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Universal Orlando attraction refurbishment updates

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2026-10-10 00:02 UTC → 2026-10-17 17:14 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Universal Orlando ~~Resort~~ attraction ~~refurbishments~~ refurbishment updates

Universal Orlando Resort is undergoing significant changes to its attraction lineup throughout 2026. The Jurassic Park River Adventure at Islands of Adventure, which has been closed for refurbishment since January 5, 2026, ~~was~~ has faced multiple scheduling shifts. While originally ~~scheduled~~ expected to reopen ~~on November 20, 2026. However,~~ in mid-November, the resort’s official operating calendar ~~now indicates that~~ has since pushed the reopening ~~has been delayed~~ date to December 16, 2026, and most recently to December 17, 2026. Recent reports indicate the attraction is showing signs of progress, with footage reportedly showing the ride undergoing testing. Visual evidence from ~~construction progress in~~ the Ultrasaur Lagoon area suggests the project is a maintenance-focused refurbishment intended to preserve the original 1993 theme rather than a retheme to ‘Jurassic World’. The official website continues to list the experience under its original name, highlighting the familiar river expedition and Tyrannosaurus rex encounter. Other major attractions at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure are also expected to return between late fall and winter 2026. These updates occur alongside the permanent closure of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit and Fast & Furious – Supercharged, which are being replaced by new experiences such as Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, slated for 2027. These shifts coincide with the resort’s preparations for the opening of Epic Universe, during which guests are navigating premium admission pricing alongside the shifting attraction lineups.

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