How should I plan around Islands of Adventure closing early on October 26?

Arrive at rope drop, do your must-do rides and shows first, and plan to be finished by 6 PM. Hours can change, so check again as the date gets closer.

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Islands of Adventure Closes Early on October 26, 2026

On Monday, October 26, Islands of Adventure is scheduled to close at 6 PM to day guests, earlier than its usual hours.

Closing time on October 26 6 PM Moderate crowds expected

What this means for your day

Regular daytime admission ends at 6 PM, earlier than Islands of Adventure usually closes.
Get to the gates for rope drop and ride the headliners first.
Plan your last ride, snack, and shopping before 6 PM.
Hours can change, so check again closer to your trip.

Headliners to ride before 6 PM

From our own wait-time history at Islands of Adventure, these are the busiest rides whose quietest hour comes before the early close, so you lose nothing by riding them in daylight.

Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure™ is quietest around 1 PM, about 59 minutes on average, against a typical 62 minutes across the day.
Jurassic World VelociCoaster is quietest around 9 AM, about 27 minutes on average, against a typical 41 minutes across the day.
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man® is quietest around 9 AM, about 14 minutes on average, against a typical 29 minutes across the day.
Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls® is quietest around 9 AM, about 7 minutes on average, against a typical 29 minutes across the day.
Skull Island: Reign of Kong™ is quietest around 9 AM, about 6 minutes on average, against a typical 27 minutes across the day.
Pteranodon Flyers is quietest around 9 AM, about 13 minutes on average, against a typical 25 minutes across the day.

Other Universal Orlando parks on October 26

If you want a full evening in a park that day, these stay open for day guests.

Epic Universe is open until 8 PM, with packed crowds forecast.
Universal Studios Florida is open until 7 PM, with moderate crowds forecast.

Other early closures at Islands of Adventure

Thursday, October 22

Islands of Adventure hours on October 26

What time does Islands of Adventure close on October 26?: On Monday, October 26, Islands of Adventure is scheduled to close at 6 PM to day guests, earlier than its usual hours.
How should I plan around Islands of Adventure closing early on October 26?: Arrive at rope drop, do your must-do rides and shows first, and plan to be finished by 6 PM. Hours can change, so check again as the date gets closer.

Park hours from Rope Drop News · unofficial, not affiliated with Disney.