Universal to Close Volcano Bay Starting Oct. 26
The months‑long pause will let the resort complete large refurbishments and prepare for broader reconfiguration before a planned spring reopening.
Overview
- Universal confirmed that Volcano Bay will close completely beginning Oct. 26 and remain unavailable through the end of 2026 with a target reopening on or before April 1, 2027.
- Jurassic Park River Adventure has been closed since January for an extensive refurbishment and is currently scheduled to reopen in November.
- Finnegan’s Bar & Grill has been closed since January and Universal’s Horror Make‑Up Show has been closed since May, with both experiences targeting returns sometime this winter but no firm dates announced.
- Guests arriving on or after Oct. 26 will not be able to include a water‑park day in Universal Orlando vacation packages and should plan around Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, or Epic Universe as alternatives while checking official calendars and ticket terms.
- The full‑park pause is larger than routine off‑season maintenance and fits reporting that Universal is staging temporary closures alongside longer‑term redevelopments, a shift that could reshape park offerings and guest planning in the months ahead.