{"id":256895,"date":"2026-05-03T19:42:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T19:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/256895\/"},"modified":"2026-05-03T19:42:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T19:42:25","slug":"universal-orlandos-horror-make-up-show-closing-this-month-reimagined-show-coming-later-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/256895\/","title":{"rendered":"Universal Orlando\u2019s Horror Make-Up Show Closing This Month, ‘Reimagined’ Show Coming Later 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

In late 2025, we first heard news that Universal Orlando\u2019s Horror Make-Up Show would be closing in 2026 for a reimagining. While the original timeline was initially delayed, we now have the show\u2019s confirmed closure date.<\/p>\n

Universal Orlando\u2019s Horror Make-Up Show Being Reimagined\"Universal<\/a><\/p>\n

We first reported in December 2025<\/a> that the\u00a0Horror Make-Up Show would close\u00a0after Saturday, January 4, 2026, with a reimagined version of the show was set to open later in the year \u201cfeaturing classic and modern horror properties along with shockingly fun surprises \u2013 all while staying true to the comedic and irreverent vibe that guests love.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Those plans were delayed, but not cancelled<\/a>, as confirmed by a statement Universal sent to WDWNT, although they did not provide a date at that time.<\/p>\n

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Expedition Theme Park<\/a> is reporting on X that Universal shared with Annual Passholders that the Horror Make-Up Show\u2019s closure date is officially May 12. As we originally reported, it will return later in 2026 \u201cwith a reimagined show.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Horror Make Up Show at Universal Studios Florida will close May 12 and will reopen in 2026 with a reimagined show. pic.twitter.com\/xslz6t2cBm<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Expedition Theme Park (@ExpThemePark) May 3, 2026<\/a>
\nUniversal Orlando\u2019s Horror Make-Up Show\"Universal<\/a><\/p>\n

Universal Orlando\u2019s Horror Make-Up Show<\/a>\u00a0is an audience participation show that takes place in the Pantages Theater in the Hollywood section of Universal Studios Florida. After browsing a prop-filled lobby, guests step inside a \u201cmake-up studio\u201d to watch two hosts recreate different special effects and make-up from Universal horror films.<\/p>\n

A reimagining of the show with \u201cclassic and modern horror properties\u201d may mean it would include newer properties like\u00a0Terrifier<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Blumhouse franchises<\/a>. Right now, the most recent clips featured in the show are from the 2017\u00a0The Mummy.<\/p>\n

Check out our photos and video of the\u00a0now-original iteration of the Horror Make-Up Show<\/a>\u00a0at Universal Studios Florida:<\/p>\n

Are you sad to see the original incarnation of the Horror Make-Up Show being retired, or excited to see what\u2019s coming next? Let us know on social media.<\/p>\n

For more Universal Studios news from around the world, follow Universal Parks News Today on Twitter<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>. For Disney Parks news, visit WDWNT<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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