Jurassic River Adventure
One of Islands of Adventure's most popular attractions is receiving a massive overhaul to coincide with the opening of "Jurassic World". The theming throughout the attraction will be redesigned to have a more modern tone and feel, while still conveying the same story that is told today.
Theming
The all new Jurassic River Adventure will be inspired by one of the attractions shown in the "Jurassic World" film: The Cretaceous Cruise.
Theming
The all new Jurassic River Adventure will be inspired by one of the attractions shown in the "Jurassic World" film: The Cretaceous Cruise.
While having guests sit in kayak-like vehicles would match that of the film, this would be highly improbable for capacity and accessibility reasons. For this reason, the same boats from the Jurassic Park River Adventure will be re-themed with a new blue and gray color scheme.
Facade
The queue and loading area facade of the attraction has been changed from a "hut", wilderness style to a more modern theme to match that of loading areas seen in Jurassic World. Shown below to a bare loading area of the "Gyrosphere" attraction from the hit film.
Facade
The queue and loading area facade of the attraction has been changed from a "hut", wilderness style to a more modern theme to match that of loading areas seen in Jurassic World. Shown below to a bare loading area of the "Gyrosphere" attraction from the hit film.
Queue, Loading Area and Vehicles
The queue of Jurassic River Adventure will be relatively unchanged besides the new color scheme and modern theme. The only other significant change will be new monitors that will describe to guests what they might see along the way on their cruise.
The loading area of the Jurassic River Adventure will feature the same new aesthetic as the queue.
Finally, while having guests sit in kayak-like vehicles would match that of the film, this would be highly improbably for capacity and accessibility reasons. For this reason, the vehicles of the attraction will be re-skinned to feature the same blue and gray color scheme.
The queue of Jurassic River Adventure will be relatively unchanged besides the new color scheme and modern theme. The only other significant change will be new monitors that will describe to guests what they might see along the way on their cruise.
The loading area of the Jurassic River Adventure will feature the same new aesthetic as the queue.
Finally, while having guests sit in kayak-like vehicles would match that of the film, this would be highly improbably for capacity and accessibility reasons. For this reason, the vehicles of the attraction will be re-skinned to feature the same blue and gray color scheme.
The Attraction
When guests depart the loading area, they'll climb up a small hill and drop into a slow moving river. They'll drift along a river, before coming in front of massive gates. At the top of these gargantuan gates, the Jurassic World logo is depicted. The narration explains that guests are now entering Jurassic World's largest dinosaur habitat, where multiple species of prehistoric giants life in harmony. Once the raft has passed through the Jurassic World entrance, they will enter another world.
A large portion of the outdoor section of the attraction will remain similar. However, more foliage will be added create a canopy over the river. This will create a more intimate experience, while making the attraction similar to that of the Cretaceous Cruise in Jurassic World. In addition to the canopy, another major addition will help create a more realistic experience for guests. The current animatronics have been in the ride since 1999. While they have received occasional updates or refurbishments, the range of motion of these creatures is less than average. As part of the overhaul, every animation in the attraction will be replaced, with new dinosaurs having an increased range of motion.
Guests will pass countless gentle giants, as these majestic creatures drink from the river, or feed off of the leaves on the trees.
When guests depart the loading area, they'll climb up a small hill and drop into a slow moving river. They'll drift along a river, before coming in front of massive gates. At the top of these gargantuan gates, the Jurassic World logo is depicted. The narration explains that guests are now entering Jurassic World's largest dinosaur habitat, where multiple species of prehistoric giants life in harmony. Once the raft has passed through the Jurassic World entrance, they will enter another world.
A large portion of the outdoor section of the attraction will remain similar. However, more foliage will be added create a canopy over the river. This will create a more intimate experience, while making the attraction similar to that of the Cretaceous Cruise in Jurassic World. In addition to the canopy, another major addition will help create a more realistic experience for guests. The current animatronics have been in the ride since 1999. While they have received occasional updates or refurbishments, the range of motion of these creatures is less than average. As part of the overhaul, every animation in the attraction will be replaced, with new dinosaurs having an increased range of motion.
Guests will pass countless gentle giants, as these majestic creatures drink from the river, or feed off of the leaves on the trees.
However, guests will soon make a wrong turn, as they accidentally enter the Velociraptor Containment Center.
Guests have been accidentally deposited directly next to where Raptors have recently escaped from their pens. As guests enter the gigantic show building, they'll climp a lift hill where Velociraptor animatronics are off to the side of the raft, attempting to enter the boat and attack waiting guests. They'll climb to the top, where all of a sudden, the Velociraptors scamper off in fear. The mood in the room becomes very ominous, as guests turn towards darkness. Then, the beast feared throughout the world appears. The Indominus Rex. The narrator exclaims "It's the Indominus Rex! Get away, quickly!" The raft then proceeds to drop down a 85 foot plunge. Guests have escaped and their adventure is over after a climactic finish.
Guests will then exit the raft and experience a fantastic rest of their day at Jurassic World.
Guests will then exit the raft and experience a fantastic rest of their day at Jurassic World.