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Universal Closes Po’s DreamWorks Play Areas May 18–July 4 in Latest 2026 Overhaul Move

The pause underscores a broader 2026 maintenance push that is reshaping how visitors plan Universal days.

Overview

  • Po’s Kung Fu Training Camp and the Po Live! show in DreamWorks Land, which go dark May 18 with a planned return by July 4, remove a popular hands-on spot for kids during the early summer rush.
  • Families visiting in June face more short windows, with MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack offline June 1–16, Me Ship, The Olive closed May 26–June 9, and Pteranodon Flyers slated to resume May 21.
  • Longer outages continue to trim lineups and cooling breaks, with Jurassic Park River Adventure shut January 5–November 19, Finnegan’s Bar and Grill closed since January 12 until Winter 2026, and the Horror Makeup Show dark since May 12 until Winter 2026.
  • Epic Universe remains the most complete option for now, as only Viking Training Camp is paused May 4–22, which could push more guests to spend extra days in the newer park.
  • Permanent changes are on deck, including Fast and Furious: Supercharged closing in 2027, The Lost Continent phasing out through 2026–2027 with Mythos set to close in 2027, alongside CityWalk tenant swaps and Volcano Bay’s seasonal October 26–March 24 closure.