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Universal Orlando Announces Major Changes Coming to Horror Make-Up Show, Lost Continent, CityWalk, and More
Universal Orlando Resort is getting ready for a major wave of new experiences across the destination, and that means several longtime locations are preparing for big changes.
At Universal Studios Florida, the beloved Horror Make-Up Show will temporarily close beginning May 12, 2026, as Universal prepares to reimagine the fan-favorite attraction. The updated version is expected to open later this year and will feature a mix of classic and modern horror properties, along with new surprises. Universal says the refreshed show will still keep the comedic, irreverent spirit that has made the attraction such a longtime guest favorite, so it sounds like the scares will still come with plenty of laughs.
Over at Universal Islands of Adventure, even bigger changes are brewing in Lost Continent. Universal confirmed that venues and experiences within the land will permanently close in phases over the coming months to make way for an all-new themed area. That includes Mythos Restaurant, which is scheduled to close in 2027. For longtime Universal fans, this marks a major shift, as Lost Continent has been part of Islands of Adventure since the park opened in 1999. While Universal has not yet revealed what will replace it, the announcement confirms that a brand-new themed land is officially on the way.
Thunder Falls Terrace in Jurassic Park will also close this summer as Universal prepares to transform the location into a new dining concept. When it reopens in 2027, the restaurant will become the new signature full-service restaurant at Universal Islands of Adventure. That is a pretty big upgrade for a location many guests know best as a quick-service stop near Jurassic Park River Adventure.
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CityWalk is also getting another tasty addition. Fat One’s Hot Dogs & Italian Ice, founded by *NSYNC member Joey Fatone and his manager Joe Mulvihill, is coming to Universal CityWalk. The new location will serve creative hot dogs, Italian ices, and more. It will replace Hot Dog Hall of Fame, which is set to close in July.
These updates join several previously announced projects already in the works, including Five Guys and Luke Combs’ Category 10 coming to CityWalk, along with Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, a new high-speed roller coaster racing into Universal Studios Florida in 2027.
Universal says more details about these projects will be shared in the months ahead, but one thing is clear: the resort is not tapping the brakes anytime soon. From new dining to a reimagined horror classic and a mystery themed land at Islands of Adventure, Universal Orlando’s next chapter is already starting to take shape.
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