Epic Universe News: DARK UNIVERSE Details Revealed! All Rides, Food, Entertainment, Stories & More

[@carissamhart]

The trailer for that land was SO good and gave us so much info!! Can't wait!

[@TheGatlinburgHussey]

Hello from Hot 🔥Gatlinburg TN Smoky Mountains Park.. I wanted to say thank you for the note on my Live stream..So, so sweet! I hope we can say hi next time you're in Gatlinburg ☺️

[@williamantico7768]

I really like Dollywood. That's a Awesome Park. Anything new going on there ?

[@TheGatlinburgHussey]

@@williamantico7768 they're getting ready to do the Fall Stuff. It has a New Dolly Exhibit too ..I do Vlogs Daily if you'd like to say hi ..Hope that's ok Jackie 😊

[@yugioht42]

Each monster actually has a specific moon phase associated with it. The werewolf has a full moon, Dracula has a crescent moon, the creature from the black lagoon has a waxing/ waning gibbous, and Frankenstein has a half moon. Each moon phase gives the monster a maximum of power. They can actually access their elemental abilities from the moon phase. While others can access superhuman strength.

[@gameoftomes14]

I’ve actually never heard this bit of lore before!

[@ErikHeimdallr]

I thought I was up on the lore, but never heard this! Thank you. Do you have any references I can read on line?

[@gameoftomes14]

@@ErikHeimdallr I’d be interested in the source too!

[@HangingwiththeCrazyCrew]

This looks ABSOLUTLY AMAZING!! Of all the "worlds" in Epic Universe, I think I would love this one the most. So much detail and I really am loving how it is kid friendly where families can enjoy this together!

[@timrempel]

Breaking News: Jackie pulled out the Desk, You know this is serious business Lol..My Peeps, Dark Universe has been delivered! 🥳🎉 This is where you will find me living when I'm down there, I won't leave Lol! The theme of it all is just amazing, and we get the OG Monsters too! what more could you ask for. The attractions look incredible, the food sounds great, and I love that they're keeping it family friendly. Well done Universal, It will be Epic indeed 🧛‍♂🧟‍♂🦹‍♂

[@SuperEnthused]

The desk only comes out for SERIOUS BUSINESS!

[@bobbyswanson3498]

it’s so exciting to me because this kind of budget and attention has never been put into a horror/spooky themed attraction. haunted houses are just seasonal and temporary, but this is permanent and built to the same standards as the best lands in the world.

[@HunterRydzik]

Excited for dark universe that will be amazing

[@Billyvan21]

I'm gonna have to go watch the original Universal monsters movies before Epic Universe opens! This is by far the land I'm looking forward to most and just imagine the views guests will have from the in park hotel of Dark Universe and the rest of the lands!

[@TheJukeboxzero]

Very excited for Dark Universe. Love the classic monsters. It’s been heartwarming to hear how popular the merch has been.

[@SuperEnthused]

Yes I am very happily surprised at how popular this is! I’ve made videos about so many monster things in the past and usually they only reach a very niche audience, but it seems the popularity is growing now! Which I’m glad about!

[@ParksandSights]

I'm not a big horror fan, but I have to say this looks amazing. So many different characters to interact with, a state of the art dark ride, incredible immersiveness. This very well could be the best of the 4 portals at Epic, but seems like it's also the most difficult to pull off. I have faith

[@B33nj4m1n]

Same here. I'm not a fan of the horror genre, yet watching the announcement video for Dark Universe had me more excited than the other "introducing (x)" videos.

[@ChinaDollTravels]

This is the land I’m most excited for!!!

[@SuperEnthused]

Yesss girl!!

[@m.hreels9822]

This is the land I was most excited for!!!

[@haybale287]

Aw, I love seeing the little pumpkin you bought on your desk!

[@SuperEnthused]

my new little desk buddy!!

[@monicahaller3330]

Thanks for all the updates coming to universal. Epic universe is coming together really fast. I can’t believe it’s opening next year.

