Universal Orlando Resort has released its calendar of seasonal and special events for 2026, so let’s go over what we have to look forward to this year! I know there is one date that I was waiting for that got me hyped, the opening of Halloween Horror Nights 2026, in its 35th year at Universal Studios Florida, is August 28th this year!!
Universal Orlando Resort is comprised of three theme parks, one waterpark, a shopping, dining and entertainment area called CityWalk, and eleven hotels!
| UNIVERSAL ORLANDO’S 2026 EVENT DATES | |
| DATE | EVENT |
| January 23 – 24 | Rock the Universe |
| February 7 – April 4 | Universal Mardi Gras |
| March 1 – May 31 | Butterbeer Season |
| August 1 – September 1 | Back to Hogwarts |
| August 15 – September 30 | Passholder Appreciation Days |
| August 28 – November 1 | Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights |
| Select Nights this Fall | Dark Arts |
| November 14 – January 3, 2027 | Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort |
You can learn more about the events and experiences going on at Universal Orlando here: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/plan-your-visit/seasonal-fun
BONUS: Here is my most recent vlog, made the first week of 2026, going over everything changing at Universal Studios Florida:
Aaannndd, of course, if you want to see what any of these events are like, I have been covering these parks and resorts for years, and have an incredible log of vlogs covering my authentic and unique experiences at all of these events, up on my YouTube channel: Super Enthused!
Here is my Universal Orlando Resort playlist you can peruse to find your event of choice and see what it’s all about, how to best plan, any tips, the food, fun and all you need to know: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwwPOxvTRIR5o9JqiBpMsTbdt5JTlpig
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