Ocean Traders Closes After 25 Years at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
The original Port of Entry market has been shuttered with its sign painted over, and Universal has not said what will take its place.
Overview
- Fan outlets shared photos showing the location closed and its signage being painted over, with the update circulating from an X post by @insideuniversal.
- The shop opened with Islands of Adventure in 1999 and was one of Port of Entry’s long-standing retail fixtures.
- Universal Orlando has not announced a replacement or timeline for the space, which many consider prime real estate near the park entrance.
- News of the closure prompted nostalgia and disappointment across Reddit and X as longtime visitors recalled the market’s role in the park’s entrance experience.
- Commentary links the shutdown to broader refreshes at the resort, though any larger plans for Port of Entry or the park remain speculative.