[@kimdalti7732]

I'm most excited for this land!!

[@muscleymanarts]

Wow. Look at your office. That's awesome. It's where the real magic happens!

[@SuperEnthused]

it's my happy place!!

[@BoozeBelly]

FINALLY !!!!!!!!! Phantoms organ sounds nuts!

[@racheljackson4428]

that would be AWESOME!

[@BryanSwafford3]

Theming is a 11/10! I’m so excited for this. My youngest son love Universal Monsters, it has been his introduction into horror movies. Can’t wait to visit with my family. Frankenstein Castle looks to be the perfect mix between screen and practical effects.

[@nancyinsinga4607]

Thank you so much for sharing all this information 😊 this looks awesome enjoyed the video

[@stephanieann4632]

My mind is blown by this reveal! Also, I’m a huge Phantom fan as well! Excited to see him in the manor/ride.

[@joco0592]

EEEEEE!! I can't even contain my excitement for this world!! 🎃👻

[@colleenwhiteford8430]

YAY! I LOVE the old monster movies and the books they've come from, so I'm excited to see that they are getting more recognition! Can't wait for this to open!

[@alexisbk9576]

I am not an HHN fan, but I am an old school monsters fan like Dracula and Frankenstein. To say I’m excited is a massive understatement lol. Can not wait to see the classic monsters in their own world!

[@SuperEnthused]

It's so unbelievable that this will exist, and I think it will please both HHN fans and class Monster fans both, it's like a perfect medium ground. No jump scares, just the spooky atmosphere and classic tales with new mythology and history mixed in!

[@rhondagentry2170]

​@@SuperEnthusedReally prefer this Dark Universe old school stuff to HHN, because I have never been a fan of that HHN type of gory jump scare attractions. 😊

[@jennaandreadabao4434]

​Hey s super Enthused are you ready for this to open Disney universe this year it is the best and greatest Disney day I know your excited to do this and you got this I might be there to this is Jenna Dabao had fun and do your best thing ever go out there you got this had a great and beautiful day with me

[@carrasummers1242]

My favorite element of HHN was the classic monsters. This world is going to be PERFECT! Can’t wait but I want a great experience, so I’ll have to wait for the initial crush to subside. 😢

[@internetdarlings]

So stoked for the details of this "land"!!!!!

[@liamcollinson5695]

It is fun seeing universal having a darker themed area particularly with the classic monsters

[@johnfell-hk9kt]

Just watched creature last weekend! My favorite of the group. Really looking forward to Dark Universe.

[@jocelynsantiago7154]

I am the most excited for this land. I cannot wait!! I'm definitely going to go back and rewatch all the classic Universal monster movies and the newer Universal monster movies before I go just to get me ready.

[@jeniboyns]

This is 100% the land where you will fine me (and Isle of Berk!) because it’s everything I’ve wanted to exist at Universal since I was a teenager. I first visited in 1996 as a 15 year old, deep in my vampire and gothic awakening. I’d read Dracula and Frankenstein, and was all about the Universal Monsters content. I visited the Horror Make Up Show multiple times, and Beetlejuice’s Graveyard Revue was a firm favourite. This land sounds like it is on another level. It will be a few years before I get to visit but I really hope all of the back story and wandering entertainers are there to stay. Also: you’re so right about what these stories can teach us about humanity and how we live our lives. Before we accuse anyone else of being a monster because they’re different, we should all take a look in the mirror.

[@rhondagentry2170]

Freshmen year college world history class required reading several novels to complement the curriculum. "Frankenstein" was one of those and, yes, it was more than only a monster story. Many socistal and morality issues are deeper takeaways. As always, Jackie opens our eyes to the whole picture.❤

[@chescaazurin11]

Dark universe is also the land I’m super excited about. I really cannot wait.

