How should I plan around Islands of Adventure closing early on November 20?

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 November 20, 2026

On Friday, November 20, Islands of Adventure is scheduled to close at 6 PM to day guests, earlier than its usual hours.

Closing time on November 20 6 PM Light 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 62 minutes on average, against a typical 65 minutes across the day.
Jurassic World VelociCoaster is quietest around 9 AM, about 26 minutes on average, against a typical 42 minutes across the day.
Pteranodon Flyers is quietest around 9 AM, about 10 minutes on average, against a typical 24 minutes across the day.
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man® is quietest around 9 AM, about 10 minutes on average, against a typical 24 minutes across the day.
Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls® is quietest around 9 AM, about 6 minutes on average, against a typical 22 minutes across the day.
The Incredible Hulk Coaster® is quietest around 9 AM, about 12 minutes on average, against a typical 21 minutes across the day.

Other Universal Orlando parks on November 20

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 busy crowds forecast.
Universal Studios Florida is open until 7 PM, with light crowds forecast.

Other early closures at Islands of Adventure

Islands of Adventure hours on November 20

What time does Islands of Adventure close on November 20?: On Friday, November 20, 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 November 20?: 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.