Universal Orlando Ride Closures, Refurbishments and Special events

Islands of Adventure Ride Closures & Refurbishments

Universal Studios Ride Closures

• Fast & Furious - Supercharged – Aug. 19 - Nov. 3, 2024

• MEN IN BLACK™ Alien Attack™ – Nov. 4, - Dec. 10, 2024

• Hogwarts Express will be closed from January 29 - February 1, 2025.

• The new DreamWorks Land has opened.

Islands of Adventure Ride Closures

• The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man will be closed October 21 - November 6, 2024.

• The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle

• Me-Ship, The Olive – Oct. 21, 2024 - Dec. 4, 2024

• Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls® – Nov. 7 - Dec. 4, 2025

• Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges - Jan. 24-Mar. 15, 2025

• Pteranodon Flyers

• Hogwarts Express will be closed from January 29 - February 1, 2025.

  Universal’s Volcano Bay Water Theme Park

• Runamukka Reef: Oct. 28 - 31, 2024

• Raki of Taniwha Tubes: Nov. 13 - 22, 2024

• Tonga of Taniwha Tubes: Nov. 13 - 22, 2024

• Honu of the Honu ika Moana: Dec. 2 - 12, 2024

• ika Moana of the Honu ika Moana™: Dec. 2 - 12, 2024

• During the fall and winter season, Volcano Bay is closed on select dates.

Epic Universe Park Opening on May 22, 2025

• For Epic Universe, you’ll need to purchase a 3-day or longer multi-day ticket that includes one day at Epic Universe. Single-day tickets will be released at a later date, so now is the perfect time to lock in your spot!

Hotels:

• Universal Stella Nova Resort will open on January 21, 2025

• Universal Terra Luna Resort will open on February 25, 2025

• 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):

June 28 - Oct. 31 2024:

• Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey

• Flight of the Hippogriff

• Jurassic World VelociCoaster

• Ollivanders

• Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure™

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):

Sept.3, - October 29, 2024:

• Ohyah of Ohyah & Ohno Drop Slides

• Ohno of Ohyah & Ohno Drop Slides

• Honu of the Honu Ika Moana

• ika Moana of the Honu ika Moana

• 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

Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort - November 22 - December 31, 2024

• 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.

• Mannheim Steamroller - 2024 dates to be announced. Celebrate the season with sensational scores of the best-selling holiday artist of all time. Live performance at Universal Studios Florida included with admission.

Rock the Universe - January 24 - 25, 2025 - Separately ticketed event - Florida’s biggest Christian Music Festival offered for two evenings at Universal Studios Florida. Click here for more information.

Mardi Gras: Event Dates: Feb. 1– March 30, 2025 - enjoy great music, great food and a colorful nightly parade at Universal Studios Florida.   Festivities are included with admission.

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