Piece of theme park history vanishes as Universal demolishes a cherished attraction

More than 25 years after it debuted as one of Universal Orlando’s most iconic themed lands, the Lost Continent is beginning a phased closure at Islands of Adventure.

Demolition work has started inside the aging land. Footage from a local station’s news helicopter showed an excavator positioned next to a pile of rubble, according to multiple reports.

"In the coming months, venues and experiences within Lost Continent will permanently close in phases to make way for a new themed area,"...