{"id":263821,"date":"2026-05-08T19:14:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T19:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/263821\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T19:14:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T19:14:09","slug":"universal-orlando-to-close-horror-make-up-show-and-lost-continent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/263821\/","title":{"rendered":"Universal Orlando to Close Horror Make-Up Show and Lost Continent"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Big changes are coming to several attractions at Universal Orlando.<\/p>\n

Universal has confirmed the planned closure of the current Universal Orlando\u2019s Horror Make-Up Show at Universal Studios and the Lost Continent attraction at Islands of Adventure.<\/p>\n

The long-running Horror Make-Up Show will host its final performance on May 11, while The Lost Continent will permanently close in phases.<\/p>\n

The closure of The Lost Continent is part of a plan to make way for a new themed area at Islands of Adventure. <\/p>\n

This phased closure also includes the popular Mythos Restaurant, which is scheduled to cease operations in 2027.<\/p>\n

Universal Orlando officials indicate that \u201cThe Horror Make-Up Show\u201d will be updated to feature a blend of classic and modern horror movies and television shows. <\/p>\n

Park officials also mentioned that the updated attraction will include \u201cshockingly fun surprises.\u201d <\/p>\n

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