If you’re a fan of anything Jurassic Park themed, you’re going to love Jurassic Park at Universal Orlando. This land at Universal Orlando features one of the BEST roller coaters in the country plus one of the most icon water rides at Islands of Adventure.
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We at Mickey Visit love the Jurassic Park franchise and absolutely love how much there is to explore in Jurassic Park at Universal Orlando. In fact, we’ve visited Universal Orlando so often and still find new details to discover about everything Jurassic Park themed! The best part is: even if you’re not a huge fan of the franchise, you’ll love exploring and experiencing so much that Jurassic Park at Universal Orlando has to offer.
This is your ultimate guide to Jurassic Park at Universal Orlando.
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Jurassic Park at Universal OrlandoThanks to Universal Orlando, we can now visit a real-life version of Jurassic Park both at Jurassic Park in Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal CityWalk.
The Jurassic Park franchise became one of the most popular introductions into dinosaurs in the 1990s and became popular all over again thanks to the more recent Jurassic World films. Thankfully, unlike the films and books that this land is based on, Jurassic Park at Universal Orlando is completely safe for guests to enjoy, with well-tested rides and life-like animatronic dinosaurs. The Jurassic Park land in Islands of Adventure is full of immersive experiences, thrilling attractions, great dining options, and fun merchandise!
Let’s go over everything Jurassic Park themed at Universal Orlando.
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Jurassic Park Attractions at Universal OrlandoThere are a total of 6 Jurassic Park themed attractions at Islands of Adventure in Universal Orlando, giving you plenty to do when you visit.
Ranging from a play area for the kiddos to one of the most thrilling roller coasters you'll ever ride, Jurassic Park at Universal Orlando has a little something for everyone in your party. And if you need ideas for what to do as an adult at Universal Orlando, read about it here!
Let’s go over the attractions at Jurassic Park.
While this is a ride specifically for the kiddos between 36” and 56” in height, don’t skip this if you’re an adult who has kiddos with you.
Pteranodon Flyers is a slow and gentle swing ride that suspends you in the air while flying beneath the 10-foot wings of a ptreanodon. Guests get beautiful views of Islands of Adventure Lagoon while riding, making for a really unique experience. Keep in mind that guests between 36” and 48” must be accompanied by a supervising companion, so if your kids are within that height range, we highly recommend you ride this ride!
Pteranodon Flyers might just be a favorite at Jurassic Park.
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Make sure to see our guide on Universal Orlando height requirements for everything you need to know before your visit.
Jurassic Park River Adventure is the ride that started it all at the Universal theme parks.
Starting as a relaxing river raft tour of Jurassic Park, guests experience a few dangerous mishaps along the way when you’re just a little too close for comfort from the dinosaurs. With nowhere to turn after being face-to-face with a giant T-rex, your only escape is to take the pitch-black 95-foot plunge before you. Mind you, unlike many of the water rides at Walt Disney World, Jurassic Park River Adventure is almost surely going to get you wet!
Jurassic Park River Adventure will surely bring feelings of nostalgia for many guests.
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Jurassic World VelociCoaster is Universal Orlando’s most recent addition to the land and easily the most thrilling ride at Universal Orlando.
Inspired by the Jurassic World films, Jurassic World VelociCoaster brings back Owen Grady and Claire Dearing as they guide you through the velociraptor enclosure. On this ride, guests board their tour vehicle for a high-speed dash through the raptor paddock, full of 2 high speed launches, barrel rolls, a 155-foot top-hat drop, and velociraptors chomping at the bit for lunch. This ride also qualifies for Early Park Admission, which can be very convenient since there are often times long wait times!
Jurassic World VelociCoaster is the perfect ride for the adrenaline lover.
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Camp Jurassic offers plenty of play time for the kiddos at Universal Orlando.
Located just across from the exit gift shop to Jurassic Park River Adventure, this Jurassic Park themed playground has pretty much everything a kid could ask for. A massive multi-level play area with rope bridges, lost caves, amber mines, and hidden pathways for kids to explore, the young ones could spend plenty of time here while parents take some mid-day relaxation time. There are even some water cannons to cool down with!
If you’re looking to cool off or let the kiddos play around while you rest, Camp Jurassic just might be what you’re looking for.
A visit to Jurassic Park isn’t complete without learning from an interactive and fun dinosaur exhibit.
Jurassic Park discovery Center is the centerpiece of everything in Jurassic Park at Universal Orlando. It’s the exact replica from the iconic Jurassic Park film, filled with dinosaur skeletons, models, and even hatching raptor eggs. You can even learn about dinosaur DNA and take photos with life-size dinosaurs!
Jurassic Park Discovery Center is a great place to experience everything about dinosaurs.
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Cap off your time at Jurassic Park by meeting a velociraptor!
This meet and greet experience is a thrilling attraction in itself, as you and your party get to interact with a life-like velociraptor – along with its trainer, of course. These meet and greets happen every 20 minutes throughout the day, so don’t worry about hurrying over!
If you’re looking for the thrill without riding a “thrill ride,” this might be it!
Universal Orlando is giving you the Jurassic Park feel without needing a theme park ticket!
Over at Universal CityWalk, guests can experience Universal’s Great Movie Escape, an “escape adventure” themed after 2 of the biggest movie franchises in cinematic history: “Back to the Future” and “Jurassic World.” Each experience features 8 incredibly themed rooms that each have challenging puzzles that your party must solve to escape. In the Jurassic World themed escape, your first day as a geneticist-in-training at the prehistoric park turns into a living nightmare when the power goes out and a ferocious predator breaks loose. Your job is to help park guests to safety!
