The all-new Jurassic World ride is stomping into Universal Studios Hollywood™ in 2019 to deliver an adventure with state-of-the-art technology, while introducing never-before-seen dinosaurs to lifelong Jurassic fans and thrill-seekers alike! This means the Countdown to Extinction has begun for Jurassic Park® – The Ride. We’re reliving our 8 favorite dino moments here — and be sure to join us in person at the Park to experience Jurassic Park® – The Ride  before “the river of time” runs out!

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When Those world-famous gates open

The narrator welcomes us as the iconic gates  open to reveal herbivores grazing throughout a calm cove. What could go wrong?

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These mischievous Compies

These tiny green mischief-makers steal the show by playing tug-of-war with a box of popcorn.

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Pop-up Parasaur

This gentle giant emerges from the water just a few feet from the raft, spraying water as she roars before sinking back out of sight.

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Almost making that Hadrosaur Cove…

Looks like the Hadrosaur Cove is unexpectedly “closed” since there’s a raft already stuck in the entrance, as though something’s gone off the rails… literally, sending our raft off course.

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The original Raptor Encounter

Long before the popular Raptor Encounter began, fans would get their first close call with a Raptor when she comes crashing down out of the ceiling during the raft’s uphill climb.  

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T-Rex’s big entrance

As the countdown to the 84-foot drop begins, a life-sized T-Rex emerges from the fog and shadows, roaring in rage… and the only way to escape her is straight down!

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SPLASH.

The drop takes us away from the T-Rex’s jaws, but straight down into a gigantic splash that guarantees every rider will get wet!

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A final farewell from the Dilophosaurus

Just when you think you’re drying off, a lone Dilophosaurus emerges from the bushes to spray a jet of water across the raft. You little trickster!

Order tickets online and make plans to take Jurassic Park® – The Ride one last time! And follow the news on the park’s awesome Jurassic World additions on Facebook and by following @UniStudios on Instagram and Twitter.