Update, October 10: Jurassic Park River Adventure is scheduled to reopen December 17, 2026, following scheduled maintenance.
The Ultrasaur Lagoon is drained during the ongoing refurbishment of Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal Islands of Adventure.
The dinosaur remains in place, but much of the covering along its long neck has been removed. Internal framing and wiring are visible above the exposed lagoon floor and temporary work rails.
3 aerial photos of refurbishment of Ultrasaur Lagoon in Jurassic Park River Adventure.
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) September 13, 2026
View the original aerial photos on X
Universal schedules a December 17 reopening
Jurassic Park River Adventure is scheduled to reopen December 17, 2026, following scheduled maintenance. The date appears on Universal Orlando’s official attraction page.
The date is subject to change, so check Universal’s attraction page before visiting.
The attraction is undergoing refurbishment. There is no public evidence that the dinosaur is being permanently removed or that the ride is being rethemed.
Image: Universal Orlando. Current refurbishment photos: @bioreconstruct on X.