INTENSE Jurassic World Dark Ride in the World! Best Dark Ride Ever! Universal Studios 2024

[@practicalpisces]

Now this is how you blend screens with practical effects! That chase scene with the indominus was phenomenal. The whole experience is like a moving 4-D film.

[@kennethrohloff7535]

That's a fun looking ride

[@coreymouton3900]

The sets alone dogs our whole ride…and it’s looks like the ride vehicle from Spider-Man ride…with a mix of the Mummy ride vehicle

[@M3m3l0rd12]

It looks so good. Universal really likes using that type of vehicle since it’s also used for Spider-Man and Transformers

[@suninmyeyesyes]

It's a really clever way to blend it all. But still, anything on the screen just looks so fake. It's like the animation is too fast or something. It just looks rubbery.

[@annikenlittle9644]

@@kennethrohloff7535 Is This Ride Based On Jurassic World 4?

[@simtanic8]

That chase scene.... just... spectacular.

[@carlakinstley9255]

agreed

[@stephaniemartin648]

Oh man...1000%!!!!!!

[@marcusalexander3985]

yeah. WAS NOT expecting that. freaked me out. juuust a little

[@brittnaesimmons5170]

Chase

[@PedroCampos-r1j]

And smells so aromatic.

[@OfficialBabyboii]

The way the Indominus Rex chases you is something so groundbreaking. Universal definitely hit it out of the park with this one!

[@nostalgik._]

Yea, overseas.

[@louisianimal24]

@@nostalgik._hopefully epic universe changes that

[@WWEstopmotionStudios]

This also happens in transformers ride in universal studios Hollywood

[@VaryprshotOfficial]

​@WWEstopmotionStudios there is not one single animotronic in that ride...

[@blackjack90631]

I probably rewatched that part like 7 times. It looks like hes walking on the track that your car just passed. Same thing toward the end w/ the T-rex like his head is over/blocking your forward path a bit, need to wait from him to back up. Definitely adds a sense of actual realism

[@raptureraven]

The animatronics on this look absolutely incredible!

[@78625amginE]

I think you mean “autoeurotica”.

[@PedroCampos-r1j]

It looks delicious.

[@bangboomdie3326]

@@78625amginEwell whats the difference

[@CutePoochyena261]

Beijing and Japan have the most gorgeous rides and animatronics. The fluid movement has me absolutely speechless.

[@5qwert59]

You should go to universal Japan at Osaka and play flying dinosaur The raft one is being redesign to be like the American one

[@XENO3007]

This, next to the mario kart ride, are by far the best examples of blending screens with practical effects. The only downside of the mariokart ride is that the googles are a bit clunky and hard to wear, but both are a peek into the future of attractions we want.

[@YANZOU-i4b]

I support yah😂

[@MetalMettias]

I really hope they consider putting these in the US Universal Parks because this is INCREDIBLE !!

[@geoffreyboy1]

Well tecnically its lookin like they used the system spiderman had... soo wed lose spiderman adventure but then the problem is itd mean mre jurassic wrld is takin over jurassic park island

[@MetalMettias]

@@geoffreyboy1 I'm in California, so we do not have Spiderman Adventure, but I would be ok with this ride replacing Transformers since it's in the same area as Jurassic Park. I personally never really liked Transformers since it's just screens.

[@emanuelrivera8048]

@@geoffreyboy1this is how you replace a classic!!! I would miss Spider-Man but this one would put it over the top

[@geoffreyboy1]

@@emanuelrivera8048 no doubts there itd be quite the spectacle

[@FilonisHat]

Get rid of that crappy Michael Bay Transformers ride on the lower lot here in LA and replace it with this. Make the entire lower lot both Jurassic World & Nintendo World. I wouldn’t mind losing the Mummy Ride, as much as it would hurt, to make it dino themed either.

[@nyckmo9047]

When executed this brilliantly, I'm fine with the incorporation of screens. The blending of physical sets with the animatronics makes this a spectacular and immersive ride experience. Go Universal!

[@GTNover]

This was maybe blended better than The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman. That ride is 25 years old and finally has a ride or two that may be blended as well or better. Battle for the Sunken Treasure in Shanghai Disneyland is the other one that comes to mind.

