Introducing Dark Universe at Universal Epic Universe

[@themepark101]

This land is going to go hard. Definitely my most anticipated land in Epic Universe!

[@maui3551]

They are paying tribute to what started the Universal Studios

[@themepark101]

@@maui3551 They're doing it the right way! 😁

[@TheCreepyCoroner]

I'll make the trip from CT just to go to Dark Universe for 3 days straight I swear

[@themepark101]

@@TheCreepyCoroner Make it a full week!

[@TheCreepyCoroner]

@@themepark101 you aren't even kidding! I want to absorb every little detail! I've been waiting my whole life for a Spooky theme park like this!

[@starlosa]

wait the idea of a vampire ‘stake’house where the vampires feed you and then visit your table like they’re seeing how their next meal is fattening up is genius. It’s their version of a pig farm and I find that so creative and genius!!

[@Puddingskin01]

Imagine if the next Dracula is like that, and Belmont is a food critic.

[@kingofthedepths3513]

Alucard: sign me up

[@ghostlightinthegreenroom]

They said it's run by the vampires' familiars. Same basic concept though

[@bezoticallyyours83]

​@@Puddingskin01Belmont 2/10. I asked for medium rare and the steak is tougher then my whip

[@treman722]

I love the boldness of bringing back these old franchises, putting it into something new and saying "we're going to make this cool again." It exudes confidence that makes me even more excited for the park.

[@AdamYJ]

As if they weren’t always cool . . .

[@Loggodover]

@@AdamYJthey mean “cool” in the general public’s eyes. They’ve always been cool

[@charliemacsart]

If only other theme park companies could take bold risks on old franchises or original creations instead of relying on whatever the current popular trendy IPs of theirs are... *cough cough*

[@exnoctem]

Monsters never stopped being cool

[@brianmantra]

THIS.

[@moviewolverine89]

This is how you respect the great stories of the past. You don't mock or deride them for being "outdated." You get the next generation excited for them. My grandpa would have loved this.

[@michaeldc951]

Exactly this! To be honest, when I heard about all the lands this was the one I was least excited for, didn’t expect them to make it look so incredible

[@moglet12345]

Bro thinks the cis gender pro LGTv+Xyz gimmick wont make an appearance 😂😂😂😂

[@jukesy1992]

@@moglet12345 I mean the monsters seem to be more about being outsiders yes, so maybe, but I don't think that'd e part of, say, Monsters Unchained. They do say the streetmosphere will have characters singing songs about the monsters, so am wondering if there could be some musical theatre-esc things, but that doesn't necessarily mean lgbtq outright.

[@garrettviewegh9028]

The West has monsters in folklore and urban legends, but I’ve often felt the monsters of the Hammer films, and Universal at large, is what sets the West apart from somewhere like, Japan’s Yokai and myths. These old franchises, have become dusty like an unopened tomb. Now is the perfect time, to reopen the crypt of these horror legends.

[@jukesy1992]

@@garrettviewegh9028 Agreed. Perhaps the songs would emphasise the "legend" aspect but then they roam, and then you get to go inside with Unchained. The question is: who's side is who going to be on in the end, and how will it be resolved so that the monsters can live in a sort of harmony with humans? Or if not outright harmony, at least live among, rather than be hunted to extinction?

[@igoldenknight2169]

I showed my mom this… she is ECSTATIC. She is the BIGGEST FAN of the universal monsters. She raised me watching ALL the old monster flicks. Universal I think this is the most unique world you’ve created, and most long awaited.

[@jextreme4909]

must have been cool when you ran upstairs to tell her!

[@brittanyflaherty5]

I show this video to my mom as well and she is excited to see this world. Dark universe is #1 on her list in epic universe

[@centralfloridaenthusiast7254]

I mean the fact that Gregory hall is working on this says a lot. For those who don’t know. He was the project lead for velocicoaster.

[@centralfloridaenthusiast7254]

@@CobbleBompster the irony of that statement. Disney invest 56 billion to buy fox just for the Simpson and is a big reason why Disney has felt cheap for a while. They’re massively in debt.

[@officialmonarchmusic]

@@CobbleBompster Not really. The parks there will still turn a profit, even if Disney is no longer the number one destination. The danger is that greater Disney is in debt, and the parks are one of their only sources of constant profit. So the parks have to be MORE than just successful to keep the larger company afloat. So in that sense, WDW is not in danger, but Disney IS

[@officialmonarchmusic]

@@centralfloridaenthusiast7254 Bob Iger is great at presenting a good public image, but he lacks in most other areas. Most of all, he has a real ego problem, Comcast humiliated him by driving up the Fox price, so despite it no longer being worthwhile, he ignored it and bought them anyway

[@jacobwerman1008]

Cool, he designed the most overrated Rollercoaster ever.

