{"id":266522,"date":"2026-05-11T12:44:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T12:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/266522\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T12:44:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T12:44:09","slug":"universal-orlandos-reimagined-horror-make-up-reopening-timeline-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/266522\/","title":{"rendered":"Universal Orlando\u2019s Reimagined Horror Make-Up Reopening Timeline Changes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Universal Orlando\u2019s\u2019 Horror Make-Up Show closes tomorrow, <a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/2026\/05\/universal-orlandos-horror-make-up-show-closing-this-month-reimagined-show-coming-later-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">May 12<\/a>. While Universal announced the attraction will reopen in late 2026, we now have that timeline narrowed down a bit more.<\/p>\n<p>Universal Orlando\u2019s Horror Make-Up Show Being Reimagined<a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/horror-make-up-show-1-1-1200x675.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/horror-make-up-show-1-1-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"Universal Orlando\u2019s Horror Make-Up Show Closing This Month, \u201cReimagined\u201d Show Coming Later 2026\" class=\"wp-image-718325\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The show is set to open in Winter 2027 \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<p>The show\u2019s closure was delayed from January to May, and Universal originally shared that it would reopen in late 2026. However, that\u2019s now been delayed just a bit.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/2022\/06\/photos-video-audience-participation-returns-to-universal-orlandos-horror-make-up-show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">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<p>A reimagining of the show with \u201cclassic and modern horror properties\u201d may mean it would include newer properties like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/2025\/09\/terrifier-house-halloween-horror-nights-2025-universal-studios-hollywood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">Terrifier<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/2025\/09\/blumhouse-halloween-horror-nights-2025-terror-tram-15th-anniversary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">Blumhouse franchises<\/a>. Right now, the most recent clips featured in the show are from the 2017\u00a0The Mummy.<\/p>\n<p>Check out our photos and video of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/2022\/06\/photos-video-audience-participation-returns-to-universal-orlandos-horror-make-up-show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">now-original iteration of the Horror Make-Up Show<\/a>\u00a0at Universal Studios Florida:<\/p>\n<p>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<p>For more Universal Studios news from around the world, follow Universal Parks News Today on <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UniNewsToday\" target=\"_blank\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">Twitter<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UniversalParksNewsToday\" target=\"_blank\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">Facebook<\/a>, and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uninewstoday\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">Instagram<\/a>. For Disney Parks news, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/category\/parks-resorts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">WDWNT<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Universal Orlando\u2019s\u2019 Horror Make-Up Show closes tomorrow, May 12. 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