{"id":103890,"date":"2026-01-03T01:11:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T01:11:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/103890\/"},"modified":"2026-01-03T01:11:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T01:11:10","slug":"universal-orlando-2026-monthly-calendar-events-refurbishments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/103890\/","title":{"rendered":"Universal Orlando 2026 monthly calendar: Events & refurbishments"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s a lot to look forward to on the Universal Orlando 2026 monthly calendar, including fan-favorite annual events.<\/p>\n

\"Butterbeer,\"Butterbeer,Photos courtesy of Universal Orlando<\/p>\n

Following 2025\u2019s grand opening of Universal Epic Universe<\/a>, we\u2019re turning our attention to the Universal Orlando 2026 monthly calendar, including the return of several fan-favorite annual events.<\/p>\n

Also new in 2026 is the option to park-hop<\/a> to and from Universal Epic Universe, which went into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, for guests with 3+-day Universal Orlando park-to-park tickets.<\/p>\n

\"Universal\"Universal<\/p>\n

January 2026<\/p>\n

\"Grinchmas\"Grinchmas\u201cThe Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular\u201d in Islands of Adventure.<\/p>\n

Jan. 1-31: Finnegan\u2019s Bar & Grill closed for refurbishment (reopening date TBA)<\/p>\n

Jan. 5-31: Jurassic Park River Adventure closed for refurbishment<\/p>\n

Jan. 5-31: Universal Orlando Resort Passholder Bonus Benefits, including hotel discounts, exclusive menu items, giveaways, and more<\/p>\n

Jan. 15-21: Revenge of the Mummy closed for refurbishment<\/p>\n

Jan. 23 & 24: Rock the Universe<\/a> Christian music festival<\/p>\n

February 2026<\/p>\n

Select dates: Volcano Bay seasonal closure (check the park hours calendar<\/a> for details)<\/p>\n

Select dates: Harbor Nights Romantico at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel<\/p>\n

Feb. 1-28: Jurassic Park River Adventure closed for refurbishment<\/p>\n

Feb. 1-28: Finnegan\u2019s Bar & Grill closed for refurbishment<\/p>\n

Feb. 7-28: Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval at Universal Studios Florida<\/p>\n

Feb. 9-23: Hogwarts Express closed for refurbishment<\/p>\n

\"Universal\"Universal<\/p>\n

March 2026<\/p>\n

Spring 2026: Butterbeer Season in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter<\/p>\n

\"Universal\"Universal<\/p>\n

March 1-31: Jurassic Park River Adventure closed for refurbishment<\/p>\n

March 1-31: Finnegan\u2019s Bar & Grill closed for refurbishment<\/p>\n

March 1-31: Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval at Universal Studios Florida<\/p>\n

April 2026<\/p>\n

Spring 2026: Butterbeer Season in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter<\/p>\n

Select dates: Harbor Nights Primavera at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel<\/p>\n

\"Universal\"Universal<\/p>\n

Select dates: Volcano Bay Nights<\/p>\n

April 1-30: Jurassic Park River Adventure closed for refurbishment<\/p>\n

April 1-30: Finnegan\u2019s Bar & Grill closed for refurbishment<\/p>\n

April 1-4: Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval at Universal Studios Florida<\/p>\n

April 17, 18, 24, & 30: Grad Bash for high schools<\/p>\n

May 2026<\/p>\n

Spring 2026: Butterbeer Season in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter<\/p>\n

Select dates: Volcano Bay Nights<\/p>\n

\"Volcano\"VolcanoPhoto by Matt Roseboom<\/p>\n

May 1, 8, 15, & 21: Gradventure for middle schools<\/p>\n

May 1-31: Jurassic Park River Adventure closed for refurbishment<\/p>\n

May 1-31: Finnegan\u2019s Bar & Grill closed for refurbishment<\/p>\n

June 2026<\/p>\n

June 1-30: Jurassic Park River Adventure closed for refurbishment<\/p>\n

June 1-30: Finnegan\u2019s Bar & Grill closed for refurbishment<\/p>\n

\"Finnegan's\"Finnegan's<\/p>\n

July 2026<\/p>\n

July 1-31: Jurassic Park River Adventure closed for refurbishment<\/p>\n

July 1-31: Finnegan\u2019s Bar & Grill closed for refurbishment<\/p>\n

August 2026<\/p>\n

Select dates: Halloween Horror Nights<\/a> at Universal Studios Florida<\/p>\n

Aug. 1-31: Jurassic Park River Adventure closed for refurbishment<\/p>\n

Aug. 1-31: Finnegan\u2019s Bar & Grill closed for refurbishment<\/p>\n

\"Halloween\"Halloween<\/p>\n

September 2026<\/p>\n

Select dates: Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida<\/p>\n

Select dates: Volcano Bay Nights<\/p>\n

Sept. 1-30: Jurassic Park River Adventure closed for refurbishment<\/p>\n

\"Universal\"Universal<\/p>\n

Sept. 1-30: Finnegan\u2019s Bar & Grill closed for refurbishment<\/p>\n

October 2026<\/p>\n

Select dates: Harbor Nights La Dolce Vita at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel<\/p>\n

Select dates: Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida<\/p>\n

Select dates: Volcano Bay Nights<\/p>\n

Oct. 1-31: Jurassic Park River Adventure closed for refurbishment<\/p>\n

Oct.1-31: Finnegan\u2019s Bar & Grill closed for refurbishment<\/p>\n

Oct. 26-31: Universal Volcano Bay seasonal closure (reopening on or before March 24, 2027)<\/p>\n

\"Volcano\"Volcano<\/p>\n

November 2026<\/p>\n

Select dates: Holiday Harbor Nights at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel<\/p>\n

Select dates: Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida<\/p>\n

Select dates: Holidays at Universal Orlando, including Grinchmas at Islands of Adventure and Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter<\/p>\n

\"Magic\"MagicThe Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle projection show in Islands of Adventure.<\/p>\n

TBA: Finnegan\u2019s Bar & Grill closed for refurbishment<\/p>\n

Nov. 1-19: Jurassic Park River Adventure closed for refurbishment<\/p>\n

Nov. 1-30: Universal Volcano Bay seasonal closure<\/p>\n

December 2026<\/p>\n

Winter 2026: Holidays at Universal Orlando (continues into Jan. 2027)<\/p>\n

TBA: Finnegan\u2019s Bar & Grill closed for refurbishment<\/p>\n

Dec. 1-31: Universal Volcano Bay seasonal closure<\/p>\n

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