[@centralfloridaenthusiast7254]

@@officialmonarchmusic that is ignoring where the parks show the most promise. All the Asian parks have shown a better return on investment than the American parks. Disney’s not investing in the parks because the money just isn’t there. Movies and streaming are much cheaper to invest in because the stats are more reliable. This is just gonna hurt the American parks. Which is a big deal sense the number 2 and 1 most attended are Disneyland and magic kingdom as of 2022. Personally if I were Disney I would continue not investing in the parks because I don’t have the money for “the Disney difference”, and just wait till I can get some debt off the book. Sure they can look for investors, but that’s a huge reason why Disney either has debt, or it takes them 7 years to build a community college cafeteria. I’m looking at you communicore hall. The reason universal can build so quickly is because cause everything is paid for by cash. Thanks to the deep pockets known as Comcast.

[@TheDisgruntledImperial]

The Invisible Man really carried this video, didn't see him once!

[@Instagramletsallgetintoheaven]

Hahaahhaahha

[@jukesy1992]

Ahahaha now that's funny. You win the internet for me this day.

[@lauracilley8377]

What? I didn’t realize John cena was in this!

[@mazimadu]

Gotta give Universal props to their commitment to this Dark Universe ip. After like 2 movies, the theme park is still in this

[@nex5691]

thats funny ik an invisible man myself AND HIS NAME IS JOHN CENAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@douglasmurphy1113]

This is so genius -They made a zone thats SPECIFICALLY best done at night, letting them naturally control the rotation of crowds throughout the park every day. -They're timeless classics, meaning they won't become stale in a few years like Disneyworld and their IPs -They made a zone that will have the greatest Halloween Holiday of any park in the world EVERY year

[@officialmonarchmusic]

Disney used to get around this by NOT relying on IP. Now they are, in a hopeless attempt to copy their competition

[@ProfessorWeekend]

What's genius about making a zone in a park that's only useful for the last hour before they close? Wouldn't it be a lot more genius to build a zone that could look good all day?

[@subs-kh2mw]

​@@ProfessorWeekendThis is a very good point for summer seasons but at least it'll get darker earlier for fall seasons

[@Jwall-xi4tq]

@@ProfessorWeekendwho said it wasn’t good look good at night? It just obviously would fit the theming and be scarier at night times. What makes this potentially genius is that in theory more people will want to go and be spooked at night meaning that the wait times may be significantly less in the day hours. And the other way around, people flocking at night to the dark universe will make the other areas last packed at for the final hours of operation.

[@ProtozoicX]

@@Jwall-xi4tq This, Harry potter world and potentially Celestial world could be the best night time parks.

[@Rjosephrod]

This is exactly what park goers have been seeking. Something new, something exciting, something DIFFERENT. This is the new bar being set.

[@SmokeyChipOatley]

You hear that, Disney? Step your game up! - love, a disappointed former lifelong Disney fan.

[@ComfyDadShoes]

A contemporary theme park where literally everything is new is so refreshing. The dark universe being an addition to it is a dream come true!

[@SprainedPhil2116]

This land is going to be amazing at night. I absolutely love the highlight of classic films.

[@matthewxbradley7102]

That is why it’s the last land I’m going to visit so it's later and darker out

[@sebastianmedina2223]

Too bad they're gonna close at 6pm

[@matthewxbradley7102]

@@sebastianmedina2223 seriously? That early?

[@ethankleinman1067]

​@sebastianmedina2223 and how would you know?

[@sebastianmedina2223]

@@ethankleinman1067 I don't know, I'm just saying based on their other parks. I hope I'm wrong.

[@dj_blandy]

Leave it to Universal Creative to find the solution to a year-round horror-themed theme park land. Give us the monsters, but make it inspiring and uplifting. Can’t wait to experience this next year!

[@corvidaegudmund1186]

I also really appreciate that they are doing different “intensity” levels. Sure, there will be the Halloween Horror Nights level rides (or at least close to it) for the thrill junkies and die-hard horror fans. But it sounds like there will also be “calmer” things for when you just want to enjoy the spooky atmosphere. Plus, it means your party won’t really have to split up too much if you have differing tastes in your group.

[@officialmonarchmusic]

I bet there will be Halloween overlays on the rides as well. If so, excited for that too!

[@bezoticallyyours83]

That's perfectly fine with me 🎃 🧛‍♂️

[@tobey0558]

Vegas is getting the HHN experience, but we are getting a SECTION OF THE PARK!!!

[@pleasantdreams6216]

@@tobey0558 vegas?

[@tomkinsg]

Love it. This release marks the first time my son can confirm what he is working on. He is building the curse of the werewolf coaster. I can't wait to have him give us a tour of the park. He will be an amazing guide.

