RefurbishmentMay 7, 2026
Universal announced on May 7, 2026 that Thunder Falls Terrace will permanently close in summer 2026 to be rebuilt as Islands of Adventure's new signature restaurant debuting in 2027.
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Ride history
the lifetime log- 2026
- 2023
Changed
Ribs returned to the Thunder Falls Terrace menu in February 2023 after a period off the lineup, restoring the chargrilled mango-BBQ ribs.
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Back Online
The full indoor dining room reopened in February 2023 after a roof refurbishment, with the black curtains that had walled off half the seating since Hurricane Ian roof damage finally removed.
- 1999
NewMay 28, 1999
Thunder Falls Terrace opened with the Jurassic Park area on Universal's Islands of Adventure inaugural day, serving rotisserie chicken and chargrilled mango-BBQ ribs from a riverside spot overlooking the Jurassic Park River Adventure drop.
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