Universal Studios Florida Opens E.T. Adventure and DreamWorks Land an Hour Late

The one-hour delay limits early options for families with toddlers.

Overview

E.T. Adventure and DreamWorks Land, which opened at 11 a.m. Monday, started an hour after the park’s posted opening according to Inside Universal on X.
The delay removed two of the few rides suited to very young children during the low-wait first hour that many families plan their day around.
E.T. Adventure now stands as the park’s only operating Opening Day attraction and has a 34-inch height requirement that makes it accessible to smaller kids.
Universal has not announced a lasting schedule change, though outlets described the ride as effectively on a part-time schedule for the day and fans voiced concern about priorities.
Staggered hours are a known Universal practice to manage staffing and attendance, a tactic gaining attention as the resort invests in newer franchises and expansions like Epic Universe.