It’s time to take a look around Universal Studios Florida and see how some of the big construction projects are doing and what’s new in the park! As soon as I got there I noticed a lot of new merchandise added to the main studio store for the upcoming film The Secret Life of Pets. There have been rumors of this property getting its own ride in the parks if the film is a success, (and I have a feeling the film will do just fine). One of the mugs caught my attention as it’s actually branded with ‘Universal Studios’ on it! Over at Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon lots of work continues at a breakneck pace as facades get built, roofing gets laid, walls go up, and lots of interior work gets done. It looks like another rounded (screen-like) wall on the inside is being constructed too. See images below for more details. Not much is happening at Fast & Furious Supercharged. They took down the potted plants in front of the work walls. That’s about it. And finally in City Walk, Toothsome Chocolate Emporium (formerly ‘Chocolate Factory’) is coming together nicely with new brickwork on the front. See the video along with lots of images with more information about these projects below and stay tuned for more theme park updates!
The Secret Life of Pets Merchandise

I really like this mug. If I like the film (which I’m thinking I will) I will definitely be picking this up
Jimmy Fallon Construction

Perhaps this extended area will be bathrooms again? We need some in this area, especially when concerts are going on

Hard to tell in the image, but there appears to be a rounded wall here, perhaps the back of a large screen

Many believe these stairs will be temporary, but maybe they will be used for team members after ride opens?

At a time when Disney is removing their NY facades Universal has repainted theirs to brand new status
Fast & Furious Update

Big pile of rubble has been carted off, but the view is still weird with Hogwarts Express in background

Not much going on near former Disaster entrance, however the potted plants in front of walls have now been removed. Strange. Wonder why they were placed there in the first place.

Wondering if they will need to update the walls and remove “2017” if this doesn’t speed up. Although, I did hear drills being used in the area while I was there, so work is being done inside

No offense to the artists, but these work walls really clash with the surrounding area and are somewhat of an eyesore, at least in my opinion. Would much rather see framed concept art like they had at Mako or the current Toy Story Land walls
Toothsome Chocolate Emporium Update

Bricks appear to be fake and are applied in prefab sections. I wonder if they will be painted after installed

I love the new name, glad they are distancing themselves from the Wonka stereotype. Makes this its own thing and more special
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