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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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 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
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 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
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.
We bring you a lot of stories. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Weekly Recap for January 31 – February 6, 2022. Universal Orlando Resort Universal … Read more