Category: Islands of Adventure

Yesterday it was announced that six Dr Seuss books would cease to be published due to racist and insensitive portrayals that are contained within them. For reference, these books are: If I Ran the Zoo Scrambled Eggs Super McElligot’s Pool On Beyond Zebra The Cat’s Quizzer And to Think That I Saw it on Mulberry […]

For an incredible 5th year in a row, TripAdvisor travellers have named Universal’s Islands of Adventure the number one amusement park in the world. Here are the top ten parks according to TripAdvisor travellers for 2019: Universal’s Islands of Adventure Magic Kingdom Universal Studios Florida Disney’s Animal Kingdom Puy du Fou Universal Studios Hollywood Tivoli […]

Yesterday Dan and I were incredibly lucky to be able to attend a special event in London (right next to Kings Cross no less) to hear more about the brand new Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. So what did we learn that was new about the attraction? The Story Takes Place in The Forbidden Forest […]

That’s right everyone, Universal are closing Dragon Challenge at Islands of Adventure at the end of today. Opening originally in 1999 as Dueling Dragons before the Harry Potter overlay changed the name in 2010, the attraction has been in operation for almost 20 years! Though most guests (including us here at Theme Park Trader) loved […]

Well, we called this one some time ago (in fact way back in August 2016) and it would seem that Universal has finally confirmed it. Dragon Challenge will be closing to make away for a brand new thrill ride that Universal are describing as one of the most heavily-themed coaster experiences they have ever created. […]

UPDATE – Universal has confirmed the closure of Dragon Challenge at Islands of Adventure.  Read more here. Take this with a huge pinch of salt but I have seen lots of rumours circulating that Universal are currently considering the closure of Dragon Challenge at Islands of Adventure in favour of another Harry Potter attraction, perhaps based […]

The fantastic guys over at Inside The Magic were once again on hand just as the soft opening of Kong happened late yesterday. You can watch the full ride run through  below: The attraction itself looks absolutely incredible and animatronic Kong looks awesome! From what I have seen so far, feedback for this attraction has […]

Check out this awesome video reveal of the King Kong animatronic!

The changes made to this attraction look truly INCREDIBLE, come and take a look!