Overview
- Universal Celestial Goodnight debuted nightly on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Celestial Park as a large‑scale lights, fountains, LED and fireworks production using nearly 600 fixtures, more than 350 fountains and seven million LEDs.
- Universal also announced Universal Nights, a separately ticketed, limited‑capacity after‑hours party scheduled for Saturday, October 3 and Saturday, October 17 with tickets on sale August 13 starting at $179.99 plus tax.
- Ticket holders can enter Epic Universe beginning at 7:00 p.m. with the official event running 9:00 p.m. to midnight, and Universal says the offering will include attraction access, live entertainment, character interactions, and complimentary specialty snacks and beverages.
- Several outlets report passholder discounts, example snacks and Coca‑Cola Freestyle refills but Universal has said more details will be shared in the coming weeks and some specifics remain unconfirmed.
- Industry coverage frames the strategy as both a revenue experiment and a direct response to Disney’s After Hours model because Universal hopes longer nights and lower evening crowds will boost dining, retail and repeat visits.