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    What’s Happening at the Universal Parks – Week of January 20, 2025

    January 20, 2025By Brian Glenn
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    Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from January 20, 2025, to January 26, 2025.

    Universal Orlando

    UOAP Bonus Benefits are back from now until January 31, 2025. Annual and Seasonal Passholders will have the opportunity to experience Universal Orlando with extra benefits only available for a limited time – including exclusive menu items, merch, and discounts.

    Universal Stella Nova Resort will welcome its first guests on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. The hotel features 750 guest rooms and is a part of Universal’s Prime Value category. Featuring tranquil accommodations, Universal Stella Nova Resort is inspired by distant galaxies, new stars, and mysterious black holes.”

    Florida’s biggest Christian music festival returns as Universal Orlando will host 2025’s Rock the Universe on January 24-25, 2025. Rock the Universe lets fans enjoy performances by some of Christian music’s top artists, offers worship experiences, and a chance to enjoy theme park attractions during an unforgettable weekend of “faith, fun, and fellowship” at Universal Studios Florida.

    Guests can celebrate the release of Universal Pictures’ Wicked at Universal Orlando! Enjoy exclusive merchandise, limited-time food and beverages, and more – including the new Wicked: The Experience!

    Volcano Bay is currently operating on a seasonal schedule and will only be open 5 days a week and closing for 2 days. The park will be closed on the following dates this week:

    • January 22, 23

    If cold weather is forecast in Central Florida, Universal may close Volcano Bay. Be sure to follow our social media or Universal Orlando’s social media channels for announcements regarding closures.

    Refurbishments

    Please keep in mind refurbishment dates can change.

    Jurassic Park River Adventure at Islands of Adventure is currently closed for refurbishment. The attraction is expected to reopen on January 23, 2025.

    Pteranodon Flyers at Islands of Adventure is currently closed for an indefinite period. No reopening timeframe has been given at this time.

    Ohyah and Ohno Drop Slides at Volcano Bay are currently closed for refurbishment. The attraction is expected to reopen on February 13, 2025.

    Puka Uli Lagoon at Volcano Bay will close for refurbishment on January 2, 2025. The attraction is expected to reopen on February 13, 2025.

    Universal Studios Hollywood

    Guests can celebrate the release of Universal Pictures’ Wicked at Universal Studios Hollywood! Enjoy exclusive merchandise, limited-time food and beverages, and more.

    Refurbishments

    Please keep in mind refurbishment dates can change.

    WaterWorld is currently closed for refurbishment. No reopening timeframe has been given, but it is expected to reopen sometime in February.

    The water playground in Super Silly Fun Land is currently closed for refurbishment. The area is expected to reopen in March.


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