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Universal Orlando’s Monsters Cafe Has Permanently Closed

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My personal favorite hang out spot in Universal Orlando, the popular Monsters Cafe is shutting its doors for good, the Universal Studios theme park has officially announced today.

For the past 20 years, the Monsters Cafe has been serving up food in a classic monsters-themed restaurant, loaded with props and memorabilia paying tribute to Universal’s legendary monster movie history. It has long been THE place to eat for horror fans, immersing you in themed eating areas that looked like they were plucked right out of Universal’s horror classics.

Another beloved aspect of the cafe was the kiosk outside the restaurant, which featured massive statues of Frankenstein, the Wolfman, and the Creature dishing out tasty treats.

Universal Orlando announced today, “After more than 20 years of serving dreadfully-delicious quick-service menu offerings, Monsters Cafe in Universal Studios Florida permanently closed in the spring of 2022 to make way for a new dining experience.”

Orlando Informer notes, “Monsters Cafe opened its doors in May 1998. Over the past twenty years, the restaurant has provided guests with a retro and immersive environment to enjoy food items that range from light refreshments to full-blown pulled BBQ pork sandwiches and everything in-between.

“Monsters Cafe embraced the vegan/vegetarian movement early, and in recent years The Mummy jackfruit sandwich and the Creepy Spice Roasted Cauliflower have been classic hits.”

At this time, there’s no official word from Universal Orlando about what will be taking over the iconic location, only that the restaurant itself is being permanently shut down.

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Writer in the horror community since 2008. Editor in Chief of Bloody Disgusting. Owns Eli Roth's prop corpse from Piranha 3D. Has two awesome cats. Still plays with toys.

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John Massari Presents the 3rd Annual Killer Klowns Punk Rock Fest This Saturday in Gardena, CA!

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July 10, 2026

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The 1980s cult classic Killer Klowns from Outer Space has popped back up on our radar this week, with a special fan event taking place in Gardena, California this coming Saturday.

John Massari, the composer of the iconic score for Killer Klowns from Outer Space, presents the 3rd annual Killer Klowns Punk Rock Fest at Gardena Cinema on Saturday, July 11!

The special event will include live music as well as a 38th anniversary screening of Killer Klowns from Outer Space with an introduction from composer John Massari himself.

Also included is a rare screening of Mike Jittlov’s The Wizard of Speed and Time (1988), as well as a Killer Klowns cosplay contest with a grand prize 3-day, 2-night stay in Vegas.

The live bands include Radioactive Chicken Heads, S8NT Elektric, and Sik Sik Siks, with a special guest appearance from Leonard Graves Phillips of The Dickies.

It’s taking place Saturday, July 11, from 2-10:30 PM at Gardena Cinema in Gardena, CA.

Get your tickets for the 3rd annual Killer Klowns Punk Rock Fest now!

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