These New Pillsbury Cookies Are Dino-Mite!

by Erica LoopApril 23, 2021

Pillsbury is going paleo—paleolithic that is! The delish dessert-maker recently announced the debut of a brand-new, dinosaur-themed ready-to-bake cookie dough.

The new DINO Cutout Sugar Cookie Dough is the first time Pillsbury has branched out into the prehistoric world. This means if your kiddos clamor for dino-everything, now you won’t have to buy pricey cookie cutters in their fave jurassic era-themed shapes.

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With two precut shapes including Stegosaurus and Pterodactyl, these cookies are a blast from the past. That is, the prehistoric past. Not only do the cookies look like your fam’s fave dinos, the littles can decorate the plain sugar cookies and make a sweet Stegosaurus, a terrible Pterodactyl or their own creative creature!

These new cookies arrive in the refrigerated section of grocery retailers nationwide this month. Each pack includes 10 cut-out cookies and has a manufacturer’s suggested retailers price of two for $5.

—Erica Loop

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Jurassic Park Roars Into Game Night in New Monopoly Edition

by Erica LoopApril 20, 2021

Jurassic Park is back—just not on the big screen. The iconic original flick from the mega-popular franchise is the subject of a new Monopoly game.

From T. Rex to the velociraptors, your littles are all about the prehistoric world in the Monopoly: Jurassic Park Edition. Now you can join in with the dinosaur play in a way that’s fun for your entire fam!

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The Monopoly Jurassic Park Edition (for players eight-years and up) is based on the OG 90’s film so instead of buying railroads and building hotels, this game requires the players to secure the park. You’ll have to avoid the T. Rex’s rampage and activate the electronic gate to get paid.

The amount of money each player gets depends on whether the gate plays the movie theme or gives a major dino roar. Along with rushing away from a Rex on a rampage, players can also build fences and charge rent for dino protection.

As if that’s not enough, the Hasbro Gaming Tiger Electronics Jurassic Park LCD Video Game is also available for fans of the paleo fave. Retro game lovers will love this version that was inspired by the original handheld game of the 90’s.

Find Jurassic-themed Monopoly game on Amazon for $32.96, and the Tiger Electronics version at retailers nationwide beginning Aug. 1 for approximately $20.

—Erica Loop

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Universal Studios Hollywood Announces Reopening Plan

by Erica LoopApril 3, 2021

Universal Studios Hollywood is ready to reopen! You can purchase tickets for the theme park online, starting Apr. 8. The California theme park recently announced it will welcome guests back starting Apr. 16—but with some restrictions.

With Universal Studios Hollywood’s latest news, your fam may finally get the chance to check out the Studio Tour, see the awesomeness of the Indominus rex on “Jurassic World-The Ride,” or catch a glimpse of the new “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash” attraction.

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Before you book your trip, take a moment to review the park’s current set of rules and restrictions. To start with, Universal Studios Hollywood theme park visits are only open to California residents—for the time being.

The visitor party size is limited to a maximum of three households and a total of 10 people. All guests must follow state and park safety protocols. This means guests must wear face coverings at all times and practice physical distancing. Temperatures are checked at park entry and visitors with a fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher may not enter the park.

photo: Nauris Pukis via Unsplash

If you purchased one of the park’s 3 Visit Ticket passes prior to the pandemic closure and still have remaining visits left, you must register on Universal Studios Hollywood’s website by Monday, Apr. 5, 2021. Guests who scheduled a visit during the closure are credited via their Universal account with a visit to use at a future valid date.

If you used your 3 Visit Ticket and the ticket was set to expire Mar. 14, 2020 or after, the 12-month expiration date is extended by the total number of days of the park closure. The deadline for unused 3 Visit Ticket first visits is extended to Dec. 16, 2021. Blackout dates will include Dec. 26 through Dec. 31, 2021.

For more information on park re-opening procedures and how to use your 3 Visit Ticket, visit the Universal Studios Hollywood website here.

—Erica Loop

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Google’s New AR Feature Brings Dinosaurs into Your Living Room

by Karly WoodJune 30, 2020

Google Search just got more exciting! In April, Google released its 3D Animal Feature and now, in partnership with NBCUniversal Media and Ludia, the company is sharing 10 new AR dinosaurs from the Jurassic World franchise that can be viewed in 3D or brought into your own space for a life-size experience.

All you need to do is use a mobile device to search for a dinosaur on Google, using a Google app, Android or Safari browser. Then tap “View in 3D,” where you’ll be able to zoom in, rotate, adjust the size and even hear footsteps (Android devices only)! Currently you can view the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Velociraptor, Triceratops, Spinosaurus, Stegosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Dilophosaurus, Pteranodon, and Parasaurolophus.

If that wasn’t enough, users can also create AR videos by using the recording options! When you share, be sure to tag #Google3D and #JurassicWorld.

––Karly Wood

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Director of “Jurrasic World 3” Announces New Title as Filming Begins

by Jennifer SwartvagherFebruary 26, 2020

Director Colin Trevorrow has announced that production of the sixth film in the Jurassic World franchise has officially begun. He also revealed the upcoming movie’s title: Jurassic World: Dominion. The new movie is expected to depict the aftermath of 2018’s Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, when dinosaurs escaped from captivity and went out into the world.

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Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard are returning to star in the film, and Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum and Sam Neill are reprising their roles from 1993’s original Jurassic Park.

According to Variety, Jurassic World earned $1.7 billion worldwide in 2015, while the sequel grossed $1.3 billion on a reported $170 million budget in 2018. The franchise itself has hauled more than $5 billion globally.