[@SpaceEmos]

That dinosaur chase was breathtaking. The last few years have been so exciting for theme parks, can't wait to see where they go next

[@FulcrumFreighter]

3:31 had me saying “Definitely NOT our Dino. Go! Go, Go!”

[@acepokemontrainer1]

Wow... your comment just brought me back to my childhood at Disney, Dinosaur was my favorite ride. Wonder if it's still running?

[@mickeymoose2583]

@@acepokemontrainer1it is, and it’s terrifying

[@ultilinium8]

THEY'RE NOT GOING TO MAKE IT! THEY NOT GOING TO MAKE IT!

[@techno639]

​@@ultilinium8 THEY MADE IT

[@JoeBlow-ld2ew]

Find that Iguanodon!!

[@braydenisstillhere]

this has to be the best practical effects-based ride ever! a true masterclass of entertainment and engineering

[@TheGunslingerofGames]

WOW AN ACTUAL CHASE SCENE WITHOUT PROJECTORS😱😱😱this ride is insane!!! I don’t think any dark ride has gone to that extent of having so much practical material they used and less projectors. I hope I’ll get to see it one day!

[@glassmonkeyface8609]

This is one of Universal's best rides on the planet. Perfect blend of screens, animatronics, and great set design. If all their "screen" rides were a little more like this, people wouldn't be sick of them at all. Of course, we have to travel overseas to see it sadly.

[@isaruiz6173]

The chase scene??? Omg. This is just mind blowing. So impressive. So well done.

[@swaggerfield93]

They need to bring this to Islands of Adventure ASAP!

[@CaptainCretaceous91]

This and Hollywood's Triceratops Encounter.

[@TrevorEmahizer]

@@CaptainCretaceous91 Orlando used to have the triceratops encounter, it was there from 99 to 2010. The velocicoaster entrance took it's place.

[@CaptainCretaceous91]

@@TrevorEmahizer I know. I just think this would be a perfect way to bring it back.

[@TrevorEmahizer]

With the advances in animatronics, that would be pretty amazing now.

[@Yourfavoritesymphony]

They should renovate the water ride, get rid of King Kong and replace it with this

[@Heifer2997]

If the Epic dark rides are this quality, that park is going to be unbelievable!

[@shamrock6975]

The dark ride in the Dark Universe is supposed to be one of the best in the world! It uses the same systems as Forbidden Journey but more updated and open air. It also won't use those screen domes that Forbidden Journey uses.

[@Heifer2997]

@@shamrock6975 I've herd both Monsters and The Potter dark ride will be two of the best dark rides in the world. So exciting!

[@officialmonarchmusic]

@@shamrock6975 Which one?

[@shamrock6975]

Wdym which one@@officialmonarchmusic

[@officialmonarchmusic]

@@shamrock6975You said “the dark ride in Epic Universe will be great”? Which dark ride? There’s got to be more than just one

[@RosinGoblin]

That was incredible...gives me VERY high hopes for Epic Universe

[@tomarnold7284]

I especially love the continuity on 5:03, when the T-Rex knocked the Indominus away on screen, then switched to the animation Indo through a real wall.

[@someoneout-there2165]

They did something similar with Transformers but this is even better. I'd like to know how much time this all takes to put these ideas on paper.

[@anthonyvo1963]

That was a best Jurassic World dark ride ever!

[@blueline15]

The chase sequence blew me away, I was not expecting that. Bravo to everyone who worked on this ride. The blending of the animatronics with the screens was truly well done.

[@rodrigu656max6]

We need this ride in Orlando or in Hollywood😢😢😢

[@SNS3000]

They should have had a Jurassic World section in Epic Universe and then make the monorail from the first Jurassic World to link up the new park to Islands of Adventure.

[@TheTacticalTuna]

@@SNS3000I don’t think you understand where Epic Universe is located, it’s about a mile or more from IOA so building a monorail in between would be literally impossible. It isn’t like Hogwarts express at IOA and USF where both parks are right next to each other.

[@SNS3000]

@@TheTacticalTuna Yeah, I guess that would be too expensive plus there is the issue of crossing public roads and I don't know if they own a direct path between the parks.

[@TheTacticalTuna]

@@SNS3000 Well it’s not even a finance issue, Florida wouldn’t allow them to demolish businesses “Icon Park etc” all the way to IOA on property they don’t own or manage. They are extending Kirkman road to lead to Epic Universe but other then that they don’t own anything surrounding the park.

