{"id":324147,"date":"2026-06-30T02:19:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T02:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/324147\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T02:19:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T02:19:10","slug":"jurassic-park-river-adventure-animatronic-refurbishments-and-area-retheming-at-universal-islands-of-adventure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/324147\/","title":{"rendered":"Jurassic Park River Adventure Animatronic Refurbishments and Area Retheming at Universal Islands of Adventure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Aerial photographer bioreconstruct on X posted several images of the ongoing refurbishment of Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal Islands of Adventure. <\/p>\n<p>Jurassic Park River Adventure closed in early January for an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/2026\/01\/final-look-at-jurassic-park-river-adventure-before-11-month-refurbishment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">11-month refurbishment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Jurassic Park River Adventure<a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" data-caption=\"bioreconstruct\/x\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/river-adventure-uor-bio-aerial--scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/river-adventure-uor-bio-aerial--scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"An overview of River Adventure shows ongoing work throughout the attraction. \" class=\"wp-image-1449564\"\/><\/a>bioreconstruct\/x<\/p>\n<p>An overview of River Adventure shows ongoing work throughout the attraction. <\/p>\n<p><a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" data-caption=\"bioreconstruct\/x\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/river-adventure-uor-bio-aerial-4.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/river-adventure-uor-bio-aerial-4.jpeg\" alt=\"One area in particular that bio noticed was the paddock portion of the attraction. Scaffolding is completely covering it, suggesting a full retheme of this space. \" class=\"wp-image-1449560\"\/><\/a>bioreconstruct\/x<\/p>\n<p>One area in particular that bio noticed was the paddock portion of the attraction. Scaffolding is completely covering it, suggesting a full retheme of this space. <\/p>\n<p><a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" data-caption=\"bioreconstruct\/x\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/river-adventure-uor-bio-aerial-2-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/river-adventure-uor-bio-aerial-2-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"It also appears the animatronic dinosaurs are getting a refurbishment. We can see that this Brachiosaurus has had its neck stripped down to the bare bones of the animatronic wiring. We can see wires coming off the (no) tail end as well. \" class=\"wp-image-1449561\"\/><\/a>bioreconstruct\/x<\/p>\n<p>It also appears the animatronic dinosaurs are getting a refurbishment. We can see that this Brachiosaurus has had its neck stripped down to the bare bones of the animatronic wiring. We can see wires coming off the (no) tail end as well. <\/p>\n<p><a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" data-caption=\"bioreconstruct\/x\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/river-adventure-uor-bio-aerial-6.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/river-adventure-uor-bio-aerial-6.jpeg\" alt=\"The riverbed throughout the attraction has been painted green. This should give the water in the attraction a more wild look. \" class=\"wp-image-1449559\"\/><\/a>bioreconstruct\/x<\/p>\n<p>The riverbed throughout the attraction has been painted green. This should give the water in the attraction a more wild look. The <a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/2026\/03\/jurassic-park-river-adventure-replaces-old-track-aerial-photos-show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">tracks were replaced<\/a> per our update in March.<\/p>\n<p><a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" data-caption=\"bioreconstruct\/x\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/river-adventure-uor-bio-aerial-3-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/river-adventure-uor-bio-aerial-3-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1449562\"\/><\/a>bioreconstruct\/x<\/p>\n<p>Over this past weekend, bio also captured photos of the <a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/2026\/06\/jurassic-park-river-adventure-roof-being-replaced-at-universal-islands-of-adventure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">attraction\u2019s roof and gift shop<\/a> getting refurbishments.<\/p>\n<p>Here is his aerial overview:<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Aerial video of the refurbishment of Jurassic Park River Adventure in Islands of Adventure.<br \/>Featuring new character animation in progress for the Ultrasaurus. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BeZGODRHF9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">pic.twitter.com\/BeZGODRHF9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/bioreconstruct\/status\/2071012623198646631?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">June 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Are you excited to ride this attraction again? 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