Update: As of this afternoon, the parks have reopened.
When a holiday weekend arrives, theme parks feel like a great way to spend time with your family and friends to celebrate!

But, if you plan on heading to Universal Orlando soon, you’ll want to know about these weekend crowds!
As holiday crowds make their way into the parks for Easter, Universal Orlando has already reached capacity at 11:45 AM! Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure have closed to guests for now, but will hopefully reopen to guests later in the afternoon.
Today, April 3rd at 11:45 am, Universal Studios Florida & Islands of Adventure have reached capacity. We anticipate reopening later this afternoon. For updates, please call our capacity hotline: 407-817-8317 pic.twitter.com/QmtvKOBziO
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) April 3, 2021
Universal’s Volcano Bay is still open to guests currently, despite also recently reaching capacity as well. As we continue to make our way to the Universal Parks, we’ll be sure to update you on everything you need to know soon! Stay tuned to AllEars for more theme park news!
Here’s what Universal Orlando looks like at capacity!
Have you been to Universal Orlando recently? Let us know in the comments below!
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