Credit: Universal Universal Orlando Resort guests visiting Islands of Adventure have something exciting to celebrate this week, as Camp Jurassic has officially reopened fully, bringing back one of the most beloved interactive attractions in the park.
After a period of partial closure that left much of the experience blocked off, guests can once again explore everything Camp Jurassic has to offer, including its iconic climbing nets and water play area. For families, this is a big deal, since Camp Jurassic has long been one of the best places in the park for kids to burn off energy while adults take a break from long ride queues.
The update comes after guests noticed that large portions of the area had been closed off for weeks, leading to plenty of speculation about how long the restrictions would last. Now, it appears those barriers are gone, and Camp Jurassic is once again operating as a full attraction.
Camp Jurassic Returns to Full Operation
Camp Jurassic has always been one of the most unique experiences inside Jurassic Park at Islands of Adventure because it isn’t a traditional ride. Instead, it’s an immersive play environment built to feel like a real dinosaur exploration camp.
The attraction includes caves, rope bridges, climbing structures, and interactive play zones that make it much more than a standard playground. It’s the kind of space that kids can explore for a long time, which is exactly why it’s so popular with families who need a break from the intensity of the park.
During the recent closure, however, only certain portions of Camp Jurassic remained open.
The caves were still accessible, and Pteranodon Flyers continued operating, but much of the rest of the area—including the nets and water features—was blocked off.
Now, those areas are back.
With the full reopening, guests can once again enjoy Camp Jurassic the way it was designed, restoring one of the most memorable non-ride attractions at Universal Orlando Resort.
The right side of Camp Jurassic has reopened after a brief closure. @UniversalORL pic.twitter.com/OflgZPgxCZ
— Inside Universal (@insideuniversal) February 11, 2026
A Big Win During a Major Year for Jurassic Park
This reopening is especially significant because Jurassic Park has already been impacted by another major change in 2026.
Universal’s Jurassic Park River Adventure closed for refurbishment on January 5, and it will not reopen until November 20. That makes this closure a massive 10-month refurbishment, which is unusually long for a single attraction.
Naturally, that kind of downtime has caused fans to start asking questions.
When a ride is down for nearly an entire year, it’s hard not to wonder if something bigger is happening behind the scenes.
Jurassic World Rumors Continue, But Don’t Expect a Full Retheme
Because Jurassic Park River Adventure has been closed for so long, rumors have been circulating that Universal could be preparing to convert the attraction into a Jurassic World version, similar to what guests can experience at Universal Studios Hollywood.
The Hollywood attraction has become well-known for blending the classic ride structure with updated Jurassic World elements, including new characters and story updates tied to the newer films.
But despite the speculation, sources indicate that Universal Orlando Resort is not expected to completely transform the attraction into Jurassic World.
Instead, the ride is still expected to reopen as Jurassic Park River Adventure, keeping the same general storyline and identity, while receiving updates and improvements during the extended refurbishment.
That means fans who prefer the classic Jurassic Park theme likely won’t have to worry about losing the attraction’s original tone.
Camp Jurassic Helps Keep the Land Alive
With Jurassic Park River Adventure still closed, Camp Jurassic reopening fully helps restore balance to the land.
Jurassic Park at Islands of Adventure is one of the most recognizable areas in the park, but when a major ride goes down for months, it can leave the land feeling quieter than usual.
Camp Jurassic helps prevent that.
It gives families a major attraction to enjoy, keeps the area active, and offers something different from the usual ride-and-exit experience. It also provides an important crowd relief option, since it draws guests away from the main walkways and into a space designed for exploration.
Now that the nets and water play zones are available again, it brings back the full energy that Camp Jurassic is known for.
A Positive Sign for Jurassic Park Fans
Between Camp Jurassic returning to full operation and the expectation that Jurassic Park River Adventure will reopen under its original name, this is shaping up to be good news for longtime fans of the land.
Jurassic Park has remained one of the most iconic themed areas at Universal Orlando for decades, and updates like this show that Universal is still investing in keeping the experience strong.
For now, guests visiting Islands of Adventure can once again enjoy the full Camp Jurassic experience—and for many families, that’s one of the best “hidden gems” in the entire park.
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