Universal Studios Orlando to Close 'Animal Actors on Location!' Show
Universal says the opening-day attraction will end after 36 years, with no replacement announced for the live animal show featuring trained dogs, birds and monkeys.
- Universal Orlando announced the permanent closure of its opening-day attraction, Animal Actors on Location!, with final performances on Monday, November 2, 2026, and the show ceasing operations Tuesday, November 3.
- Opening on June 7, 1990, as Animal Actors Stage, the presentation entertained guests for more than 36 years by demonstrating how trained animals perform in film and television productions.
- The 20-minute outdoor production, located between DreamWorks Land and Springfield, features trained animals performing in live skits, video segments, and audience interactions throughout each performance.
- Alicia Stella, owner of OrlandoParkStop, said the show was popular in the 1990s but "audience size has certainly waned in recent years," explaining the closure's timing.
- No official replacement has been announced for the venue, leaving a large space available for future development alongside existing attractions like The Simpsons at Universal Studios Florida.
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The live show has featured animal stars from films and TV, including Frank the Pug from ‘Men in Black’ and Marley from ‘Marley & Me’
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