Overview
- The giant Poseidon’s Trident was taken down Tuesday, and crews have also removed the Sinbad archway as demolition and site clearing continue through The Lost Continent.
- On-the-ground reporting and aerial photos show the trident lying in pieces and the former Sindbad theater largely razed, with additional façades and the All Hallows Eve Boutique recently cleared.
- A longtime quick-service spot, Delicious Kebabs, has permanently closed and the area’s full-service Mythos Restaurant is expected to remain open into 2027 before any final shutdowns for redevelopment.
- Universal has told reporters it is doing construction activity and site preparation in the section of the park, and tree clearing and phased demolition that began in late 2025 have accelerated this spring.
- Fans and outlets are mourning the loss of original 1999 theming, speculating about potential intellectual-property replacements, and noting that franchise-driven lands tend to drive attendance and merchandise revenue.