[@Zodia195]

That's wonderful to hear. I've been watching videos of behinds the scenes of the construction and I am loving the progress. I have wonder what it's like for the construction workers there, knowing they're building something special.

[@Wilkins325]

@@Zodia195 I was thinking the exact same thing. Those construction workers and creative team members should get special shirts so they can get some credit in the park

[@justingibbons8010]

I’m your friend now. Can I come too?! 😂

[@sunnydaze2712]

Proud parent moment indeed.

[@bezoticallyyours83]

How cool!

[@luma4902]

I love how you don't seem afraid to be spooky. If someone doesn't like it they have other lands in this and universal other parks that are more family and some even very kid friendly

[@DeadmanInc336]

I think there's a difference between legit terror and "spooky". Spooky is more of the Haunted Mansion. There's definitely creepy stuff but it's more fun and whimsical. Halloween Horror Nights is an example of adrenaline and anxiety fueled terror. I think this will be spooky but still fun and entertaining.

[@sunnydaze2712]

Ya’ll have outdone yourselves!! I was sad when the Monsters were replaced by Minions but boy did you have a plan for them. This is truly epic and now new generations like you said will fall in love with these classics all over again. This is how you breathe new life into old IPs. You not only have given them a new home but you honor the legacies of these great characters preserving them for many generations to come. Epic for sure.

[@ELI_ATL]

They really replaced a restaurant with a whole land haha it’s so worth it.

[@bobbyspina2005]

“We kind of tow that line of being family friendly, but we can also be PG-13.” And this is why we love you Universal

[@KushKohma]

PG 13 is family friendly…

[@tjmthegreat4009]

​​@@KushKohma There's a MAJOR difference.

[@kazoo3398]

@@KushKohma Bud, there's a fine difference between an MCU film and a Blumhouse film.

[@lrrroftheplanetomicronpersei8]

@@KushKohma But there's a difference in audience between Super Nintendo World and The Isle of Berk and here I presume. Just no blood geysers though

[@universalgames2901]

@@KushKohmadude theres a HUGE difference between PG-13 and family friendly

[@rb5078]

As a horror fan I’ve been waiting for a land like this for so long!!! I literally can’t wait!!!! C’mon 2025!!!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Can't wait for this. My most anticipated area of the park!

[@skeetvandermeule4419]

Also my most anticipated land! Very curious how the main ride's ride system is going to feel!!

[@suaveclt]

Too bad they budget cut this land to death. They removed the log ride and the theater, then replaced those two with a one minute family coaster with no theme elements. =/

[@jaykay1899]

@suaveclt don’t be greedy be grateful

[@Flowmada]

I was wondering what happened with the original plan. That said. I am grateful. If they had been able to lift their Monster Universe back off the ground then I think they would have went bigger. They're going to discover tho that this part of the park is going to be high trafficked soon enough. Halloween Horror Nights every day!

[@edgymetalrockdude24501]

I’ve been waiting for this land for months. And now it’s here in its full glory. Epic Universe is gonna be Epic!

[@robindodd1969]

The idea of getting monster makeup done and roaming the land opens up a whole new realm of possibilities. Like imagine the Star Wars hotel done correctly where guests dress like characters and perform excursions around the park. It would add immersion to the land and bring an amazing premium experience. I can’t wait until someone pulls that off. I’d pay to play out a Harry Pottery fantasy lol

[@jamesanthony8438]

Di$ney could've done this and made bank on it... but they went with their sh*tquels, instead of the original trilogy. Eff 'em. You did this to yourself and your investors, Bob. =)

[@jextreme4909]

Doubtful... The only people that think this will be cool aren't the people that will actually have the money to spend.Ever see the demographics of the people at these conventions? they might be really into it but aren't coming to spend actual money in the collective billions per year. that's what it takes for real success and growth....

[@robindodd1969]

@@jextreme4909 That’s a fair assessment, but the price point could be significantly lower than the Star Wars hotel and still print them money imo. It would have to be a themed hotel that charges per room and not a stationary cruise ship like the Star Wars hotel was. People happily pay $800+ for rooms at Universal’s premium properties like the Portofino Bay, I’m sure Universal wouldn’t struggle to keep a small Harry Potter themed hotel full at that price point.

[@joebenzz]

This reminds me of that one time while me and my family were in disneyland, me and my mom would go on big thunder mountain and my dad would wait on the side. He wore a cowboy hat and some japanese tourists thought he was a castmember in costume. He played the part and took a picture with them 🤣

[@robindodd1969]

@superbadgeethan8335 You don’t need to be a fan to enjoy the spectacle. I don’t even know if I’ve watched more than 2 of the movies but I absolutely love the immersion and general vibe the lands give me.

[@duncanknipe8894]

If Disney made this: "Help Victoria Frankenstein gather up her monster pals to form a special band for the party!" Seriously though I'm glad Universal aren't shying away from darkness and mature themes in their attractions.

