Universal Orlando’s Ride Closures & Refurbishments
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CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular
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Returning November 2024- Date to be announced
This new Universal Studios Orlando show takes guest on a cinematic journey for the senses with stirring film scores and dancing fountains, drones, and pyrotechnics.
Fast & Furious - Supercharged
This attraction will be closed for maintenance and Halloween Horror Night haunted house use.
Hogwarts™ Express
This fan favorite attraction will be closed for a short refurbishment Nov 4th-7th. Quickly gearing back up to bring Witches and Wizards to their Wizarding World destinations.
Revenge of the Mummy
Revenge of the Mummy will close temporarily from June 17th - June 22nd for scheduled maintenance. Reopening June 23rd. We know this attraction has seen a lot of downtime after its reopening. As of now we haven’t heard of any changes coming to this attraction. It appears that the closure is for normal routine maintenance.
E.T. Adventure
E.T. Adventure will close temporarily from May 6th - May 15th for scheduled maintenance. Reopening May 16th. From what we know, this is just for routine maintenance, no changes will be occurring to the ride.
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish will close temporarily from April 27th - May 24th for scheduled maintenance. Reopening May 25th. This Closure is for normal maintenance. These little fishies need bright new paint!
Volcano Bay's Tot Tiki Reef
Designed exclusively for toddlers, Tot Tiki Reefs is a haven of excitement and exploration for our youngest guests. Here, little ones can frolic in the gentle spray of tot-sized water slides and fountains, surrounded by a family of friendly tikis and a charming water volcano. It's the perfect place for toddlers to make new friends, discover new wonders, and create cherished memories with their families. This closure is for routine maintenance.
Islands of Adventure- Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges®
During the winter season, Universal Orlando will often make necessary refurbishments to the water ride. This is the case for Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges®. As of now there are no announcement of any big change to this attraction. This water ride is know for getting guest incredibly wet and is a favorite of park goers in the warmer months.
Jurassic Park River Adventure
Hold onto your hats, because the fan-favorite Jurassic Park River Adventure is gearing up for a brief hiatus. From January 8, 2024, until February 1, 2024, this thrilling attraction will be temporarily closed for maintenance and touch-ups. While the current plan is to reopen on February 2, 2024, as with any endeavor of this scale, flexibility is key, and dates are subject to change.
During this short interlude, the focus will primarily be on minor repairs and sprucing up various elements throughout the attraction. While it's unlikely that any major changes will take place, there's hope that some of our beloved dinosaurs might receive a refreshing makeover.
Ko'okiri Body Plunge
This adrenaline-pumping experience is not for the faint of heart, as riders plunge down a jaw-dropping 70-degree-angle descent, reaching speeds that will leave you breathless. At a towering height of 125 feet, Ko'okiri Body Plunge offers a heart-pounding journey filled with high-speed twists and turns. But the excitement doesn't end there – brace yourself for the grand finale as you make one epic splash into the pool at the foot of Krakatau, the mighty volcano that looms overhead. This fan favorite attraction is close for routine maintenance.
Universal Orlando- The Hogwarts Express
The Hogwarts Express will be closed for maintenance Dec 10-16, 2023. The Hogwarts Express links two parks in one themed experience. Click to learn more.
Recent Permanent Closures
Islands of Adventure- The Nighttime Lights At Hogwarts™ Castle
The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade in Universal’s Islands of Adventure will close for an unknown extended period of time for “future show enhancements.” Its last performance, for the time being, will be May 9, 2023. The show features magical projections on Hogwarts Castle, accompanied by music, lighting, and fireworks. This show happens on select nights beginning at dusk and runs approximately every twenty minutes at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade.
Rumors are this show will be re-imagined to include show light drones to create even more magic to this Wizarding World nighttime celebration! Were excited to see what the future show will offer!
Poseidon’s Fury- Islands of Adventure
Poseidon's Fury permanently closed at Universal's Islands of Adventure on May 9, 2023 to make way for "exciting new experiences,". Poseidon's Fury is located in The Lost Continent area of Universal's Islands of Adventure. This attraction has one of the more impressive exteriors of any attraction within the park. Poseidon's Fury first opened at Universal's Islands of Adventure in 1999 making it one of the opening day attractions. This 20-minute walk through attraction is led by an archaeologist that takes guest through the tomb of Poseidon.
We are excited to see what Universal will bring to this location! We think it has a lot of potential to become a top tier attraction. There has been year of speculation of Poseidon’s Fury being re-themed to a Legends of Zelda ride. With the popularity of the new Mario Movie, we think this could be an interesting possibility.
Shrek 4D- Universal Studios
Say farewell to our green friend Shrek, as Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed that Shrek 4-D will permanently closes on January 10, 2022. That’s right, permanently!
This attraction was created in 2003 after the success of Shrek in 2001, with an 18-year career, during which it welcomed millions of visitors. Shrek’s Ye Olde Souvenir Shoppe will also close. If you’re a Shrek fan you’re probably real upset right now, but do not worry we do have some good news— Donkey will continue interact with guest from his wall even in the attraction’s absence. As always we will continue to follow the progression closely and keep our clients/readers updated with any new updates. Be sure to subscribe to stay in the know.