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Six weeks of Annual and Seasonal Passholder perks across Universal Orlando Resort, August 15 through September 30, 2026.

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

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

Aug 28, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026

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Epic Universe's first hard-ticket after-hours party, two Saturday nights in October with 7 p.m. park entry.

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

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Universal Says the King Kong Animatronic Was Damaged During Routine Maintenance, and That Is Why Reign of Kong Is Closed Islands of Adventure

Universal Says the King Kong Animatronic Was Damaged During Routine Maintenance, and That Is Why Reign of Kong Is Closed

Skull Island: Reign of Kong at Universal Islands of Adventure has been closed for the last few weeks, and until now Universal had not said why. Universal has now told Attractions Magazine the King Kong animatronic sustained damage during routine maintenance and is being repaired. There is still no reopening date, and Universal has not said how the damage happened or how serious it is.

September 17, 2026 News
Toothsome Chocolate Emporium Turns 10 With a Saturday Celebration at CityWalk and an Anniversary Menu That Ends September 30 CityWalk

Toothsome Chocolate Emporium Turns 10 With a Saturday Celebration at CityWalk and an Anniversary Menu That Ends September 30

The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen hosts a 10th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, September 19, from 3 to 6 p.m., with a chocolate dipping station, a Chocolate Origins showcase and engraved chocolate coins. A five-dish anniversary menu plus a Cheers to 10 Years! shake runs through September 30. Universal has not posted prices.

September 17, 2026 News
Epic Universe's Celestial Goodnight Is Running Without Its Fireworks, and Universal Can't Yet Say When They Come Back Epic Universe

Epic Universe's Celestial Goodnight Is Running Without Its Fireworks, and Universal Can't Yet Say When They Come Back

Universal Celestial Goodnight played without fireworks at Epic Universe on Monday, September 14, and one aerial photographer says the fireworks had already been missing for weeks. Universal's X account says the fireworks portion is temporarily unavailable while it works to resolve a technical issue, and that a return date is not available yet. The fountains, lights and music still run.

September 17, 2026 News