Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from September 14, 2026, to September 20, 2026.
Universal Orlando
Halloween Horror Nights 35 continues this week, bringing another season of screams with houses inspired by Hellraiser, Stranger Things 5, Sinners, and more. In addition, many of Universal Orlando hotels will feature HHN-inspired offerings, including themed bars, specialty food and drinks, and photo ops.
Passholder Appreciation Days continues until September 30. Passholder Appreciation Days celebrates Universal’s Passholders with extra perks and benefits, including dedicated entrances and lines, exclusive menu items and merchandise, and extra savings.
Refurbishments
Please keep in mind that refurbishment dates can change.
Jurassic Park River Adventure at Islands of Adventure is closed for a major refurbishment. It is scheduled to reopen on November 20, 2026.
Horror Make-Up Show at Universal Studios Florida will close May 12, 2026, for a “reimagining”. It is scheduled to reopen in Winter 2026.
Finnegan’s Bar & Grill at Universal Studios Florida is closed for a major refurbishment. It is scheduled to reopen in Winter 2026.
The Untrainable Dragon at Epic Universe will close for a brief refurbishment on September 15, 2026. It is scheduled to reopen on September 21, 2026.
Skull Island: Reign of Kong at Islands of Adventure has been unexpectedly closed for the last few weeks. Universal has not released any information on how long the closure will last.
Universal Studios Hollywood
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is set to officially open on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026! The coaster is a unique dual-launching, split-ride track that will take guests over and under portions of the multilevel Starway escalator, through four spectacular launches, an exciting inverted dive loop, twisted pretzel loop, and inverted stall, among others, at speeds of up to 72 MPH and a force of up to 3.6 Gs along 4,100 feet of elaborate aerial track constructed with sound-reduction technology while drifting at 360 degrees in their individual ride vehicles.
Halloween Horror Nights 2026 continues this week, bringing another season of screams with houses inspired by Hellraiser, Stranger Things 5, Sinners, and more. Guests can also experience the Terror Tram, featuring Art the Clown, and come face-to-face with a collection of scare zones, shows, and more.
Universal Studios Hollywood is celebrating its Pass Members with another round of Pass Member Appreciation Days from August 15 to September 30, 202, when Pass Members can take advantage of limited-time giveaways and special offers throughout the park and CityWalk.
Refurbishments
Please keep in mind that refurbishment dates can change.
None at this time.
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