Working in partnership with scientists, palaeontologists and aerospace engineers, Universal Creative-the team that develops Universal theme park rides-brought to life one of the most compelling rides ever created. Hailed as a technological achievement of triumph and wizardry, the ride featured newly debuted principles of hydraulic physics, mechanics and space-age robotics. In 1996, Universal Studios Hollywood redefined theme park thrill rides with the unprecedented introduction of "Jurassic Park-The Ride," based on three-time Academy Award®winner Steven Spielberg's epic film. "Jurassic Park-The Ride" will officially become extinct on September 3, 2018. Universal City, CA, – The countdown to the extinction of "Jurassic Park-The Ride" begins as Universal Studios Hollywood excavates the site in preparation for the 2019 arrival of "Jurassic World Ride," inspired by Universal Pictures' blockbuster film franchise.
Guests Invited to Experience the Original Thrill Ride Before it Evolves to the All-New, Next Generation "Jurassic World Ride" Opening in 2019 The Countdown to the Extinction of "Jurassic Park-The Ride" at Universal Studios Hollywood Starts Now
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You can read the full press release from Universal Hollywood below:
I had been told that Universal is waiting to see the box office for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom before making any commitments there, but I guess they are confident enough in this sequel franchise to make the announcement with the landmark Hollywood attraction. Maybe more information on the new attraction will be provided during the event.įor some time now, it had been rumored that a new Jurassic World land would be part of Universal Studios Florida's unannounced fourth park, which will be constructed on that big chunk of land they recently acquired by the convention center. I'm honestly surprised this announcement was not made at the Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary Celebration taking place at the park starting this Friday. Made the total ‘fear face.Universal only tells us that the "new ride will pay homage to Jurassic Park and will reimagine this landmark film franchise for theme park guests." The Jurassic Cove restaurant and Jurassic Outfitters retail store also will close with the attraction and reopen with the new experience in 2019. Pratt told ET in July 2019, “I rode it today and not cool. While the director’s fears stopped him from taking the plunge on “The Ride,” Pratt, 42, didn’t let his own fears stop him from trying out the updated version. “Jurassic Park: The Ride” reopened in July 2019 with massive renovations, updated animatronics, new themes, and a new showdown between the T-rex and the Indominus Rex prior to the big drop. That was the geniuses over at and they did a great job on the whole ride.”Īfter Jurassic World was released in 2015 and its sequel in 2018, Universal Studios gave the 1990s-era attraction a makeover to match the movies that starred Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. He said, “I didn’t design the water drop. Spielberg praised the park’s design team for developing such a show-stopping drop. “Jurassic Park: The Ride” combined a “Jungle Cruise” experience as riders floated past animatronic dinosaurs before plunging down the track thanks to its “shoot-the-chute” big drop.