{"id":250954,"date":"2026-04-29T11:47:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T11:47:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/250954\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T11:47:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T11:47:09","slug":"5-rides-will-be-closed-at-universal-orlando-in-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/250954\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Rides Will Be Closed at Universal Orlando in May"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The only thing worse than a ride being closed on your <a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/2026\/04\/27\/the-newest-universal-theme-park-took-a-huge-step-towards-opening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Universal<\/a> vacation is not being aware that a ride is closed and then being disappointed.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-787204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/uor-2025-epic-universe-atmosphere-park-entrance-chronos-stock-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\"  \/>Epic Universe<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why we are here! To keep you informed of every ride closure so you can be prepared and plan your Universal trip accordingly. So let\u2019s get into all five rides that will be closed in May at <a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/2026\/04\/24\/4-universal-orlando-hotel-rooms-that-are-worth-the-splurge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Universal Orlando.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s start at <a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/2026\/04\/22\/this-universal-update-could-mean-big-changes-are-coming-to-epic-universe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Epic Universe<\/a>. This first closure is very brief but still important to know!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-777451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2025-uo-universal-orlando-epic-universe-super-nintendo-world-donkey-kong-country-mine-cart-madness.j.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"910\"  \/>Mine Cart Madness<\/p>\n<p>Over in <a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/2025\/07\/16\/im-a-wheelchair-user-and-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-super-nintendo-world-at-epic-universe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Super Nintendo World<\/a>, Mine Cart Madness will be closed on May 3rd. So if this is a high priority for you and your party, maybe choose a different day to visit Epic!<\/p>\n<p>Next up, we are traveling over to<a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/2026\/04\/27\/one-of-epic-universes-most-crowded-rides-is-closing-this-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"> The Isle of Berk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-787234\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/uor-2025-epic-universe-how-to-train-your-dragon-isle-of-berk-atmosphere-stock-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1928\"  \/>Isle of Berk<\/p>\n<p>Here, the <a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/2026\/04\/22\/this-popular-attraction-will-be-closing-soon-at-epic-universe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Viking Training Camp<\/a> playground will be closed from May 4th to May 22nd. But if you have little ones who need to get their energy out, don\u2019t worry! Head over to the Astronomica\u00a0splash\u00a0pad in <a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/2025\/04\/23\/full-review-we-tried-the-new-atlantic-restaurant-in-celestial-park-at-epic-universe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Celestial Park<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/2026\/03\/24\/universal-canceled-2-big-projects-for-islands-of-adventure-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Islands of Adventure<\/a> for the rest of the May closures.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-508802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2022-universal-studios-orlando-florida-atmos-jurassic-park-world-velocicoaster-raptors-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"729\" height=\"456\"  \/>Jurassic Park River Adventure<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/2023\/05\/19\/new-jurassic-park-additions-announced-for-universal-orlando\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Jurassic Park River Adventure<\/a> has been closed since January 5th, 2026, for an extended closure and will not reopen until November 19th, 2026, so unfortunately, if you\u2019re visiting in May, this one won\u2019t be available. There is another Jurassic Park closure happening in May as well.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-646935\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2023-uo-universal-orlando-islands-of-adventure-pteranodon-flyers.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"  \/>Pteranodon Flyers<\/p>\n<p>Pteranodon Flyers is also experiencing a bit of a lengthy closure. It closed on February 27th, 2026,\u00a0 and will not reopen until May 14th, 2026. However, the fantastic Camp Jurassic playground remains open, and there are plenty of areas for both kids and adults to explore so you can still have some Jurassic Park fun if you\u2019re visiting in May!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-646934\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2023-uo-universal-orlando-islands-of-adventure-camp-jurassic-pteranodon-flyers.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"  \/>Camp Jurassic<\/p>\n<p>Finally, the last closure on our list is coming to Toon Lagoon, where Popeye\u2019s Me Ship, The Olive, will be closed starting May 26, 2026, and continuing through June 9, 2026. This is a walk-through of Popeye\u2019s Ship that allows you to shoot water at the passing rafts on Popeye\u2019s Bilge Rat Barge, and it will still be open for the majority of May.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-647587\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2023-uo-universal-orlando-islands-of-adventure-atmo-popeye-and-blutos-bilge-rat-barges.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"  \/>Popeye!<\/p>\n<p>Overall, there will not be too many ride closures for you if you\u2019re visiting Universal Orlando this May! Make sure to follow AllEars so you never miss out on any ride closures or news!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/2026\/04\/27\/universal-canceled-5-big-projects-for-universal-studios-orlando\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Universal Canceled 5 BIG Projects for Universal Studios Orlando<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Are you planning a trip to Universal Orlando this May? 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