AJ, Mike, and Chris are gonna vacation like it's 1999 at Universal's Islands of Adventure. Yup, happy April Fools' Day! As Universal sought to become a more serious competitor to Disney, they knew that their second gate had to be the most incredible, high-tech, and lavish theme park ever built. Islands of Adventure opened with some of the most stunning attractions ever seen, and they still delight guests to this day. Learn about the park's early concept, how Universal ensured everything would work on opening day, and how a single theme park became a multi-day resort.

Theme Parks Set in Motion Around Conference Tables
https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=18JOAAAAIBAJ&dq=jurassic%20park%20islands%20of%20adventure&pg=3142%2C2443001

Universal Orlando
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Orlando

POSEIDON'S FURY: The Legendary Making of Universal's Mythical Mess
https://www.themeparktourist.com/features/20190929/37462/declassified-disasters-poseidons-fury?page=5

Universal Orlando's twin dragon coasters will never 'duel' again
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/os-xpm-2011-10-19-os-universal-dragon-challenge-20111018-story.html

Complete guide & history to Universal’s Islands of Adventure
https://orlandoinformer.com/universal/islands-of-adventure/

Theme park history: A short history of Universal's Islands of Adventure
https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201308/3637/

Q&A: The history of Universal’s Islands of Adventure from concept to opening day
https://www.themeparktribune.com/qa-the-history-of-universals-islands-of-adventure-from-concept-to-opening-day/

1999 - Total Immersion - Islands of Adventure (Universal Studios Orlando)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93wygSy8gGY

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