Universal Studios Update: The Day of the Solar Eclipse (PARTS 1 & 2)

Monday, August 21, 2017 was a special day for many people in the United States, as the solar eclipse was visible in a number of states across the country. While Central Florida visitors only witnessed a partial eclipse, the excitement was obvious, as it’s a very rare event that many will only get to see once or twice during their lifetime. Right after the event, we decided to visit Universal Studios Florida to check on the work being done in the site of Fast & Furious: Supercharged.

First of all, we noticed a number of signs advising Guests not to look at the sun during the eclipse:

Let’s head inside the park:

The wait time board located by the Hello Kitty/Betty Boop store is currently not being used:

Moving on:

Shrek 4D is still operating here at Universal Studios Florida. We wonder how long it will last…

Wait times are being displayed on the screens of the Hollywood Bowl Theater:

New York:

We enjoy this ride:

We waited less than 5 minutes to get on Race Through New York:

Back outside:

The solar eclipse was over by the time we made it to the park:

It looks like they might be installing some railings on top of the Revenge of the Mummy building:

The Secret Life of Pets float is our favorite:

A fan was in use next to the Blues Brothers stage:

We love this alley:

San Francisco:

The Fast & Furious: Supercharged building continues to receive a lot of attention:

Notice all the details that are visible so far:

More details…

The side of the building is taking shape behind the Ghirardelli store facade:

The new ride opens in 2018:

Thanks for joining us for the second part our newest Universal Studios Florida photo-report! As always, we’d like to remind you to check out PART 1 of this update if you haven’t already done so.

Previously, we checked out the entrance of Universal Studios Florida, Production Central, the New York City backlot, and parts of San Francisco (where the new Fast & Furious ride is currently under construction). Let’s now continue to walk around the park to see what else is new.

We still have to check out the rest of San Francisco:

The former Disaster! facade is still behind tarps:

Some bricks are being replaced:

The side of the Fast & Furious building:

The London Waterfront will be our next stop:

World Expo:

Springfield:

Kang & Kodos’ Twirl ‘n’ Hurl now features an Express queue:

Does it actually need it? probably not:

Fast Food Boulevard:

The fire hydrant is still not operational:

The KidZone:

Hollywood Boulevard:

Some concrete work is being done in front of the Cafe La Bamba:

Hollywood:

Let’s see what’s new inside the Williams of Hollywood shop:

A Woody Woodpecker statue can be found near the entrance of the shop:

The couch that was part of the former Simpsons photo-op has been sold:

A beautiful Islands of Adventure banner is available:

Miscellaneous signs are also available:

It’s time to leave. But we’ll be back…

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-Originally published in Orlando Theme Parks News, August 24, 2017

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