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Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Volcano Bay says ta-ta to TapuTapu, sets temporary closure for 2026
Volcano Bay, Universal Orlando's water park, will abandon its wearable technology called TapuTapu later this year, the company announced Tuesday. The complimentary wristband devices, used since the park debuted in 2017, have been used to hold reservations — and alert when to get in the physical line — for Krakatau Aqua Coaster, one of the centerpiece rides of Volcano Bay, and to open rental lockers. The attraction will no longer use TapuTapu as of October 1, according to a Universal Orlando news release. The change will 'allow guests to access attractions queues at their leisure,' the release says. Universal also announced a multi-month closure for Volcano Bay that will start Oct. 26, 2026. It said the down time will be used to conduct annual maintenance on several unnamed attractions and areas within the park. The planned reopening is set for on or before March 24, 2027. Universal expands Epic Universe previews to general public 'We are working with guests who have purchased tickets to visit Volcano Bay during this timeframe as well as Universal annual and seasonal passholders affected by this update,' the release said. Earlier this year, Universal introduced a separately ticketed, after-hours event called Volcano Bay Nights. Three dates in May remain for the offering, which costs $99 per person. Disney World: Both Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon will be open this summer Email me at dbevil@ BlueSky: @themeparksdb. Threads account: @dbevil. X account: @themeparks. Subscribe to the Theme Park Rangers newsletter at
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Universal: Ticket sales start for Volcano Bay after-hours event
Universal Orlando is now selling tickets to its new after-hours event, Volcano Bay Nights. The limited-capacity gathering will be held at Universal's water park on five Saturdays in April and May. Volcano Bay Nights will include access to 10 of the park's slides and attractions, a beach party with DJ in the shadow of the 200-foot faux volcano and meet-and-greets with several DreamWorks characters such as Shrek, King Julien from 'Madagascar' and Guy Diamond from 'Trolls.' Customers also will receive select island-themed treats (spicy shrimp, cheesy seashell pasta) and a Volcano Bay Freestyle souvenir cup as part of admission. Attractions scheduled to be available on Volcano Bay Nights include the Krakatau aqua coaster, Ko'okiri body plunge, Kala and Tai Nui serpentine body slides, Ohyah and Ohno drop slides, Honu and Ika Moana raft rides, Waturi Beach, Kopiko Wai lazy river and Runamukka Reef, a children's play area. A one-night admission is $99 per person. Private cabanas for the event start at $249.99 and must be booked at the water park's concierge huts on the day of the event. Specialty food and beverages will be available for purchase at the park's Kohola Reef Restaurant and Social Club, Dancing Dragons Boat Bar and Koka Poroka Ice Cream Kona. There are annual passholder discounts for tickets and for food and non-alcoholic beverages. SeaWorld Orlando announces more Seven Seas concerts The event-exclusive hours for Volcano Bay Nights are 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.; ticketholders can start experiencing the water park at 4 p.m. For more information and ticket purchases, go to dbevil@ Disney: Virtual queue going away for Tiana, Cosmic Rewind rides
