1990 - Jurassic Park published in hardcover by Michael Crichton
1991 - Landmark Entertainment begins prework on the ride
1992 - 24 August to 30 November- Principal Photography on Jurassic Park (the movie)
1993 - 13 June - Jurassic Park the movie opens.
1994 - Landmark Entertainment shoots the ride pre-show footage starring Richard Attenborough and with a cameo appearance by Steven Spielberg.
1995 - Landmark Entertainment begins work on the soundtrack production
1996 - June 21 - Jurassic Park: The Ride opens at Universal Studios, Hollywood. Steven Spielberg and Jeff Goldblum were at the opening ceremony.
1996 - 4 September to 20 December - Principal Photography on The Lost World: Jurassic Park.
1997 - May - The Lost World: Jurassic Park opens. The second film in the Jurassic Park series.
2000 - 30 August to January - Principal Photography on Jurassic Park III.
2001 - July - Jurassic Park III is released, and to celebrate...
2001 - July - Jurassic Park III Summer Splash - additional 240,000 gallons of water make the attraction wetter than ever before - a 20% increase in water volume, to celebrate the release of Jurassic Park III.
2003 - The final splashdown is made adjustable to enable the amount of splash to be varied according to weather conditions.
2006 - A short refurbishment closure to re-skin the dinosaurs and introduce a few enhancements.
2007 - A new 'Wetter than Ever' experience as 60 feet high water geysers ensure a good soaking for all riders after the final splashdown. An additional dilosophaurus has been added to the final curve before the boat returns to the station. Also, a more efficient water system has been added to the queue line to ensure adventurers stay cool.
20?? - Jurassic Park IV (no facts yet, just rumours)

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