Two new job postings on the Universal Studios Hollywood website reveal audition details for seasonal Jurassic Park-related entertainment roles, potentially for the upcoming 2026 Fan Fest Nights.
Universal Studios Hollywood Jurassic Park Job Postings
The two Jurassic Park job postings are as follows. Both are designated as seasonal roles:
Audition – Jurassic Park Face Characters
Friday, January 30th, 2026
Screenland Studios – 10501 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601
Face Characters:
John Hammond [5’7”]
Dennis Nedry [5’7”]
Ian Malcolm [6’4”]
Notes for roles:
Role requires strong improv skills and guest interaction.
Roles perform approximately six (6) 30–35-minute sets per day outdoors on concrete.
Starting Pay Rate is $25.75/hr.
Please visit bit.ly/m/UniversalStudiosHollywoodAuditions or scan the QR code to submit your application.
Eligible candidates will receive an invitation to create an appointment via email at a later date.
Auditions – Jurassic World Dinosaur Handler Puppeteer
Universal Studios Hollywood is now accepting virtual submissions for the following role:
Dinosaur Handler Puppeteer:
Seeking performers able to believably portray the role of a Dinosaur handler.
Puppetry experience required; improv experience preferred.
Role requires performer to operate a trigger-controlled articulated puppet using their right hand.
Role requires performer to lift and hold up to 30 lbs. of supported weight between 20–35 minutes at a time.
Notes for roles:
Please prepare a 20-second monologue about their favorite dinosaur in the context of the Jurassic World™ universe.
Roles perform approximately six (6) 30–35-minute sets per day outdoors on concrete.
Starting Pay Rate is $35.50/hr.
Please visit bit.ly/m/UniversalStudiosHollywoodAuditions or scan the QR code to submit a self-tape.
Submission deadline – Friday, January 30th, 2026 by 10pm
An in-person callback audition will be held on Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Selected candidates will receive an invitation via email at a later date.
Questions can be sent to [email protected]
Fan Fest Nights 2026
Details for Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 were shared earlier this month, and although Jurassic Park is not listed among the five fandoms receiving special experiences, that doesn’t mean it won’t have some extra representation on the Lower Lot around Jurassic World – The Ride, which last received a seasonal experience during 2025’s Mega Movie Summer.
Additionally, although Harry Potter was not an official fandom at 2025’s inaugural event, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade had special event entertainment in the form of wandering Fantastic Beasts puppeteers who provided guests with one-on-one interactions with an Occamy, a Niffler, and a baby dragon.
Based on the job description, the Jurassic World puppeteers could play a similar role on the Lower Lot during Fan Fest Nights, possibly alternating shifts with the Jurassic Park face characters.
John Hammond previously appeared as a face character in Universal Studios Florida during the Jurassic Park 30th anniversary celebration. While Ian Malcolm was not a character, he was represented in brownie form in his iconic shirtless pose.
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