Orlando Theme Parks Blog: Universal Orlando Update 3.30.12.

Universal's Islands of Adventure very crowded today as one of the busiest times for the parks approach. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter area of the park was packed with large spring break crowds... The wait time for the popular Forbidden Journey attraction had reached 2 hours just in a couple hours of the park being open. Barricades are in place near the 2 ways you can enter the WWoHP area to prevent more guest from entering if it reaches capacity.

At Universal Studios, a little less crowded. Update pics of the Despicable me attraction opening in the summer. A new sign on the construction wall has been placed and roofing is starting to go on.

Universal getting ready for their all new lagoon show coming soon. Smaller fountain nozzles are in and new lights in place in the lagoon. Noticed the color of the water has changed too. Crews were also busy painting the railings and fences near the lagoon

Universal shooting a commercial with Sponge Bob and a hand full of kids near the lagoon. Looks like they taping a commercial for the new parade for this spring.

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A lot of guest feel lost when they walk through what used to be Amity with grey walls on either side. No worries. Universal has these entertainers who look like tourist with bright Hawaiian shirts to help guide you to the right direction.

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Finally, The Jaws photo op has now been removed from where it stood in Amity to across the Disaster attraction near the lagoon. Perfect spot for it, with all the boats in the background.