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

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👁️ 223K views📅 5 years ago⏱️ 23:07

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Editorial Summary

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.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Mardi Gras
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Mardi Gras
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)

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Creator's Key Takeaways

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

Creator's Tips & Advice

Be patient at quick service locations, as they can be slow.
Check out the new Mardi Gras food festival for over 70 dishes.
Watch the VelociCoaster testing from different vantage points in the park.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Height requirement for ridesJackson isn't tall enough for some rides yet, so check requirements.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat new food items are available at Islands of Adventure?
QHow is the VelociCoaster testing progressing?
QWhat changes are there for the Mardi Gras event this year?

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