Jurassic World: Dominion is set to release June 21.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

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A New “LEGO Jurassic World” Series Is Coming to Nickelodeon

by Shahrzad WarkentinAugust 22, 2019

Get ready to head back to Isla Nublar! A new LEGO Jurassic World series is coming to Nickelodeon.

Fans of the 2018 animated special LEGO Jurassic World: The Secret Exhibit will be excited to see Owen, Claire and the park full of unruly dinosaurs back in action for a new 13-episode series titled LEGO Jurassic World: Legend of Isla Nublar. You can catch the first look below.

The new CG-animated mini-series, takes place before the events of 2015’s blockbuster Jurassic World film pairing animal behaviorist Owen Grady with Park Operations Manager Claire Dearing as they handle all the chaos that comes along with running an island full of dinos.

Earlier this year, LEGO unveiled four new LEGO Jurassic World building sets featuring dinosaurs and characters from the new show. You can check them all out here. The new sets priced starting at $19.99 are available in stores worldwide now.

LEGO Jurassic World: Legend of Isla Nublar debuts on Sat., Sep. 14 at 11:30am (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. Starting Aug. 25 a sneak peek episode, “MissionCritical,” will be available for fans to watch on the Nick App, Nick On Demand and Nickelodeon’s YouTube channel.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

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Jurassic World Opens At Universal Studios; Rise of the Resistance Delayed

by Karly WoodJuly 23, 2019

Theme park enthusiasts are in for a wild ride when it comes to much-anticipated new attractions at Southern California parks this summer. Two of the southland’s largest hot spots, Universal Studios and Disneyland both promised the grand opening of blockbuster-related experiences, and not everyone is on target.

Keeping up with its deadline, Universal Studio’s held the official opening for the brand new Jurassic World: The Ride to the public the second week of July. Replacing the 22-year-old predecessor, Jurassic Park ride, the newest thrill takes riders on a watery journey past fun, friendly and ferocious dinosaurs.

The ride is already open to the public, just in time to keep park goers cool from the sweltering SoCal sun.

On a more disappointing note, Galaxy’s Edge newest attraction, Rise of the Resistance will not see an audience this year. According to MiceChat, the complicated ride is experiencing technical issues, so the grand opening has been pushed back to Jan. 17, 2020. Disney Parks has claimed that construction crews can only open one ride at a time, and have been flown to Florida to open the attraction there first.

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Even though Walt Disney World’s own version of Galaxy’s Edge was a few months behind the Disneyland version, its Rise of the Resistance ride will actually open Dec. 5, 2019. The delay aided the resort in working out some of the technical issues and will open ahead of California’s attraction, according to reports.

Despite the Disneyland’s newest attraction not opening until after the new year, guests can look forward to fewer lines and wait times. Since the busy holiday season will be over, you’ll be able to experience the galaxy far, far away with minimal crowds.

––Karly Wood

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This Video of a T. Rex Race Is Prehistoric Perfection

by Erica LoopJuly 17, 2019

Forget about the running of the bulls. At Emerald Downs racetrack its’s all about the dinos!

The racetrack recently gave the thoroughbreds that typically grace the races a break and held a costume-clad event—filled with T. Rexes.

In its third year, the T. Rex race is a sight to behold. The Jurassic beasts (a.k.a. people in costumes) line up at the starting gate and…they’re off and running. So how did this magical race happen?

According to NPR, the race started several years ago during the TriGuard Pest Control (of Renton, Washington) annual company outing. TriGuard sales manager, Cody Bennett, told NPR, “The first year, we attended the race in Hawaiian themed clothing.” The following year the company tried togas and in 2017 they switched to dino costumes.

While nothing beats a crowd of T. Rex’s weaving their way around a racetrack, this isn’t the only fun run Emerald Downs hosts. The track is also home to the dachshund-packed Wiener Dog Sunday and a corgi race!

—Erica Loop

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Welcome Back to Jurassic World with Netflix’s New Series

by Shahrzad WarkentinJune 4, 2019

Welcome to Jurassic World the animated series! Dino fans of all ages will be feeling gigantosaurs-sized excitement over the news of the new Netflix series Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous. Check out the first teaser trailer below.

DreamWorks Animation has just announced that it plans to produce the animated kids series based on the Jurassic World film franchise. The show, which will take place around the same timeline as the 2015 Jurassic World film, is executive produced by Steven Spielberg.

photo: Courtesy of Netflix

Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous follows the adventures of a group of six teens who are chosen to visit a camp on the other side of the infamous Isla Nublar. When the dinos start wreaking havoc nearby the campers are left stranded and facing the challenge of a lifetime together.

The new Netflix Jurassic World series will debut on the platform in 2020.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

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Costco Is Selling 3-Day Universal Passes for the Price of…

by Shahrzad WarkentinApril 23, 2019

With the arrival of summer vacation and the newly revamped Jurassic World there couldn’t be a better time to visit Universal Studios. If you’re hoping to score a discount on Universal tickets, you’re in luck, this Costco deal is incredible.

The regular cost of admission to Universal Studios Hollywood ranges between $109 and $129, depending on what day you visit, which can quickly become budget-breaking experience when you add your entire family. Costco members are in luck, however, as they can buy a three day pass to the park for just $139. That’s essentially three days for the price of one.

photo: Jennifer O’Brien

Not only is this an amazing deal, but you don’t even have to use all three days at once. The remainder of the three-day pass can be used anytime within 12 months of the first use.

The three-day pass is an e-ticket that can be registered online after purchase. You will choose your first visits date at the time of registration and then book the other two days anytime within the next year. You will need to register for the subsequent dates in advance of visiting and the passes are subject to the following blackout dates: Dec. 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31 in both 2019 and 2020. Even with those limited exclusions, however, this deal is a steal.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

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