Cracks Patched and Painted on The Circus McGurkus Café Stoo-pendous! Roof in Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Cracks Patched and Painted on The Circus McGurkus Café Stoo-pendous! Roof in Universal’s Islands of Adventure

The Circus McGurkus Café has finally finished repairs on the cracks that appeared in the tent roof earlier this year over at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The process has been grueling, but we have the timeline here.

Cracks Proper Patching – May 10

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The first effort to patch the cracks were strips of tape and sealant.

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While it works to prevent further damage, the appearance is iffy at best.

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The tape is clearly visible under the off-color sealant.

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Cracks Before Final Coat of Paint – July 12

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Earlier this month, the tape was removed and filled with actual plaster.

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After Final Coat – July 19

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The final coat arrived a week later.

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The sealant and grey plaster has been hidden by a coat of yellow, orange, and pink paint.

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The previous cracks are all but invisible now that construction is complete.

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The only way you would know they were once there is if you’ve read this timeline!

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What do you think of the Circus McGurkus Café patches? Did the construction crews do a good job or what? Let us know in the comments below!

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