[@Lil_Angry_Bitch]

No We don't. Keep this unique to Bejing. Every park doesn't need to copy each other and should each have special attractions not found elsewhere in the world.

[@-Tekuo-]

Impressive ride, that chase sequence was amazing.

[@UKThemeParks]

This is how they should be using screens and animatronics, a perfect mix. The scale is unreal especially in the chase scene.

[@mita946]

恐竜が追いかけてくるなんて凄いですね！今までで一番驚きいっぱいの乗り物でした🎉

[@urosmirkovic9599]

They need to replace Kong Skull Island with this in Orlando! Great video.

[@FrappeInsider]

Refurb kong into this ride system

[@SecretFantasyConsole]

This ride is too similar to the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man already located in the same park.

[@graffiti.777]

In my opinion, they need to replace the Jurassic park discovery center into this ride. That building is pretty massive so I think it could fit.

[@ethanshackleton]

@@graffiti.777That first queue room in the video is about the same size as the discovery centre it’s nowhere near big enough.

[@FrappeInsider]

I mean trasnformers is a thing@@SecretFantasyConsole

[@berniescakes6076]

3:29 new level of ride fear achieved. Seriously. That thing is running where you were 5 seconds earlier. That is just next level. Bravo!

[@magnanilanguages154]

Imagine getting stuck there...

[@spinlok3943]

That was stunning. Probably the best use of animatronics I’ve seen in any Disney or universal attraction in an extremely long time. I’m so glad they didn’t stick to 3-D things squirting water at people. Why can’t the American parks get on the ball with something like this?

[@graffiti.777]

I think epic universe may have some rides with this amount of technology used.

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

It's pretty much impossible to do this kind of ride on a water ride. They are two entirely different concepts.

[@spinlok3943]

@@DaveSmith-cp5kj I’m talking rides in general at the American Universal parks. Not the Jurassic Park River adventure.

[@themeparks_todo]

As said by many before: this is exactly how it should be done. It’s as if they put Velocicoaster, Jurassic Park River Adventure, The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man and Transformers into a blender…and this is the result. An amazing looking ride that definitely seems to be on par with for example Pirates in Shanghai Disneyland in terms of mix between screens and practical sets and animatronics. This is really mindblowing and I hope to be able to experience this one for real one day. Looking forward to that already!

[@RyRy2312]

Unbelievable experience, with the Dino chasing you, just unreal levels of immersion, thanks for sharing 👍

[@irontiger4477]

4:40 POV you walk past two T Rex’s like nothing is happening 😂

[@Emperor_Oshron]

it really kind of refreshing to see a _Jurassic Park/World_ ride that's more in the model of those classic Fantasyland dark rides where you go through an abbreviated version of the movie's plot rather than a self-contained "original story". come to think of it, i'm not sure there are many rides like that at Universal Studios at all.

[@zaxbitterzen2178]

What is it with Universal and Disney for China and Japan with their SEAMLESS transition's and buttery smoothe animatronics???

[@cblchildrenspython]

Universal has the right idea/direction! Gotta get this ride in the states, can't wait for Epic Universe to open in 2025, Florida.

[@kaylasilverstein4137]

HOLY HELL. As someone who, as a little kid, my weird irrational fear was the animatronic characters in rides chasing/following the ride vehicle and would never want to sit in the back of the vehicle for that specific reason (yes, I love FNAF now as an adult BECAUSE of this lol)….the part where the dino actually GETS UP from the bushes and starts chasing you legit gave me the spooks. It also totally caught me off-guard how fast the stegosaurus (I think?) swooshed his tail in the scene right after that. Almost reminded me of the whomping willow on Harry Potter’s Forbidden Flight in a weird way. Hey Univeral we NEED this in the United States ASAP

[@MrBeckster007]

That was a great ride! In my opinion, really nice and good.

[@codyskaggles4782]

This was insanely good holy cow. The chase part and the big screens actually the entire ride itself is awesome.

