Jurassic World – The Ride — Attraction in West Hollywood

Jurassic World, an immersive area at Universal Studios Hollywood, features the thrilling attraction Jurassic World - The Ride. You will feel like you have stepped right into the movie! Jurassic World - The Ride is a thrilling ride that features an original story that takes place within the theme park as depicted in the blockbuster Jurassic World films.

The original Jurassic Park - The Ride which operated from June 21, 1996, to September 3, 2018, underwent a major refurbishment and reopened as Jurassic World - The Ride. Guests enter through the Jurassic World gates and into a series of switchbacks. The queue is designed to look like Isla Nublar from the film. The queue is covered with posters and billboards explaining the dinosaurs at the park. Overhead, video monitors display "Jurassic World Network", the island's TV station which plays Dino facts and also interviews with characters from the film. As guests approach the loading area, smaller monitors display safety info before guests board their boat.

Each boat is capable of holding up to 25 people. The ride begins by climbing the first lift hill and the boats are taken to the Mosasaurus Aquarium Observatory, encountering the Mosasaurus. The boats then go into Herbivore Valley, a lush tropical area, where riders meet a mother Stegosaurus and her baby and encounter a Parasaurolophus before entering Predator Cove, where riders see carnage has ensued after the Indominus rex escaped with the other dinosaurs. Riders overhear that the ACU (especially Dr. Wu) is being called in to round up the escaped dinosaurs, passing by a damaged Gyrosphere and a pair of Compsognathus / Procompsognathus fighting over a tourist's hat. Claire Dearing comes in over a monitor and tries to comfort the riders, but her signal cuts off before riders travel up the second lift hill, where they see the "Indominus" herself spying on them through a hole in the nearby wall. Owen Grady then patches in and advises the riders not to move out of the boat. He then sends Blue the Velociraptor to help the riders escape.

As the boat nears the top of the lift, the first Velociraptor holding a destroyed electrical wire lunges at riders through the ceiling. Following attempts by two Dilophosaurus to spit venom (actually water) at riders and a close call with the Indominus, the riders meet up with Blue, who leads them to an exit, but the Indominus arrived there first. The Tyrannosaurus Rex then arrives and attacks the Indominus; their subsequent fight buying riders some time to escape. The boat then goes down the 84-foot drop, splashing all guests with water once it reaches the bottom and the ride ends. Finally, the riders exit the ride into the gift shop. This is a fun ride especially on summer days. You can enjoy the splash of water at the end. Also, be mentally prepared to get wet, no matter...

I've been riding Jurassic Park for years but they just leveled up in 2019 and they did good...

The theme is still the same as you're on a boat tour through Jurassic Park and things go sideways with dinosaurs getting loose. The dinosaurs movement is much more realistic and less robotic throughout the ride. When your boat starts going vertical to the big drop section, instead of a 'water treatment area' you're heading into 'T-Rex Kingdom'. They added a predator cove in this area as well. Right before the big drop you come across a FULL Bodied T-Rex fighting it out with another dinosaur. Before the upgrade, it was just a T-Rex head terrorizing you before you dropped down. This is much more scary and awesomely realistic. Well done.

*SPOILER ALERT: I'm about to review the new aquarium section. If you want to be surprised, stop reading here. =)

At the beginning of the tour, you enter the aquarium observatory. You come across these massive screens that show case the aquarium and they are awesomely realistic. You find yourself staring into them as your tour boat peacefully coasts through. When the massive Mosasaurus appears, it chomps down a shark and aggressively swims around the 'tank' Then it charges the observation glass at full speed cracking the window and which point water blasts down on the boat. Choreographed perfectly and it definitely took me by surprise.

It was super popular before the upgrade and even more so. We waited 20 minutes with the express pass and it was a 3 hour wait via the general admission line. However you get there, this new Jurassic Tour ride is a definite must...

Jurassic World – The Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood is an absolute must-ride for fans of the franchise and thrill-seekers alike! The moment you step into the queue, you’re immersed in the world of Jurassic World, surrounded by lifelike dinosaur animatronics, jungle-like scenery, and themed audio that set the stage for an epic adventure.

The ride itself is a mix of a scenic boat tour and an intense water-based thrill ride. It starts off calm and immersive, as you float through areas featuring gentle herbivores like Stegosaurus and Parasaurolophus, but the suspense quickly builds. Suddenly, the ride takes a terrifying turn, with alarms blaring, a Tyrannosaurus rex on the loose, and raptors escaping their enclosures. The final drop—a massive 84-foot plunge—is the ultimate adrenaline rush, leaving you soaked but exhilarated!

The updated animatronics and effects make the experience feel more realistic and engaging than ever before. The Mosasaurs tank sequence is especially impressive, adding a new level of immersion. Be prepared to get wet, and if you want to stay dry, a poncho might be a good idea.

Overall, this ride delivers on both thrills and nostalgia, making it one of the best attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood. A must-do for dinosaur lovers, adventure seekers, and anyone looking for an unforgettable...