Universal Sets One-Week Refurbishment for Epic Universe’s Fyre Drill After Repeated Downtime

Overview

• Fyre Drill is slated to close February 1–7, 2026 for a short refurbishment, with a likely reopening on February 8 pending the work’s outcome.
• The attraction is an interactive boat experience in How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk at Universal’s Epic Universe in Orlando.
• Multiple outlets cite Orlando Theme Park Zone for the schedule, and Universal has not detailed the specific reason for the fix.
• Guests and fans have documented recurring closures on X, Reddit, and Facebook, reflecting growing frustration over unpredictable operation.
• Observers view the pause as a targeted effort to improve reliability, which could ease crowd flow in Berk and restore visitor confidence.