{"id":388535,"date":"2026-09-02T19:04:21","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T19:04:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/388535\/"},"modified":"2026-09-02T19:04:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T19:04:21","slug":"news-universal-orlando-announces-permanent-closure-of-36-year-old-attraction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/388535\/","title":{"rendered":"NEWS: Universal Orlando Announces Permanent Closure of 36-Year-Old Attraction"},"content":{"rendered":"

Another permanent closure is coming to Universal Orlando, and this time, we\u2019re pretty disappointed.<\/p>\n

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Animal Actors Live On Stage!<\/p>\n

Universal has announced quite a few closures recently, and while some are for renovations or reimagining, this one is a permanent closure, which means we\u2019re saying goodbye to another attraction.<\/p>\n

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According to Scott Gustin<\/a>, Universal Orlando is closing Animal Actors On Location! Their final performance will be on Monday, November 2nd, and the show will close permanently on November 3rd.<\/p>\n

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Animal Actors<\/p>\n

This show allowed guests to watch talented animal actors from movies and television performing in a mix of video segments, live skits, and audience interactions. It was a great, family-friendly show and a relaxing way to spend a bit of time during your chaotic park day. The show has been around for over 30 years, so many of our team members have great nostalgia for it!<\/p>\n

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The theater<\/p>\n

Fast & Furious: Supercharged<\/a> closed in August, and Universal has not announced what will replace it.<\/p>\n

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Fast & Furious: Supercharged<\/p>\n

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit closed down in summer 2025 and is changing into Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift<\/a>, which is set to open in 2027. This ride is opening soon at Universal Hollywood but we\u2019re glad to have another version in Orlando.<\/p>\n

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Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift in Orlando<\/p>\n

Universal Orlando\u2019s Horror Make-Up Show<\/a> temporarily closed in May and is getting a full reimagining. It\u2019s set to open in late 2026, and we\u2019re so excited to see the new show.<\/p>\n

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@Universal<\/p>\n

At Islands of Adventure, Thunder Falls Terrace<\/a>, the Jurassic Park-themed restaurant, closed in July and will be converted into a new dining experience in 2027. Jurassic Park River Adventure<\/a> has been closed since January and is scheduled to reopen in November after a major refurbishment.<\/p>\n

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Thunder Falls Terrace<\/p>\n

Even the whole Lost Continent<\/a> area is getting some love! It\u2019s going through phased permanent closures. Universal hasn\u2019t announced what is coming, but since it\u2019s an entire land, we\u2019re expecting something amazing.<\/p>\n

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Lost Continent construction<\/p>\n

There are a lot of closures happening across Universal, and we report on it all right here at DFB. Make sure you keep following for more!<\/p>\n

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