Is the Jaws ride still at Universal Studios Hollywood?

The attraction at the Hollywood location opened in 1976 and is still in operation. For the Universal Studios Florida park project, Universal borrowed components of the Hollywood tram experience when designing the ride in Orlando.



The standalone Jaws ride—similar to the one that used to exist at Universal Studios Florida—does not exist at Universal Studios Hollywood and never did in that specific format. However, the iconic "Jaws" experience is very much alive as a featured segment of the World-Famous Studio Tour. During the tram tour, guests visit the "Amity Island" set, where a massive animatronic great white shark attacks the tram in a lake. This segment features fire effects, water splashes, and the classic John Williams score. While the Florida ride was closed in 2012 to make way for Diagon Alley, the Hollywood version remains a protected "legacy" part of the tour. In 2026, Universal has continued to maintain and upgrade the mechanical shark to ensure it remains a highlight for guests. It is a unique piece of cinematic history, as it utilizes the actual backlot where parts of the Jaws sequels were filmed. So, while you cannot ride a "Jaws" boat ride, you can still experience the terror of the shark as part of the broader 60-minute tram experience that defines the Hollywood park.

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