Theme Park Insider Awards names Universal's VelociCoaster World's Best Roller Coaster
ORLANDO, Fla. - For the fourth consecutive year, Theme Park Insider Awards has named Universal Orlando Resort's Jurassic World VelociCoaster the World's Best Roller Coaster.

The VelociCoaster opened in Universal Orlando Resort back on June 10, 2021.
The backstory:
After opening on June 10, 2021, the VelociCoaster has proven to be one of the most exciting attractions at Universal Islands of Adventure. In a little over a month, Universal announced that the ride had reached 1 million riders.
The ride features characters from the Jurassic World series such as Owen Grady and Claire Dearing. For each full year on display, the VelociCoaster has been named the World's Best Roller Coaster by the Theme Park Insider Awards.
By the numbers:
With a top speed of 70 mph and a height of 155 feet, the VelociCoaster stands as the third fastest and the fourth tallest roller coaster in Florida, according to Universal. The ride launches from 0 to 50 mph in 2 seconds and the second half of the coaster is faster than the first.
The ride features six cars per train and holds 24 riders per train. The biggest drop is 140 feet and the entire ride has a duration of about two minutes.
What's next:
Universal's Epic Universe featuring five themed worlds will be opening on May 22, 2025.
Epic Universe opening May 2025
Universal Studios Orlando has announced that Epic Universe, its highly-anticipated fourth theme park in Florida, will open sooner than expected - May 2025. Soon, people will be able to purchase tickets to see the new theme park, which will be home to new lands themed after Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and How To Train Your Dragon.
Theme park enthusiasts will be able to experience the worlds of Harry Potter, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon, Celestial Park and the Dark Universe.
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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by Universal Orlando Resort and Theme Park Insider.