{"id":189018,"date":"2026-03-12T18:31:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T18:31:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/189018\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T18:31:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T18:31:08","slug":"after-hours-volcano-bay-nights-back-at-universal-orlando-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/189018\/","title":{"rendered":"After-hours Volcano Bay Nights back at Universal Orlando this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Credit: Universal Orlando Resort<\/p>\n

Universal Orlando\u2019s new(ish) after-dark event is splashing back into the park this summer.<\/p>\n

Volcano Bay Nights returns select nights May 3 through Aug. 21 with limited-capacity after-hours entry to Universal\u2019s waterpark.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Volcano Bay Nights starts at 7 p.m. (but ticket holders can arrive as early as 4 p.m.) and offers\u00a0access to attractions, special \u201cexperiences\u201d and an exclusive menu \u2014 all after the sun goes down.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Popular attractions like Krakatau Aqua Coaster,\u00a0Ko\u2019okiri Body Plunge\u00a0and TeAwa the Fearless River are all open to nighttime guests. There will also be a Beach Bash at Waturi Beach complete with a live DJ and meet-and-greets with characters from Shrek and Madagascar.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Complimentary treats include blue raspberry churro bites and garlic parmesan-flavored popcorn (and a complimentary Volcano Bay Freestyle Souvenir Cup), while more eats are available for purchase.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The nighttime event was first launched in early 2025 for a select time period before coming back again the following fall.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Volcano Bay Nights tickets are on sale now<\/a> starting at $99 per person. Universal Orlando passholders can snag a 10 percent discount with a valid annual or seasonal pass with a valid photo ID.<\/p>\n

Private cabanas are also available starting at $200.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Volcano Bay Nights will take place on the following dates this summer:<\/p>\n

May 3, 10, 17, 22 and 31
\nJune 5, 12, 18 and 25
\nJuly 10 and 17
\nAugust 7, 14 and 21<\/p>\n

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