[@JustAlanDoingAlanThings]

NOW i am excited for Epic! I love this. We share the love for Classic Universal monsters. I agree with what you said about representation of society in those films, humanity are the Monsters the titular characters are the victims of society

[@someoneout-there2165]

The only thing I've seen a little similar to this was at Busch Gardens VA. They had the ride DarKastle which was similar to the ride format of Spiderman but with a horror twist. It was their favorite ride. But they said maintenance was getting out of control. It has since been replaced with a small roller coaster.

[@vectorwolf]

This sounds a lot like what Batuu was supposed to be, but then got budget cut and understaffed to death. I hope this makes it to live without too much pruning though, because it sounds incredible. It sounds like some of the locations have 'hidden' explorable areas too... the description of the Stakehouse is worded like you might be able to find your way into the catacombs under the restaurant and snoop around.

[@jayhandson]

Thanks for a great overview of the dark land! The monster makeup experience sounds kinda like bippity boppity bwa-ha-ha-ha! 😊

[@bezoticallyyours83]

Sounds intriguing

[@williamantico7768]

Sounds great. How long do you think it will take to see everything in the Dark Universe ?

[@AlanAvis]

It looks incredible. Can you imagine it at Halloween?!

[@jasminnemcdonald94A]

Holy smokes!! That would be twice as epic!!

[@AshlynM850]

I never used to be big into the monsters/villains aspect of Universal and truly get so scared at HHN but your excitement for it sparks something in me every year and gets me so excited for Fall 🤪🎃

[@daamovieguy]

Loving the concept. Are you getting the vibe that each of these worlds are going to be fully immersive? It almost sounds like you can spend an entire day/night in Dark Universe and not want to leave.

[@ErikHeimdallr]

Happy Summer Solstice or "Tairisem." Dark Universe is the land Im most looking forward to. When I was a kid growing up, I was obsessed with Universal Monsters. I read Frankenstein and Dracula and would peruse TV Guide to see if any channel was running any of the old Universal Monster movies. Once in a while, our local movie theater, which was once an old Vaudeville theater, would run some of the Universal Monster Movies and my friends and I would go. I always dreamed of this. Now it's actually happening.

[@nancyannrhinehart4718]

I am a Phantom of the Opera diehard fan. Have seen the Musical 8 times and have watched the Phantom of the Opera film that came out years ago. Adore the silent movie as well. Thank you, Jackie for always giving the best tours ever. Happy Blessings.

[@timandkt]

Dark Universe is going to be incredible during the day, but it is going to be the pinnacle of theme parking after dark. 😍 I would argue that Alton Towers in the UK kind of has a spooky theme throughout and could probably be thought of as the forerunner of dark/monstrous/spooky worlds within in the industry; so Universal isn't _quite_ the first to put this idea (or this scale) on the table. Having said that, Universal is the gold standard when it comes to immersion and theming and this land is going to totally blow every other spooky theme park effort out of the water! Most excited for the Monsters Unchained ride and the Burning Blade Tavern, for sure. Can't wait to meet all the roaming monsters. The renderings for the promo video look great, but my hope and my prayer is that the Monsters Unchained ride itself isn't too reliant on screens. A pitch so grand as this deserves physical sets and animatronics! 😉 So excited to see all of your future content from this land, knowing how much you love the classic Universal Monsters! Great video Jackie! ✨

[@prettywhenicry6363]

THE PHANTOM!

[@MrKelvin2230]

thats the only land that has me really excited!! cant wait. Btw went fall / haloween decor hunting this weekend, though of you.

[@ralphalonso4932]

I have a sneaky suspicion that ur a little excited about this new land that is opening

[@SuperEnthused]

Your suspicion maaaaaay be a taaaad correct.

[@hollieverafter]

This world is going to be my new home. I could not be more excited about it! (Also, it was so nice finally meeting you and Sam at the media preview last week. 💟)

[@vickistory2724]

Thank you Jackie for sharing all of these details and information. Yes, I have to do a movie caught up. I know I watch now all the Harry Potter films over again and again before my visits and I'm still seeing something new every time I watch that is at the park. Now I get to add new list of movies. I so excited.

