Universal Epic Universe Closes Isle of Berk Portal, Rerouting Guests

Visitors must use a nearby alternate walkway, with no timetable or explanation from Universal.

Overview

Photos posted March 9 show the How To Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk portal barricaded on both the Celestial Park and land sides.
Park signage redirected traffic to less immersive entry and exit routes, keeping the land open through an alternate path.
Universal Orlando Resort has not issued a public statement about the closure.
Fans on X suggested planned maintenance, including potential LED repairs, but no cause has been confirmed.
No reopening date has been announced, and the temporary routing disrupts the park’s hub-to-portal transition experience.