Universal Orlando Sets 2026 Closures for Eight Attractions

Overview

• Jurassic Park River Adventure will be offline January 5 to November 19, 2026, with Universal confirming only refurbishment as fans speculate about larger updates.
• The Hogwarts Express will close February 9 to 23 for refurbishment, temporarily halting the train connection between Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure.
• Finnegan’s Bar & Grill will shutter January 12 and is not expected to return until winter 2026, removing a popular sit-down dining option for most of the year.
• Volcano Bay will take its seasonal break from October 26, 2026, to March 24, 2027, with routine refreshes also expected for Ripsaw Falls in the fall and Popeye & Bluto’s Barges in late winter.
• Universal says the previously announced reimagining of the Horror Make-Up Show has a shifted timeline, leaving the timing of any temporary closure unsettled.