Six Universal Orlando Rides Seen at Risk During Resort Modernization Push

Fresh reporting points to aging tech, extended closures, licensing questions as signals of possible overhauls.

Overview

New analyses published today single out six legacy attractions as most vulnerable to replacement or major rework, with no official removals announced.
The rides most cited are Men in Black: Alien Attack; The Simpsons Ride; Jurassic Park River Adventure; The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man; The Incredible Hulk Coaster; Doctor Doom’s Fearfall.
Jurassic Park River Adventure is closed January 5 through November 19, 2026 for refurbishment, an unusually long outage that has prompted speculation about a broader retheme, echoing Universal Hollywood’s shift to Jurassic World.
Licensing complications affect Marvel Super Hero Island and The Simpsons property, while aging systems and reliability concerns—especially on Men in Black and older coaster and tower tech—heighten replacement risk.
Epic Universe’s May 2025 opening and ongoing construction at Universal Studios Florida, including a new Fast & Furious roller coaster, underscore the resort’s move toward newer, more advanced attractions.