Universal Orlando has announced dates for the 2025 edition of Halloween Horror Nights and other festivals at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure theme parks. And that signaled something new for Volcano Bay Water Park.
According to Universal, HHN will begin on August 29th, making it the earliest launch in history. The event will run until November 2nd, but Universal hasn’t announced how many nights the event will take place during the event. The theme and number of haunted houses have also not been revealed. (Last year’s Horror Nights started on August 30th.)
As previously announced, the resort’s seasonal events kick off with Rock the Universe this Friday and Saturday. Rock the Universe is a Christian music festival that requires a ticket in addition to the daily attractions. Additionally, Universal Mardi Gras, which is included with regular admission, will be held daily from February 1st to March 30th.
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Universal has announced that it will restart Butterbeer season at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction from March 1st to May 31st.
A new event called Universal Volcano Bay Nights will be held over five nights in April and May, allowing visitors to “immerse themselves in Waturi culture,” according to a Universal Orlando news release. Ticket prices have not been announced, but the event will be held on April 19th and 26th, and May 3rd, 10th, and 17th.
Finally, the New Year holidays run from November 21st to December. 31. Universal specifically mentioned Grinchmas and the Wizarding World holiday event.
At Universal CityWalk, three transformations of the Red Coconut Club have been announced, as well as a Mardi Gras after party and a St. Patrick’s Day event at Pat O’Brien’s. No date was given.
These experiences are in addition to the Epic Universe Theme Park’s scheduled opening on May 22nd.
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