Jim Hill and Eric Hersey are back with a packed episode of the Epic Universal Podcast. From award-winning attractions to behind-the-scenes stories that almost made it to the big screen, this week covers a lot of ground:

• The new Jaws: Memories of Martha’s Vineyard book and the Academy Museum’s Jaws exhibition

• Remembering production designer Stuart Craig and his lasting impact on the Wizarding World

• Fresh rumors about a Harry Potter land in Universal’s upcoming UK park

• Epic Universe’s big wins at the Golden Ticket Awards, including Monsters Unchained and Dark Universe

• Universal’s new interactive Backlot Club membership and trivia game

• The history of Islands of Adventure’s early plans, from Jurassic Park concepts to Dudley Do-Right’s rushed debut

Plus, Jim shares the long-lost Jurassic Park “baby Triceratops” and “T-Rex river chase” scenes that never made the original film, and how they eventually resurfaced decades later.

• Follow Eric on X and Instagram @EricHersey

• Follow Jim on X and Instagram @JimHillMedia

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