A Port of Entry facade at the entrance of Universal Islands of Adventure has been revealed following a mostly-complete refurbishment.
Port of Entry Refurbishment
The Rentals facade in Port of Entry was blocked by scaffolding and scrim since July, but most signs of construction are now gone as of October 22.
Rentals remained available during construction work, with guests walking through an opening in the walls to reach the counter. This is where guests can check out strollers, wheelchairs, and ECVs.
Work isn’t quite done on the building. There are gray splotches of concrete on the walls where holes were apparently repaired. The window roof overhangs and trims also need to be repainted. They currently look dirty, either because of faded paint or construction materials.
The actual Rentals side is cleaner. The columns appear to have been repainted. There was previously an “Enter Here” sign in the entrance archway, but it has been removed. It may return later.
Some splotches of yellow paint under the “Rentals” tile work does not match the previous yellow color, indicating painting may not be done.
There are still some construction walls on the left side of the building, outside the park’s lockers. The lockers themselves are still available.
A “Reliable Rentals” sign on the wall lists various offerings. Only the ECVs, strollers, and wheelchairs are real, while the rest of the listed vehicles are themed options like dirigibles, gondolas, snowshoes, submersibles, and time machines — all hired, out of service, decommissioned or “stuck in the 6th century.”
ECVs are $75, strollers are $40, and wheelchairs are $15.
The nearby Port of Entry restrooms were refurbished earlier this year.
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