Jurassic Park River Adventure

Jurassic Park River Adventure Animatronic Refurbishments and Area Retheming at Universal Islands of Adventure

Aerial photographer bioreconstruct on X posted several images of the ongoing refurbishment of Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal Islands of Adventure. Jurassic Park River Adventure closed in early January for an 11-month refurbishment. Jurassic Park River Adventure An overview of River Adventure shows ongoing work throughout the attraction. One area in particular that bio noticed … Read more

Jurassic Park River Adventure Roof Being Replaced at Universal Islands of Adventure

Crews are refurbishing the roof of the Jurassic Park River Adventure adventure and the ride’s exit gift shop in Universal Islands of Adventure. Photographer @bioreconstruct shared pictures of the refurbishment work on X. Jurassic Park River Adventure Refurbishment Old roofing has been stripped from the Jurassic Park River Adventure entrance, leaving black sheathing below exposed. … Read more

Jurassic Park River Adventure Replaces Old Track, Aerial Photos Show

Refurbishment work is moving along at a steady pace on the Jurassic Park-themed water ride at Islands of Adventure. Refurbishment Underway on Jurassic Park River Adventure In January this year, Jurassic Park River Adventure at Islands of Adventure closed for a nearly year-long refurbishment period. The nature of the work on the ride, including any … Read more

Jurassic Park River Adventure Construction Walls Decorated with Dinosaurs

Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal Islands of Adventure closed in early January for an 11-month refurbishment. Scrim and construction walls decorated with dinosaurs now surround the attraction. Jurassic Park River Adventure Refurbishment The viewing area round the ride’s iconic drop is blocked by walls and scrim-covered fences. We could still get a glimpse of … Read more

Lawsuit Against Disney Parks for ‘Painful Wedgie’ Suffered at Typhoon Lagoon Ends in Court in Today's Daily Recap for 1/4/2026

Construction of Avengers and Spider-Man Tower of Terror Ride now affecting Tomorrowland at Hong Kong Disneyland, Disney Springs Lime Garage closing soon for nearly three-month maintenance, and the most anticipated Disney films coming in 2026 — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, January 4, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for … Read more

Final Look at Jurassic Park River Adventure Before 11-Month Refurbishment

Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal Islands of Adventure will close for refurbishment today and will remain so for almost one year. Jurassic Park River Adventure 11-Month Refurbishment Unfortunately, the attraction faced a delayed opening on its last day, becoming operational around 9:30 a.m. Shortly after the ride opened, it went back down due to … Read more

Year-Long Jurassic Park River Adventure Closure Begins in a Few Days

Year-Long Jurassic Park River Adventure Closure Begins in a Few Days

Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal Islands of Adventure will close for refurbishment soon and will remain closed for almost one year. Jurassic Park River Adventure Refurbishment As we previously reported, the water ride is scheduled to be closed from January 5, 2026 through November 19, 2026. This means the last day to ride it … Read more

Jurassic Park River Adventure Refurbishment at Universal Orlando - Closing For Almost a Year

Crowd of people gathered outside the River Adventure ride entrance surrounded by tropical plants and palm trees.

Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort will close for a nearly 11-month refurbishment in 2026. Jurassic Park River Adventure Refurbishment Jurassic Park River Adventure will be closed from January 5, 2026 through November 19, 2026. Jurassic Park River Adventure Jurassic Park River Adventure is part of the Jurassic Park area of Universal Islands … Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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