[@CinemaSans]

The boats at Jurassic World the ride are pretty cool but this is so much better, almost feels nostalgic

[@jbponzi1]

Overall looks fun. Definitely some great AA’s, especially Indominus on the turntable during the chase. The screen balance is good, though it’s still jarring between the physical sets and film. I have had to rewatch the transition from the first scene overlooking the valley and then in to the physical sets. There’s something off about the transition from light to dark, even with the approaching storm. Love seeing the Scoop being used. I souped up update to Countdown to Extinction (still prefer that name).

[@jaykay1899]

Good point. I think it’d look better if the beginning screen was set in night time

[@MollyMargolisBillCipherIsBae]

I loved the moment at the end where you’re just expecting the Indominus Rex to be thrown offscreen, and then the ride to end! Seeing the animatronic at the end really sealed it for me. I had to chuckle at how cool and well thought out it is!

[@RadiantDawn]

Tbh, I'm a tad but jealous. I wish we had something like this here in the US. Don't get me wrong, I know we're spoiled enough as it is and we have a lot of good rides here too, but I always dreamed of something like this. Nevertheless, to give my critical opinion, it did lack some dramatic effect. For instance, the lights on the buildings at the end part when the T-Rex and the other dinosaur were fighting were too bright, and there should have been more props for special effect like sparks and smoke rising, indicating the damage the dinosaurs caused to the power supply of the buildings. I would also like to see them implement a misting/fog system to most of the ride when your vehicle is going through the woodland/jungle areas, perhaps also to hide the parts of the building that are visible towards the ceiling. I also would say that the ride was a little too short. This video itself was only under 6 minutes long and you didn't even only cover the ride, but the outside entrance to the ride as well. And lastly, the LED screens. It's too obvious that they are flat screens. Not very realistic. Unless you were wearing some 3D glasses like on Spider-Man. It should be 3D, or at least better HD quality for those screens. Regardless, I'm stoked about this ride. I would only hope that I ever get a chance to ride it someday. Maybe in a world where you don't have to be a billionaire to be able to afford the fun things in life on top of basic living expenses.

[@officialmonarchmusic]

Maybe also a world where China is a safer place to visit

[@mikintana]

I'm all for immersive screens + animatronics, especially when they look this good! This ride does both exceptionally well 👏 It actually feels like you're being chased by dinosaurs. The fluid motion of the animatronics is the best I've seen on any Universal attraction so far. I hope we can get this one added to Universal Studios Florida/Hollywood US. Incredible!

[@dynamicmediacurations]

Still wish the screens weren’t there, but this ride does a pretty solid job incorporating them. The AAs are absolutely incredible.

[@JforAll00]

This new ride with spectecular but i'm also kinda sad that the iconic jurassic park rides are being removed. They had the nostalgic feel that Jurassic world doesn't have.

[@Emily-jp2wd]

So basically "what if Countdown To Extinction/Dinosaur was better and you could actually see what was going on"

[@jaykay1899]

I wish they’d update that ride 😭 it’s one of my favorites but it’s in rough shape last time I went on it and they’re probably going to destroy it soon

[@uzzie97]

Universal Orlando better get this ride! This is amazing!

[@TigressUnicorn]

I really hope Universal get the go-ahead for their UK park and that this ride comes to it. I don't want to lose the classic River Adventure in America, but this is a masterpiece of a dark ride and deserves to be in multiple locations.

[@Byrvurra]

Wow, now this is a dark ride. Insane animatronics. Incredible.

[@kylemaurer2755]

That technology should be the standard when it comes to theme park rides. The way they blended practical effects with video screens is freaking legendary. The only thing I noticed is that some of the CGI was a bit wonky.

[@slayerzerg]

they did a really good job with the indominus chasing the riders. after rewatching it it seems like they have it moving in a circle so by the time the next riders come it circles around towards them to chase them again. ending was awesome too very bright/clear and real animatronics!

[@puddlejumper8466]

Hot Take: I think this should replace "Skull Island: Reign of Kong" in Islands of Adventure. Far superior in every way (though I will miss the giant Kong head). It would be a snug fit, but the attraction can fit in the spot.

