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Theme Park EventsNo. 4347 · The 2026 edition
Universal Orlando's Horror Make-Up Show
See behind-the-scenes movie magic come alive!
Our own summary of the original — the full post and photos live at universalorlando.com.
Universal Orlando's Horror Make-Up Show reveals the secrets of creating terrifying movie monsters and special effects live on stage.
About this
Universal Orlando's Horror Make-Up Show is a live comedy show at Universal Studios Florida in the Hollywood area. Top make-up and special effects artists demonstrate how they craft creepy movie characters, using movie clips, props and interactive demonstrations. The lobby also displays authentic props and make-up effects from classic Universal horror films.
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Universal Orlando's Horror Make-Up Show
Live comedy show in Hollywood at Universal Studios Florida; temporarily closed May 12, 2026 for enhancements
Facts from the original
- The show is located in Hollywood in Universal Studios Florida.
- It is listed as a Comedy show type.
- It is intended for everyone: Adults, Teens (13–17), Tweens (7–12) and Kids (Under 7).
- The parental advisory lists Mature Themes, Frightening Images and/or Intense Sound Effects, and may include Pyrotechnics or Gunfire.
- Guests can check Ride Accommodations for accessibility and Get Details for rider safety.
- The show is described as an outrageous live show in which top make-up and special effects artists craft creepy characters seen on the big screen.
- It features movie clips, props, and interactive demonstrations, offering funny insight into the moviemaking process.
- The Universal Orlando's Horror Make-Up Show will be temporarily closed starting May 12th, 2026 for planned enhancements and will reopen later this year.
- Before the show, guests can check out the lobby's collection of authentic props, make-up effects, and more from legendary Universal Studios horror movies.
- Among the many icky insights, audience members learn how to make movie-quality fake blood.
- The park hours for this date list Universal Studios Florida as open today from 10 am to 9 pm.
- The page lists an interactive map for exploring the location.
From the original
Universal Orlando's Horror Make-Up Show is an outrageous live comedy show at Universal Studios Florida, located in the Hollywood section of the park. During the performance, top make-up and special effects artists show how they create some of the creepy characters seen on the big screen, aided by movie clips, props and interactive demonstrations. The experience offers a funny, fascinating look behind the scenes of the moviemaking process. Before the show, guests can visit the lobby, which holds a collection of authentic props and make-up effects from legendary Universal Studios horror movies. Among the show's many grisly insights, audience members also learn how to make movie-quality fake blood. The show is recommended for all ages, from kids under 7 through adults, though a parental advisory notes mature themes, frightening images and/or intense sound effects, possibly including pyrotechnics or gunfire. The attraction is temporarily closed starting May 12th, 2026, for planned enhancements and is expected to reopen later that year.
