Jurassic Park River Adventure Archives

Jurassic Park River Adventure and Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges Scheduled for Refurbishment at Universal Orlando Resort

July 16, 2024 Cade Handley

Two amusement park rides: left, people ride a yellow water raft on a rapid stream; right, people in a circular raft navigate a water ride with blue walls and greenery in the background.

Jurassic Park River Adventure and Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges, two popular water attractions at Universal Islands of Adventure, are scheduled to close for refurbishment at the beginning of next year. Islands of Adventure Ride Refurbishments Jurassic Park River Adventure Beginning on January 6, 2025, Jurassic Park River Adventure will go down for a refurbishment … Read more

Jurassic Park River Adventure Closed for Refurbishment at Universal Islands of Adventure

January 8, 2024 Annie Wilson

Refurbishment finds a way. Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal Islands of Adventure is now closed for refurbishment. Construction walls are up around the entrance to the attraction and splash zone near the drop. If you’re looking for a water ride in the winter, you’ll have to head over to Toon Lagoon instead. Jurassic Park … Read more

Lenticular Jurassic Park River Adventure On-Ride Photos Featuring ‘Moving’ Dinosaurs Now Available at Universal Orlando Resort

December 20, 2023 Shannen Ace

Universal Orlando Resort is now offering lenticular versions of on-ride photos at Jurassic Park River Adventure in Universal Islands of Adventure. Lenticular On-Ride Photos The lenticular photo depicts several dinosaurs reaching out with their mouths toward the riders in their raft vehicle as it splashes down at the end of the attraction. In the background … Read more

Celebrating 30 Years of ‘Jurassic Park’ by Exploring Every Jurassic Attraction at Universal Parks Worldwide

June 11, 2023June 11, 2023 Spencer Lloyd

When you think of Universal Studios, there’s probably one single property you imagine more than any other — Jurassic Park! After all, the franchise is the only one of Universal’s properties to be represented at all five of their global destinations. So we thought it appropriate to take a closer look at each of these attractions … Read more

Jurassic Park River Adventure Reopening Date Announced, Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges Refurbishment Delayed at Islands of Adventure

February 16, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

The refurbishment schedule for Universal’s Islands of Adventure has been updated with a new reopening date for Jurassic Park River Adventure and a new closing date for Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges. Jurassic Park River Adventure was originally scheduled to reopen on February 4, 2023, but its refurbishment was extended. The calendar on the Universal … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 2/11/23 (Jurassic Park River Adventure Refurbishment Extended, Valentine’s Day Voodoo Doughnuts, Mardi Gras Coffee, and More)

February 13, 2023 Annie Wilson

Welcome to another busy weekend here at the Universal Orlando Resort. Mardi Gras is in full swing and there are lots of refurbishments happening around the parks. Let’s check out what’s happening today! Just a quick stop into Voodoo Doughnut. There are 4 specialty doughnuts right now and they all sound amazing. There’s a London … Read more

Jurassic Park River Adventure Refurbishment Extended at Universal Orlando Resort

February 11, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

The refurbishment of Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal’s Islands of Adventure has been extended for another week and possibly longer. The water ride was originally scheduled to reopen on February 4, 2023. The Universal Orlando Resort website says it will reopen tomorrow, February 12, but we could see crew members welding track today, so … Read more

Crews Placing Weather-Proof Sheathing Over Jurassic Park River Adventure Hole at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

January 29, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

Work continues in Universal’s Islands of Adventure on fixing the hole in the show building of Jurassic Park River Adventure that was created by Hurricane Ian last fall. The attraction is currently closed for an overall refurbishment. We noticed the Jurassic Park logo had been removed from this warning sign, likely to be fixed up … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 1/24/23 (Mardi Gras Booths in Both Parks, Halloween Horror Nights Sambusa Coffins, Villain-Con and Minion Cafe Updates, and More)

January 28, 2023 Annie Wilson

Welcome to another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s a slow day around the parks, but things are going to be busy this weekend for Rock the Universe and next weekend for Mardi Gras. Let’s check out what’s happening around both of the parks today. First stop is to Universal Studios Florida. … Read more

Crews Fixing Hole in Jurassic Park River Adventure Caused by Hurricane Ian

January 21, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

Now that Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal’s Islands of Adventure has closed for a standard winter refurbishment, crews are fixing the hole that was ripped into the side of the attraction’s building by Hurricane Ian. There is some scaffolding with small cranes atop the tall show building. Scaffolding also surrounds the water ride’s exterior … Read more

Jurassic Park River Adventure Now Closed for Refurbishment at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

January 13, 2023 Justin Giglio

Jurassic Park River Adventure in Universal’s Islands of Adventure has now closed for refurbishment. It will remain closed through February 3, reopening to guests on February 4, 2023. As a water ride, a winter refurbishment is pretty standard and it likely won’t see any major changes. Hurricane Ian did rip a hole in the side of … Read more

Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal’s Islands of Adventure Closing for Refurbishment in January

December 21, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Jurassic Park River Adventure in Universal’s Islands of Adventure will be closed for refurbishment starting on January 9, 2023. It will remain closed through February 3, reopening to guests on February 4, 2023. As a water ride, a winter refurbishment is pretty standard and it likely won’t see any major changes. Hurricane Ian did rip … Read more

Jurassic Park River Adventure Reopens After Hurricane Ian Ripped Hole in Building

October 1, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal’s Islands of Adventure reopened this afternoon after Hurricane Ian ripped off some paneling of the show building, creating a large hole. The hole is near the top of the water ride’s drop. The steel structure of the building is visible but does not appear damaged. Water likely got into … Read more

Hole Ripped in Side of Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort During Hurricane Ian

September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Universal Orlando Resort remains closed today, September 29, as Hurricane Ian continues to make its way across the state. In addition to flooding in the area, the hurricane has punched a hole into the ride building for Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Jeff Allen at News 13 shared a video of … Read more

Construction Walls Down, Revealing New Fencing Around Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

May 28, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Construction walls have been removed from the bridge between the rock climbing wall and hair braiding kiosk near Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The walls were erected last month. With the construction walls down, guests can once again relax and watch some of Jurassic Park River Adventure from the bridge. The … Read more

Construction Walls Up Near Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

April 25, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Some construction walls have been erected near Jurassic Park River Adventure in Universal’s Islands of Adventure, blocking the bridge between the rock climbing and hair braiding areas. River Adventure remains open, having been refurbished early this year. The walls are likely blocking a simple refurbishment of the area.