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/ June 15, 2026
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit was a steel roller coaster at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando, Florida. Built by German manufacturer Maurer AG, it stood 167 feet tall, stretched 3,800 feet of track, and hit a top speed of 65 mph. When it debuted on August
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/ June 15, 2026
Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure opened at Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida, on June 13, 2019, as the showpiece of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade. Built by Swiss manufacturer Intamin at a reported cost of $300 million, the ride stretches
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/ June 14, 2026
Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure is widely ranked the best roller coaster in the United States, topping enthusiast and reader polls since it opened. Built by Intamin and opened in 2021, VelociCoaster pairs two launches with four inversions and a now-iconic mosasaurus
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/ May 26, 2026
The Universal Orlando Resort combines two theme parks, a water park, and the CityWalk entertainment district into one of the most thrill-dense destinations in the world. Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure each carry their own marquee experiences, and the rivalry between Universal and
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