Friday, October 23, 2026Theme parks, nature parks, trips, trails, hunting and fishing — and what’s closed, delayed or opening — around the clock
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The Hogwarts Express and both stations close Nov. 4, and reports say the train reopens Nov. 5. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is listed to close Feb. 8, 2027.
Volcano Bay's final day before a long refurbishment is Oct. 25, Mako has reopened at SeaWorld Orlando, and Epic Universe holds a separately ticketed night event on Oct. 24.
Park calendars, apps and social posts each tell part of the story, so confirm a ride's status in more than one place before you travel.
Mako reopened Tuesday and has resumed normal operations, SeaWorld told FOX 35, after a closure that began a day after a fatal incident on Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia.
The hypercoaster resumed operations Tuesday after a closure that followed a fatal incident on a different ride at Six Flags Over Georgia. Check SeaWorld's own notice before you go.
Roadway closures and changes around EPCOT and other parts of Walt Disney World run Oct. 24 and 25 for race weekend. Check Disney's official schedule before you drive.