Steven Spielberg's Original Universal Attraction Sets Closure Date

Steven Spielberg's Original Universal Attraction Sets Closure Date

E.T. is phoning home for a short break. Universal Orlando has officially scheduled a brief refurbishment for E.T. Adventure, the iconic dark ride nestled within Universal Studios Florida. The attraction will be temporarily closed from June 9 to June 13, 2025, for maintenance. Credit: Universal Orlando While the closure is relatively short, longtime fans of the park may feel a twinge of nostalgia knowing this beloved classic will go dark, even if…

E.T. Phones It In: Spielberg’s Beloved Universal Attraction Going Dark for Now : Disney Fanatic

Hold onto your interplanetary passports—E.T. Adventure is going offline. Universal Orlando just quietly updated its ride schedule, and everyone’s favorite alien is officially going dark for “refurbishment” starting June 9, 2025. The ride is expected to reopen on June 14, but for a fan-favorite that’s survived three decades of ride demolitions and replacements, even a five-day closure has people talking. Credit: Universal Let’s break it down. The…

Universal Quietly Schedules Closure for Spielberg’s Iconic E.T. Attraction

Universal Studios Florida’s last surviving opening-day attraction is about to go dark—but only for a few days. The E.T. Adventure is scheduled to close temporarily for maintenance beginning June 9, 2025, with a planned reopening date of June 14. While this short refurbishment is standard practice, it’s a rare pause for one of the park’s most legendary experiences. Credit: Universal Orlando A Ride Through the Stars—and Nostalgia First opening wit…