Jurassic World VelociCoaster
Universal's Islands of Adventure · Jurassic Park
Overview
VelociCoaster's second launch is where it actually hits top speed — a dual-launch design that builds toward five inversions, including an inverted roll directly above the CityWalk lagoon, visible from well outside the park itself. It opened June 10, 2021 as the largest coaster addition to Islands of Adventure since the park's 1999 debut, and the 155-foot top hat element is tall enough to be seen from parts of the International Drive corridor beyond Universal's property line.
ParksLog Verdict
This is the best roller coaster at Universal Orlando, full stop, and extreme coaster enthusiasts should treat it as unmissable. Single rider is essential — waits throughout the day run among the longest in the entire resort. Visit right at park opening or in the final hour before close; anything in between means a long line regardless of season.
About this experience
Board your vehicle for a high-speed dash through the park's raptor paddock. Feel the rush of the hunt as you race alongside these nimble predators, twisting and soaring above the land and water at the apex predator of roller coasters.
Best For
- Extreme coaster enthusiasts
- Jurassic World fans who meet the 51" minimum
- Solo riders (single rider line available)
- Guests seeking Universal Orlando's fastest ride
Tips
- Single rider line is available — a strong option given the ride's consistent high demand.
- The over-water inverted roll and 155-foot top hat are the signature elements — the lagoon view from the top hat is brief but striking.
- Visit at park opening or in the final hour before closing; VelociCoaster draws among the longest waits in the resort throughout the day.
Details
History
Jurassic World VelociCoaster opened June 10, 2021, as the largest coaster addition to Islands of Adventure since the park opened in 1999. Its dual-launch system, five inversions, and lagoon-side layout made it one of the most anticipated coaster openings in Universal Parks history and earned recognition as one of the best new coasters of 2021 from multiple coaster enthusiast organizations.
Fun Facts
- Jurassic World VelociCoaster reaches its top speed on its second launch, making it the fastest roller coaster at Universal Orlando and one of the fastest in the state of Florida.
- The coaster features five inversions including a towering top hat, a zero-gravity roll, an over-water inverted roll directly above the CityWalk lagoon, and a barrel roll exit sequence.
- VelociCoaster's towering top hat is visible from multiple points across Universal Orlando's resort and from portions of the International Drive corridor beyond the park property.