Way back in 2021 Universal Florida opened a brand new thrill ride known as the Velocicoaster. To this day it remains one of their most popular and certainly intense coasters. Even before the attraction officially opened they released a special pressed penny design to celebrate the grand opening and you can read all about that here. 

However, a few years have gone by and that “Grand Opening 2021” penny design (image above) was still available which seems kind of strange. That has finally changed and the design has been updated so let’s head back into Universal’s Islands of Adventure to take a look.

All these years later and I still have not attempted to ride this attraction. I like milder coasters and this one just gives me a huge bout of anxiety even thinking about going on it.

I’ve had quite a few friends and family members ride it and they absolutely love it. Who knows maybe someday in the future I’ll get up the nerve to try it out. Just look at some of this track layout, it looks wild.

Alright time to check out the new pressed penny design. If you read the original post you will be aware that they actually had two different machines with the same “Grand Opening 2021” design. That is still the same situation with this updated design. The first machine is located inside the Discovery Center that is used as the Velocicoaster gift shop. Head just inside the doors near where all the lockers are located and you will find the machine nearby.

The second machine location is a bit harder to find. Head away from Velocicoaster as if you were going in the direction of the Kong attraction. There is another large gift shop called the Jurassic Outfitters and is also the exit to the River Adventure water ride. Around the outside of this gift shop is a set of restrooms and the penny machine right there.

I always liked the wrap of this machine as it just fits in well with the surrounding wall and tile colors. I’m not a fan of the machines being near the restrooms but I guess they are in high traffic areas and probably get a lot of use here.

Here it is the updated Velocicoaster pressed penny design. As mentioned it is the same at both machine locations so you can get it at either one depending on which is easier to access. The design still includes a Raptor head but the coaster track has been removed from this new version. Velocicoaster is still stated in the center of the design but replacing the Grand Opening 2021 the design now just has “More Teeth!” listed along with Jurassic World and some trademark information.

I’m happy to see that the design was finally replaced. I feel like this should have happened in 2022 soon after the attractions grand opening and initial celebration had subsided. Better late than never I guess which seems to be a common theme with pressed penny designs not just at Universal but many of the other surrounding theme parks.

Have you ever attempted to ride the Velocicoaster? Let me know what you think and maybe what other coasters it would be similar too if any. I’m certainly curious to try it. Thanks for visiting and as always Keep on Pressing!