[@officialmonarchmusic]

It's ironic. The classic Disney films and rides were never afraid to go dark. I mean, multiple Fantasyland dark rides ended with you DYING. Modern Disney has lost the plot

[@SpenceMan01]

Funny. You basically just described the premise for one of the most popular pinball machines of all time: Monster Bash. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zn2sg6ScitWog9Esi=-iC4nKk9PLIT2DEA

[@chewcast]

​@@officialmonarchmusicThe change of Snow White's Scary Adventures to Snow White's Enchanted Wish immediately comes to mind lol

[@rnettles6241]

"Mommy, why are all the Disney monsters black, female, and gay?" "Because they're real monsters, honey. Stay close to me."

[@officialmonarchmusic]

@@rnettles6241 What is this comment?

[@BrendanPatrickGrace]

Universal, you made me actually care about a section of the park I thought, ‘yeah, well that’s neat, other people might like that but it’s not for me’ initially, now I’m like ‘hell yeah! Let’s see these monsters roaming around, let’s ride these rides’ and heck now I kinda wanna go and watch the classic monster films I have not seen. Bravo!

[@jamesanthony8438]

This may be the first time in 40 years that I've been excited about an amusement park. =)

[@matthewgrear3260]

Universal is killing it! Actually having characters the people know and having them in the lands people know of ……….

[@kaspertillae6893]

Saying the quiet part out loud!!!!! They aren’t ignoring all the classic characters like another theme park I know cough galaxy’s edge cough

[@OfficialSapphirePhoenix]

Imagine making a whole dark universe land and it's just tom cruises The Mummy...yeah no way Universal would be that dumb unlike another local theme park 😅

[@wajmgirl]

I get the enthusiasm but I guarantee there aren’t that many people under 25 who know about the creature from the black lagoon

[@wajmgirl]

@@OfficialSapphirePhoenixyou do realize most of the b roll form this trailer is from the Hugh Jackman movie Van Helsing right?

[@TheOneNamedMrLife]

It's nice to see that Universal finally found some use of the Dark Universe trademark.

[@joevictor53]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@jamesanthony8438]

I actually enjoyed "The Wolfman" with Benicio Del Toro. His appearance gave off Lon Chaney, Jr. vibes to me. Also... werewolves are freakin' awesome! ... Except for the "Twilight" movies. Nothing cool in those at all. "But our vampires SPARKLE!" Yeah, vampires are known to do that... just before they burst into flames!

[@bezoticallyyours83]

Thinking the same

[@TrueBuddhaCat]

Yep, though I’m not sure if the 2010 remake of The Wolfman counts because I personally enjoyed that; and did show some clips of it so maybe Universal is finally going “okay, maybe it wasn’t a bust because a good number of people really like this one too”; but otherwise at least we got a pretty great video game of The Mummy…too bad the actual movie really sucked Goes to show never truly give up; may not be a cinematic universe but can be an amazing theme park

[@ajerqureshi6411]

Honestly, I do truly feel that a cinematic universe based on Universal Monsters could have worked...it's just that they floundered it right at the start.

[@Yoongi002]

Nahh cuz this is really about to be the best land in the park. That manor dark ride looks crazy

[@alfiewhitestone8676]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!! I love old Universal Monster films, I especially love The Wolf Man and The Creature from the Black Lagoon. Universal *NEEDS* to make these characters into films!! Here’s to a toast to Universal… …“To a new world, of gods and monsters.” 🥂

[@brettellison]

Universal just changed the theme park game

[@jakegiossi7447]

Again! :)

[@KazudaXiono]

Eh. Not really. Still cool though!

[@MarbleCarnivalDude]

@@KazudaXiono so you're saying disney is changing the theme park game? what did they make? a barely filled log flume ride? Yeah right. Universal is PIONEERING this industry.

[@franciscomendezlacomba3856]

@@WolfWriterL.Pim sure Disney will create a competing product. After like 10 years of Epic Universe opening 🤣🤣

[@MarbleCarnivalDude]

@@KazudaXiono Yeah, definetly not. Disney was the one changing it, right? With a log flume that is barren and even the CEO hates it? Yeah right. Universal's PIONEERING this game.

[@stev0726]

THIS is how you do a theme park land. General theme that infuses IP with original storytelling. Take note Disney. It's what Walt wanted, and Universal is doing it.

[@cosmicwarrior1857]

Idk why you say this like Disney hasn’t done this multiple times before lol. I can’t wait for epic universe to open but my god i challenge some of yall to not make everything about disney and just enjoy the new theme park that’s opening. The whole universal vs disney thing is so played out at this point. Talk about edgy.

[@carpeXnoctem12]

This is LITERALLY what Galaxy's Edge did.

