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Isla Nublar: Shopping

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  Three distinct gift shops are here on Isla Nublar: Raptor Den: After making it through the Velocicoaster, guests come into this gift shop that's all about the raptors. Here is where guests can buy merchandise themed to the most famous dinosaurs of the franchise, as well as see photos taken of them during the hunt. Jurassic Souvenirs: For those who want the ultimate Jurassic Park or Jurassic World gift, this is the place to find it. Here, guests come into the store of the Discovery Center and find dinosaur toys, clothing, science kits, and more. They can also find photos of them taken on the Isla Nublar Expedition ride. Island Accessories: This store sells several tropical delights, such as sunglasses, hats, and bags. It's like a classic beach store, but with a Jurassic twist.

Isla Nublar: Dining

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  Four unique restaurants are found here on Isla Nublar: Hammond's (Table Service): This large restaurant is where guests can eat elegant food while sitting near dinosaur skeletons. This features grilled meats, delicious salads, and other mouth-watering foods, including specialty desserts like Triceratops Ice Cream and the Stego-S'more-Us. Jurassic Cafe (Quick Service): Known for pizza, pasta, and salad, this restaurant overlooks the lagoon in the center of the land. Guests can sink their teeth into their food while they watch the Velocicoaster fly by. Dino-Bites (Quick Service): This snack stand sells many specialties such as churros, cookies, and other treats. Guests can even sink their teeth into a pretzel shaped like a dinosaur footprint. Thunder Falls Restaurant (Quick Service): This more inward restaurant is where guests can find burgers, chicken, and other foods. The best part is that it's carved into the side of a mountain, so it feels like they're in a cave.

Isla Nublar: Attractions (Part 2)

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  22 - Isla Nublar Expedition (Height: 46") Guests go on a jeep ride through Jurassic World, seeing all of the dinosaurs in the area. However, things take a turn for the worse when predators escape and must find their way to safety. QUEUE: Near the discovery center is where the ride is advertised. Here, guests will enter into a large building and travel through genetic labs. Here, they can see how the Jurassic dinosaurs are created. Using DNA extracted from petrified mosquitoes, scientists use many complex methods, and a little of genetic fusion, to recreate dinosaurs. These scenes are narrated by Mr. DNA. After going through these rooms, guests will wait outside some doors. Here, they see Henry Wu's test lab, where several of his genetically modified dinosaurs, such as the Indominus Rex and the Indoraptor, are displayed through computer screens. PRE-SHOW: Guests exit the labs and enter into a circular room with a statue of John Hammond (the founder of Jurassic Park) in the ce...

Isla Nublar: Attractions (Part 1)

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  20 - Jurassic World Velocicoaster (Height: 51") Join the hunt on this thrilling coaster that takes you around Isla Nublar, racing alongside the famous velociraptors. QUEUE: Located on the far left side of the island is the raptor paddock. Here is where guests enter the ride, seeing a statue of the four raptors: Blue, Delta, Echo, and Charlie. Also in the halls are pictures of the raptors and lifelike heads of them stuck in the walls, which shake and growl as guests pass. As they head deeper into the queue, guests see a video from Claire Dearing. In an effort to add more thrills to Jurassic World, they have built a roller coaster in the velociraptor paddock. Owen Grady dislikes this idea, noting how aggressive the raptors are and that they shouldn't get the guests so close to them, but this is being done anyways. Guests then proceed into a locker room, where they store their belongings in a themed locker before going up to the main loading station. RIDE EXPERIENCE: After gues...

Isla Nublar: An Overview

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  OVERVIEW: Welcome to an ambitious project 65 million years in the making! Here is the realization of the dream to bring dinosaurs back to life and have them walk among us. Welcome.......to Jurassic World! Located on Isla Nublar, a small island off the coast of Costa Rica, this tropical land is where the original Jurassic Park was located, and now, it is where Jurassic World is. This place features cutting-edge technology, world-class attractions, and of course, the thrill of being up close and personal with dinosaurs.....but be careful. Danger lurks in the shadows, as always with places like this. This place also has great photo ops. From dinosaurs coming out of the jungle to iconic recreations of vehicles and scenes from the films. guests can stand in front of a Jurassic Park jeep while being chased by a T-Rex, ride a motorcycle, or even stand in front of a gyrosphere.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Entertainment

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  There are many great ways to take part in the magic here: Characters: Guests can meet the Knight Bus Conductor in London and the Hogwarts Express Conductor in Hogsmeade. They can also meet magical creatures near Hagrid's Hut. With the help of an assistant of Hagrid's, they can approach Buckbeak to snap a photo with him, or they can meet with baby dragons, (we'll leave Berk to host adult dragons) and nifflers. In Diagon Alley, guests can see the Tales of Beedle the Bard or a performance by Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees. In Hogsmeade, they can watch the Frog Choir or Triwizard Spirit Rally. Interactive Wands Guests can go to Ollivanders and watch a wand choose a wizard. They can also buy their own wands and cast spells throughout the area. Then, they can go to Grimmauld Place or Aberforth's residence in the Hog's Head to train with Dobby or Kreacher. Then, going through the land, they will duel with villains such as Bellatrix Lestrange, Lucius Malfoy, Barty Cro...

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Shopping

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  This area has the most gift shops out of any area in the park with a total of thirteen shops: Ollivanders: To get interactive wands, guests come into this store found in both Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley. This features original wands as well as character replica wands. Weasley's Wizard Wheezes: In this colorful joke shop, guests will buy funny things to play pranks on people, as well as pygmy puffs and candies. Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions: Here is where students get their robes. Depending on what house you are in, you will find it here. Flourish and Blott's: Also here is school supplies such as books, quills, and other things. Guests can see the works of Newt Scamander, Bathilda Bagshot, Beedle the Bard, and even the "adventures" of Gilderoy Lockhart, including his newest one: "Who Am I?" Magical Menagerie: Here is where guests can find many magical creatures. From cats to owls, and even more, they will find a magical companion here. Goblin Va...