Universal Studios Hollywood · Operating · 2019
Raptor Encounter
Animal / character encounter · Lower Lot
Live raptor meet beside Jurassic World — trainers introduce Blue and friends between water-ride cycles.
At a glance
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Type
Show
Status
Operating
Subtype
Animal / character encounter
Opened
2019
Land
Park
Specifications
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Ride profile
Show · Animal / character encounter
- jurassic
- meet
- show
Experience
Animal / character encounter
Specs source: universalstudioshollywood.com
History
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Timeline
2019
Raptor Encounter opens with Jurassic World refresh
Background
Raptor Encounter debuted with the Jurassic World refresh as a live meet beside the water ride, giving guests a closer look at Blue and the trainer team between show cycles.
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