Overview
- Universal confirmed on Monday, July 20, 2026, that Thunder Falls Terrace has closed for good and will not reopen as a quick-service restaurant.
- The company says the building will be transformed into Islands of Adventure’s new signature full-service restaurant with a 2027 opening window but has not released a name, theme, or menu.
- Work across the land is active: Jurassic Park River Adventure closed for a major refurbishment in January and aerial photos show animatronics being rebuilt and partial water testing consistent with the ride’s scheduled November 20, 2026, return.
- With Thunder Falls gone and River Adventure still offline, Jurassic Park currently has reduced dining options inside the land, leaving The Burger Digs and Pizza Predattoria as the available quick-service choices.
- The change fits a broader resort plan: Mythos in The Lost Continent is expected to close in 2027 and Universal’s investments since Epic Universe suggest the new Jurassic Park sit-down venue will preserve full-service capacity while the park’s layout is reworked.