{"id":259901,"date":"2026-05-05T23:34:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T23:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/259901\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T23:34:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T23:34:07","slug":"universal-studios-to-close-horror-make-up-show-temporarily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/259901\/","title":{"rendered":"Universal Studios to close Horror Make-Up Show temporarily"},"content":{"rendered":"

Universal Orlando<\/a>\u2018s Horror Make-Up Show<\/a>, a longstanding attraction at Universal Studios Florida<\/a> theme park, will close soon but return in a reimagined form later this year, the resort has confirmed.<\/p>\n

The final day to see the live show in its current form is May 11. A shutdown announced in 2025 was for January was postponed.<\/p>\n

Universal says the new version will have a \u201cmix of classic and modern horror properties along with shockingly fun surprises \u2014 all while staying true to the comedic and irreverent spirit that guests know and love.\u201d<\/p>\n

The production is staged in the faux Pantages Theater in the Hollywood section of the theme park, near Mel\u2019s Drive-In restaurant<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Among the current features of the show are instructions on how to make \u201cmovie-quality fake blood,\u201d according to Universal\u2019s website. The lobby displays include props and make-up effects from famed Universal Studios horror films.<\/p>\n

Universal Orlando: Summer fare includes \u2018Jaws,\u2019 minions, Spielberg exhibit<\/a><\/p>\n

The show is one of two attractions from the park\u2019s opening day in 1990 that are still operating, although the Horror Make-Up Show has seen changes in script and movie clips over the decades.\u00a0 The other surviving Universal original attraction is the E.T. Adventure<\/a> ride.<\/p>\n

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