Universal Epic Universe News Update - DARK UNIVERSE DETAILS, RIDE RUMORS, & CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

[@ThemeParkStop]

Who stayed up late for today's update video? Who's hyped for Monsters?

[@Jimmylovessalt]

Me

[@bonedaggers7454]

Was waiting for this upload!

[@Shnito300]

Didn’t think you would post

[@mitchelljakubka]

Me being a west coaster and confused why 9pm is considered late lol

[@josephmorris7447]

Present! I couldn't miss it!

[@vandersonvalley]

I need everyone to manifest the Black Lagoon ride!!! The good news is that Dark Universe seemed to trend more today than the other lands that have been officially announced. Let’s hope they expand this area first

[@zarajenkins6948]

Yes let's set up a petition lol I live for this expansion! It would be terrifying with today's aa

[@Firegen1]

On it!! Manifesting hard! Maybe they can ask Del Toro if he would like in on the story. He adores that film.

[@brendanmurphy3544]

I’m here for this

[@Themersive]

Yes We need this!

[@kingmj87]

It’ll be an expansion with a Mummy pyramid

[@JS-ow1pt]

Here’s hoping we get the Black Lagoon ride someday!! I feel like it would really complete the land, as great as it currently is.

[@DarthUmbra]

Maybe make it like the old Jaws ride.

[@zarajenkins6948]

I live for this! And yes! Making it a nod to the old Jaws ride would be terrifying with today's animatronics! Could you imagine!

[@506363]

@@zarajenkins6948 I think that would be incredibly difficult considering today's animatronics use several electric motors vs hydraulics, not exactly water proof.

[@l.c.8798]

Absolutely!!!🎉

[@haunter8661]

And a mummy ride.

[@baconlemonade4333]

My jaw DROPPED when you pointed out that wolfman footage was the actual animatronic. It's so ridiculously fluid I thought it was more of all the CG that was used in the reveal video. Dark universe is not only a childhood dream come true, but seems to be turning out even crazier. So stoked!!!

[@lordhorck]

Looks so good, don't it !!? Cant wait to see the full reveal

[@ErikHeimdallr]

My childhood dream as well!

[@Edmundyu1995]

Wow that’s almost as good as Disney ones if that’s even possible to be as good as Disney

[@DrewtheDisneyDude]

There’s nothing like watching an Alicia Epic Universe update at 1 AM. 🙌

[@edvaira6891]

Unless you live in the Pacific time zone, where it’s a pretty reasonable 9:30pm

[@N_g_er]

@@edvaira6891I'm gay ok

[@BAKER22-l4u]

GET A LIFE

[@N_g_er]

@@BAKER22-l4u gay

[@JDMACCC]

Omg go away already

[@GTNover]

It's very early, but this land has the potential to be the best theme park land in the world. -Its designed from bottom-up instead of top-down as far as the storytelling. -It's opening with 2 potential E-ticket attractions and expansion space for a 3rd. -It appears to have some of the best theming with the manor, the burning windmill, the gravestones, the fog effects, etc... -It appears to have a variety of versatile restaurants and food options.

[@robertgronewold3326]

As someone who LOVES gothic horror settings, this land is going to be so amazing.

[@fercuscuelalopez9454]

This will be the best thing ever… how simple and how cool can something be even when you don’t have the most current or trendy ip… this will teach other theme park executives a lesson or two…

[@FTChomp9980]

Dark Universe is the Land I am most hyped for!

[@Aaron-vy9rc]

Imagine how cool it's going to be at night.

[@FTChomp9980]

@@Aaron-vy9rc It would be even better at Night! The Monsters will really give people a fright just the attraction alone seems to be Universals answer to Disneys Haunted Mansion!

[@JFrombaugh]

I hope they do end up making the Creature from the Black Lagoon boat ride because I think it’d be a great fit for Dark Universe, especially since he is confirmed to be in Monsters Unchained. I could see Universal adding a lake in the expansion area to become Gill-Man’s home to fit the backstory of Darkmoor, and then the ride itself could involve you joining a geology expedition looking for fossils (like in the first movie) when the Creature attacks your boat. It would also be a great opportunity to throw in some shout outs to Jaws, like some variation of “10 minutes?! We’ll be shark food in 10 minutes!”

[@zarajenkins6948]

What a thoughtful idea! I live for this expansion, it would be incredible!

[@TheNamekianClown]

Wolfman is on this ride and has his own, so I don't think that will be a restriction.

[@ThaMango1]

I cant wait to see how they do the invisible man meet & greet

[@wyldebill4178]

It will be him when he covered his face in bandages

[@ThaMango1]

@@wyldebill4178 or they could put a meet and greet sign somewhere and some staff, and have no actor

[@dstnatnunknwn1]

​@ThaMango1 which would be absolutely hilarious.

[@yoplait3256]

I could see it being something like with an actor wrapped in his bandage outfit chatting and talking with guests but then he quickly says something to the guests and ducks behind a corner. Maybe he throws some bandages and the goggles out in clear view? Then with hidden surround sound speakers you could hear him taunt you and move around the meet and greet area.