[@glassmonkeyface8609]

LOL.. not to say this land isn't cool.. but what you're saying, Disney literally did, except they got bashed by crybaby Star Wars fanboys for it.

[@Blah3210]

@@cosmicwarrior1857 It's a significant point. Many Disney imagineers have left the company and fled to Universal in recent years due to how horribly the parks and resorts are being handled now. Much of the top brass at WDI are now designers from Mariott and Las Vegas instead of internally developed talent and it shows. The quality that we used to expect from Disney will now be coming from their competition more often than from Disney themselves. Disney on the other hand is now only capable of aesthetic downgrades and disappointing/underwhelming additions, with few exceptions. That's the sad state of things. Epic Universe is a project with the fingerprints of many talented imagineers on it, just like The Lost Continent was.

[@skrillboystgdmvids9418]

@@carpeXnoctem12 Yeah and it failed spectacularly too! BTW! Are we going to forget the Universal kicked the Immersive land war off with the first Wizarding World over a decade ago!

[@janrodriguez3214]

This park is going to be the new standard in the world of immersive theme park entertainment

[@TJUC123]

This is why Universal is my favorite.

[@rocker76m88]

Same! !

[@DuchessRococoPuff]

CANNOT WAIT for this part of the park, and it warms my hearts to see all the clips from Van Helsing (2004) in here. It’s the movie that introduced me to and made me fall in love with Universal Monsters!

[@MarkusMaack]

I remember hearing a while back that Disney had a theme park concept called "Dark Kingdom" that was supposed to be centered on the Disney Villains, but scrapped it because they thought it'd be too scary. I wonder if Universal heard about that concept and said "Good idea! Mind if we use it instead?" Either way, I'm excited for this!

[@alexandravalentina4854]

That’s an interesting theory! I’ve heard a lot of former imagineers work at universal and now with the younger generation working at Universal, maybe there’s an influence of those rumors?

[@lrrroftheplanetomicronpersei8]

Come on Disney that'd been great

[@travelwithbubba]

This land was way in development way before Disney put out that last-minute bluesky announcement.

[@officialmonarchmusic]

@@alexandravalentina4854 Probably. You remember how the "Dragon Tower" idea for Animal Kingdom became "Dueling Dragons" at Universal

[@wajmgirl]

It was “Beastly Kingdom” it’s part of why the logo for animal kingdom included a dragon

[@D111DeLaRocadeLeon]

“ We make entertainment for those who want fun, and we also make entertainment for those who want to face their fears” that legit sent shivers down my spine

[@Animeguy300]

All of my favorite classic horror movie monsters including the wolfman is here

[@LaurensTravels]

Me too with Creature! 💚

[@dannymarksberry1156]

Where’s the Thing?

[@bezoticallyyours83]

Gill Man will probably get a jungle cruise type of ride.

[@LaurensTravels]

@@bezoticallyyours83 he’s not getting a ride but will be featured in Monsters Unchained.

[@bezoticallyyours83]

​@@LaurensTravelsMonsters Unchained?

[@alfiewhitestone8676]

4:53 From this shot, there is Frankenstein’s monster, Victoria Frankenstein, Dracula, and the Wolf-Man. But if you look closer, the Creature from the Black Lagoon is at the bottom right, the Phantom of the Opera (judging from the similar facial features and cape to the silent film) is above the Wolf Man, and either Dr Jekyll or the ghost of Victor Frankenstein is above the Phantom.

[@isaacthewebcomiccreator9750]

I actually kinda’ need a break from Disney for a while, but I LOVE the Classic Universal Monsters, and the Dark Universe theme park looks very promising to me. Plus, I’ve been waiting patiently to see a video about the Dark Universe for a while now, but I’m definitely not at all disappointed with this video.

[@EmperorSephirothII]

If Horror Nights ever decides to make the jump from Studios over to Epic, just imagine what they could do with this.

[@user-uq8rc3wq1g]

Now that you said it, Universal literally has an opportunity to promote Dark Universe through a Universal Classic Monsters haunted house.

[@tbgtabias]

i would love it

[@KushKohma]

With what space bro

[@coastercaz]

I don’t think they ever would because they would be wasting so much unused space in Studios where houses usually are

[@eloramaxwell7020]

I believe it's been hinted that when the sun goes down it becomes like an active scare zone.

[@DrunkRatt]

I have been waiting for this to go public so I can talk about it with my community! Working on this area of the park has been an amazing experience and I'm so proud at the quality we are putting into the land itself, let alone the rides! My personal fave will be the E Ticket, gonna be a blast to see in action.

[@LChatmanFL]

We can see a scale model of the kuka arm seats behind Gregory. Looks very similar to Forbidden Journey. Same broomstick grab handles. The queue will probably be just as amazing!

