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 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

  • Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges closed February 2 - March 15, 2024

  • One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish closed April 27-May 24, 2024.

    Universal’s Volcano Bay Water Theme Park

  • Ko’okiri Body Plunge closed January 2 - February 14, 2024

  • The Reef: closed January 2 - February 14, 2024

  • Tot Tiki Reef closed February 9-16, 2024.

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):

February 1 - March 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):

February 15 - 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.

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Universal Orlando Special Events

Mardi Gras: Event Dates: Feb. 3–Apr. 7, 2024 - enjoy great music, great food and a colorful nightly parade at Universal Studios Florida.   Festivities are included with admission.

Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort - 2024 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.

  • 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 26 - 27, 2024 - Separately ticketed event - Florida’s biggest Christian Music Festival offered for two evenings at Universal Studios Florida. Click here for more information.

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