The Jurassic Park: The Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood replaced the Lower Lot View of the Burning House.
Understanding the Replacement
Jurassic Park: The Ride was a prominent water dark ride attraction located in the Lower Lot of Universal Studios Hollywood. Before its grand opening on June 21, 1996, the area it occupied previously featured a different experience, which offered guests a specific scenic outlook within the park.
The Predecessor Attraction
The attraction that made way for the thrilling dinosaur adventure was known as the Lower Lot View of the Burning House. While comprehensive details about this predecessor are not widely documented, its name suggests it likely offered guests a specific vantage point to observe a special effect or a themed show featuring a burning house, possibly as part of a demonstration of Hollywood's special effects capabilities or a scene from a past studio tour element. It represented an earlier era of attractions at the park.
Transition and Evolution
The development of Jurassic Park: The Ride marked a significant upgrade and modernization for Universal Studios Hollywood, leveraging the immense global popularity of Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park film (1993). This transformation introduced a state-of-the-art attraction that immersed guests directly into the perilous world of dinosaurs, featuring a signature 84-foot drop.
For a clear overview of the ride's lineage, consider the following transition details:
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Replaced | Lower Lot View of the Burning House |
| Replaced by | Jurassic World: The Ride |
| Area | Jurassic Park (Universal Studios Hollywood) |
After over two decades of operation, Jurassic Park: The Ride itself closed on September 3, 2018, to undergo a major renovation. It was then re-imagined and reopened on July 12, 2019, as Jurassic World: The Ride, further updating the dinosaur-themed experience to align with the newer film series.
