{"id":268020,"date":"2026-05-12T14:16:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T14:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/268020\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T14:16:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T14:16:27","slug":"news-a-classic-universal-orlando-attraction-is-now-temporarily-closed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/268020\/","title":{"rendered":"NEWS: A Classic Universal Orlando Attraction Is Now Temporarily Closed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We recently covered several changes coming to Universal Orlando Resort.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024-uo-universal-orlando-globe-2.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-689723\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2024-uo-universal-orlando-globe-2-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\"  \/><\/a>Universal Orlando<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/2026\/04\/21\/construction-has-finally-started-at-this-abandoned-universal-attraction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The Lost Continent area is closing to get a new theme<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/2026\/04\/10\/new-closure-announced-for-universal-orlando\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">several restaurants are being changed<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/2026\/05\/04\/closing-date-announced-for-popular-universal-orlando-attraction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">one popular attraction is getting a big refurbishment at Universal Studios Florida<\/a>. What\u2019s that attraction? Universal Orlando\u2019s Horror Make-Up Show!<\/p>\n<p>The Horror Make-Up Show is now closed in Universal Studios Florida. It officially closed May 12th to go under a lengthy refurbishment. When it reopens, there will be a new, \u201creimagined\u201d version of the show.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/UniversalOrlando-HorrorMakeupShow-AtmosphereGeneral.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-265369\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/UniversalOrlando-HorrorMakeupShow-AtmosphereGeneral-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\"  \/><\/a>Universal Orlando<\/p>\n<p>This show is located in the Hollywood section of the park, and for years, it has shown the behind-the-scenes of makeup and special effects in the movies. Combine that with the wacky sense of humor of the hosts, and you\u2019ve got a show that has been a fan-favorite for ages.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/horror-make-up-show-_-universal-orlando-universal-studios-_-20203.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-274057\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/horror-make-up-show-_-universal-orlando-universal-studios-_-20203-700x394.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\"  \/><\/a>Horror Make-Up Show<\/p>\n<p>Universal Orlando hasn\u2019t shared specific details about what will be changing, but we\u2019ll let you know as soon as we get the information. Of course, we\u2019ll be there after it reopens to share our thoughts.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-universal-studios-orlando-horror-makeup-show-real-movie-props-unviersal-halloween-horror-nights-props-scaled.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-359432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2021-universal-studios-orlando-horror-makeup-show-real-movie-props-unviersal-halloween-horror-nights.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\"  \/><\/a>Halloween Horror Nights Props in the theater<\/p>\n<p>But that\u2019s not the only thing on the docket for Universal Studios Florida! We\u2019ll also be getting the <a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/2026\/03\/05\/first-look-at-the-ride-vehicles-for-universals-new-spinning-coaster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Fast &amp; Furious: Hollywood Drift<\/a> coaster in 2027. There\u2019s lots to look forward to in the coming months and years.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-universal-orlando-universal-studios-fast-and-furious-hollywood-drift-construction-atmo.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-867531\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-universal-orlando-universal-studios-fast-and-furious-hollywood-drift-construction-atmo-700x525..jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\"  \/><\/a>Hollywood Drift construction<\/p>\n<p>Of course, we\u2019re also keeping an eye on <a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/2025\/10\/04\/islands-of-adventure-is-about-to-look-totally-different-at-universal-orlando\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The Lost Continent<\/a> construction over at Islands of Adventure. In the coming months, all the dining and offerings in that land will be closing in phases. <a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/2026\/05\/07\/an-iconic-universal-orlando-restaurant-is-permanently-closing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Mythos Restaurant<\/a> is set to close in 2027. We can\u2019t wait to see what comes next!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-uo-universal-orlando-islands-of-adventure-atmo-mythos-restaurant.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-647575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2023-uo-universal-orlando-islands-of-adventure-atmo-mythos-restaurant-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\"  \/><\/a>Mythos Restaurant<\/p>\n<p>For more updates on all things Universal Orlando, make sure to subscribe to our newsletter.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/2026\/05\/07\/an-iconic-universal-orlando-restaurant-is-permanently-closing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Learn More About the Mythos Closure Here!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Are you going to Universal Orlando this year? Tell us in the comments!<\/p>\n<p> Post a Comment        <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We recently covered several changes coming to Universal Orlando Resort. 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