WaterWorld

[Brian G.]

Universal Studios Hollywood has closed the WaterWorld stunt show for refurbishment, and is expected to reopen on February 14, 2026.

WaterWorld closes for 2026 refurbishment at Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Studios Hollywood has closed the WaterWorld stunt show for refurbishment. Per the official website, the popular show is expected to reopen on February 14, 2026. Please note that these dates are subject to change. WaterWorld typically undergoes general refurbishment during the winter

www.insideuniversal.net

 

[Jerroddragon]

is there a reason universal doesn’t give a heads up on refurbishments like Disney and knotts does?

I know it has to go down, but this is kind of what I’m talking about with USh commutation needing to be better

Without WW, there is no big live show and you’d think you’d want inform single day ticket holders

 

[Brian G.]

is there a reason universal doesn’t give a heads up on refurbishments like Disney and knotts does?

I know it has to go down, but this is kind of what I’m talking about with USh commutation needing to be better

Without WW, there is no big live show and you’d think you’d want inform single day ticket holders

It seems to be a Hollywood issue, mostly. In fact, earlier this morning, it wasn’t even on the website. It wasn’t added til the afternoon.

 

[Jerroddragon]

It seems to be a Hollywood issue, mostly. In fact, earlier this morning, it wasn’t even on the website. It wasn’t added til the afternoon.

I hope they see feedback and consider being better with communication

I know Jurassic has to go down as well, please USH just give us a week or two heads up

Even knotts now gives a heads up on refurbishments

 

[Jerroddragon]

Just heard a rumor this might not come back this weekend.....anyone hearing the same thing?

UniversalHigh is who I heard it from

 

[Jerroddragon]

Per a Reddit User Water world has reopened today but not seeing Showtimes on the app

 

[Viator]

Looking at the coverage One Piece has for FFN, I wonder if they might be testing this on a larger level for something more properly.

It has been no secret of how much One Piece sold the event--to a point of where I wonder if with how extensive this year's coverage is for the IP--if they'll be having people doing a bunch of GSAT surveys on something more permanent. With the age of the Waterworld experience going past 20 years now, a replacement with a larger known IP could be worth considering.

 

[Jerroddragon]

Looking at the coverage One Piece has for FFN, I wonder if they might be testing this on a larger level for something more properly.

It has been no secret of how much One Piece sold the event--to a point of where I wonder if with how extensive this year's coverage is for the IP--if they'll be having people doing a bunch of GSAT surveys on something more permanent. With the age of the Waterworld experience going past 20 years now, a replacement with a larger known IP could be worth considering.

Here is my take

I think WW should stick around, however.....I am not opposed to it being changed for special events , like Fan Fest, HHN and Mega Movie summer (and or any other event times)

But Water World still gets people in and not that One Piece would be a bad fit but I just don't WW doesn't have to leave to get this IP to stay.
I don't want people to think I don't want One Piece all the time, I would loveeee if the IP was just in the park. I just hope it doesn't come at the expense of WW

 

[Freak]

Looking at the coverage One Piece has for FFN, I wonder if they might be testing this on a larger level for something more properly.

It has been no secret of how much One Piece sold the event--to a point of where I wonder if with how extensive this year's coverage is for the IP--if they'll be having people doing a bunch of GSAT surveys on something more permanent. With the age of the Waterworld experience going past 20 years now, a replacement with a larger known IP could be worth considering.

Nah. Why fix what isn’t broken?

 

[Clive]

Looking at the coverage One Piece has for FFN, I wonder if they might be testing this on a larger level for something more properly.

It has been no secret of how much One Piece sold the event--to a point of where I wonder if with how extensive this year's coverage is for the IP--if they'll be having people doing a bunch of GSAT surveys on something more permanent. With the age of the Waterworld experience going past 20 years now, a replacement with a larger known IP could be worth considering.

I don't think that's what's happening here. Look at Universal Japan.