Universal Islands of Adventure Update! | VelociCoaster Testing, Tasting New Treats & Snacks!

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The creators provide an update from Universal Islands of Adventure, focusing on the progress of the VelociCoaster and various food offerings. They observe testing for the new roller coaster from a viewing area near Jurassic Park, noting the visible lighting packages and track. The video includes a detailed tasting of new snacks at Green Eggs and Ham, specifically the brisket Philly tots and buffalo chicken tots, along with various sweets from Snookers and Honeydukes. The creators also discuss upcoming changes to the Mardi Gras event at Universal Orlando, noting that it will function more like a food festival this year with stationary parade floats and over 70 different dishes. They mention new donut flavors coming to Voodoo Donuts and provide observations on construction progress in CityWalk, where a new Universal store is expected to be located. The trip concludes with a ride on the carrousel for Jackson and a review of seasonal pumpkin-themed treats.
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we're gonna go to an island and have an adventure there's so much music and so many different noises happening here in port of entry
the velocicosta just went oh yeah let me see if i can get it over here did we miss it there it goes that's exciting
i think that the the brisket one is much better the i think mozzarella on this takes away from it
i was so excited to see the coaster in action that was awesome it really was and the food was good
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