Universal's Islands of Adventure
2026-07-04
Events
Jurassic Park River Adventure — Refurbishment
Jurassic Park River Adventure is closed for an extended refurbishment expected to incorporate Jurassic World theming. As of late July 2026, Universal's official schedule lists November 20, 2026 as the reopening date (moved a day later from the previous November 19 target), though the closure has already been extended multiple times over the year and this date could still move. No testing or preview dates announced yet.
Hogwarts Always
Seasonal projection show on Hogwarts Castle at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, highlighting key moments from a school year at Hogwarts. Runs from dusk to park close approximately every 20 minutes. End date is an estimate based on Universal's summer entertainment window; confirm at universalorlando.com.
More infoFourth of July holiday drives the year's heaviest crowds; Jurassic Park River Adventure remains closed for refurbishment; Pteranodon Flyers remains closed for refurbishment; today's live wait times are running consistent with a high-crowd holiday; expect afternoon rain to thin crowds somewhat and shift guests indoors.
What Actually Happened
Actual crowd score: 4 · We predicted 8
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