Demolition Begins on Poseidon’s Fury at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Universal has confirmed the Lost Continent will be redeveloped into a new themed area, a move that signals a shift toward franchise-driven expansions.
Overview
- Demolition crews were photographed actively dismantling Poseidon’s Fury on Friday, July 17, 2026, with social-media images showing the landmark trident destroyed and temple façades stripped away.
- Universal Orlando confirmed the land will close in phases and be replaced by a new themed area but has not disclosed which franchise or concept will occupy the site.
- Poseidon’s Fury had been closed and standing unused since May 2023 and its removal continues a long decline of the Lost Continent that began when Hogsmeade expanded into the area in 2010.
- Fans and online accounts have documented the teardown and are widely speculating about replacements such as The Legend of Zelda or Pokémon, though those ideas remain unconfirmed rumors.
- The work has already altered guest pathways and left Mythos Restaurant as one of the last operating fixtures in the land with plans to remain open into 2027, and the change could reshape crowd flow and future investment priorities across the resort.