After Dark Event Returns to Universal Volcano Bay

Universal Orlando Resort transforms its water park into a completely different experience with the return of the After Dark Water Theme Park Event.

On select nights, Universal Volcano Bay becomes a nighttime escape under the stars, where guests can enjoy their favorite attractions in an exclusive setting with limited capacity and special entertainment.

Event Dates (2026)

Available on select nights:

May: 3, 10, 17, 22, 31
June: 5, 12, 18, 25
July: 10, 17
August: 7, 14, 21

Event Hours

Exclusive event access:
7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Check-in begins at:
4:00 PM

Separately ticketed event. Restrictions apply.

What to Expect

During After Dark, guests can enjoy:

Access to Attractions

Many of the park’s most popular attractions will be available during the event, including:

• Krakatau Aqua Coaster
• Ko’okiri Body Plunge
• Kala and Tai Nui Serpentine Body Slides
• Ohyah and Ohno Drop Slides
• Honu ika Moana
• Waturi Beach
• Kopiko Wai Winding River
• Runamukka Reef
• And more

Nighttime Entertainment

• Live DJ
• Interactive games
• Meet and greets with DreamWorks characters on select nights

Exclusive Experience

• Limited capacity event
• Shorter wait times for attractions
• Exclusive after-dark park access

Food & Beverage

Event admission includes specialty snacks such as:

• Blue Raspberry Churro Bites
• Garlic Parmesan flavored popcorn

Guests can also enjoy Coca-Cola® beverages with refills throughout the event using a Volcano Bay Freestyle souvenir cup included with admission.

Additional food and beverage options are available for purchase.

Additional Information

Standard self-parking is included with a valid same-day event ticket
Private cabanas are available for purchase on the day of the event (subject to availability)
Character appearances are subject to change and not guaranteed on all dates
Attractions are subject to availability and may change without notice