The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad Stunt Show — Former Show · History & Timeline

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⚰ Permanently closed · Sep 15, 2018operated 19 years · 1999–2018

Also known as The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad.

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2026

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Area UpdateJun 17, 2026#

The themed archway that once welcomed guests to the show was demolished and the former Sindbad theater was largely cleared.

Inside Universal, published June 17, 2026: "The themed archway that once welcomed guests to The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad has also been demolished, while the former Sindbad theater has been largely cleared." Wikipedia's former-attractions list adds that the stage was fully demolished in June 2026, coinciding with the removal of The Lost Continent.

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Area UpdateMay 7, 2026#

Universal confirmed that The Lost Continent's venues would permanently close in phases, with construction walls already blocking the former entrances to the Sindbad theater and Poseidon's Fury.

Inside Universal, published May 7, 2026: venues "will permanently close in phases over the coming months," and "construction walls have gone up in recent weeks, blocking off the former entrances to Poseidon's Fury and The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad." Details of the replacement themed area were to be announced later; Mythos Restaurant is planned to close in 2027.

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Area UpdateApr 2, 2026#

Construction walls were installed across the former courtyard of the closed show, blocking access to its entrance.

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2018

RefurbishmentSep 15, 2018#

The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad Stunt Show performed for the last time and closed permanently after more than 19 years, with no replacement announced for the theater.

Wikipedia's former-attractions list states "the show performed for the last time on September 15, 2018" and records no announced replacement; Orlando Informer ends the run on the same date. The closure predates the March 2020 COVID-19 shutdown by about 18 months and the show never returned; the theater stood unused until demolition in 2026.

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UpdateAug 17, 2018#

Universal announced that the show would run its final performances on Saturday, September 15, 2018, without naming a replacement for the theater.

Universal's statement, verified verbatim in Attractions Magazine on August 17, 2018: "The 'Eighth Voyage of Sindbad' at Universal's Islands of Adventure will run its last shows on Saturday, September 15. As we continue to evolve our entertainment offerings, we will share updates along the way." Orlando Weekly, published August 20, reports the closure was given to the cast at a mandatory meeting on August 16 and that "there's no word yet on what will be replacing the show."

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2015

Changed2015#

The show was updated with a new style of stunts, with dated references removed and the set repainted.

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2010

Area UpdateJun 18, 2010#

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened on the site of The Lost Continent's Merlinwood section, leaving Sindbad and Poseidon's Fury as the island's remaining attractions.

Wikipedia's former-attractions list states Merlinwood was demolished for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, with Dueling Dragons and The Flying Unicorn reimagined as Dragon Challenge and Flight of the Hippogriff; the June 18, 2010 opening date is from the Islands of Adventure article.

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1999

NewMay 28, 1999#

The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad Stunt Show opened with Universal's Islands of Adventure on the park's first day, playing in a dedicated theater in the Sindbad's Bazaar section of The Lost Continent.

Orlando Informer gives the run as "May 28, 1999 to September 15, 2018"; Orlando Weekly and Inside Universal both describe it as an opening-day attraction that opened with the park in 1999. Wikipedia's former-attractions list gives no opening date for the show itself.

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Update1999#

The roughly 20-minute show starred Sindbad and his wisecracking sidekick Kabob, who performed stunts in an attempt to rescue Princess Amoura from the evil witch Miseria and her henchmen.

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Questions & answers

When did The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad Stunt Show open?

Per the documented record, The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad Stunt Show at Islands of Adventure opened on May 28, 1999.

When did The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad Stunt Show last close for refurbishment?

The most recent closure/refurbishment documented for The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad Stunt Show is dated Sep 15, 2018: The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad Stunt Show performed for the last time and closed permanently after more than 19 years, with no replacement announced for the theater.

What changed recently on The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad Stunt Show?

The latest documented change (documented Jun 17, 2026): The themed archway that once welcomed guests to the show was demolished and the former Sindbad theater was largely cleared.

How many changes are on record for The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad Stunt Show?

9 documented changes, dating back to 1999 — the fan-kept show changelog nobody else keeps.

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