Volcano Bay Nights ends this week at Universal Orlando

Universal’s after-hours water park event wraps its 2026 season on August 21 after running select nights since May 3. Tickets are $99 plus tax, and the park itself closes for seasonal maintenance on October 26.

The last chance to do Volcano Bay after dark this year arrives in a few days.

Volcano Bay Nights closes out its 2026 run on Friday, August 21, per Universal’s own announcement. The limited-capacity event has been running select nights since May 3.

Tickets are $99 plus tax per person, with parking included. Universal Annual and Seasonal Passholders save 10 percent with a valid pass and photo ID.

What happens at Volcano Bay Nights

The event runs after regular park hours.

Ticketed guests can enter as early as 4 p.m., with the event itself starting at 7 p.m.

A perk of the event is the shorter wait times for the big attractions, including Krakatau Aqua Coaster, Ko’okiri Body Plunge, and TeAwa the Fearless River.

There’s also a Beach Bash at Waturi Beach with a live DJ and character meet-and-greets featuring Shrek and Madagascar characters from DreamWorks Animation.

Complimentary treats have included Blue Raspberry Churro Bites and garlic parmesan popcorn, with specialty food and drinks for purchase around the park.

Check the date before you book

Universal’s March announcement listed August event nights on the 7th, 14th, and 21st. The resort then expanded the schedule in late June, adding dates across the summer.

What’s next at Volcano Bay

The water park’s season has an end date too.

Volcano Bay closes for seasonal maintenance on October 26, and it will reopen on March 24, 2027.

That’s a five-month window with no water park at Universal Orlando.

Elsewhere at the resort right now: Passholder Appreciation Days run through September 30 with dedicated entrances, exclusive menu items, and extra savings. Back to Hogwarts programming continues through September 1, including a limited-edition Butterbeer mug while supplies last.

And Halloween Horror Nights starts August 28, one week after Volcano Bay Nights ends.

Article compiled with the help of the Pirates & Princesses newsroom.

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Hat Tips:

• Universal Orlando Resort press release (March 10, 2026), the May 3 through August 21 run, the attraction list, the Beach Bash, and the complimentary food items

• Inside Universal (August 17, 2026), the current resort-wide weekly roundup including Passholder Appreciation Days and Back to Hogwarts

• Epic Universal Blog (May 2026), the $99 ticket price, the 10 percent passholder discount, the 4 p.m. entry, and the 7 p.m. start

• Spectrum News 13 and FOX 35 Orlando (March 2026), the confirmed date list