PHOTOS: Take a Look at Updates for Universal Orlando’s VelociCoaster and Volcano Bay!

Whether it’s an old classic or a wildly anticipated new roller coaster, it’s exciting to gain a new perspective on attractions throughout Disney World and Universal. 

There’s no better perspective than one from the sky, especially when those aerial views get us up close and personal with some literal nesting raptors on the under-construction VelociCoaster! 

Universal’s VelociCoaster is hands-down one of the most eagerly awaited roller coasters in quite some time, and while we’ve been anxiously awaiting its debut next summer, we’ve also been excitedly following its construction progress!

Thanks to @bioreconstruct on Twitter, we got a great aerial view of the Jurassic World VelociCoaster! It’s noted that the construction fence was recently removed over the bypass bridge. We can’t wait for this coaster to be completed!

Aerial look at work in progress at Jurassic World VelociCoaster near Hogsmeade. Construction fence recently removed over the bypass bridge. pic.twitter.com/nu9KOdpYfr

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) November 26, 2020

We also found an unexpected surprise…an actual raptor nesting atop the raptor ride! As seen in these incredible aerial photos from @bioreconstruct on Twitter, it seems an osprey has made itself at home at the top of the sky-high attraction! 

Osprey at sunrise at top of Jurassic World VelociCoaster, Thanksgiving morning. pic.twitter.com/dU0Z1KrKqR

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) November 26, 2020

It’s really only fitting that this bird is settling on the VelociCoaster. After all, as the paleontologists point out in Jurassic Park, velociraptors and birds have a lot more in common than meets the eye. Such as a shared affinity for roller coasters, apparently. 

Latest Osprey nest, so far. On top of Jurassic World VelociCoaster. pic.twitter.com/Jjo2a3nWsn

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) November 28, 2020

The osprey has even inspired its own “Life Finds A Way” shirt! Someone get this osprey its own spin-off franchise ASAP! 

There's now an Osprey on roller coaster shirt! How has a lot of great designs for sale too. https://t.co/pJhcL69ZMg

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) November 28, 2020

Meanwhile, elsewhere in Universal, @bioreconstruct is at it again with this sweeping aerial vista of Volcano Bay, which is looking a bit dryer than year’s past. For the park’s winter closure (through March fyi), the water attraction’s pools have been drained! 

Aerial look at the drained wave pool in Volcano Bay. Maintenance is in progress during the park's first winter season closure. pic.twitter.com/J7eM5HQC0z

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) November 26, 2020

Between this volcanic activity and the VelociRaptor raptor, these photos are providing the perfect amount of excitement and thrill while we wait for the attractions to open!

Is the VelociCoaster your most anticipated ride? Let us know in the comments!