Universal Schedules Fyre Drill Closure at Epic Universe for January 2027
The winter window lets Universal do water-system maintenance when rider demand for a wet interactive boat ride is lower.
Overview
- Universal Orlando’s refurbishment calendar lists Fyre Drill as closed from January 25 through February 4, 2027, requiring guests to plan visits without the ride during that span.
- Fyre Drill is Epic Universe’s interactive boat attraction in the How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk that puts riders in boats equipped with water cannons and features characters Ruffnut and Tuffnut.
- Universal appears to have chosen the January window because cooler weather reduces demand for a water ride and because water systems typically need extra maintenance, which can be done with less guest disruption.
- Families and single-day visitors are most affected because Fyre Drill is Epic Universe’s only water attraction, so guests who prioritize water-based or interactive experiences should check the operating calendar before booking.
- The closure follows an earlier scheduled downtime for The Untrainable Dragon from September 15–20, 2026, and reflects Epic Universe’s move from grand-opening operations to a steady cadence of planned short refurbishments since its May 2025 opening.