2 Universal Orlando Rides Will Be CLOSED in 2027

Universal Orlando Resort is going to be a popular vacation destination in 2027!

Islands of Adventure

With the new theme park Universal Epic Universe (which opened in 2025) and the opening of the new Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift coaster at Universal Studios Florida (scheduled to open in 2027), there are several reasons to visit. But if you’ve already started planning your trip, you need to know about some ride closures.

Two new ride closures have been added to the refurbishment calendar for 2027. First on the list is Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges, which will be closed from January 4th through February 2nd. This ride is located at Islands of Adventure, and it typically closes in the winter for refurbishment, since it’s a water ride.

Toon Lagoon

Also added to the list of closures for the same park is Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, the ride located inside Hogwarts Castle. This one will be closed for the shorter window of February 8th through February 19th.

Hogwarts at Universal Orlando

The other 2027 ride closure you need to be aware of (that was previously announced) is Fyre Drill at Epic Universe. Like Popeye & Bluto’s, it’s a water ride, and gets an annual refurbishment in the winter. It will be closed from January 25th through February 4th.

This ride will get you SOAKED

It’s a good idea to check out the Universal Orlando refurbishment calendar on the website before you plan your visit. New rides, shows, restaurants, and experiences can be added at any time to the list, though Universal usually tries to give adequate notice for closures. Showing up at the parks to find that your favorite ride is closed would be surpremely disappointing, so make sure to do that research!