[@marielayfield2987]

Jackie, How excited for this land? We know you are huge Classic monsters fan! Good video.

[@andreasbobzin2687]

Very cool 😎🌞

[@MoviemaniaNick]

This sounds amazing! Thanks for the update.

[@Juslovdisney]

First thank you amazing video! Second I can not WAIT! I’m so excited for this for all of us

[@PatrickGleason]

The land my wife and I are the most excited about was announced on her birthday 6/20! She says it's the best birthday present!

[@SuperEnthused]

Happy birthday to her!! Neat to have a birthday on the summer solstice!

[@PatrickGleason]

@@SuperEnthused She was actually born on the day Jaws premiered in theaters! That's all I'll put out there... You can look that up... 🤣

[@trinamiller100]

Looking forward to Dark Universe.

[@GiaBlinks]

Oh. My. God. I'm excited for this new park, but was thinking that I'd let some time pass before visiting, but this land is making me want to go now. This looks amazing, and I can't wait for your videos covering it. The whole aesthetic is strangely cozy to me. I bet it'll be amazing at night in Autumn.

[@attractionshubno1]

Great video Jackie, I like this style of video. You should definitely try and do this more often

[@SlytherinReviews]

Can I ask when did you complete the medallions for the Universal EPIC World thing behind you

[@SuperEnthused]

There is still one more to come, it’s not fully complete yet. 💙

[@johnpagan1975]

Recently visited Europa Park and they have a Phantom of the Opera VR experience on one of the rollercoasters. Thought it worked really well.

[@elizafoerst4770]

This sounds like so much fun I can't wait to go it's gonna be so exciting!!!

[@beckyj1493]

Thank you Jackie once again first to tell us all about this fabulous new land in the new park. So appreciate it and I am looking forward to mostly the Creature from the black lagoon part of this.😊 Also looking forward to anything mummy.😮 Thank you again for doing such a fantastic job on every vlog you do!

[@DandK6323]

Good lord this land sounds so cool!

[@sherrjo]

Me: Not really interested in this land... 10 minutes after listening to Jackie.. Me: Hello, can I have a season pass for Epic Universe please 😄😄

[@SuperEnthused]

😂😂😂 love that!

[@stephaniemayotte5181]

This looks amazing 🤩😻

[@pluto0357]

I would so love if they found a way to add Abbott and Costello to the monster section.. many childhood memories watching these movies with my dad!

[@missbritterz3675]

Jackie, when you mentioned Dr.Victoria Frankenstein and how her grandfather warned her it’s dangerous. I immediately thought of the movie Halloweentown where Marnie is being a smartie pants saying to her mom “ Look! I’m a potato, are you happy now? “. “ Maybe I will put down some roots in the carpet! , oh no Marnie, that’s dangerous! there’s things about vegetables that you don’t understand “. lol

[@SuperEnthused]

😂

[@yourexperienceguide]

It’s going to be incredible

[@Angie2343]

Can't wait to meet Dracula and the Steins. :)

[@SuperEnthused]

me toooooo!!!

[@viridian_obsidian]

That’s so cute. Calling them “The Steins”. Love that

[@Angie2343]

@@viridian_obsidian Me too. Thanks! :)

[@robturner4895]

The burning windmill is intriguing. I had assumed they would use a similar effect to 'Big Bob' at Wickerman (Alton Towers) in the UK whereby they incorporate screens within the structure showing flames as well as lots of smoke effects. But Universal sound like they're really going all out on this one!

[@SuperEnthused]

I thought so too, and an impressed it will be actual fire!

[@m.hreels9822]

This is awesome & I love your office set-up Jackie!

[@waywardexcursions2606]

We're SO excited for Dark Universe! We're looking forward to everything this world has to offer!

[@jaimetonn2522]

I am so excited, Jackie!!!

