Universal Orlando Ride Closures, Refurbishments and Special events
Islands of Adventure Ride Closures & Refurbishments
Universal Orlando Ride Closures, Refurbishments, and Special Events Information; includes Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay and the Universal Orlando Resort hotels.
Universal Studios Ride Closures
No closures at this time
Islands of Adventure Ride Closures
The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle
Harry Potter & the Forbidden Journey will be closed on April 9th.
Universal’s Volcano Bay Water Theme Park
No closures at this time
During the winter season, Volcano Bay may close due to cold temperatures.
Epic Universe Park Opening on May 22, 2025
For Universal Orlando vacation packages, all 3-day or longer multi-day ticket that include one day at Epic Universe. Single-day Epic Universe tickets are now available for purchase.
At this time, the Park-to-Park ticket option only applies to Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventures, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is NOT included in park-to-park access.
Hotels:
Universal Stella Nova Resort is now open
Universal Terra Luna Resort is now open.
Universal Helios Grand Hotel will open on May 22, 2025
Reservations can now be booked for the above 3 hotels, contact us today.
Early Park Admission at Universal Orlando:
Universal’s Islands of Adventure: Offered one (1) hour prior to park opening. These attractions will be available during Early Admission (weather permitting):
March 1 - April 30, 2025:
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
Flight of the Hippogriff
Jurassic World VelociCoaster
Ollivanders
Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure™
Universal Epic Universe (opens May 22, 2025): Offered one (1) hour prior to park opening. These attractions will be available during Early Admission (weather permitting):
May 23 - December 31, 2025
Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge
Yoshi's Adventure™
Mine-Cart Madness™
Stardust Racers
Universal Studios Florida: Offered one (1) hour prior to park opening. These attractions will be available during Early Admission (weather permitting): No Upcoming Early Entry dates have been posted.
Universal’s Volcano Bay: Offered at up to 30-minutes prior to park opening for Universal Orlando Hotel guests and other select qualifying groups. Valid theme park admission is required. These experiences available during Early Admission (weather permitting):
March 1 - April 30, 2025:
Honu of the Honu Ika Moana
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Krakatau Aqua Coaster
Ko’okiri Body Plunge
Waturi Wave Pool
Note: Universal Orlando Resort reserves the right to open alternative attractions in the event that a technical problem arises or an attraction opening is delayed.
Universal Orlando Special Events
Halloween Horror Nights - separately ticketed event offered on select nights August 29 - November 2, 2025 - You never feel more alive than when you’re scared to death at Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights, The World’s Premier Halloween Event#. Face terrifying haunted houses, sinister scare zones, outrageous live entertainment and some of Universal Studios’ most exhilarating attractions. WARNING: EVENT MAY BE TOO INTENSE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13. NO COSTUMES OR COSTUME MASKS ALLOWED. #Named Best Halloween Event by Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Awards for 14 years (2006, 2008-2018, 2021-2022)
Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort - 2025 Dates to be announced.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter takes a festive turn as Hogsmeade, Diagon Alley, and London are decked out in holiday decor and brilliant lighting. Special treats and beverages will be available for sale along with holiday music by Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees at Universal Studios Florida. At Universal’s Islands of Adventure, The Frog Choir sings seasonal melodies.
The Grinchmas Who-liday Character Appearances by the Grinch and Whos from Whoville at Universal’s Islands of Adventure -
Universal’s Holiday Experience featuring Macy’s Balloons at Universal Studios Florida. Know what is better than the Macy’s parade? Getting to enjoy all of the parade floats and balloons at your own pace in their new and delightful walk-through experience. You can even get a socially distanced photo with Santa!
Holiday Tribute Store in the New York area of Universal Studios Florida. This beautiful store has four immersive rooms including one inspired by Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch.
Holiday Tree Hunt (Scavenger hunt, extra cost) - purchase the Holiday Tree Hunt and set out on a quest for 16 holiday-themed trees scattered throughout the theme parks and CityWalk. You will receive a brochure that outlines the locations so you know where to go to go for stamps that mark each spot. Once you’ve gotten all 16-stamps, you will receive an exclusive Holiday Tree Hunt-branded ornament.
Rock the Universe - Typically in January - Separately ticketed event - Florida’s biggest Christian Music Festival offered for two evenings at Universal Studios Florida. Click here for more information.
Mardi Gras: Early 2026 (Dates to be Announced) - enjoy great music, great food and a colorful nightly parade at Universal Studios Florida. Festivities are included with admission.
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