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Universal Studios Florida

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10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Islands of Adventure

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9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle
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Volcano Bay

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Volcano Bay's Last Day Is October 25, and It Is Set to Reopen On or Before April 1, 2027, About a Week Later Than First Planned
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Epic Universe

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Very Light
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10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Universal Nights at Epic Universe
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CityWalk

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Toothsome Serves Chocolate Crusted Halibut and White Chocolate & Coconut Lobster for National Chocolate Day at CityWalk, October 25 to 31

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Harbor Nights at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Ticketed wine, food and live music evening on the Harbor Piazza at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, four Fridays a year.

Feb 13, 2026 — Nov 27, 2026

Dufftoberfest
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Dufftoberfest

Oktoberfest inspired beer overlay in Springfield, U.S.A. with a seasonal Dufftoberfest Duff Beer at Duff Brewery and Moe's Tavern.

Aug 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026

Halloween Horror Nights 35
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Halloween Horror Nights 35

The world's premier Halloween event returns for its 35th year with haunted houses, scare zones, and more.

Aug 28, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026

Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle
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Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle

A projection show that swarms Hogwarts Castle with dark magic on select nights each fall at Islands of Adventure.

Sep 5, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026

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Universal Nights at Epic Universe

Epic Universe's first hard-ticket after-hours event, five nights in October and November with 7 p.m. park entry.

Oct 3, 2026 — Nov 20, 2026

Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort
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Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort

Experience holiday magic with Christmas at Hogwarts, Grinchmas, the Macy's Holiday Parade, and festive celebrations.

Nov 14, 2026 — Jan 3, 2027

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Universal's Islands of Adventure Is Selling Avengers: Doomsday Merchandise, Including a Doctor Doom Mask and Nerf Blaster Islands of Adventure

Universal's Islands of Adventure Is Selling Avengers: Doomsday Merchandise, Including a Doctor Doom Mask and Nerf Blaster

Marvel Studios is owned by Disney, but you can buy Avengers: Doomsday merchandise at Universal. Photos published by Attractions Magazine show Doctor Doom shirts, an electronic mask and a Nerf blaster at the Marvel Alterniverse Store in Islands of Adventure on October 21. The magazine points to Universal's 1994 Marvel theme park deal.

October 26, 2026 News
Demolition Has Reached Mythos, and Part of Its Rockwork Is Coming Off the Back of the Restaurant Facing the Islands of Adventure Lagoon Islands of Adventure

Demolition Has Reached Mythos, and Part of Its Rockwork Is Coming Off the Back of the Restaurant Facing the Islands of Adventure Lagoon

Crews tearing down The Lost Continent at Universal Islands of Adventure have now reached Mythos Restaurant itself. Video posted October 25 and filmed across the lagoon shows a big piece of the themed rock on the back of the restaurant removed, a yellow turbidity barrier in the water at its base, and the guest path behind Mythos completely walled off. Mythos remains open and is still slated to close in 2027.

October 25, 2026 News
Hollywood Drift's Spike Switch Track Is Now Moving, and a Photographer Heard Its Air Hiss From the Horror Nights Walkway Universal Studios Florida

Hollywood Drift's Spike Switch Track Is Now Moving, and a Photographer Heard Its Air Hiss From the Horror Nights Walkway

Aerial photographer bioreconstruct posted video of the track switch serving Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift's 170-foot spike shifting between its two positions on October 24, paired with separately recorded audio of the air hiss as it locks. New aerials also show the brake run, the station and new paving on the CityWalk waterfront path.

October 25, 2026 News
Islands of Adventure Ride Lockers Now Open With a Smile, as Face-Scan Rentals Spread From Epic Universe to Four Attractions Islands of Adventure

Islands of Adventure Ride Lockers Now Open With a Smile, as Face-Scan Rentals Spread From Epic Universe to Four Attractions

Most ride locker banks at Universal Islands of Adventure have switched from ticket scans to photo validation, the face-matching system Universal Orlando first used at Epic Universe. It is live at Hagrid's, Forbidden Journey, Ripsaw Falls and Hulk, but not yet at VelociCoaster. Guests who would rather not can ask a team member about using their ticket instead.

October 23, 2026 News