Happy 4th of July!
Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from June 30, 2025, to July 6, 2025.
Universal Orlando
Universal Epic Universe is now open!
Celebrate the 4th of July at Universal Orlando! At Universal Studios Florida, guests enjoy character meet-and-greets and a live DJ at the Universal Music Plaza Stage. There will be evening fireworks near Transformers: The Ride. Universal CityWalk Orlando will also feature live music, dancers, stilt walkers, and a live DJ at various locations, including the Waterfront Stage, Plaza Stage, and Promenade. Universal Epic Universe will also feature 4th of July festivities, but no details have been provided at this time.
Guests can join in the celebration of Jaws’s 50th anniversary by visiting the village of Amity, which will take over the San Francisco area of Universal Studios Florida. This celebration will feature limited-time food, drinks, and merchandise.
In celebration of the upcoming live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon, a themed shopping experience will be added to the Lost Continent, near Doc Sugrue’s Desert Kebab House. Additionally, a Toothless photo opportunity will be available.
Elphaba and Glinda return for Meet & Greets at Wicked: The Experience at Universal Studios Florida from June 23rd to August 10th.
To celebrate the upcoming release of Jurassic World: Rebirth, in theaters July 2, Universal will feature themed photo ops in Jurassic Park at Islands of Adventure and exclusive food and beverage items at The Burger Digs. Starting May 23, guests can also pick up some exclusive “Jurassic World: Rebirth” merchandise in Jurassic Outfitters and Dinostore.
With M3GAN 2.0 coming this Summer, Universal has teased that guests “might just see her” at Universal Studios Florida from June 10th through June 30th.
Refurbishments
Please keep in mind that refurbishment dates can change.
No refurbishments scheduled at this time.
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Mega Movie Summer, an all-new seasonal event celebrating some of Universal’s iconic films, debuts Friday, June 13. It will continue daily through August 10. The event will feature themed food & drink, merchandise, and new in-park experiences – including Jurassic World additions, JAWS 50th Celebrations, Wicked, and more!
Universal Studios Hollywood will be celebrating the 4th of July inside the park. More details to be released soon!
Refurbishments
Please keep in mind that refurbishment dates can change.
No refurbishments scheduled at this time.
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