[@ThemeParkOgre]

Super looking forward to it!

[@ChristopherHood-u6u]

It's going to be next year that means is going to be big fun than ever

[@wajmgirl]

A lot of the footage used in this trailer was from the Van Helsing movie, did that play a big roll in the inspiration for the area?

[@DrunkRatt]

@@wajmgirl I can neither confirm nor deny, but I will say we have a lot of love for the many forms these monsters have taken! I personally love Van Helsing, despite some reservations my family has.

[@nick_was_here3882]

I really like the idea of The Hounds. Hopefully they hint at special places around the land because they'd be a great way to get people to explore.

[@ekahnoman7331]

I'm genuinely shocked they are showing so much of the original black & white movies. I'm a huge fan of the original Universal Monsters. You got me excited, well done.

[@garrettviewegh9028]

If Epic Universe does a Halloween event, in the future, Dark Universe will be the perfect place. Horror fans, film buffs, and cosplayers alike will go crazy! Classic horror: when the real terror, was the unknown. I’m psyched!

[@devinpowell1276]

He had me at “it’s really hard to scare people these days”. Like this ride is actually gonna be scary I feel 😬😬😬

[@MagicMonkey96]

If what they’re saying is true it’s going to be technological marvel

[@lrrroftheplanetomicronpersei8]

Now others may think differently but I genuinely think the Dementor and big spider on Forbidden Journey are scary. And if I recall correctly Monster Unchained is also a KUKA arm ride. So I have very high hopes for this...

[@devinpowell1276]

@@lrrroftheplanetomicronpersei8 yeah you might 💩 on this one. I hear franks monster is a walking animatronic 😱😱😱😱

[@lrrroftheplanetomicronpersei8]

@@devinpowell1276 Aw yeah

[@officialmonarchmusic]

I think they are employing the senses. They mentioned how you can feel the monsters breathing on you. My guess is you might end up up close and personal with some of them

[@nicholasanderson7316]

Most excited for this honestly… since Universal monsters have been around since the studios conception. Here’s to hoping they add on a Creature of the Black Lagoon Swamp Ride in the coming years!!! lol it honestly looks amazing and the fact you can go in and get done up to look like a monster is perfection!

[@928studiosinc06]

The last time Universal had a Dark Universe, it didn't work. Now, it's not only going to work, but be far more ambitious than anything they've done with these characters! Can't wait!

[@soniaz1487]

This is going to be one of most favorite worlds. To have a world that's creepy all year round is going to be amazing.

[@TrueBuddhaCat]

HELL YES!!!! A huge love for the Universal Monsters and gothic horror! Really looking forward to it!!

[@emily.lynne4]

Dark Universe is the land that will make this park truly Epic. Cannot wait to experience it!

[@AutismThespian1993]

Love how they mix the old vintage feel of the universal monsters with the modern touch of technology!!!! This is the land I have been looking forward to!

[@cindykopf5407]

I'm freaking out, this is everything we've wanted and more. Universal knocking it out of this world y'all

[@CaliberTheDevil]

instead of a Cinematic Universe of monsters, we get this...damn, good job Universal. I'm 27 and I want to go here now.

[@LukiePookie1830]

The fact that there are original stories unique to the parks is insane. I think its safe to say that every ride in epic universe would be the best ride in any other park

[@CTKaraokeQueen]

Obsessed with Wolfman getting a dedicated ride, as well as all the actors that seem to be in place. This is my most anticipated land and I can’t WAIT for this to open!!

[@DarMar106]

The whole make up like a monster thing sounds adorable

[@TrueBuddhaCat]

Honestly a great way to help out up and coming make-up effects artists Try it out and get their names out there for the studios, because lots of people; including myself; miss practical make-up effects

[@ThemeParkPassion]

Dark Universe is going to be EPIC!!!

[@Lucasjordan0789]

Pun intended I see.

[@arthurschwartz2755]

I LOVE...LOVE...LOVE this concept of this "Dark Univers" as par of the "Epic Universe" experience. I am looking very much forward to going there when it opens. I think that Universal Studios is outpacing Disney as far as investment in new rides and attractions. And, Universal is every bit as good and some cases even better at executing these new concepts, rides and attractions. I think Disney has some significant catching up to do and this is coming from someone who considers himself a Disney afficionado and have been visiting WDW since 1973,

[@undisclosed_branding9714]

This looks great! Theme parks are already a thrill. The horror/macabre elements really add to the "core memory building", 🖤😎

[@imaginationstationyt6948]

This is the theme park that is in everyone's dreams. Can not wait and hopefully Gill man will have his own lagoon sometime soon!

