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Universal Orlando Ride Closures & Refurbishments

Last updated Oct 14, 2026 · 9 closures tracked

The big ones: Volcano Bay closes entirely from Oct 26, 2026 until on or before Apr 1, 2027, and Hogwarts Express closes at both stations from Nov 4, 2026. Jurassic Park River Adventure returns Dec 17, 2026. Florida residents can also check the live promos tab for the $85/day resident ticket.

Now and this year

Jurassic Park River Adventure

Islands of Adventure

Closed: Jan 5, 2026 → Dec 16, 2026 (reopens Dec 17)

Universal's Volcano Bay (entire water park)

Volcano Bay

Closed: Oct 26, 2026 → On or before Apr 1, 2027

Hogwarts Express (both stations)

USF & Islands of Adventure

Closed: Nov 4, 2026 → TBA

Animal Actors On Location! (permanent closure)

Universal Studios Florida

Closed: Nov 3, 2026 → Permanent

Universal Orlando's Horror Make-Up Show

Universal Studios Florida

Closed: May 12, 2026 → Winter 2026

Po Live!

Universal Studios Florida

Closed: Oct 3, 2026 → TBA

Coming in early 2027

Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges

Islands of Adventure

Closed: Jan 4, 2027 → Feb 2, 2027

Fyre Drill

Epic Universe

Closed: Jan 25, 2027 → Feb 4, 2027

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey

Islands of Adventure

Closed: Feb 8, 2027 → Feb 19, 2027

See also: Disney World refurbishments · live tracker