Universal Orlando tears down iconic attraction as fans offer mixed reaction
Universal Orlando has begun the phased closure and demolition of the Lost Continent, a themed area that has been part of Islands of Adventure for over 25 years. The closure will include the eventual shutdown of Mythos Restaurant in 2027, as the park prepares for a new themed area. Reactions from fans have been mixed, with some expressing relief over the changes while others mourn the loss of the iconic attraction.
- ▪The Lost Continent opened in 1999 and was known for its mythology-inspired architecture and attractions.
- ▪Demolition work has already started, with plans for a new themed area to replace the Lost Continent.
- ▪Mythos Restaurant will remain open until 2027 as part of the phased closure plan.
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US News Universal Orlando tears down iconic attraction as fans offer mixed reaction By Jessica Mekles , Fox News Published May 24, 2026, 8:43 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: More than 25 years after it debuted as one of Universal Orlando’s most iconic themed lands, the Lost Continent is beginning a phased closure at Islands of Adventure. Demolition work has started inside the aging land. Footage from a local station’s news helicopter showed an excavator positioned next to a pile of rubble, according to multiple reports.
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