{"id":11050,"date":"2026-05-25T05:32:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T05:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=11050"},"modified":"2026-05-25T05:32:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T05:32:24","slug":"universal-orlando-tears-down-iconic-attraction-as-fans-offer-mixed-reaction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=11050","title":{"rendered":"Universal Orlando tears down iconic attraction as fans offer mixed reaction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 160px; gap: 2px; width: 460px; background: #eee; padding: 2px;\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u6574\u884c\u5bbd\u5e7f\u544a -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876674\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 90px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876676\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u5de6\u4fa7\u7ad6\u6392 -->\r\n  <div style=\"height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876672\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"height: 500px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876680\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u53f3\u4fa7\u6469\u5929\u697c\uff08\u548c\u5de6\u4fa7\u5b8c\u5168\u5bf9\u9f50\uff09 -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-row: 3\/5; height: 750px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876678\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  \r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e6\" data-zoneid=\"5876682\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft wp-block-nypost-editor-partner-article-links\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>More than 25 years after it debuted as one of\u00a0Universal Orlando\u2019s most iconic themed lands, the Lost Continent is beginning a phased closure at Islands of Adventure.<\/p>\n<p>Demolition work has started inside the aging land. Footage from a local station\u2019s news helicopter showed an excavator positioned next to a pile of rubble, according to multiple reports.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the coming months,\u00a0venues and experiences\u00a0within Lost Continent will permanently close in phases to make way for a new themed area,\u201d a Universal Orlando spokesperson told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis will include the closure of Mythos Restaurant in 2027,\u201d a statement also noted.<\/p>\n<p>The Lost Continent opened with Islands of Adventure in 1999, helping to define the\u00a0park\u2019s early identity\u00a0with mythology-inspired architecture, towering stone facades and elaborate storytelling rooted in ancient legends.<\/p>\n<p>For years, it served as one of the\u00a0resort\u2019s most atmospheric lands, blending fantasy adventure, cutting-edge effects and live entertainment, according to Universal Orlando.<\/p>\n<p>The area was also home to several fan-favorite attractions.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Universal Orlando\u2019s iconic Lost Continent at Islands of Adventure is beginning a phased closure. <span class=\"credit\">Shutterstock \/ Daniel Dent<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Dueling Dragons\u00a0roller coasters\u00a0\u2014 later re-themed as Dragon Challenge after the arrival of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter \u2014 were among the resort\u2019s most iconic thrill rides.<\/p>\n<p>They were famous for their intertwined layouts, synchronized dispatches and near-miss elements, per Universal Orlando and Wizarding World history pages.<\/p>\n<p>Poseidon\u2019s Fury was another signature attraction, drawing crowds with dramatic water tunnel effects, bursts of fire and live actors.<\/p>\n<p>But over the last 15 years, Universal has steadily chipped away at the land.<\/p>\n<p>In 2010, the Dueling Dragons coasters were re-themed as Dragon Challenge as part of the neighboring Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion, according to Universal Orlando.<\/p>\n<p>That attraction ultimately closed in 2017 to make way for Hagrid\u2019s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, now one of the resort\u2019s most popular rides.<\/p>\n<p>The Eighth Voyage of Sinbad, a stunt-heavy live show, said goodbye in 2018.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Poseidon\u2019s Fury closed in 2023, according to Universal Orlando\u2019s retired attractions page.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Demolition has already begun, with an excavator spotted amidst rubble as the park makes way for a new themed area. <span class=\"credit\">Bloomberg via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mythos Restaurant\u00a0is expected to remain open through 2027 as part of Universal\u2019s phased closure plan, according to the company press release.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUniversal Orlando Resort is continuing its unprecedented momentum as it prepares for a slate of compelling new guest offerings across the destination, ranging from new themed areas to\u00a0delicious eateries,\u201d the resort said in a release shared with Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n<p>Universal announced the resort\u2019s Horror Make-Up Show at Universal Studios Florida is temporarily closed to prepare for what the company calls a \u201creimagined experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The updated production \u201cwill showcase a mix of classic and modern horror properties along with\u00a0shockingly fun surprises.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hogwarts Castle at Islands of Adventure has seen ongoing maintenance and refurbishment work in recent years, according to Orlando Informer.<\/p>\n<p>Universal Orlando will debut Fast &amp; Furious: Hollywood Drift in 2027, a high-speed roller coaster based on the blockbuster movies, the press release noted.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Mythos Restaurant will close in 2027, following past closures of fan-favorite rides like Poseidon\u2019s Fury and Dueling Dragons. <span class=\"credit\">TNS via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The demolition drew mixed reactions from Universal visitors.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGlad it\u2019s finally happening because it\u2019s needed it. I mean, the two attractions have been closed for 8 years and 3 years,\u201d one Reddit user said.<\/p>\n<p>But many fans were sad to see Lost Continent go.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGoodbye, Lost Continent, you will always be my favorite show,\u201d said one TikTok user.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRIP, Lost Continent. 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