You’re going to have to wait just a little bit longer to ride this closed Universal Orlando attraction.
Universal Orlando closures are always something to keep an eye on, but this latest update might catch some guests off guard.
One of the more niche (and surprisingly hard-to-ride) attractions in Islands of Adventure just had its reopening date pushed back again, nd if it was on your must-do list, your plans may need a quick adjustment.
Universal Orlando has quietly extended the closure of Pteranodon Flyers, pushing its reopening date back by one additional week. The attraction is now scheduled to reopen on May 22, 2026, instead of its previously expected mid-May return.
This family-friendly ride, located inside Jurassic Park at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, has been closed since February 27, 2026, as part of a longer refurbishment period.
While a one-week delay might not seem like a major change, it can definitely impact guests planning trips during that specific window — especially because Pteranodon Flyers is already one of the most limited-access rides in the park.
If you’ve never experienced it before, Pteranodon Flyers is a kid-focused suspended glider attraction that allows guests to soar above Camp Jurassic. But here’s the catch, and why this update matters more than you might think:
This ride has extremely low capacity, only accommodating a small number of guests per hour, which already makes it one of the hardest rides to experience in Islands of Adventure.
On top of that, adults can only ride if they’re accompanying a child, making it a very specific experience that many families plan ahead for.
Because of those limitations, even a short closure extension like this can significantly affect guests who were hoping to finally check it off their list.
Universal has not shared specific details on why the closure has been extended, which is fairly typical for refurbishment timelines. These types of updates can shift as work progresses behind the scenes, and reopening dates are always subject to change.
The good news? The updated timeline still keeps the ride on track to reopen before peak summer crowds fully arrive — meaning late May and summer visitors should still be able to experience it as planned.
If you’re visiting Universal Orlando in mid-May, this update is worth noting. Instead of planning around a mid-month reopening, you’ll now want to assume Pteranodon Flyers will remain closed through May 21, with a tentative return on May 22.
For families with younger kids (especially those specifically hoping to ride), this could be one of the more impactful closures currently happening at the resort.
And if you want real-time updates on ride refurbishments, closures, and everything new happening across Disney and Universal, make sure you’re following along so you don’t miss what’s changing next.
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