Simplify Connect 2026
Thursday, October 1, 2026 Universal Orlando Resort
Act One · The Feast

Dinner at NBC Sports Grill & Brew™
in Universal CityWalk

Begin the evening with American fare and cocktails before the adventure continues at Universal Islands of Adventure.

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Thursday, October 1, 2026 Universal Orlando Resort
Act Two · The Magic

Next, step into an exclusive area of
Universal Islands of Adventure

Enjoy a dessert reception and cutting-edge rides, reserved just for us!

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Act 2 · The Magic
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The run of the evening

The evening at a glance

From the lobby call to the last shuttle, here is how the night unfolds.

Bring your family

This year, the whole family is invited

Both the dinner at NBC Sports Grill & Brew™ and the evening inside the most magical corner of Universal Islands of Adventure are open for families of Simplify Connect™ attendees.

5:45 PM
Gather in the lobby at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando
6:00 – 6:15 PM
Shuttles depart for Universal CityWalk
6:15 – 7:00 PM
Welcome cocktails, starters, and hors d'oeuvres at NBC Sports Grill & Brew™
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Dinner at NBC Sports Grill & Brew™, American fare
8:00 PM
Early access to Islands of Adventure opens for those who wish to head over
9:00 PM
Final call, the group moves together from NBC Sports Grill & Brew™ to Islands of Adventure
9:30 – 11:30 PM
Exclusive evening at Islands of Adventure, dessert reception and beverages
11:30 PM
Shuttles waiting at CityWalk to return guests to the hotel
Until 2:00 AM
Missed the shuttle or staying a little longer? Water taxis run from CityWalk back to Loews Sapphire Falls Resort until 2:00 AM.
What is waiting for you

An Evening of Exclusive Experiences

Open to our group

Four attractions, ours for the evening

Attraction 1
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™
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Attraction 2
Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure™
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Attraction 3
Flight of the Hippogriff™
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Attraction 4
Hogwarts Express™
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Before you arrive

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Plan Ahead

Questions before you go?

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Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, Universal Orlando • September 30 to October 1, 2026 • simplify-connect.com

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