What replaced Jaws ride?


What replaced Jaws ride? The proverbial other shoe dropped in December of 2011, when Universal announced that Jaws and the entire Amity area would be closing to to be replaced by 'an exciting, NEW, experience” which was soon revealed to be the Diagon Alley expansion of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.


Is ET closing at Universal Orlando?

Woody Woodpecker's KidZone closed at Universal Studios Florida in January 2023. Animal Actors On Location! and E.T. Adventure, both opening day attractions, are here to stay (for now, at least). SpongeBob StorePants and KidZone Pizza Company will remain as well, but the rest of the area is permanently closed.


What did Diagon Alley replace?

But on July 8th, 2014, Jaws' replacement will officially open as Universal Orlando debuts, Diagon Alley. The massive Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion is far bigger and better of an attraction than Jaws and its Amity area ever was.


Is the Hagrid ride closed at Universal?

Thankfully, following a brief closure, Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure has returned. The ride closed back in February and remained closed until Monday, March 6, 2023.


Is Universal closing Harry Potter?

Fans might be disappointed after Universal Orlando Resort closes a beloved attraction. Vacations for friends and family can take a lot of planning, and well not everything always goes as planned.


Is Universal replacing The Simpsons Ride?

Universal will reportedly be losing the theme park rights to The Simpsons in 2028. When that happens, Disney will have the rights to The Simpsons again.


Did anyone get hurt on the Jaws ride?

The victim, Anthony Salamone, was on the Jaws ride with his family when the accident happened. He had a close shave with the star of the Jaws ride, a mechanical shark. This accident happened in July 1990. In October 1996, a 28-year-old man fell from the E.T Adventure ride following an attempt to get on it.


Is there a Goonies ride?

Welcome to The Goonies Theme Park! Located in Astoria, OR we've developed the longest rollercoaster ever, spanding 1 mile, some smaller rides, a ferris wheel, and private tours assigned for the Astoria Meglar Bridge. Included is 100% all day access to walk the shore of the Columbia River.