Overview
- CityWalk hosts the resort’s New Year’s Eve hub from 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., drawing guests from the parks and onsite hotels into concentrated gathering areas.
- Reporters and social posts show sections of CityWalk already blocked off with controlled zones, supported by monitored entry points and quick-response teams.
- Universal has increased security presence and real-time crowd monitoring to manage density as midnight approaches.
- Guests are advised to arrive early because late arrivals may encounter restricted access to certain areas, heavier screenings, and slower movement.
- The 2025 openings of Epic Universe and the Universal Helios Grand Hotel have driven longer stays and higher attendance, prompting protocols Universal aims to refine for 2026.