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Universal Orlando is finally saying goodbye to its mythical Lost Continent area after nearly 30 years.

Demolition has officially started, though Universal has not yet announced what the Lost Continent will be replaced with.

Universal first confirmed the change in scenery last fall, saying construction activity will lead the way to “future developments.”

A Universal Orlando spokesperson told Fox News, “In the coming months, venues and experiences within Lost Continent will permanently close in phases to make way for a new themed area.”

Lost Continent opened in 1999 as a part of Universal’s original Islands of Adventure alongside attractions like Marvel Super Hero Island, Toon Lagoon and Jurassic Park that still stand to this day. It became a part of early Universal’s identity, with its towering Grecian structures and elaborate storytelling, but the attraction has been chipped away at for the past 15 years.

The Lost Continent’s main historic attraction, Poseidon’s Fury, has been closed since 2023. When it was open, it provided a climate-controlled escape from the Florida heat with actors, elaborate sets and special effects to learn all things ancient mythology.

One of the area’s last remaining interactive pieces before demolition was The Mystic Fountain, a human-operated fountain that would converse with guests near the entrance of The Eighth Voyage of Sinbad, a stunt show that has been closed since 2018.

Mythos, the attractions’ award-winning sit-down dining experience, is expected to close in 2027.

Although we don’t know what’s in store for the area, the demolition comes at a time where Universal continues to switch up its attractions following the massive Epic Universe opening in 2025.

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