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Are there drops on the VelociCoaster?

VelociCoaster is a launched roller coaster at Universal Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida. Manufactured by Intamin, the ride opened to the public on June 10, 2021.



Yes, the Jurassic World VelociCoaster features several high-intensity drops, most notably its signature 140-foot "Top Hat" plunge. After the second launch propels you to 70 mph, the train climbs a 155-foot structure and immediately drops 140 feet at a staggering 80-degree angle. This premier drop is designed to provide "extreme ejector airtime," making you feel as if you are being launched out of your seat toward the lagoon. There are also several smaller, high-value "trick" drops and "off-axis" airtime hills throughout the first half of the ride—known as the "spaghetti bowl"—where the train twists and dives through rockwork and raptor paddocks. For 2026 riders, the lack of an over-the-shoulder restraint makes these drops feel significantly more "exposed" and thrilling, providing a high-quality sensation of freefall that is considered one of the most intense and refined experiences in the world of modern theme park attractions.

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VelociCoaster is a launched roller coaster at Universal Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida. Manufactured by Intamin, the ride opened to the public on June 10, 2021.

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The Jurassic World VelociCoaster is the scariest ride in Universal Studios Orlando and will make your heart pound as you make your way through. You can expect two separate launches, with one of them going up to 70 mph into a 140-foot drop and even an inverted zero-gravity stall.

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Keep the Kids in Mind Although there aren't specific age limits to ride the VelociCoaster, there are height limits. If your children are under 4 foot 3 inches, they won't be able to go on the ride. Fortunately, there is a waiting space for the children to watch as the adults speed down and around the tracks.

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VelociCoaster is a launched roller coaster at Universal Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida. Manufactured by Intamin, the ride opened to the public on June 10, 2021.

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The launch sends the train into a steep climb up to its tallest point, a 155-foot-tall (47 m) top hat. The train then plummets down 140 feet (43 m) at an 80-degree angle, turning to the right and snapping back to the left to complete the 100-foot (30 m) long zero-g stall.

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Yeah, “lap bar” for me evokes Big Thunder, with a thin metal bar across that really doesn't do much. The lap bar' on VC secures you tight on three sides of your legs / waist with the seat itself securing the fourth side. There is no way you are going anywhere. It's as secure if not moreso than any shoulder harness.

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Not only did Universal have to remove the former Triceratops attraction, but they also had to remove the former Velociraptor Encounter.

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The coaster is very well themed with lights, sound effects, and animatronics. Not to mention it has some neat elements, like the ejector top hat, the mid course launch, and the barrel roll over the water which is said to be one of the best elements on any coaster.

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This ride proudly wears its coaster bonafides on its sleeve with great airtime, speed, zero trim brakes, and the incredible Mosasaurus Roll while also giving a fully themed immersive experience even if you don't want to ride.

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This is an amazing, thrilling roller coaster. Not for the faint of heart but absolutely a blast! After being at Universal the year prior and seeing the testing of this coaster the year prior to opening, I felt safe riding it. This is also one of the coasters that feels like a nice, long ride.

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Yes, the VelociCoaster is the scariest roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort. Other coasters come close, like The Incredible Hulk Coaster, but we believe that the scariest roller coaster at Universal is VelociCoaster. Guests can reach speeds over 70 mph and are being chased by Velociraptors the entire time!

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If you can't handle big and intense rides, then this ride is not the ride for you. I recommend ages 12 and up because of the intensity of the ride.

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