Rumor has it that the first couple "shows" for the new Raptor Encounter meet and greet at Universal's Islands of Adventure will be today! There's no guarantee that they'll go on as planned, but there has been talk of trying to get this open by Memorial Day weekend. Some images and videos have surfaced on the web as well! The puppet looks more like a full-size raptor suit, worn by a performer, and is very impressive. The suit is said to be created by Michael Curry Design, known for his work on the Transformers meet and greet costumes as well as many other theme park characters and puppets from around the world.
Check out the video and pictures below! Given that these folks have used the hashtag #raptorencounter, I'm guessing that's what the park will be calling the experience. I'll get some video and photos myself when I visit in a few days!
UPDATE: Here's some pics and videos from today's first show!
Raptor Encounter is now open guys for you to have your photo taken with the new Raptor pic.twitter.com/L0rNZom8yS
— Orlando Tourist Blog (@OrlandoTourist1) May 22, 2015
#RaptorEncounter pic.twitter.com/OjrdpJRksF
— Orlando Tourist Blog (@OrlandoTourist1) May 22, 2015
#RaptorEncounter you have to let her smell you so she's knows your safe lol pic.twitter.com/LEURtp9OG3
— Orlando Tourist Blog (@OrlandoTourist1) May 22, 2015
Final one before we head to Kong #RaptorEncounter pic.twitter.com/B5bU8nSVOt
— Orlando Tourist Blog (@OrlandoTourist1) May 22, 2015
DOUBLE UPDATE: Universal Orlando Resort has posted an official commercial for the Raptor Encounter
That's all for now! I'll get some video and photos myself in a few days. Be sure to check out the previous posts about the Raptor Encounter to check out its construction progress.
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