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Universal Orlando Resort Photo Report

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July 14, 2016

Things change rapidly at the Universal Orlando Resort. Let’s take a look at all the amazing work underway at Universal.

Welcome to Universal Orlando Resort — Welcome to Universal Orlando!

As you can see, the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium is moving along at a brisk pace. — As you can see, the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium in CityWalk is moving along at a brisk pace.

_DSC5864 — It’s whimsical and steampunk-ish in design.

Time for some Islands of Adventure!

Finally upgraded to a plastic Annual Pass, and they're so much nicer than the paper versions. — Finally upgraded to a plastic Annual Pass, and they’re so much nicer than the paper versions.

You'll see a trend that there is a lot of Secret Life of Pets happening at the resort right now. — You’ll see a trend that there is a lot of Secret Life of Pets happening at the resort right now.

The movie did huge numbers, and it has been said by an executive at NBCU that a ride is already being developed for the property.

Walls are mostly down around the Hulk!

Lots of mist pumping here.

Testing was going on, which means it won't be long now. — Testing was going on, which means it won’t be long now.

New marquee.

There will be a single riders line!

This is just awesome.

There is a new locker system in place as well.

Many think the location of this theater near Toon Lagoon is where the Secret Life of Pets ride will go.

There is an entire gift shop in Toon Lagoon that has changed to sell Pets merchandise.

As of this writing, Kong has still been in technical rehearsals. We should see it officially opening soon, and once it does, we'll share photos and a review. — As of this writing, Kong has still been in technical rehearsals. We should see it officially opening soon, and once it does, we’ll share photos and a review.

Welcome to Hogsmeade.

The summer heat calls for frozen Butterbeer.

Caught one of the puppet shows in Diagon Alley. — Caught one of the puppet shows in Diagon Alley. Lots of fun.

There is a new Coca Cola project happening over by Men In Black.

Anybody have a spare flux capacitor?

There has been no new movement to report on with Fast and Furious: Supercharged. There are rumors that it has been delayed. — There has been be rumors that Fast and Furious: Supercharged construction has been delayed.

Lots of steel is going up at the Jimmy Fallon ride site.

One of the Shrek theaters should either be down or down soon to make way for one of this year's Horror Nights houses. — One of the Shrek theaters could shut down soon to make way for one of this year’s Horror Nights houses.

Time to head out after a beautiful evening!

That’s it for this week from Universal Orlando Resort! Have you experienced Kong yet? Like what you see happening around the park? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for reading!