Universal Orlando Resort has extended an existing construction-related filing for Islands of Adventure into 2028, adding another development to a period of major changes at the Florida theme park.
The amendment, notarized November 11, 2026, moves the expiration date of a previously recorded Notice of Commencement from November 17, 2026, to February 28, 2028. That extends the document’s legal effectiveness by more than 15 months, although it does not establish how long physical construction will continue.
The move arrives as crews continue transforming The Lost Continent, where former attractions have been demolished and construction activity has reshaped one of Islands of Adventure’s original themed lands.
Universal Orlando Extends Islands of Adventure Construction Notice Into 2028
According to the amended Notice of Commencement associated with Orange County property records, Universal City Development Partners, Ltd. has extended an existing construction notice involving PCL Construction Services, Inc.
Here is the official permit:
The document identifies Universal as the property owner and PCL as the contractor, with the general description of improvements listed as “Pre-Construction Services.”
The original notice was recorded on November 17, 2025, and was scheduled to expire one year later. The November 2026 amendment changes that expiration to February 28, 2028.
Importantly, this is an extension of an existing notice, not the announcement of a newly approved attraction or a separate construction project.
The distinction matters because the filing provides no specific attraction name, construction budget, completion schedule, or description of a future themed land.
Inside the Magic previously reported on the original PCL Construction filing in November 2025, when the document first raised questions about what Universal could be preparing at Islands of Adventure.
The latest amendment adds a new administrative milestone to that earlier development, but the precise project associated with the contractor remains unidentified.
Historic Lost Continent Demolition Continues Across Islands of Adventure
The filing arrives during one of the most significant physical transformations at Islands of Adventure in recent years.
The Lost Continent, which opened with the park in 1999, has lost several recognizable features as Universal clears portions of the mythology-inspired environment.
Poseidon’s Fury, the elaborate walkthrough attraction known for its underwater-themed effects, permanently closed in May 2023. Its former show building was subsequently demolished during 2026.
The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad theater has also been removed, eliminating another major feature of the original land.
As Inside the Magic documented during the Poseidon’s Fury demolition, the removal marked a substantial change to an area that had remained recognizable for decades.
Additional construction activity has affected surrounding structures, including themed rockwork near Mythos Restaurant and areas previously occupied by guest facilities.
These developments have made The Lost Continent’s future one of the biggest unanswered questions surrounding Universal’s existing Orlando parks.
However, the amended PCL Construction notice does not establish that its pre-construction services are connected to this particular demolition site.
Why the February 2028 Date Matters for Universal’s Future
The most significant detail in the amended filing is its new expiration date.
By extending the notice through February 28, 2028, Universal has taken a formal step to keep the existing construction-related document effective beyond its original one-year period.
That does not mean the company has announced another 15 months of demolition, established a completion deadline, or confirmed an attraction opening in 2028.
The filing identifies the property as Universal City Florida 35/84 Lot 6A, a parcel associated with a substantial portion of Islands of Adventure.
Because that property encompasses multiple facilities, the document alone cannot identify exactly where the contractor’s services are intended to take place.
This leaves several possibilities open without confirming any particular one.
The amendment could concern planning associated with an ongoing project, but the document does not provide enough information to connect it definitively to The Lost Continent, Jurassic Park, or another area of the park.
For construction followers, the distinction between a legal filing’s expiration date and a project’s actual construction schedule is especially important.
The new date establishes how long the amended notice is intended to remain effective. It does not establish when a project will be finished.
Islands of Adventure Faces Other Major Changes Beyond the Filing
The construction amendment also arrives as Universal continues pursuing other changes across Islands of Adventure.
Earlier this month, Inside the Magic reported on a separate $6 million interior enhancement project involving an existing building at the park.
That project carries its own construction documentation and should not be treated as part of the PCL agreement without additional evidence.
Meanwhile, recent reporting on The Lost Continent’s demolition has detailed changes around the former Poseidon’s Fury location, including site preparation, infrastructure work, and alterations near Mythos.
The continuing work demonstrates that Islands of Adventure is already undergoing a substantial physical transformation, regardless of which specific project the amended notice concerns.
For longtime visitors, those changes represent the disappearance of familiar environments that helped define the park when it opened more than 27 years ago.
For future visitors, they also raise questions about which new experiences Universal intends to introduce once redevelopment is complete.
What Universal Orlando Guests Should Know Before 2028
For anyone planning a Universal Orlando vacation in 2027 or 2028, the amended filing does not establish a new attraction opening date or announce additional closures.
Guests should not interpret February 28, 2028, as the date when a replacement land will debut.
The most immediate considerations remain the construction walls, unavailable former attractions, and any changes Universal announces to operating locations or pedestrian access.
As earlier Inside the Magic coverage of The Lost Continent’s construction walls documented, redevelopment has already affected guest facilities within the area.
Visitors should consult Universal Orlando’s official park information before their trip for current attraction availability and access arrangements.
For now, the February 2028 amendment adds another documented milestone to Islands of Adventure’s evolving construction picture.
What remains unanswered is whether the extended PCL Construction notice concerns The Lost Continent’s redevelopment or a different project elsewhere within the park.
That question will require more specific construction records or an announcement from Universal before it can be answered definitively.
