{"id":1477,"date":"2025-10-13T22:03:49","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T02:03:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/potterspotter.com\/?p=1477"},"modified":"2025-10-13T22:03:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T02:03:49","slug":"harry-potter-and-the-forbidden-journey-closes-this-november-and-the-universal-mega-movie-parades-return-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/potterspotter.com\/?p=1477","title":{"rendered":"Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Closes This November, and the Universal Mega Movie Parade’s Return Date"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

     Universal<\/a> has updated its upcoming closures across the Orlando resort, including the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and the Hogwarts Express are among the attractions temporarily closing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: PotterSpotter
Hogwarts Castle<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n

     Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey will close this November, from the 10th<\/sup> through the 20th<\/sup>. The 4D dark ride is the only wizarding attraction closing this year. In 2026, from February 9th<\/sup> to the 23rd<\/sup>, the Hogwarts Express will be shut down. Both Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida stations will be affected by the closures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: Universal Orlando Resort
Hogwarts Express: Hogsmeade Station<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n

     Other temporary closures this year include Dudley Do-Right\u2019s RipSaw Falls and the Universal Mega Movie Parade. RipSaw Falls is currently closed and will remain so through October 31st<\/sup>, Halloween. The Mega Movie Parade is also currently closed but will return on October 21st<\/sup>. The parade is scheduled to run daily, through November 13th<\/sup>, at 2:00 p.m. Universal\u2019s Holiday Parade featuring Macy\u2019s will begin on November 21st<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: Universal Orlando Resort
Jurassic Park River Adventure<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n

     Next year, Jurassic Park River Adventure will close for an extended period, from January 5th<\/sup> to November 19th<\/sup>. That is over ten months! This could be for routine refurbishments or perhaps updated theming. Revenge of the Mummy will also be temporarily closed in 2026, but for a much shorter duration. It will be closed from January 15th<\/sup> to January 21st<\/sup>.  This will be approximately five months since its recent refurbishment in August. There are no pending closure dates for Universal Epic Universe or Universal Volcano Bay attractions this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: Universal Orlando Resort
Temporary Closures<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Check out what\u2019s in store for Universal this Holiday Season: \u201cHolidays at Universal Orlando \u2013 Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Returns This November<\/a>\u201d!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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