Stardust Racers is now closed for a brief refurbishment, and Yoshi’s Adventure will close next week. The rides are both at Universal Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort, which held its grand opening in May 2025.

Epic Universe Ride RefurbishmentsStardust Racers, the park's biggest roller-coaster, will be closed from February 19 through 21, so should reopen on February 22.Stardust Racers, the park's biggest roller-coaster, will be closed from February 19 through 21, so should reopen on February 22.

Stardust Racers, the park’s biggest roller coaster, will be closed from February 19 through 21, so it should reopen on February 22.

A statue of Yoshi carrying Baby Mario, set against a colorful backdrop with other Mario franchise figures—perfect for fans excited about Epic Universe and Mario Kart Bowser's Challenge.A statue of Yoshi carrying Baby Mario, set against a colorful backdrop with other Mario franchise figures—perfect for fans excited about Epic Universe and Mario Kart Bowser's Challenge.

Yoshi’s Adventure, an omnimover in Super Nintendo World, will be closed from February 24 through 26, set to reopen on February 27.

Fyre Drill in How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk is also currently closed after multiple refurbishment extensions, but is set to reopen on Friday, February 20. Fyre Drill is a water ride, which is often closed for maintenance in the winter.

Epic Universe has been open for almost a year, but is still not operating at full capacity.

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