Universal Advances Reassembly of Jurassic Park River Adventure Ahead of November Reopening

Overview

• The attraction has been closed for planned maintenance since January and Universal is targeting a November 20, 2026, reopening.
• New aerial images published Monday, July 20, 2026, show portions of the ride partially refilled for water testing and boats staged for trials.
• The Ultrasaur’s outer skin has been removed down to its bright mechanical framework, a sign crews are rebuilding the animatronic rather than making minor repairs.
• Other figures such as the baby Stegosaurus have visible mechanical work and the adult Stegosaurus is temporarily absent, while crews also work on pumps, water systems, track and exterior repairs.
• Reports from multiple outlets based on @bioreconstruct aerial footage suggest Universal is modernizing systems and animatronics but preserving the ride’s original Jurassic Park storyline, which could restore smoother movement and more reliable effects when it reopens.