Universal Orlando Resort is turning up the excitement this fall with the return of Volcano Bay Nights, the park’s exclusive after-hours water-park experience. This separately ticketed event invites guests to enjoy Universal’s tropical-themed water park after sundown with an array of immersive experiences, live entertainment, and unique treats.
Event Schedule
Volcano Bay Nights will be held on Friday evenings throughout September and October 2025:
- September: 5, 12, 19, 26
- October: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Volcano Bay Nights guests will have access to Volcano Bay beginning at 4:00 p.m., with the exclusive, limited-capacity event officially taking place from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy:
- Lower wait times at their favorite attractions, including TeAwa the Fearless River – where guests take a thrilling whitewater ride along a roaring river of rapids; Ko’okiri Body Plunge – where guests brave a 125-foot drop; Krakatau Aqua Coaster – the park’s marquee attraction that sends guests twisting, turnin,g and plummeting through the volcano; and more.
- Live entertainment throughout the park, including a Beach Bash on Waturi Beach featuring a live DJ, and photo ops with the iconic Mystery Machine and popular characters Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Velma, Fred and Daphne – along with some of the villains from the animated series, including Ghost Clown.
- Complimentary snacks like Churro Bites with Mango or Chocolate Dipping Sauce, and Golden Pineapple & Coconut Popcorn. Guests can also choose from more than 100 drink choices and enjoy refills throughout the event with Coca-Cola beverages in a Volcano Bay Freestyle Souvenir Cup.
- Additional specialty menu items available for purchase at Kohola Reef Restaurant & Social Club, Koka Poroka Ice Cream Kona and select snack stands. Guests can also purchase delicious Volcano Bay fare from Dancing Dragons Boat Bar, Whakawaiwai Eats, Kunuku Boat Bar and The Feasting Frog.
Tickets for Volcano Bay Nights are available for purchase starting today for $99 plus tax per person and standard self-parking is included in the price of admission for the event. Universal Orlando Passholders receive a 10% discount off the ticketed price of the experience with a valid Annual or Seasonal Pass and valid photo ID.
Guests can also upgrade their experience by reserving a private cabana for the event, starting at $279.99. Private cabanas must be booked at the concierge huts on the event day and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For additional information about Volcano Bay Nights and to purchase tickets, click here.
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