Enjoy exclusive Volcano Bay time under the stars with DJs and characters at Volcano Bay Nights! Find out all the details on this separately ticketed event inside! For 2026, Volcano Bay Nights will run on select nights from May 3 through August 21, 2026.

What is Volcano Bay Nights?

Volcano Bay Nights is a separate ticketed event held on select nights that features exclusive ride time on select attractions, DJs, and character meet and greets. The event has a limited capacity, guaranteeing more space, lower waits, and more chair options. Waits for the headliner Krakatau Water Coaster can be 75 minutes and longer during the day, during Volcano Bay Nights it is often a walk-on.

VB Nights runs from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with guests able to enter the park as early as 4:00 p.m.

The event is run on select days from May through August:

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

How Much is Volcano Bay Nights?

Tickets are $99 per person plus tax for all guests. This is only $20 more than the normal ticket price of $79 per person and includes snacks and lower wait times, so we consider this a good deal. Tickets are sold online or by calling 407-224-7840.

Pro-Tip: Annual Passholders receive a 10% discount on VB Nights tickets.

What is Included with Admission to Volcano Bay Nights?

⭐️ Complimentary self-parking at the Universal Orlando North Campus parking garage (the one used for USF, IOA, and CityWalk)
⭐️ Free Coca-Cola Freestyle cup with refills for that day at Volcano Bay. Yes you can reactive the mug on future days in the other parks!
⭐️ Complementary small bites:

• Churro Bites with mango or chocolate dipping sauce
• Popcorn in Golden Pipeapple or Coconut flavors

⭐️ Beach Bash at Waturi Beach (in front of the big volcano) with live DJ and family activities
⭐️ Low wait times on select attractions:

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

⭐️ Kohola Reef Restaurant & Social Club is open for food and drink purchases during the event.
⭐️ Dreamworks Characters romaing the park from such films as How to Train Your Dragon, Trolls, Madagascar, Shrek, and more!

Are Cabanas Available?

Yes, you can purchase a cabana for Volcano Bay Nights the day of the event on a first come, first served basis starting at $280 plus tax. If you are interested in a cabana head immediatley to the concierges upon entry.

Should I Go to Volcano Bay Nights?

Volcano Bay Nights is a great way to experience the park during a cooler time of day with shorter waits for the Krakatau Water Coaster. The complementary food is a good touch, but is only available in sample portions. The DJ and characters are a huge hit with families and the lazy river was especially quiet. If your kids are huge fans of the Isle of Berk characters such as Hiccup, Ruffnut, Tuffnut, and Astrid then deffinatley book a night here to interact with them. VB Nights is a great way to sample the park with low waits and no sunburns.

TouringPlans Touring Tips

With low crowds and cool temperatures, we find VB Nights to be an easy tour of the park. We suggest arriving at 4:00 pm to take advantage of any attractions not open during the event and knock out any slides with low waits. Then once the party starts, experience the Krakatau Water Coaster when lines are short and enjoy the lazy river through the volcano!

Are you attending Volcano Bay Nights? Comment below!

[Originally posted on August 14, 2025, updated on May 31, 2026]