Florida Theme Parks

The latest from Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida, Peppa Pig Theme Park, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, SeaWorld and parks across the Sunshine State.

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Orlando Parks Monday: Universal Closure Dates Shift as Deadlines Hit

Universal’s Animal Actors closes after today, Jurassic Park River Adventure’s return moves to Dec. 17, EPCOT’s pumpkin hunt ends, and SeaWorld and Busch Gardens prepare weekend events.

Visitors consult a park map and smartphone on a generic palm-lined Florida theme-park walkway.

An empty generic tropical Florida water park sits orderly between operating seasons.

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Adventure Island Is Closed; Calendar Resumes in March

Oct 2, 2026

Families walk through a generic Florida water park during a colorful cultural celebration.

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Aquatica Fiesta Weekend Is Included; Food Costs Extra

Oct 2, 2026

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Parents and young children walk through a generic preschool amusement park decorated for Halloween.

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Peppa’s Halloween Treat Stations Run 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Oct 2, 2026

Families walk through a generic Florida marine-life theme park decorated for autumn.

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SeaWorld Spooktacular Candy Trail Requires a Park Bag

Oct 2, 2026

Illustrative generated image of visitors holding two filled buns, berry-colored popcorn and a refillable cup in a futuristic amusement park.

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Epic Universe Night Includes 2 Snacks and 100 Drink Choices

Oct 2, 2026

Illustrative generated image of visitors reviewing a map beside an inactive generic river ride at a tropical adventure park.

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Islands of Adventure’s River Ride Is Closed Through Nov. 19

Oct 2, 2026

Illustrative generated image of two visitors comparing admission cards beside a generic amusement-resort rail shuttle.

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Hogwarts Express Requires Park-to-Park Admission

Oct 2, 2026

Illustrative generated image of a wheelchair user and companion reviewing digital tickets at a generic Halloween event entrance.

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HHN Accessibility Return Times Require 2 Linked Tickets

Oct 2, 2026

Illustrative generated image of families entering a tropical water park with towels and a contactless payment terminal.

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Volcano Bay Is Cashless; Towel Rentals Cost $7

Oct 2, 2026

Illustrative generated image of a rustic wildlife-conservation train arriving at an open-air station.

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Animal Kingdom’s Conservation Train Ends at 4:15 p.m.

Oct 2, 2026

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