Jurassic World — The Ride
Universal Studios Hollywood · Jurassic World
Temporarily closed
Temporary refurbishment; Universal lists a reopening on November 21, 2026. Already closed by October 1; the exact first closed day was not announced.
Closed October 1, 2026 – November 20, 2026.
Overview
What starts as a calm float through Jurassic World's aquatic exhibits turns into an emergency evacuation once an escaped Indominus Rex forces the boats into escalating dinosaur encounters, ending with a T. rex showdown and an 84-foot plunge. The show scenes lean heavily on modern animatronics and screen work to sell genuine tension, and the finale drop is among the tallest and most soaking of its kind at any Universal park. Splash exposure is significant and close to guaranteed in the front rows, so plan accordingly on a hot Southern California day.
ParksLog verdict
A genuine thrill ride disguised as a boat tour, and the 2019 Jurassic World update gave a long-running favorite real staying power. The 84-foot finale drop remains one of the park's best adrenaline moments, and the show-scene production values hold up well against newer attractions. Budget for getting wet and this earns a spot near the top of any Universal Studios Hollywood itinerary.
About this experience
Water-based thrill ride through Jurassic World aquarium scenes with a Mosasaurus feeding scene and an 84-foot finale plunge.
Best for
- Thrill-seekers who don't mind getting soaked
- Jurassic Park and Jurassic World fans
- Guests looking for the park's biggest water-ride drop
Tips
- Expect to get genuinely wet, not just misted — a poncho or a planned change of clothes is worth it on a hot day.
- Front-row seats take the brunt of the splash; middle and rear rows stay comparatively drier.
Details
History
The ride opened in 1996 as Jurassic Park — The Ride, one of Universal Studios Hollywood's signature attractions for over two decades. It was rethemed and reopened as Jurassic World — The Ride in 2019, updating the show scenes and finale to feature the Indominus Rex and other creatures from the modern Jurassic World film series.
Fun facts
- It originally opened in 1996 as Jurassic Park — The Ride before its 2019 retheme to the modern Jurassic World franchise.
- The final drop measures 84 feet, one of the largest water-ride plunges at any Universal theme park.
- The retheme added an animatronic Indominus Rex encounter that wasn't part of the original Jurassic Park-era version.