[@theweirdone242]

I can't agree more! It would be cool if they could make that whole strip on the lower lot (jurassic world water ride to the transformers ride) and recreate it into the Mainstreet section from the first Jurassic world film. They can take out the panda express and replace that with a Jimmy buffets restaurant like from the film, they can even replace the Character Shop and retheme the building into the Imax movie theater from the film, and have them not only sale jurassic world stuff, but also other popular IP that have also been released in Imax. On the right side of the street, they can retheme the studio scoop into a regular jurassic world ice-cream quickservice. The whole strip will lead guests into this new Jurassic World dark ride(be the old transformers showbuilding). Basically, universal should make that section of the lower lot into a jurassic world land. It also could be cool if somehow they can recreat the monorail and have it take guest up to the upper lot and down the lower lot. Heck, I can even argue that the escalators are already jurassic world themed.

[@imsocool5932]

Sadly it doesnt exactly fit in. Huge changes would probably be made

[@puddlejumper8466]

@@imsocool5932 How dare you crush my dreams with facts & logic.

[@joeramirez1613]

Islands of adventure in Orlando Florida Take notes 🔥

[@F91RPG]

I have just been there two days ago! This was AMAZING! I love it soooooo much!

[@LuchLMP]

Wow. I think I have to book a trip to Beijing. That would be my favorite ride of all time. Take notes universal Orlando. Time to retire the River adventure

[@ThemeParkScienceOfficial]

The amount of science behind this ride! :)

[@Thrifty_Edits]

How did the dinosaurs walk around? That’s wild, I would have shat my pants then and there.

[@caseycat]

​@BurntTransistor that's really cool

[@arielperez3613]

Screens are good when they are used with practical effects and not just the screens by themselves

[@TheNathanChronicles]

Ok, I’ll give Universal this. You know how to do a chase scene in a ride. You actually did it. Good job. Now, can we PLEASE stop being over-reliant on screens? More animatronics. Less screens.

[@PedroCampos-r1j]

I can't understand a word you are saying.

[@4KDisneyTV]

This was awesome! Reminds me of Spider-Man vehicle with a 10x better Disney dinosaur ride. Universal is going to be king of theme parks soon.

[@paolaanimator]

This is a perfect blend of animatronics, physical sets and screens, especially the chase scene. I love how much went into this ride.

[@billyjettison]

Can’t wait to see what epic universe will have in store

[@antiwire8911]

Is that 4 full body animatronics? Wow, just wow.

[@ForeverTilikumProduction1]

The best Jurassic World/ park ride every created period.

[@Imagi77]

Stellar! This is how you can balance practical and 3D into a single ride, people. They did it just right.

[@Marchant2]

This actually IS the best dark ride ever. For once no click bait.

[@MattTreck]

Absolutely needs to be brought to the US parks! This looks fantastic.

[@chefsoares2]

Where is this located

[@OldBrooklynHearth]

UNREAL! They need to bring this to florida asap

[@Find_Fresno_Nightcrawler]

Way better than the US

[@CLBCrew96]

Wow this looks amazing. Thanks for sharing this. I didn’t even know this existed. Wish we would get a copy of it in Florida.

[@coreymouton3900]

That’s an attraction! Do you know how hard it is to time that chase scene and that tail swinging?……that’s the difference between us and them theirs is limited by their imagination our is limited by budget….that why we have that water ride that most of the animatronics don’t work

[@donaldb3072]

More frightening than the water ride version. Some dramatic effects in this one. The transport vehicle is a grand idea! Thanks Universal.

[@MoAntphonyMo]

crazy that its the same ride vehicle as transformers, but this time no glasses and lots of practical!

[@PedroCampos-r1j]

Try the Peking Duck.

[@ajurassicfan9557]

As much as it kills me to say this...if we have to loose river adventure in Orlando, this is a worthy replacement.

[@patrickcrowe3090]

I just wished we have one like this in Orlando which they are lacking.

[@AmusementLabs]

What kind of camera and/or lens are you using? I think o remember you use to list it somewhere, but i cant find it now.

[@SergeiMosin]

I see this and all I can think is this magnificent ride is from the same company that somehow thought Skull Island and Fast and Furious were a good use of screens. We've seen what Universal can do when they actually try, there's absolutely no excuse for what they do when they don't.

[@LadyPhantomBella13]

Wow!!! This has all the elements!!! That chase scene was amazing!!! They need these rides in the US as well and not just overseas. Hopefully, Epic will be just as good if not better. Best dark ride ever!

[@kboi75]

Wow this is possibly top 3 in the world for animatronic 👏

[@jisellemartinez7619]

Where is this? It’s so cool

[@gissneric]

As much as I would love this ride in the states, I don't like how Universal or Disney keep cloning their rides. Let this ride be unique to China. If you wanna ride it then to go to China or USA if you want their version.