[@OfficialSapphirePhoenix]

They have PLENTY of room to expand future attractions and I'm sure they already have plans in development 😉

[@imaginationstationyt6948]

​@@OfficialSapphirePhoenixYeah! Two big expansion plots. Hoping I get to go opening year! (Hopefully.)

[@OfficialSapphirePhoenix]

@imaginationstationyt6948 Yeah getting tickets and crowd control is gonna be crazy but I hope they make it at least tolerable to visit the park with decent levels of crowds because Disney doesn't care and abuses "over-selling" tickets imo to incentivize people to buy genie+

[@jamesanthony8438]

They could add him to a log ride, popping up out of the water like Jason Vorhees from time to time. =)

[@knightofarkronia9968]

@@jamesanthony8438Adding more fuel to the Submechanophobia fire!

[@DrStarlander]

Unbelievable. This is EXACTLY what fans want. The disparity between Universal and Disney -- in Universal's favor -- is astonishing. Their work is bold, overflowing with creativity and energy while Disney's recent projects are lifeless and boring. I'm not saying that Disney has lost its mojo, rather I think the Disney parks have always had a low-energy, low-ambition feel, but the quality of service and presentation made it top-of-class. But as Universal has caught up in execution, and combined it with a more energetic "cool" point of view (and, importantly, is not afraid of thrilling its guests), it is on the cusp (when Epic Universe opens) in surpassing Disney in parks entertainment. If what Disney announces at D23 for California and Florida are re-treads of the lands and attractions from the overseas parks, watch for a collective yawn -- and champagne toasts at Universal as they will know they have won.

[@Flowmada]

Great take on this. The sad reality is that Disney literally relies on nostalgia and their theme parks are the only business they are doing decent in (Pixar just nailed Inside Out 2 so I must mention this success after nearly a decade of misses). Universal creating this theme park is progressive, modern, and what Walt Disney originally based Disney on. Universal is just doing it so much better today as they have continuously taken new technology and used it to push limits and create new experiences. And just as Disney relies on nostalgia and may suffer in decades to come due to poor performance over the past decade... This may well create a new generation of Unviersal Monster lovers that Universal has been unable to get off the ground. Here's to The Wolfman releasing next year and the opening of this park. It is going to be.. EPIC!

[@hihellothere100]

Lol Calm down buddy. Universal still has more work to be done to get to where Disney Parks are at.

[@DrStarlander]

@@hihellothere100 I guess while you go on Tiana's Bayou Adventure, I'll be over at Epic Universe. Happily there's something for everyone.

[@officialmonarchmusic]

@@DrStarlander I'd say their current direction is better than Disney's current direction, but theme parks don't just change overnight. Disney still has the greatest rides and lands they've put out over all these years, and Universal has only taken this amazing direction for the 6-7 years. But at the rate we are going, they will totally surpass Disney at some point

[@irinicela9503]

@@hihellothere100have fun at communicore plaza. We will enjoy ourselves at epic universe

[@theblueslugger5900]

I think this’ll be my favorite zone in the park

[@slopesgameroom]

by far my most anticipated area of the park

[@davidfeltheim2501]

They've tried to do a Dark Universe franchise before like 4 or 5 times, I think just making it a theme park might be the best way to do it.

[@matthewxbradley7102]

Showing off clips of one of mine and my family's favorite movies Van Hellsing for this promo? Im sold. So glad that film is finally getting some attention

[@briankunnari]

My lifelong dream has been to be an Imagineer. Watching everything coming to Epic Universe, listening to how these creators are talking about legacy and care and storytelling and honoring the characters there before, breaking boundaries, thinking different, push what we expect from a theme park, immersive worlds.... I don't know if I've ever been more excited for a theme park. And the new dream is clear. I need to work for Universal with their team building parks. Epic in all the right ways. I can't wait for these doors to open.

[@riningear]

I hope you find your way either way! Imagineering nowadays seems like a springboard to so many passion projects and other innovative tech/ideas... and we need some really inspired people to save Disney, lol

[@ProfessorWeekend]

Imagineer is a registered Disney trademark They have nothing to do with Universal

[@TrueBuddhaCat]

Good luck! And still keep Disney in mind, sure right now sadly the Magic and love that we all associate with Disney isn’t there but one day it’ll come back Right now, it’s Universal’s time to shine and so love and respect to some of the greatest and timeless characters and stories of all time

[@Linds_hay]

This portal is going to be the highlight of the entire park

[@scottbergeron9515]

Agreed. This is where I will head to first

[@Flowmada]

They skipped some of the original concepts due to budget. I think they'll discover with time that this part of the park is gonna go harder than Harry Potter

[@Kev-O33]

lol

[@officialmonarchmusic]

And the most crowded part I fear...

[@toothbrush1016]

This world is going to be my favorite

[@ska.]

Is it ok for me to cry every time I see videos related to this park? It's just so amazing that I can't wait to be there.

