Bionic Buzz® covered the International Drive Chamber of Commerce Meeting for August 2025 at Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando. The Universal Orlando presentation featured Brendan Richmond ( Director, Destination Universal), Jeff Polk (Executive Vice President & General Manager, Epic Universe), and Melanie Becker (Vice President, Government Relations, Universal Destinations & Experiences).
Today, Universal Orlando Resort reveals details for the fall edition of its popular event, Volcano Bay Nights – running Friday nights from September 5 to October 31. During the exclusive event, guests will enjoy after-dark access to the picturesque water theme park and an array of exciting experiences – including all-new fun with Scooby-Doo and the Gang as they confront villains within the lava-lit paradise.
Volcano Bay Nights guests will have access to Volcano Bay beginning at 4:00 p.m., with the exclusive, limited-capacity event officially taking place from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy:
- Lower wait times at their favorite attractions, including TeAwa the Fearless River – where guests take a thrilling whitewater ride along a roaring river of rapids; Ko’okiri Body Plunge – where guests brave a 125-foot drop; Krakatau Aqua Coaster – the park’s marquee attraction that sends guests twisting, turning and plummeting through the volcano; and more.
- Live entertainment throughout the park, including a Beach Bash on Waturi Beach featuring a live DJ, and photo ops with the iconic Mystery Machine and popular characters Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Velma, Fred and Daphne – along with some of the villains from the animated series, including Ghost Clown.
- Complimentary snacks like Churro Bites with Mango or Chocolate Dipping Sauce, and Golden Pineapple & Coconut Popcorn. Guests can also choose from more than 100 drink choices and enjoy refills throughout the event with Coca-Cola beverages in a Volcano Bay Freestyle Souvenir Cup.
- Additional specialty menu items available for purchase at Kohola Reef Restaurant & Social Club, Koka Poroka Ice Cream Kona and select snack stands. Guests can also purchase delicious Volcano Bay fare from Dancing Dragons Boat Bar, Whakawaiwai Eats, Kunuku Boat Bar and The Feasting Frog.
Tickets for Volcano Bay Nights are available for purchase starting today for $99 plus tax per person and standard self-parking is included in the price of admission for the event. Universal Orlando Passholders receive a 10% discount off the ticketed price of the experience with a valid Annual or Seasonal Pass and valid photo ID.
Guests can also upgrade their experience by reserving a private cabana for the event, starting at $279.99. Private cabanas must be booked at the concierge huts on the event day and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For additional information about Volcano Bay Nights and to purchase tickets, click here.
Volcano Bay Nights is just one of the reasons Universal Orlando is the “can’t-miss” theme park destination this fall. Other exciting seasonal experiences guests can enjoy during their visit include the return of Death Eaters to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida (on select dates); a collection of Halloween-themed activations – including photo ops and specialty cocktails – at select Universal Orlando hotels; and the return of the wildly popular Halloween Horror Nights event – which kicks off August 29 and runs select nights through November 2.
For more information about Universal Orlando Resort and to book a fall getaway, visit www.universalorlando.com.
Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights:
The event will run 48 select nights from August 29 through November 2, and feature 10 terrifying haunted houses, scare zones, live shows and more. Single-night tickets, a variety of Fear Passes and event-inclusive vacation packages are on sale now. Event upgrades such as UniversalExpress Passes, the R.I.P Tour, Premium Scream Night (only on August 28) and the Behind the Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tour are also available. Guests can also stay near the fear with special vacation packages that include hotel accommodations, daytime admission to Universal’s theme parks, single night admission to Halloween Horror Nights and more – with savings available depending on the length of stay. Plus, hotel guests receive exclusive benefits including access to a dedicated Halloween Horror Nights gate, complimentary resort transportation and more. For additional details on all available products, click here. To learn more about the full slate of terror that awaits at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort, click here.
Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights:
The event runs select nights from September 4 through November 2. A variety of tickets options are now available, including General Admission, Universal Express, After 2 P.M. Day/Night, the Early Access Ticket, which provides entry to select haunted houses beginning at 5:30 p.m. (subject to change), the premium R.I.P. Tour and popular passes, Frequent Fear Pass and Ultimate Fear Pass, which enable guests to experience the scares again and again. Click here to purchase tickets and for Terms and Conditions.
Fans visiting Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood can find new merchandise and limited release items, including collectibles, apparel, and accessories inspired by Five Nights at Freddy’s and The Wyatt Sicks. Additionally, new graphic puzzle pieces representing each haunted house are now available to fit into the collectible Halloween Horror Nights frame. Fans can collect these pieces, along with others representing this year’s killer line-up, and assemble within the frame to create a bloody mural inspired by this year’s event. Fans can also purchase Halloween Horror Nights items online at Shop.UniversalOrlando.com.
For more information and to purchase tickets to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com/Halloween and at Universal Orlando, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/Halloween.
