In case you weren’t aware, but most likely you are, Universal Orlando is currently building a not-so-secret Jurassic Coaster in their Islands of Adventure Park.
It’s easy to see the beams, loops, and track from across the lagoon in the middle of the park. Not to mention, the Jurassic World flag hanging from the highest point of the coaster itself.
Here’s the thing, technically, it doesn’t exist. Well, it exists because we see it. But if you were only listening to what Universal has said, which is nothing, it doesn’t exist. The theme park hasn’t made any official announcements about this coaster. Rather, everyone is choosing to ignore the T-Rex in the room.
Before the coaster emerged from behind construction walls last year, there were plenty of hints as to what Universal was building: There were construction permits and trademark filings, and dinosaur logos on the construction walls.
And yet, silence from Universal Orlando.
Fans on social media are extremely excited, while also having a sense of humor regarding Universal not addressing the project.
When they do announce it, let's all act surprised.
— Jeffrey Cook (@NagusCook) July 27, 2020
By the looks of it, the new coaster is likely the most intense coaster in Universal’s history. The new multi-launch coaster is expected to reach top speeds of up to 70 mph and will feature multiple inversions. Intamin, who also designed the coaster aspects of the recently opened Hagrid’s Motorbike, has also designed and manufactured the new coaster. A trademark application by Universal seems to indicate that it may be named the Velocicoaster.
During the closure, construction continued on the coaster. Fans are also quick to point out how this coaster is almost done, while Disney’s TRON and Guardians of the Galaxy attractions still have an extremely long way to go.
The Kingdom Insider is following the new coaster’s construction and will bring our readers any updates as they come!