[@SuperEnthused]

me toooo!

[@stevebrown3958]

Flaming organs make Jackie super enthused 😂 Sorry...couldn't resist. I'll show myself out...but yes, def looking fwd to Dark Universe the most 🤘✌️👊🤙

[@plannerbrittany]

Happy summer solstice! 🌞 I don’t like scary stuff as much as I used to but this is gonna be so cool for so many people! ☠️ 👻

[@semper.videre]

10:25 vampires also need humans for food. It's just a nice circle of life😂

[@eric_in_florida]

Sounds awesome! Should be extra creepy when a FL thunderstorm rolls in.

[@Mr.AllStar23]

I can’t wait to go next year !!!!

[@mistyhoney6868]

So excited for this 🖤🖤🖤

[@prissymissliesl]

I feel you with Phantom of the Opera. Sounds like my kind of land🎉

[@Rocksteaddy]

How to train your dragon and the dark universe was just universal saying “let me cook” and I love that>>>

[@basic_CeceRae]

This is beyond exciting

[@georgehartley1535]

Universal....please in the coming years...ws need sort of a jurrasic park ride...or a Popeye raft ride there themed to creature of the black lagoon

[@noahwright8748]

Phantom is awesome

[@Songwritersbehindthecurtain]

You’re an outstanding KZbin channel.

[@daniellel7182]

I get that they’re trying to bring the monsters to younger generations but I really wish they would’ve just given us the classic monsters! The redesign really isn’t for me but I’ll definitely be checking this out. I’m sure it will still be a great land and a fun time!

[@Shark_Builds_Bro]

Where did you get that toy of the Chronos tower in the background?

[@moniquechavez5887]

Where is my Phantom of the opera boat ride 🤦‍♀️🤣

[@jasminnemcdonald94A]

You're right. Why didn't they add that?

[@christianalexander2378]

I kinda wish they’d move the mummy to this land updated

[@EJNOVA]

I need to start saving money.

[@ciadaclark9110]

Harry potter world is what I'm excited for

[@SuzanneA618]

This is everything 🎉❤

[@eriqueclaudin4274]

Im so excited. Ive dreamed for a land like this for over 50 years. Im 63. The land itself looks like those old movies BUT I heard they a going to reimagine the look of the monsters. Thats like reimagining the wheel or the Mona Lisa. I sure hope they dont do this. Keep the original look. I wonder what the kids and grandkids of these actors who are still with us, Sara Karloff, Bela Lugosi Jr. and Ron Chaney are going to think.

[@christineedwards1252]

Wow, l have never seen her do a live video like this before

[@SuperEnthused]

oh this wasn't live. it's a sit down, edited video :) I don't really do livestreams, maybe only once in a blue moon.

[@curtissimpkins]

Great news my friend

[@88ChrisN]

You got me interested in watching these movies but where can you find them online? What do you recommend? I have seen some of the Frankenstein movies but it’s been forever.

[@SuperEnthused]

We have them on DVD and also we purchased some from apple movies, and some I think are on Peacock. I'd have to look, I know they're scattered around out there.

[@deedavis2243]

Very cool 😎

[@kayleeneff5891]

I LOVE the phantom musical as well, but I think this may be the classic Phantom silent film version. That’s the one Universal has the rights to. Though it would be cool to have the ALW score if they could make that possible. Either way I’m EXCITE!

[@SuperEnthused]

Yes the ALW tune is just wishful thinking.

[@sneakerempire_3953]

They should pay you for up selling this so well

[@glowfenix]

Good

[@482Brisbane369]

The vid was well done !! Congrats !!

[@SuperEnthused]

thank you!!!

[@motleykingdom9394]

We are wearing the same shirt today 😁

[@SuperEnthused]

Theme park fashion at its finest!!

[@keyman6689]

I think Disney is going to wish they had fixed the Yeti. Based on what Universal said about animatronic innovation, I bet they do something similar and crush it without resorting to disco.