Some people like to be home for the holidays. That’s nice. NOT US! You can catch us celebrating the holidays at Disney World or Universal Orlando. There’s just so much to see and do around the holiday season! So, with the holidays coming up soon, you might be planning a trip to Universal Orlando.
Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando
Like we said, the holidays are a great time to visit Universal, especially with all the fun holiday decorations, the chance to meet The Grinch (a personal favorite meet and greet of ours!), and to enjoy some fun holiday snacks. However, if you are visiting Universal this holiday season, you might need to be aware of some closures at Volcano Bay, Universal’s water park, because it will be closed on 12 select dates in November and December.
According to Universal Orlando’s online calendar, Universal Orlando’s Volcano Bay will be closed on both November 12th and 13th, so if you had plans to visit the water park on those days, you may need a new game plan. However, Volcano Bay has more closures coming up after that through the end of the year.
View from the beach
Volcano Bay will also be closed on the following dates: November 26th, December 3rd, December 4th, December 8th, December 9th, December 17th, December 18th, December 22nd, December 23rd, and December 30th. That’s a total of 12 days when the water park will be closed. Note that the park may also close due to the weather, so check the forecast before your visit.
Low wait times!
As we previously reported, Volcano Bay will also have a seasonal closure beginning on October 26th, 2026, with a planned reopening on or before March 24th, 2027. Universal has plans to do regular maintenance on several attractions and areas in the water park during that time.
Volcano Bay Nights
In other water park news, Universal recently discontinued virtual queues at the water park, as well as the use of the TapuTapu bands (sort of like free MagicBands you get at the park to tap into virtual queues). Look out for that change on your next visit!
©Universal
Stay tuned to DFB for more.
Wait…Did Universal Just Borrow Disney’s Idea for Lightning Lane Single Pass?! 🤨
What do you think about these closures? Let us know in the comments!
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
TRENDING NOW
More changes have arrived in Magic Kingdom!
The Cake Bake Shop Bakery on Disney’s BoardWalk is home to some of our favorite sweets at Disney...
These bags are made specifically with air travel in mind.
Your Disney World shoes matter more than your park bag. I said what I said.
Is there such a thing that could happen to you to make you never go...
Sometimes, unwritten rules are meant to be broken.
A temporary closure has started in Disney World!
A brand-new snack spot is coming to Hollywood Studios when Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring...
Here's everything Annual Passholders need to know before their next EPCOT visit.
This Mickey-shaped fan is a lifesaver on hot Disney days!
We rounded up seven Disney and Disney-adjacent finds that solve real problems, add some extra...
Former Cast Members are sharing their favorite spots to watch Magic Kingdom's nighttime spectacular, Happily...
What you need to know before you pin trade in Disneyland.
Missed Bats Day in Disneyland this year? Don't stress -- the 2027 date has just...
Listen, we love Disney World but there are some changes they've made that we just...
One booth at the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival has officially closed early.
Will Disney World be suspiciously empty in 2027? Here are the reasons why people might...
If you find yourself feeling ill at Disney World, keep these things in mind.
If you ever need to cancel a Disney World vacation, you need to know these...
We've got an important Disney Dining Plan UPDATE for ya!