Universal's Epic Universe Wish List & Speculation

[DinosaursRoar]

So will there be a year-round scarezone in this Monsters-themed land if I'm not mistaken?

 

[highdefrex]

So will there be a year-round scarezone in this Monsters-themed land if I'm not mistaken?

I'm sure there will be monsters walking around the land, but I seriously doubt the land will be dripping with such ambiance as to turn people/families away from coming into it, let alone be home to anything even remotely resembling an HHN-esque scare zone. Spooky, sure, but not outright scary.

 

[fryoj]

I wonder how much changed on the monsters land plans after The Mummy flop? Clearly this would have been a "Dark Universe" land and themed to match the movies. A shift to Classic Monsters is the obvious change, but I wonder if it had bigger changes in layout or ride composition.

 

[Clive]

I wonder how much changed on the monsters land plans after The Mummy flop? Clearly this would have been a "Dark Universe" land and themed to match the movies. A shift to Classic Monsters is the obvious change, but I wonder if it had bigger changes in layout or ride composition.

The 2018 Monsters reimagining maze in Universal Hollywood was originally going to be Dark Universe-branded, and early internal memos described it as a collaboration with Universal Pictures/Team Dark Universe. So... yes, I think it's fair to assume the Dark Universe initiative helped get the ball rolling, and they pivoted once they realized Classic Monsters merchandise is actually a viable brand (with or without a shared universe of films).

 

[shiekra38]

So it seems the new Fantastic Beasts film didn't do so well at the box office

Seems Universal made the right call

 

[JoeCamel]

The 2018 Monsters reimagining maze in Universal Hollywood was originally going to be Dark Universe-branded, and early internal memos described it as a collaboration with Universal Pictures/Team Dark Universe. So... yes, I think it's fair to assume the Dark Universe initiative helped get the ball rolling, and they pivoted once they realized Classic Monsters merchandise is actually a viable brand (with or without a shared universe of films).

I don't know how anyone who works for Universal cannot believe Classic Monsters would not be a draw. It still works after all these years, just give us tomorrow's tech to experience it in.

 

[tommyhawkins]

From the construction photos it looks like Monsters is at least getting a nice "tunnel" entrance. Epic Universe's design of separate lands with only one way in or out is making a lot of sense when it comes to immersion.

thats the moat and not the entrance

 

[Loki]

thats the moat and not the entrance

You are right. That concrete wall work is in the middle of the "land".

On the bright side. WE ARE GETTING A MOAT!!

 

[Alicia]

From WDWMagic:

Universal Epic Universe (South Expansion Complex) - Opens May 22 2025

The entire park? Advertising around one ride? Not likely. Will it be features of course and early on it might be BUT only because there video etc of it already since it exsistes. Theres going to be a ton of stuff features in any adverts etc. Harry potter is a cash cow for example. The...

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[Cup_Of_Coffee]

From WDWMagic:

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Universal Epic Universe (South Expansion Complex) - Opens May 22 2025

The entire park? Advertising around one ride? Not likely. Will it be features of course and early on it might be BUT only because there video etc of it already since it exsistes. Theres going to be a ton of stuff features in any adverts etc. Harry potter is a cash cow for example. The...

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See I feel this is Creature Ride. Has to be this or final plans for Potter.

 

[belloq87]

From WDWMagic:

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Universal Epic Universe (South Expansion Complex) - Opens May 22 2025

The entire park? Advertising around one ride? Not likely. Will it be features of course and early on it might be BUT only because there video etc of it already since it exsistes. Theres going to be a ton of stuff features in any adverts etc. Harry potter is a cash cow for example. The...

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It's unclear whether this In addition to what's already rumored, or confirmation of something already rumored.

See I feel this is Creature Ride. Has to be this or final plans for Potter.

Were we expecting a "huge industry game changer" from the Creature ride, though?

 

[Mad Dog]

I've never paid much attention to Jimmy Thick on WDW . His past history is a very strange bizarre person, more of a mean spirited troll than anything else. Throw 100 darts at a dartboard, every now and then one hits. Does that imply accuracy?

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

It's unclear whether this In addition to what's already rumored, or confirmation of something already rumored.



Were we expecting a "huge industry game changer" from the Creature ride, though?

It’s Potter or that ride I guess is more my pick.

 

[JoeCamel]

It's unclear whether this In addition to what's already rumored, or confirmation of something already rumored.



Were we expecting a "huge industry game changer" from the Creature ride, though?

Jimmy thinks the party room on top of Cowfish is the greatest thing ever so maybe his judgement is correct here but.....

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

It’s Potter or that ride I guess is more my pick.

Please be Potter please be Potter…

 

[quinnmac000]

Doubt its Potter....nothing potteresque rumored so far has been a game changer just continued evolutions of systems used before....and the last game changing boat ride was Pirates of the Carribean...i'm putting my money on monsters with creatures ride or the ride that replaced the stage show in monsters

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

Doubt its Potter....nothing potteresque rumored so far has been a game changer just continued evolutions of systems used before....and the last game changing boat ride was Pirates of the Carribean...i'm putting my money on monsters with creatures ride or the ride that replaced the stage show in monsters

As incredible a land as CMs could be, I’d prefer for the best rides in the (eventual) to not all be in one area.

 

[Melody Carey]

All I want, with every fiber of my being, is the creature from the black lagoon ride. Please let it happen!

 

[quinnmac000]

If by some grace of God, Splatoon 3 does extremely well, I hope Universal decides to build an indoor interactive dueling coaster with cars capable to spin as they get hit that uses projection mapping technology to paint the space in a competitive manner for the nintendo expansion...no longer just a simple shooting attraction...a shooting coaster

 

[Alicia]

All I know is, if we aren't getting Potter VR, they have a lot of space on that side of the Wizarding World still in play.

Their post doesn't make mention of a new "land," just a ride.

In any case, figured I would share. At very least, to spark some conversation.