NEWS: Universal Orlando Announces NEW Restaurants and Permanent Closures

Universal Orlando is about to look significantly different!

Universal Orlando

It was just announced that several changes are coming to Universal in the next few months and years, including some big dining shake-ups. So if you’re planning a trip here soon, you better listen up!

Universal Studios Florida

Starting things out at Universal Studios Florida, the OG park, it was revealed that the Horror Make-Up Show will undergo a temporary closure beginning May 12th, 2026. This closure will make way for a “reimagined” experience that will reopen later this year.

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The updated version will “showcase a mix of classic and modern horror properties along with shockingly fun surprises.” But don’t worry — that same irreverent humor we all know and love will still be there. We’ll keep you in the loop and let you know when Universal announces the reopening date.

Universal Islands of Adventure

Next door at Islands of Adventure, there are some big changes coming to The Lost Continent. In the coming months, venues and experiences in this area of the park will permanently close before the land gets trasnformed into a NEW themed area.

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These closures include the permanent closure of Mythos Restaurant in 2027. Many folks will be sad to see this one go, as it has been a fan-favorite choice over the years.

Mythos Restaurant

To replace Mythos, Thunder Falls Terrace will close this summer and transform into an all-new dining concept, slated to become the new signature full-service restaurant in Islands of Adventure. This rethemed restaurant will open in 2027, but no specific date has been revealed yet.

Thunder Falls Terrace

Of course, we’ll let you know as these closures happen so you can prepare for your trip.

Universal CityWalk

And then over at CityWalk, another new restaurant is coming soon! Fat One’s Hot Dogs & Italian Ice, founded by *NSYNC member Joey Fatone and his manager Joe Mulvihill, will be opening in the future. It will take the place of Hot Dog Hall of Fame, which is closing in July.

Universal Orlando CityWalk

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