WARNING! An Entire Universal Park Will Soon CLOSE for MONTHS

HEADS UP! An entire Universal park is closing until 2027, and now our bathing suits just look sad.

Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando

Universal has been growing and changing a lot over the last few years. Classic attractions have closed, new ones are on the horizon, and we’re still feeling the high of Epic Universe opening last year. If you’re planning on making the trek to Orlando for some theme park fun, you should consider reorganizing your plans.

Volcano Bay is closing next month, and you won’t be able to go for a dip again until 2027! The Universal park, which Universal does consider a full fourth park, is closing on October 26, 2026. The closure is due to planned maintenance to the water park.

Volcano Bay

This isn’t unusual for the water park; it typically has a seasonal closure each year when the temperatures drop. Despite what you might be thinking, it does get too cold in Florida to swim sometimes! Universal uses this time to work on several attractions as well as general park refurbishment. Previously, this closure was scheduled to end on March 24th, 2027; however, that has changed.

Krakatau!

The water park now has a planned opening on April 1st, 2027, but that is subject to change! The park has already changed quite a bit over the last year or so with the removal of the TapuTapu bands. These bands were free to park guests during your visit, and they allowed guests to tap into a virtual queue for more popular attractions so you didn’t have to wait in insanely long lines!

©Universal

We were truly sad when Universal confirmed the removal of these bands because they made the park even more fun and accessible for us! They gave us the ability to maximize our day and avoid being stuck in the sun in long lines. While we were sad to see them go, we still love Volcano Bay!

Volcano Bay

The park offers roughly 18 different rides and attractions, some truly delicious snacks, and an amazing, relaxing atmosphere that can be sorely needed after a few theme park days. This lengthy closure joins several others around Universal property, including the refurbishment of Universal’s Horror Make Up Show and the permanent closure of Animal Actors on Location.

Animal Actors!

We will be sure to keep you updated on more theme park changes, closures, and more! Be sure to keep following DFB so you don’t miss a thing.

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