Credit: UniversalToon Lagoon has always held a special place in the hearts of many Universal Orlando fans. Located inside Universal’s Islands of Adventure, this colorful, comic strip–inspired land stands out for its over-the-top theming and classic humor. It’s one of the most visually playful areas in the entire park, filled with speech bubbles, cartoon panels, and iconic water rides that leave guests soaked and smiling.
For years, Toon Lagoon has been known not just for attractions like Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls and Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges, but also for its quirky gift shops and themed dining. Among those, one smaller store has quietly been a fan favorite for a very specific reason—it offered merchandise you couldn’t always find elsewhere in the park.
A Sudden Closure
That shop, Wossamotta U, has officially closed its doors—at least for now. Reports from Inside Universal reveal that the windows of the gift shop have been completely blocked out, signaling that something is definitely happening behind the scenes.
Wossamotta U in Toon Lagoon is closed, with the windows blocked out. @UniversalORL pic.twitter.com/9eLKphS1cs
— Inside Universal (@insideuniversal) October 13, 2025
At this time, Universal has not shared why the shop closed or how long it might remain shuttered. The lack of details has left regular parkgoers speculating about whether this is a temporary refurbishment, a rebrand, or something more permanent.
While Wossamotta U may not have been the largest retail location at Islands of Adventure, it played a unique role in the park’s merchandise lineup. Recently, the store had shifted its offerings to feature a mix of both niche and popular IPs. Guests could find items from franchises like The Secret Life of Pets—a brand not widely represented elsewhere in the park—alongside fan-favorite Universal classics.
Its smaller size made it feel more like a hidden gem than a mainstream retail stop. Many fans appreciated it as a quieter alternative to some of the busier stores in areas like Marvel Super Hero Island or Jurassic Park.
Toon Lagoon’s Changing Landscape
This closure also comes during a period of increasing speculation about the future of Toon Lagoon itself. While Universal hasn’t made any official announcements about major changes, fans have long wondered if this land might eventually be reimagined to make room for newer IPs. Toon Lagoon, themed to older comic strips like Rocky and Bullwinkle, has remained largely unchanged since Islands of Adventure opened in 1999.
Even small closures like Wossamotta U can fuel speculation, especially as Universal continues to evolve other parts of the resort—most notably with the opening of Universal Epic Universe in 2025. Whether this is simply a retail refresh or part of something bigger remains to be seen.
What Happens Next
For now, Wossamotta U’s fate is up in the air. Fans who loved the shop’s unique selection are hopeful it will reopen, possibly with updated theming or a refreshed inventory. Others are bracing for the possibility of a permanent closure, especially given Universal’s track record of making strategic changes to underutilized spaces.
Until Universal makes an official announcement, guests visiting Toon Lagoon will notice one less open storefront in the land. But in a park where change is constant, this could be the beginning of a new chapter for the area. Whether it’s a simple refurbishment or a sign of something bigger, Wossamotta U’s closure is another reminder that nothing at a theme park ever stays the same for long.