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Credit: UniversalUniversal Orlando Resort has dropped a tease in the form of a date, a poster, and no other details for Islands of Adventure. Fans allege they already know what this news could mean, but could they be wrong? Is there something else lurking up Universal’s sleeves?
Everything Going On at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure
Universal Orlando Resort has been quite busy over the last few months. Here is a quick rundown for those unaware of what’s been happening. Universal has opened their Minion Land, dubbed Illumination Minion Land, featuring an assortment of attractions, experiences, meet-n-greets, and more. Embark upon a captivating voyage into the all-new Minion Land, a realm unveiled by Universal Studios Florida. It offers a diverse array of appealing shopping destinations and delightful dining selections designed to enchant its cherished Guests. A variety of delights lies in wait as visitors immerse themselves in fresh encounters like the Minion Cafe, Freeze Ray Pops, Bake My Day, Pop-A-Nana, the engaging Illumination Theater, The Bank of Evil, and the pulse-quickening Villain-Con Minion Blast ride. As part of this captivating expansion, Universal has also introduced the beguiling Emporium of Villainous Treasures, strategically positioned at the exit of the recently inaugurated attraction that joyously opened its doors today. A renewed focus on Illumination now graces the entrance to Universal Studios Florida, embracing visitors with open arms!
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Universal Orlando Resort is also gearing up for Halloween Horror Nights, its famous and highly-anticipated Halloween event that will run on select nights from September 1 through November 4. The eerie abodes will each embrace a distinct theme and narrative woven around this year’s central figure, Dr. Oddfellow. The exception is the houses influenced by existing intellectual properties. The chilling domiciles unveiled for this season encompass:
- The Exorcist: Believer
- Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count
- Universal Monsters: Unmasked
- Dr. OddFellows’ Twisted Origins
- Dueling Dragons: Choose Thy Fate
- YETI: Campground Kills
- The Darkest Deal
- Blood Moon: Dark Offerings
- Stranger Things 4
- The Last Of Us
The zones of dread also echo the saga tied to Dr. Oddfellow, with five regions extending their eerie influence throughout Universal Studios’ thematic expanse. The scare zones disclosed for this season encompass the following:
- Dr. Oddfellow’s Collection of Horror
- Dark Zodiac
- Jungle of Doom: Expedition Horror
- Vamp ’69: Summer of Blood
- Shipyard 32: Horrors Unhinged
Now, it seems like Islands of Adventure is gearing up for a major announcement of its own. What will it be?
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Is Big News on the Way or Something We Already Know?
The official Universal Orlando Resort social media platforms teased the following image just yesterday:
8-17-23 pic.twitter.com/Yjt7ncoVmd
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) August 14, 2023
Now, the image does not reveal anything, and the date is just a date. But most Guests and fans of the theme Park are already speculating on what it could be. Many folks indicate that the big reveal will be an official album dropping from Universal based on the iconic music heard around the Islands of Adventure theme Park. From the Port of Entry music to the music heard on each island, folks are pretty sure this means an album is on the way to digital release on Thursday. But what if this could mean something else? What if this means the logo will officially be changing to the new logo released by Universal some time ago? Look at the image below for reference:
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Or, could the news be that something new, like a ride or experience, is coming to the Islands of Adventure theme Park? The last ride to officially open was Velocicoaster, which opened in the summer of 2021. But what about Marvel’s Superhero Island? Could that area finally be getting a retheme? What about Toon Lagoon? A land that has been rumored for a long time to be getting an official retheming? Could Poseidon’s Fury be officially making a comeback? (One can dream, right?) This might all be leaning toward an album, but it needs to be argued that this could mean something else entirely, as no source of confirmation or evidence has come out yet on this news being a digital album of the theme Park’s soundtrack. Time will tell—only two more days to go until August 17. We shall see.