[@someoneout-there2165]

I wish this would come to Florida but with the new coaster and new park coming it's doubtful, if ever. This is the most amazing looking ride I've seen but have not rode. Crazy the technology they've came up with.

[@kevinmerila]

I wonder if they can open Jurassic world dark ride in Canada and Australia with universal parks open.

[@one_essential_official]

I think so

[@RyRy69420]

Considering Canada and Australia don't have a universal studios....it won't happen

[@kevinmerila]

@@RyRy69420 I think universal should build and open theirs parks in Canada and Australia with YTV studios similar to the former Nickelodeon studios from Florida and exclusively in Canada.

[@RyRy69420]

@@kevinmerila Canada has paramount wonderland. Australia has scream world. The population of either places wouldnt be able to support a theme based of a property like ytv. They'd have no licensing as those properties besides Canadian content wouldn't allow their stuff on rides

[@tedioustotoro4885]

Hopefully this comes to the Universal park that they’re planning for the UK

[@MarenWood-p5f]

I really wish they would put this in Universal Orlando. It would be perfect and I wanna ride it so bad. It looks incredible.

[@danieljung785]

I need to go to Beijing! This looks so good!

[@ollief3671]

We need something like this if Universal does go ahead with Universal Studios Great Britain and it gets built

[@moirad3895]

Watching the dinosaur chase the ride vehicle was AMAZING! It gave me chills!!!! It was so fluid moving!!!! So realistic!!!!

[@CLIFFLIX]

SWEEEET!!! That is really damn COOL!

[@johncase1353]

It's impressive but I still think Jurassic Jungle Boat Ride in Tennessee is still the best dinosaur dark ride.

[@japtakito8551]

I love how they payed homage to John Hammond character with a bronze statue at the center of everything … he started it all and deserves respect

[@jaykay1899]

He deserves respect for creating a huge disaster and ecological crisis😂

[@The_FactoidVoid]

The best dark ride AND best coaster in the world are now Jurassic World branded. Never saw that coming.

[@DervinPlayz]

This ride isn't the first to incorporate screens and real life sets. Invasion of the planet of the apes tried to do this in 2022 (tell me if I am wrong). However, the planet of the apes ride was extremely garbage. The screens weren't hidden well except for 2. This ride does it perfectly while integrating some animatronics in it. I was saying that this ride vehicle was a reuse of spiderman and transformers but it really doesn't matter. It gets the job done extremely well without getting too boring. I just have 1 criticism, for screen based rides, cover the ceiling of the part that will have screens. Once you see the top, it really takes you out of the illusion.

[@GeekX3010]

It was my dream to visit this place

[@raphaelmarquez9650]

Imagine if it was the original Jurassic Park using this same ride system?

[@MrWboy1]

The amount of effort and time to put into this ride is just gorgeous.

[@teggy21]

OMG ! OO" I'm shocked. Everything is perfect in this attraction. From the beginning to the final ending. Animatronics are amazing :o

[@lesliechu8879]

Universal Studios Beijing did an excellent job building this Jurassic World attraction! That's why I gave it 3 thumbs up for making it based from the film! Yet, wish Jurassic World is a real place to be honest!👍👍👍 Muddle & Incisivosaurus!🦕🦖

[@Drebe73]

Universal sure getting a lot of mileage out of those SCOOP vehicles.

[@giannimaisonet3290]

And Evacs

[@AttractionSource]

Such amazing footage, and what a ride! May I ask what camera set up you use?

[@JonathanCafaro]

I know everyone likes the chase but is it wrong I like the dinosaurs head falling beyond the screen more at 5:05? That part impressed me more as well as 3:00 with the tail so close to the vehicle

[@L_Martin]

4:27 Absolutely phenomenal! The only thing that would improve this moment would be having actors on the ground dressed as soldiers or guards or whatever, firing at the dinos and running around all panicked etc., to get that size contrast between human and dinosaurs, and also add to the verisimilitude by blending real-human movement with the animatronics. The dinos look INCREDIBLE as they move and interact.

[@allekid]

Man I can't wait in like 100 years when my universal finally upgrades the jurassic Park attraction to have that