Due to its popularity, tickets tend to sell out fast, so we recommend purchasing your tickets for up to 8 guests online before arriving!
Where to Eat at Jurassic Park in Universal OrlandoWhile you won’t have to worry about dinosaurs eating you at Jurassic Park in Universal Orlando, you will certainly have plenty of food options at your fingertips.
Jurassic Park features 4 places to satisfy your appetite, ranging from quick service locations to an outdoor bar. Let’s go over the restaurants Jurassic Park has to offer.
This is a big dinosaur-themed quick service restaurant that mainly services burgers, chicken sandwiches, and chicken tenders. This spot does accept mobile ordering through the Universal Orlando resort app!
A quick-service kiosk located just across from the entrance of Jurassic Park River Adventure, this spot has some delicious snacks including a guava pastry, beef empanada, and a blue dulce de leche churro. They also sell fresh fruit such as pineapple or watermelon with tajin, grapes, oranges, or apples.
Located near Raptor Encounter, this Italian quick service restaurant specializes in fresh-baked pizzas, meatball subs, salads, and more! This spot does accept mobile ordering through the Universal Orlando resort app!
Another huge quick service location right by Jurassic Park River Adventure, this restaurant serves rotisserie chicken, barbeque ribs, rice bowls, smoked turkey legs, and more. Some would argue this spot has some of the best food in Islands of Adventure! This spot does accept mobile ordering through the Universal Orlando resort app!
This small outdoor jungle hut serves snacks, tropical cocktails, wine, beer, and more. My personal favorite is the Isla Nublar IPA, a beer exclusively brewed for Jurassic Park!
Merchandise at Jurassic Park in Universal OrlandoYou can’t say you’ve had a close encounter with a dinosaur without the merch to prove it, right?
At Jurassic Park in Universal Orlando, there are plenty of spots to snag all sorts of Jurassic Park themed merchandise to suit your needs. Let’s go over all the places you can find your souvenirs.
Located at the exit of Jurassic Park River Adventure, guests can find official Jurassic Park apparel, hats, toys, adventure gear, and more. Especially handy after getting soaked on Jurassic Park River Adventure, guests can also find beach towels to dry off with.
Located near Jurassic World VelociCoaster, this shop houses incredible treasures that were unearthed by archaeologists who traveled the world. Here, guests can find dinosaur collectibles, toys, apparel, books, fossil replicas, and even dinosaur-themed educational toys.
Of course, if you missed your chance to buy Jurassic Park merchandise at Jurassic Outfitters or Dinostore, don’t worry. At any of the Universal Studios Stores throughout Universal Orlando, you can find many of the same Jurassic Park souvenirs found at the stores in the land! Find these stores near the entrances to each theme park and in Universal CityWalk, conveniently located on your way out of the resort.
Top Tips for Visiting Jurassic Park at Islands of AdventureLet’s wrap up this Jurassic Park guide with a few rapid fire tips to ensure that you’ll have a fun and enjoyable experience at Universal Orlando.
Take Advantage of Single Rider to Ride Jurassic World VelociCoaster: Since this ride often sees very long wait times, taking advantage of the single rider line can come in real handy. Just be sure that your group is okay with potentially being split up!
Dry Off at the Drying Stations After Riding Jurassic Park River Adventure: Just outside the exit of this water attraction, make sure to look for the drying stations where you can purchase a session to stand in one of the giant dryers to dry off!
Early Park Admission Can Save You Loads of Time: Jurassic World VelociCoaster is one of the few rides you can ride during Early Park Admission, so take advantage of this perk when you can!
Without Early Park Admission or Single Rider, We Advise riding VelociCoaster First: While everyone else is hurrying over to Hagrid’s Magical Creature Motorbike Adventure, head over to VelociCoaster first thing in the morning for your best bet at the shortest wait time you’ll see all day
So, are you ready to experience Jurassic Park at Universal Orlando?
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Is Jurassic Park Disney?Contrary to what many people may think, Jurassic Park is not Disney and is in fact owned by Universal. To experience Jurassic Park, you can head over to Universal Orlando in Florida or Universal Studios Hollywood in California!
Do you get wet on the Jurassic Park ride at Universal Orlando?Jurassic Park River Adventure is a water drop ride, so you’re very likely to get wet on the Jurassic Park ride at Universal Orlando! Not to worry though, because there are drying stations just after the exit of the ride.
How scary is the Jurassic Park ride at Universal?While scary can be interpreted differently to different readers, the Jurassic Park River Adventure ride at Universal features some close encounters with dinosaurs and an 95-foot drop at the end. If you’re not up for either of these, you may want to pass on this ride!
What happened to the Jurassic Park ride at Universal Studios?The Jurassic Park River Adventure ride at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida is still up and running. However, Jurassic Park River Adventure is known to close when the weather is colder and there is less demand.
How big is the drop on Jurassic Park ride Orlando?The Jurassic Park River Adventure ride at Universal Orlando starts as a relaxing river adventure and turns into an escape of a lifetime, ending with a 95-foot drop, almost ensuring that guests get wet. However, this drop is no match for the 155-foot top-hat drop on Jurassic World: VelociCoaster!
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