How should I plan around Universal Studios Florida closing early on October 25?

Arrive at rope drop, do your must-do rides and shows first, and plan to be finished by 5 PM. Hours can change, so check again as the date gets closer.

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Universal Studios Florida Closes Early on October 25, 2026

On Sunday, October 25, Universal Studios Florida is scheduled to close at 5 PM to day guests, earlier than its usual hours.

Closing time on October 25 5 PM Moderate crowds expected

What this means for your day

Regular daytime admission ends at 5 PM, earlier than Universal Studios Florida usually closes.
Get to the gates for rope drop and ride the headliners first.
Plan your last ride, snack, and shopping before 5 PM.
Hours can change, so check again closer to your trip.

Headliners to ride before 5 PM

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

Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts™ is quietest around 8 AM, about 16 minutes on average, against a typical 36 minutes across the day.
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem™ is quietest around 8 AM, about 13 minutes on average, against a typical 32 minutes across the day.
Revenge of the Mummy is quietest around 8 AM, about 13 minutes on average, against a typical 32 minutes across the day.
Revenge of the Mummy™ is quietest around 8 AM, about 15 minutes on average, against a typical 31 minutes across the day.
E.T. Adventure™ is quietest around 11 AM, about 22 minutes on average, against a typical 30 minutes across the day.
E.T. Adventure is quietest around 9 AM, about 16 minutes on average, against a typical 29 minutes across the day.

Other Universal Orlando parks on October 25

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

Islands of Adventure is open until 8 PM, with moderate crowds forecast.
Epic Universe is open until 8 PM, with packed crowds forecast.

Other early closures at Universal Studios Florida

Universal Studios Florida hours on October 25

What time does Universal Studios Florida close on October 25?: On Sunday, October 25, Universal Studios Florida is scheduled to close at 5 PM to day guests, earlier than its usual hours.
How should I plan around Universal Studios Florida closing early on October 25?: Arrive at rope drop, do your must-do rides and shows first, and plan to be finished by 5 PM. Hours can change, so check again as the date gets closer.

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