◆Universal's Islands of Adventure·Jurassic Park

Jurassic Park River Adventure

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Opened in 1999. Riders board eight-passenger rafts that float through the dinosaur-research portion of Jurassic Park, past gentle herbivores, then a wrong turn into a 'restricted area' where the carnivores have escaped. The T-Rex confrontation triggers the final drop — 85 feet, into a wide splash pool. You will get drenched, especially in the front row. Currently under a long refurbishment; verify it's open before relying on it in your plan.

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At a Glance

Opened

1999

Height

42" minimum

Ride duration

7 min

Intensity

Moderate

Thunder Falls splashdown tables

Also in Jurassic Park: It turns a meal or snack into downtime with built-in entertainment, especially for groups not riding every water ride.

Around Thunder Falls Terrace near the Jurassic Park River Adventure splashdown.

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IoA · Jurassic Park

Camp Jurassic caves

Also in Jurassic Park: It is active but self-directed, so it can burn energy while adults regroup in the shade.

Jurassic Park, near Pteranodon Flyers.

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Refurbishment Schedule

Reopening dates are projections; Disney and Universal can shift them without notice.

2026-01-05 → 2026-11-20

Major refurbishment

Source · TouringPlans refurbishment schedule

Notes

Currently closed for major refurbishment through 11/20/26 — verify operating status before relying on it.