Epic Universe Powers Universal Orlando Gains as Spring Break Crowds Test Operations

Overview

• Comcast co-CEO Mike Cavanagh said the park has “done everything we wanted,” citing higher attendance across the resort, increased per-guest spending, and longer vacations.
• Demand spiked during spring break with select single-day dates selling out and ticket prices ranging from $164 to $209, reinforcing a shift toward multi-day trip planning.
• Stardust Racers has been closed since mid-February with reopening expected in early April for planned inspection and maintenance plus capacity and throughput upgrades, which Universal says are unrelated to last year’s incident.
• Headline attractions continue to strain capacity, with Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry commonly posting waits around 100 minutes and experiencing intermittent technical downtime.
• Refurbishments across Orlando are complicating itineraries, including Jurassic Park River Adventure’s Jan. 5–Nov. 19, 2026 closure, while separate commentary speculates several older Universal rides could be targeted for replacement.