July 8, 2026
Universal Orlando Resort is bringing a separately ticketed after-hours event to Universal Epic Universe this fall. Universal Nights runs on two Saturdays, October 3 and 17, 2026, with all five worlds open from 9 pm to midnight. Tickets go on sale August 13 and start at $179.99 plus tax per person, with limited capacity.
The announcement arrived alongside the official debut of Universal Celestial Goodnight, the park’s new nighttime spectacular, which began running nightly at park close on July 7.
What Is Included
All attractions and experiences across the five worlds will be open during the 9 pm to midnight event window, and guests can arrive as early as 7 pm to enjoy the park, including Universal Celestial Goodnight, before the event officially begins.
The ticket includes character appearances throughout the park, unlimited specialty snacks (berry-flavored Celestial Popcorn and crispy Kimchi Bao at Celestial Park), and Coca-Cola Freestyle refills in a provided cup.
Annual and Seasonal Passholders save 10% on up to six Universal Nights tickets per valid pass. At the event, Premier Passholders save 15% and Preferred Passholders save 10% on food and merchandise.
Celestial Goodnight Debuts
Universal Celestial Goodnight transforms Celestial Park into a nighttime spectacle with nearly 600 synchronized light fixtures, more than 350 fountains, seven million LED lights, and a high-energy musical score. The show draws on the worlds found through Epic Universe’s portals, from SUPER NINTENDO WORLD and How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic and the Universal Monsters of Dark Universe, and culminates in a fireworks display. It runs nightly at park close.
A Packed Fall at Universal Orlando
Universal Nights gives Epic Universe its first hard-ticket evening event since the park opened in May 2025 and drove Universal’s theme parks segment to record quarters. The two October dates land in the middle of the resort’s biggest fall season yet, alongside Halloween Horror Nights 35 at Universal Studios Florida, which runs select nights August 28 through November 1.
More details on Universal Nights will be shared in the coming weeks. For more information, visit UniversalOrlando.com.
