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Credit: Edited by Inside The MagicAfter mysteriously shutting down for nearly a week, this Jurassic Park coaster reopened today, already reaching wait times not seen since opening day – with capacity being hit at one point.
Jurassic World Velocicoaster Reopens After Mysterious Shut Down – Jurassic Park Coaster
Inside The Magic reported a few days ago on the random closing of the famous and highly demanded Jurassic World Velocicoaster over at Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort. Universal closed the attraction without a word, leading guests to speculate what had happened. Some guests predicted it was closed due to something terrible happening; others thought it was just the ride that needed a bit of break as it has been going nonstop since first opening in the summer of 2021.
But this morning, fans were stoked as Universal reopened the attraction out of nowhere and without warning, making this ride reach capacity and wait times beyond those seen in 2021, 2022, and 2023. So what happened? Why was the ride closed? Did something terrible happen? Let’s find out. Fox 35 Orlando reached out to a lead publisher from EYNTK.info, who mentioned that the ride likely closed down due to, more than likely, technical issues.
“When they’re testing it, we know that at that point, they at least feel that it’s safe to send the coaster around the track numerous times,” said Tharin White. “So, it’s not anything that we would assume is broken with the track or broken with the brakes, or they would never risk sending one of their ride vehicles out, especially with people in the park.”
A 180-Minute Wait Time Leads to a Long Day for Universal Guests
A screenshot from the Universal Orlando Resort app showed the attraction at one point hitting 180 minutes, leading to most guests waiting nearly three hours in line in the hot Florida sun. But most guests were happy and excited to ride one of America’s most efficient and desired roller coasters. The ride has since gone down in wait time, but it is still hitting that two-hour mark as the theme park enters its final hours of operation today.
- Height: 155 feet
- Length: 4,700 feet
- Top speed: 70 miles per hour
- Inversions: Four
- Vertical angle: 80 degrees
- LSM launches: Two
- LSM launch: From 0 to 50 miles per hour in 2 seconds
- 360-degree barrel roll: Right above the lagoon
- Inverted zero-gravity stall: One of the ride’s elements
Inside Universal, a theme park-focused site posted a fun little video showing the beloved attraction back up and operating smoothly and wonderfully.
Jurassic World VelociCoaster has reopened after a few days of downtime. @UniversalORL pic.twitter.com/A15q9PnMJm
— Inside Universal (@insideuniversal) February 8, 2024
Jurassic World VelociCoaster has reopened after a few days of downtime.
– @insideuniversal on X, formally Twitter
Journalist and theme park insider Ashley Carter also posted her video clip showing Velocicoaster’s top hat with guests onboard, screaming and enjoying themselves on the Jurassic Park coaster.
Jurassic World VelociCoaster has reopened at Universal Islands of Adventure. pic.twitter.com/sPdN789ntU
— Ashley Carter (@AshleyLCarter1) February 8, 2024
Jurassic World VelociCoaster has reopened at Universal Islands of Adventure.
– Ashley Carter on X, formally Twitter
Universal Orlando Resort demonstrates exceptional proficiency in swiftly resolving operational issues, ensuring its rides are fully functional even after experiencing temporary, mysterious shutdowns. Despite unforeseen challenges, the resort’s dedicated team efficiently addresses technical glitches or disruptions, swiftly returning attractions to their total operational capacity. This commitment to guest satisfaction and safety underscores Universal Orlando Resort’s reputation for providing unforgettable and seamless theme park experiences.