Are you looking for a Bourne-tastic adventure? 

Wait…maybe it’s a Bourne-tacular show. No…it’s something like that, though…

Hello all, and welcome to Dateline Universal Orlando!

Let’s head over to Universal Orlando, where a new attraction based upon the Bourne film franchise has just been announced! We’ll also check out how Islands of Adventure is getting ready for the upcoming holiday season.

Are you ready? Let’s go!

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Welcome to Universal Orlando Resort!

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Let’s take a turn into Hollywood.
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Love that the Killer Klownz ice cream truck for Horror Nights is out on the street all day.

Bourne Stuntacular

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Universal announced last week that The Bourne Stuntacular, a new stunt show, would be opening in the old Terminator 2 3D space in the spring of 2020.

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There is even signage on the building already!

The Bourne Stuntacular will be a mix of film and stagecraft. We will follow Jason Bourne across three continents while marveling over how they do those stunts.

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The Bourne franchise seems relatively outdated (the first film, The Bourne Identity, was released in 2002), but I really enjoyed the first three films in the series.

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Is it too late for a franchise like this? Or is a fun theme park stunt show always a good thing?

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The Universal Orlando passholder lounge in the Hollywood area is going to stay open through at least 2020. 

Have you visited the annual pass holder lounge?

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, Dateline Universal Orlando – A Star is Bourne and Adventurous Holidays Await

Halloween Horror Nights by Daylight!

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There are still plenty of decorations out for Halloween Horror Nights.

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Disney’s non-Marvel Universal Studios IP.

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Dufftoberfest is available at Duff Gardens, and it is delicious!

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There is still a lot of HHN merchandise available in the park.

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Academy of Villains – Altered States has proven to be very popular this year, but a recent guest survey asked if guests would like to see Bill and Ted return. What would you prefer?

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Anarchy rules in Rob Zombie’s Hellbilly Deluxe.

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Is it even a visit to USF if you don’t visit Vin Diesel?

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Diagon Alley

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Let’s take a swing through Diagon Alley.

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Love this artwork in the new-ish Globus Mundi shop.

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Hot Butterbeer is available again, although it was almost 90 degrees this week, so that might not be the best form of consumption at the moment. Call me stodgy, but there’s nothing quite like a crisp, cold butterbeer on a hot day.
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Signage outside of the Hogwarts Express warning guests that Hagrid’s will close earlier than the other attractions.

Hogwarts Express to Hogsmeade!

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Merry Merry Seuss Landing!

Seuss Landing at Islands of Adventure is always one of the first lands to get the holiday treatment.

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Over in Seuss Landing, the holidays have arrived in a big way.

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There are a lot of wreaths and holiday decor throughout the land.

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The walls are still up at the bridge connecting Port of Entry to Seuss Landing.

Port of Entry

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Speaking of the Port of Entry, holiday decorations are up in this area of the park as well.

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Are you ready for the holidays in late October?

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By the time we left, Hagrid’s was at capacity for the day, and this sign was in the front of the park to let guests know.

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That does it for this week! How do you feel about The Bourne Stuntacular? Is it too early to start celebrating the holidays? Have you gotten the chance to experience Hagrid’s yet? Let us know in the comments below!

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Cory Disbrow
Cory likes Walt Disney World so much, he recently packed his bags and moved to Orlando. Cory is a photographer and writes MiceChat's Dateline Disney World columns every Friday.