[@VerbilKint]

Yeah!!!!! THIS is the land we've been waiting for.

[@onehorseopensleigh]

Everything looks amazing! Also hope Phase 2 includes Creature from the Black Lagoon!

[@gilangsetyawibawa185]

That's what I call a MONSTER MASH!

[@bezoticallyyours83]

It was a graveyard smash

[@gilangsetyawibawa185]

@@bezoticallyyours83 it caught on in a FLASH!

[@Jedi_Jeff]

As an avid horror fan and retired makeup artist, Dark Universe looks absolutely stunning. I've never been to Orlando but this will make me want to visit.

[@aylie1103]

This is so hype, I haven't been to Universal in years, but this will definitely get me back. You can really tell how much love and creativity went into this, I bet you can feel it when you're there.

[@Tibainium]

This is shaping up to be one of the best parks in the world. I would expect it to compete against Toyko DisneySea.

[@thelittletraveler135]

Can not wait for this and can’t wait for the park to open

[@Meet_theRobersons]

Well, Universal just took our Disney budget. 😅 Can’t wait!

[@FeedYourGreed]

Universal, from a theme park perspective just absolutely smash it.

[@flutterface]

This is the part of Epic Universe I'm most excited for. It's a use of IP that already has a huge place in the cultural consciousness and makes it timeless right from the outset. It's original, it's creatively and technologically ambitious, and the tone is perfect for the kind of year round horror experience I'd want from a good theme park.

[@DZimmer000]

I can’t wait to see what Dark Universe looks like around Halloween.

[@Hachacha08]

unknown.

[@lhhdaydreaming]

The explanation about how the monsters are outsiders awww

[@jukesy1992]

I do wonder how they'll incorporate that. Like there's a sense of horror but I think for storytelling, you are going to probabably have to survive, so I wonder what the ultimate resolution for Unchained is going to be.

[@katiestoker8391]

Ohhh wow! So cool! I love seeing the calssics getting a new life. I remember the first time I watched these movies in black and white...I loved them then and I love this new life for them.

[@ciscoduncan1490]

I believe that this land is going to be the surprise hit of the entire park. No disrespect to Nintendo, Harry Potter, and how to train your Dragon. But this place and this dark ride if they managed to pull off what they’re saying they’re gonna pull off is going to be the go to attraction in this park. Can’t wait!!!

[@1956pms]

I will be spending the entire day in just the Dark Universe section of the park and will be spending so much money in that section. This is a dream come true.

[@rattyeely]

This is my most anticipated land at the new park. It's based on classic iconic IP, but they're also kinda free to go in whatever creative direction they want too, and it looks so cool. Really the first time a theme park has gone all-in on a "spooky" themed land

[@rlmaass]

That tavern will be taking a lot of my time and money. Can't wait.

[@chibicheeks78]

I’m not into horror or haunted attractions but as a movie history buff I’m so excited to see these movies and characters get this level of representation in a Universal theme park

[@madi7178]

These announcement videos always give me chills, y’all have set expectations high!

[@jamesanthony8438]

Let's just hope it lives up to the hype. _fingers crossed_ =)

[@to4196]

I am a huge fan of the classic monsters and this is exciting!

[@ericsnoopy9912]

People excited for this as well here on the other side of the Atlantic !!

[@DavidPunisher23]

I was skeptical of the concept of Epic Universe, but this land right here has officially bought them a ticket when it opens!

[@mnkyboy0505]

Best section in this Park

[@stormaggeden]

I think Universal is gonna open the coolest theme park in history. Im so excited for this. Especially the Dark Universe

[@groduzzz]

This is going to be the biggest thing at Epic. So happy they went all out with this!

[@MarioHxc89]

Dude!!!!!! This area alone… is worth the trek…damn

[@christianortiz-v1l]

This will be the best park in the world!

[@jurassicstaff8639]

Out of all the videos showcasing the lands , the interviews are so passionate, I'm so incredibly excited

[@JWood62]

I feel like this is going to be the sleeper hit of the park. That concept art for the theming and the detail looks incredible.

[@goteamadventures]

Wow!!! This is going to be AMAZING!! We can’t wait for the dark ride!

[@baumansound]

Can I just get my tickets now? ahahhaha Honestly, cannot wait to see all that you are creating with this park. High expectations for the lands and attractions!!

[@Stray_by_Nite]

3:35 I was already hyped, you didn't have to go this hard.

[@RICOFRITO]

Universal sure knows how to entertain! Can't wait to check it out myself when it opens!

[@DeeMontezx1]

The classic monsters are a like a dream come true for me. Since I was 5 years old, I was a fan. Even when I had nightmares. lol

[@jaketaller8567]

Now this is how you do a Dark Universe. Ya hear me, 2017’s The Mummy?!