NEW: Universal Orlando Park Closing for 5 Months, Features Completely Axed

NEW: Universal Orlando Park Closing for 5 Months, Features Completely Axed

Big changes are coming to the Universal Orlando Resort. Credit: Universal Related: Disney Introducing New $180 Upcharge for One of Its Oldest Theme Parks Universal Orlando has announced that its Volcano Bay water park will begin a new seasonal closure next fall. Volcano Bay will close on October 26, 2026, and is expected to reopen on or before March 24, 2027, a closure of just about 5 months. In addition to this new seasonal closure, Universal O…

Universal Orlando Resort Announces Big Changes To Volcano Bay

Universal Volcano Bay will close for the season starting October 26, 2026, with a planned reopening on or before March 24, 2027. Universal will perform annual maintenance on various attractions and park areas during this time. Guests who have purchased tickets for visits during this closure period are being contacted for assistance. Support is available at Guest Services located at Universal Volcano Bay, Universal Studios Florida, Universal Isla…

Universal Volcano Bay CLOSING for 5 Months and TapuTapu Wearable and Virtual Lines AXED!

Big news coming from Universal Orlando Resort, as the resort's water park is set to close over the winter months from next fall, plus the much s TapuTapu wearable device and virtual lines are to be axed.Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed that the resorts water park, Volcano Bay is to begin annual seasonal closures, with the park closing for five months, beginning on October, 26, 2026, with the park reopening on or before March 24, 2027.Norma…

Volcano Bay to close for 2027 refurbishment, discontinue virtual line

Universal Volcano Bay water park will close for an extended refurbishment and the discontinue its "TapuTapu" virtual line system. The post Volcano Bay to close for 2027 refurbishment, discontinue virtual line appeared first on Attractions Magazine.

Universal Orlando to end virtual queues at Volcano Bay

By Robert Niles: This year will be the final summer for Virtual Lines at Universal Orlando's Volcano Bay.In a note posted to the park's website this morning, Universal Orlando announced that its TapuTapu wearable device and Virtual Line no longer will be available at Volcano Bay, starting October 1. Wrist-worn and waterproof TapuTapu devices also have been used for locker access and interactive tap points at Volcano Bay, including photo ops link…

Universal Studios Park Ceasing Operations for 5 Months in 2026

Universal has confirmed one of its Florida parks will close for 5 months. Credit: Universal Related: ‘Star Wars’ Officially Comes to Disney Park in New Way Volcano Bay, Universal Orlando’s beloved water park, is set to undergo a significant change with the announcement of its upcoming seasonal closure. The park will close its doors on October 26, 2026, and is scheduled to reopen on or before March 24, 2027. This marks the first time the water pa…