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Volcano Bay 2026: What Changed, What to Know, and Why You Should Go Before October

If you're planning a Universal Orlando trip before October 2026 — you need to watch this first.

In this episode of Earstravagant Adventures, Katie, Rachael and Julija sit down to give their honest take on Volcano Bay right now. Between the three of them you're getting the full picture: what it's like experiencing Volcano Bay completely fresh, and what's actually different now that TapuTapu is gone.

What we cover in this episode:

What changed when TapuTapu went away and how it affects your day

What Julija loved as a first-time visitor

What exactly is Volcano Bay anyway?!

What we recommend…

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