Climbing the Jurassic World Lookout Towers at Universal Kids Resort
Universal Kids Resort gives children plenty of places to run, climb, splash, and explore without being buckled into a ride vehicle. The park is filled with wet and dry free-play areas, but one literally towers above the rest: Jurassic World Lookout Towers.
While the park caters to children of all ages, Jurassic World’s vertical playground might be better suited to older kids. And adults. My adult son and I had a blast up there.
Guests can begin their climb through a series of stacked rope obstacles or along a spiral path. The latter functions a little like a staircase, except with more movement and considerably less sure footing.
An accessible playground
A separate ramp allows wheelchair users to reach the second level. It includes several switchbacks, giving the ramp enough length to maintain a manageable incline while carrying guests about 10 feet above the ground. The bridges on the second level are also wheelchair accessible and provide solid footing for anyone who prefers it.
Reaching the top level requires climbing through the rope obstacles. That effort is rewarded with some of the best views at Universal Kids Resort.
A series of rope bridges carries guests above the pathway leading into Puss in Boots Del Mar. And you’ll see that pathway clearly. The rope lattice beneath your feet leaves plenty of open space between you and the guests walking below. Anyone wary of heights may be happier staying on the second level.
The bridges also sway a little. Not enough to throw anyone around, but enough to make the height feel very real.
We climbed the Lookout Towers while Universal was still limiting ticket sales, so crowds were light. Now that more day tickets have been released and Silver Annual Passes are once again available, we expect the playground to become considerably busier.
We’ve been told Team Members will be stationed on each level when that happens. That should be reassuring for parents who prefer to supervise from the ground.
For more on the Jurassic World Lookout Towers, see our article documenting the playground’s construction.
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