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Happy 2nd birthday to Universal's Jurassic World VelociCoaster

June 10, 2023, 1:15 PM

Dismissed as a 'just a churro stand' by Universal Orlando for months while under construction, Jurassic World VelociCoaster opened officially on June 10, 2021. The Intamin launch coaster that year claimed the top spot in our Best Roller Coaster rankings, a position it has held ever since.

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