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Universal Orlando Halts Mega Movie Parade, Tentatively Sets Oct. 22 Return for Route Maintenance

The company has not specified the work beyond saying it is occurring along the parade route.

Overview

  • Universal announced on Oct. 8 that the daytime parade is paused effective immediately and slated to resume in late October, with Oct. 22 listed as a tentative date that may change.
  • The production debuted in July 2024 and features more than 100 performers with floats tied to Jurassic World, Ghostbusters, E.T., and Trolls.
  • Universal has not detailed the maintenance, and coverage notes new construction walls near Wicked: The Experience extending into the street along the Hollywood route.
  • The suspension removes a signature daytime offering during the Halloween and Halloween Horror Nights period, affecting guest expectations and crowd flow.
  • The pause follows a year of rapid park changes, including May’s Epic Universe opening and the August closure and demolition of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, with a Ghostbusters replacement discussed by fans as a rumor.