Universal Orlando Resort is dismantling much of the Lost Continent at Islands of Adventure, a themed land that opened with the park in 1999. Universal has confirmed the area will close in phases and be replaced by a new themed land, though it has not announced the replacement’s theme, attractions or opening date.
Several former Lost Continent fixtures are already gone. The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad closed permanently in 2018, and Poseidon’s Fury ended operations in 2023; both attraction structures have since been demolished. The Mystic Fountain, Treasures of Poseidon gift shop and several nearby structures have also been removed, according to Disney Fanatic.
Construction crews have cleared portions of the site, created access routes and worked on retaining walls near the lagoon. The former restroom facilities in the land have also closed, meaning visitors to this section of Islands of Adventure may continue to encounter construction activity as redevelopment progresses.
Mythos Restaurant remains open for now. The cavern-themed, waterfront table-service restaurant has operated since 1999, but Universal has confirmed it will close permanently in 2027; no exact closing date has been announced. Some decorative rockwork near Mythos has already been removed.
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Other remaining facilities cited in the report include Fire Eater's Grill, the How to Train Your Dragon Store and Health Services, although their long-term status has not been announced. Separately, Thunder Falls Terrace in Jurassic Park is being converted into a signature full-service restaurant expected in 2027.
Pokémon and The Legend of Zelda have both been subjects of fan speculation for the future land, but Universal has not confirmed either franchise. For now, the confirmed news is the phased end of Lost Continent and a future new themed area at Islands of Adventure.
