Patch Notes // latest change 2026.05.12
Hollywood · Universal Studios · Universal Orlando
Ride · opened 1990 · Universal Studios · 3 changes on record
Biggest recent change: Played its final performance and closed for a multi-month reimagining after nearly 36 years; Universal announced a reworked version blending classic and modern horror properties while keeping the comedic tone, set to reopen later in 2026. (May 12, 2026)
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Played its final performance and closed for a multi-month reimagining after nearly 36 years; Universal announced a reworked version blending classic and modern horror properties while keeping the comedic tone, set to reopen later in 2026.
Retitled The Gory, Gruesome and Grotesque Horror Make-Up Show; the live Phantom of the Opera framing was dropped and the souvenir-photo finale rethemed away from the Phantom.
Opened with Universal Studios Florida as The Phantom of the Opera Horror Make-Up Show, hosted by a live Phantom of the Opera character; one of only two opening-day attractions still operating (alongside E.T. Adventure).
That's every change on the record on Universal Orlando's Horror Make-Up Show since 1990.
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Per the documented record, Universal Orlando's Horror Make-Up Show at Universal Studios opened on Jun 7, 1990.
The most recent closure/refurbishment documented for Universal Orlando's Horror Make-Up Show is dated May 12, 2026: Played its final performance and closed for a multi-month reimagining after nearly 36 years; Universal announced a reworked version blending classic and modern horror properties while keeping the comedic tone, set to reopen later in 2026.
The latest documented change (documented May 12, 2026): Played its final performance and closed for a multi-month reimagining after nearly 36 years; Universal announced a reworked version blending classic and modern horror properties while keeping the comedic tone, set to reopen later in 2026.
3 documented changes, dating back to 1990 — the fan-kept ride changelog nobody else keeps.
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