 17th - are previews likely to be ongoing?

 

[dxwwf3]

I'm sure I'm not the only one trying every way in the world to find access to the Zomato page. I thought they were done with Universal Orlando.

 

[Captain Spaulding]

Gotta love Uni Ops sometimes. Stardust, nothing in pockets, use lickers. Metal detector security with sunglasses around neck, "they need to be worn or in a zippered pocket" WTF. Also, my opinion, don't need to agree but SR is not better than Velocicoaster or Iron Gwazi. Probably even behind Mako and Manta. It also feels like a SW or BG coaster. Just my impression after 4 rides, front and back on both sides. Great coaster, just not feeling as much love as others.

 

[Dragontrainer2]

I’m curious about the restaurant on the right side of the park (facing Helios) that hasn’t been announced yet. In the Tracker’s walkthrough video it has patio furniture out.

It is the future Mexican and Italian restaurants and it is part of phase 2. Universal wanted to build the exterior of the building so that the park looks complete when it opens next month rather than having construction going on right after the park opens

 

[Alicia]

Gotta love Uni Ops sometimes. Stardust, nothing in pockets, use lickers. Metal detector security with sunglasses around neck, "they need to be worn or in a zippered pocket" WTF. Also, my opinion, don't need to agree but SR is not better than Velocicoaster or Iron Gwazi. Probably even behind Mako and Manta. It also feels like a SW or BG coaster. Just my impression after 4 rides, front and back on both sides. Great coaster, just not feeling as much love as others.

On ride audio elevates it for me beyond the usual SeaWorld fare

 

[GAcoaster]

I would add, after dark it really shines (literally and figuratively).

Both Constellation Carousel and Stardust Racers are OK rides in daylight, but like all of Celestial Park they become truly magical experiences once the sun sets.

 

[UNIrd]

Hearing every one talk about doing the coasters back-to-back and which track is better and even re-rides reminds me of when I was young and could do that without totally messing me up. You see, in my day, we had Fire.. and Ice...

 

[Brian G.]

Hearing every one talk about doing the coasters back-to-back and which track is better and even re-rides reminds me of when I was young and could do that without totally messing me up. You see, in my day, we had Fire.. and Ice...

Ok grandpa, let’s get you to bed.

 

[AvoidTIMtation]

Gotta love Uni Ops sometimes. Stardust, nothing in pockets, use lickers. Metal detector security with sunglasses around neck, "they need to be worn or in a zippered pocket" WTF. Also, my opinion, don't need to agree but SR is not better than Velocicoaster or Iron Gwazi. Probably even behind Mako and Manta. It also feels like a SW or BG coaster. Just my impression after 4 rides, front and back on both sides. Great coaster, just not feeling as much love as others.

I obviously haven't ridden Stardust Racers yet but.... You would seriously put it behind Manta? LOL