Overview

• Universal’s refurbishment calendar lists the ride closed from January 5 through November 19, 2026, with the final operating day on January 4.
• Some reports cite a November 20 reopening, but the official listing shows downtime through November 19.
• The attraction, which opened in 1999, is a signature water ride with extensive animatronics and an 85-foot drop.
• No specific changes have been announced for the refurbishment, and a Jurassic World overlay remains unconfirmed.
• The lengthy outage comes as other resort work is planned, including a multi-month Volcano Bay closure and activity in The Lost Continent.