Refurbishment work is progressing steadily on the Jurassic Park-themed water ride at Universal Studios Florida. The attraction, known as the Jurassic Park River Adventure, closed in January for what is expected to be nearly a year-long upgrade.
Details on the specific changes remain unclear. However, the length of the closure has led to speculation of a major overhaul, potentially aligning it with the Jurassic World update seen at Universal Studios Hollywood. Recent aerial photographs from a social media user have provided the first visual insights into the ongoing work.
Much of the refurbishment is concealed from park visitors due to temporary construction walls, but the aerial images reveal significant progress. Notably, workers appear to be replacing the ride tracks, which are now a bright green, suggesting that the old tracks were damaged by years of water exposure.
Replacing the track is a significant change for any attraction and is often required as rides age and undergo maintenance. Additionally, some dinosaur animatronics have been removed from the ride’s early sections, indicating that further changes may be in progress.
The presence of construction equipment suggests that modifications will affect most of the ride’s elements. In the main showbuilding, workers are likely accessing key areas, especially near the ride’s final drop.
As the refurbishment continues, many are eager to see whether the attraction will shift to a Jurassic World theme or retain its original design elements. Further updates will be anticipated as more information about the ride’s transformation emerges.
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