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Universal Signals Lost Continent Overhaul With First On-Site Changes at Islands of Adventure

Recent permits alongside a company statement indicate roughly seven acres are slated for renovation with demolition planned across at least five, with work beginning in the coming months.

Overview

  • A longstanding Hogsmeade directional sign on the totem near Treasures of Poseidon has been removed, providing a visible indication of activity in the area, though some reporting notes it could simply return after refurbishment.
  • Universal has filed permits covering about seven acres in the Lost Continent, with documents reported to include at least five acres of demolition to prepare the site for future development.
  • Universal PR director Kristen Smith said construction activity will occur in the coming months as part of site planning to ready the area for potential projects.
  • The Lost Continent has been progressively pared back, with The Eighth Voyage of Sinbad closing in 2018 and Poseidon’s Fury closing in 2023, leaving the land largely without attractions.
  • Universal has not announced what will replace the area, and rumors pointing to franchises such as The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, or The Lord of the Rings remain unconfirmed.