{"id":126524,"date":"2026-01-21T16:06:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T16:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/126524\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T16:06:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T16:06:10","slug":"here-are-all-the-universal-attractions-temporarily-closing-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/126524\/","title":{"rendered":"Here are all the Universal attractions temporarily closing in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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New year, same parks \u2014 with a few brief pauses. As Universal Orlando gears up for another busy year, several fan-favorite attractions and dining spots will temporarily close throughout 2026 for routine refurbishments, the park says<\/a>. If you\u2019re planning a trip (or just like to stay in the know), here\u2019s what to expect.<\/p>\n

Jurassic Park River Adventure
The classic water ride at Islands of Adventure will be closed from Jan. 5 to Nov. 19, 2026. The lengthy closure is due to an extended renovation, likely focused on maintenance and overall upkeep.<\/p>\n

Hogwarts Express
The train connecting Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure will be unavailable Feb. 9 to 23. During the closure, guests won\u2019t be able to park-hop between the two parks via the Express, though both Wizarding World lands will remain open. Park-goers will just have to walk the old-fashioned way.<\/p>\n

Revenge of the Mummy
The indoor roller coaster at Universal Studios Florida will close briefly from Jan. 27 to Feb. 2 for a bit of a revamp.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Finnegan\u2019s Bar & Grill
The popular Irish pub inside Universal Studios Florida is scheduled to close Jan. 12, with reopening planned for winter 2026. The extended closure points to a more extensive renovation.<\/p>\n

Fyre Drill
The interactive water attraction at Epic Universe will be closed Feb. 1 to 7, 2026 for routine maintenance.<\/p>\n

Maku Puihi Round Raft Rides\u00a0<\/p>\n

Both Maku of Maku Puihi and Puihi of Maku Puihi will be closed from Jan. 5 to Feb. 12 at Volcano Bay. These seasonal closures are common for Volcano Bay attractions during cooler months.<\/p>\n

Theme park lovers, consider this your friendly heads-up.<\/p>\n

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