Something big appears to be happening inside Islands of Adventure.
Universal Orlando Resort has continued making changes around Lost Continent, one of the theme park’s original lands. Construction walls, demolition activity, and the disappearance of former attractions have left the area looking increasingly different.
But there’s one major piece missing.
Universal still hasn’t told guests what is replacing it.
An Original Universal Land Is Fading Away
Lost Continent debuted alongside Islands of Adventure in 1999, making the land 27 years old in 2026.
Unlike many newer Universal areas, Lost Continent wasn’t originally built around an established entertainment franchise. Instead, Universal created its own mythology-inspired environments, attractions, and characters.
Much of that original experience has disappeared.
Poseidon’s Fury permanently closed in 2023. Work has also continued around the former Sinbad stunt theater, with construction walls and demolition changing the appearance of the surrounding area.
What once felt like a complete themed land increasingly resembles an area waiting for its next chapter.
All Eyes Are on Pokémon
The leading rumor involves Pokémon.
Universal Destinations & Experiences has already announced a global partnership with The Pokémon Company, but Universal hasn’t confirmed that Pokémon will take over Lost Continent.
Still, the location has fueled plenty of speculation.
Lost Continent occupies valuable space between Seuss Landing and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade. Reports have placed the entire footprint at approximately eight acres, which could give Universal considerable room for a major replacement.
Rumors have gone even further.
A Pokémon Snap-inspired Omnimover dark ride has been discussed, along with a family-friendly roller coaster. Such attractions could give Islands of Adventure a new destination aimed at children, adults, gamers, collectors, and longtime Pokémon fans.
None of those attractions have been officially announced.
October Arrives With No Answers
That’s perhaps the most surprising part of the situation.
It’s now October 2026, and Universal still hasn’t revealed what is happening.
There is no official attraction lineup. There’s no announced opening window. Universal hasn’t even confirmed Pokémon as the theme.
What guests do have is visible evidence that Lost Continent continues to change.
Universal doesn’t necessarily need to rush an announcement. Epic Universe opened in May 2025, giving the resort an entirely new theme park to promote while work elsewhere can continue.
Eventually, though, Universal will have to reveal what comes next.
After 27 years, Lost Continent appears to be nearing the end of its story. Universal has already started changing the land.
Now we’re waiting to see what rises in its place.
