Discover Jurassic Park River Adventure
Our tips:
- Please note: temporarily closed
- You will get wet
- Express Pass
Jurassic Park River Adventure
Jurassic Park River Adventure is the water ride in Jurassic Park at Islands of Adventure. The ride opened in 1999. A gentle boat trip soon turns into an escape from the dinosaurs.
The concept
You start with a relaxing cruise past the herbivores of Jurassic Park, the beloved creations of park founder John Hammond. But then your boat drifts off course. You end up in a huge building full of raptors.
The Experience
Inside, you suddenly come face to face with a gigantic T. rex. The only way out is a pitch-black drop of around 26 metres. When the ride opened, it was the biggest drop on a water ride ever built in a theme park. In total, some 5.7 million litres of water flow through the ride.
Discover Jurassic Park River Adventure
Please note: temporarily closed
Jurassic Park River Adventure is temporarily closed for scheduled maintenance. According to Universal, the ride will reopen on 17 December 2026.
You will get wet
You'll get a good soaking, especially on the big drop. Bring something dry to change into.
Express Pass
This attraction is part of Universal Express Pass, which lets you skip the regular queue.
Visitor information
You must be at least 1.07 metres (42 inches) tall. Children under 1.22 metres (48 inches) must ride with a supervising companion. This ride is part of Universal Express Pass, which lets you skip the regular queue. Please note: the ride is temporarily closed for maintenance and, according to Universal, will reopen on 17 December 2026.
A classic with a splash
River Adventure combines dinos, thrills and a chance to cool off. After your ride, you can carry on in Jurassic Park with the VelociCoaster, Pteranodon Flyers or Camp Jurassic.
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