What rides are closing at Universal Orlando 2023?

9 Refurbishments And Closures Happening Now At Universal Orlando Resort (September 2023)
  • Hogwarts Express (Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure) ...
  • Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges (Universal's Islands of Adventure) ...
  • Nighttime Lights At Hogwarts Castle (Universal's Islands of Adventure)




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One of the most popular closures that is taking place at both Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida is Hogwarts Express. The Hogwarts Express is scheduled for a brief closure from December 10 to December 16, 2023.

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Fans might be disappointed after Universal Orlando Resort closes a beloved attraction. Vacations for friends and family can take a lot of planning, and well not everything always goes as planned.

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Hogwarts Express Refurbishment The Hogwarts Express will be closed from December 10 through 16, 2023, just before the holiday rush. The ride is both a popular attraction and a convenient transport between Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure.

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It's All Ogre Now: A Look Back at the Retired Shrek 4-D Attraction at Universal Studios Florida. After a nearly 20 year run, Shrek 4-D was permanently closed at Universal Studios Florida on January 10, 2022.

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The concept is an expanded version of the Jaws miniature attraction featured in the Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood in California. In 2012, the attraction was removed from the Florida theme park to make room for the second phase of expansion for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

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We're so frogcited about the new rides and experiences coming in 2023, including TRON Lightcycle / Run now running at Magic Kingdom, a new Minion Land now open at Universal Orlando and Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana at EPCOT.

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The last day of operation for those attractions will be Jan. 15. The long-running E.T. Adventure attraction, as well as Animal Actors on Location, the SpongeBob StorePants gift shop and KidZone Pizza Company will remain open. The closures come as Universal makes way for new additions to the themed area.

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In November of 2015, Universal closed the attraction for good, announcing it would be replaced by the much more “current” Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon 3D simulator attraction, which opened in 2017.

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Universal Studios Hollywood has closed the Earthquake portion of the Studio Tour for refurbishment. It is expected to remain closed until Spring 2024. Located inside Stage 50, the Earthquake experience simulates an 8.3 Earthquake while inside a San Francisco subway station.

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Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem is a 3D simulator ride located in the Production Central area of Universal Studios Florida. It replaced Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast, and The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera.

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The park has officially announced that a thrilling DreamWorks land will be taking the place of the former Woody Woodpecker's KidZone at Universal Studios Florida. Set to open its doors in 2024, this new land promises to be a captivating and interactive experience for visitors of all ages.

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Can you ride the Hogwarts Express multiple times? Yes! As long as you carry a park-to-park ticket, you can go back and forth as many times as you wish between the parks.

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Q: How much does it cost to ride the Hogwarts Express? A: While it will cost you a park-to-park ticket, it does not cost any extra. You will never have to purchase a ticket to ride only the Hogwarts Express.

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