[@brianorozco1074]

@@wyldebill4178 That's what I'm thinking

[@bobbyswanson3498]

monsters unchained looks like it could be one of the best rides ever, so i can’t even imagine what the ministry of magic ride will be like with the way they’re hyping it up

[@kentslocum]

With the large number of advanced animatronics in Monsters Unchained and the extremely complex ride system in the Battle at the Ministry, I wonder which headliner attraction will be more reliable, and which will break down more often. 🤔

[@nokrepkie]

@@kentslocumI put my money on HP being the one that breaks more

[@Angie2343]

It's what the Haunted Mansion was GOING to be before a man had a heart attack during soft opening previews and died.

[@missybarbour6885]

All hail the Permit Princess! Half this video’s sentences end with “as we saw in a filing from 2021”

[@cortez1258]

One of my favorite details I noticed in the concept art is the hair on some of the riders sticking up and frizzy as if some kind of static electricity is pulsing throughout

[@m1lk0meda]

Everything, everything, everything about this land I just ADORE. ALL of the storytelling details: characters, architecture, interactions, shops and rides, (and no doubt sounds and smells), ALL tie back in and out of themselves in a way that is just so brilliantly cohesive, respectful and faithful to the original films and properties, yet still SOMEHOW fresh and innovative for a new audience. Absolutely incredible and inspiring work from the creative team for this area, it blew my already high expectations completely apart.

[@johnashcraft1675]

This video was definitely waiting up for. They are trying to combine Extraterrorestrial Alien Encounter with Forbidden Journey.Gill-Man deserves his own ride. Fingers crossed that still happens.

[@Wilkins325]

Im so glad Alicia discussed the details about ride effects such as the breath of monsters, the electricity being felt in the ride vehicle, and the bats effect. I can already imagine how impressive this ride will be technologically. It reminds me of Avatar: Flight of Passage immersion but with horror theming and with a KUKA arm ride system.

[@knightofarkronia9968]

Fun fact: The “Victoria Frankenstein” character’s name is a reference to how, in the original book, the creator’s name was Victor Frankenstein, not Henry Frankenstein like in the movie. Also, the assistant in the movie was named Fritz, not Igor.

[@robertaguilar2968]

So Victoria Frankenstein is a woman?

[@AdamYJ]

Yeah. Ygor was a crooked-necked criminal who controlled the monster through music. He was in Son of Frankenstein and Ghost of Frankenstein.

[@robertaguilar2968]

Why was my question deleted?

[@robertaguilar2968]

So doctor Frankenstein is a woman,is she gay too, quoting Cartman

[@robertaguilar2968]

❄️

[@nicholasmaddocks7545]

Out of all the lands in epic universe, THIS is the land I am looking forward to the most. Also a creature from the Black lagoon boat ride would be awesome.

[@blumoon131]

Every piece of news about this land has only made me more giddy like a child on Christmas. Thank you for all your coverage of this park, and I cannot wait to be here at night!

[@adamdurbin6895]

If Danny Elfman did the soundtrack then Dark Universe just got 3 times cooler. Can't wait.

[@thedevilgoose2482]

You just can’t stop being right, it’s crazy! Can’t wait for Dark Universe, I think it might end up being my favorite theme park land ever.

[@Unfunny_things]

Well I was going to sleep, but now I have to watch this

[@e-manr.486]

Haha.... Alicia is out here even current local journalism! This is THE trusted place for theme park info.

[@rb5078]

As a horror fan, I’ve been waiting for this my entire life. Edit: I just got to the part where she says Danny Elfman may be doing the score and I kid you not I felt tears come to my eyes. This world is going to be a dream come true.

[@jessemesa]

After watching I was wondering how they could possibly make Dark Universe look any cooler during Halloween… I don’t think it’s possible to be cooler than it is already designed to be!

[@STSGuitar16]

It is going to be the ultimate test of my patience to keep myself from watching a Monsters Unleashed ride through video as soon as it comes out lol. Gonna be tough. It always seems like I am only able to get on a new attraction like at least a year or 18 months after they open, so it truly will put my willpower to the test. I must say, I think I am more excited for this new park than most of what Disney has been doing over the past 15 years. Love seeing Universal step up like this!

[@guytkoepp69]

So looking forward to this land! Between this and Dragons, I can't wait to see this park first hand. As always, you guys have done the best coverage of Epic Universe to date. Thank you so much, and keep up the great work.

[@samsaek666]

I’ve watched all the uploads and analyses today but this one was the one I was looking for. ACTUAL details and comparisons to drawings, mentioning the type of ride vehicles and tech, etc. I literally don’t care about the plot and how exciting but rather how it’s actually going to work!!

[@WMFilms25]

It may not be the “Wolf Man”, but it would be amazing if the team members at Curse of the Werewolf said lines from “An American Werewolf in London” like: “Stay on the road, keep clear of the moors” and “Beware the moon.” Would have loved to see a Slaugtered Lamb pub put here.

[@FransLebin]

I just hope they say the iconic poem from the movies Even a man who is pure in heart And says his prayers by night May become a wolf when the wolfbane blooms And the autumn moon is bright It's probably not PC enough for today's standards, though

[@MrVIPGuest]

​@@FransLebin Huh? What would be offensive here?

[@FransLebin]

@@MrVIPGuest gendered language, "men" and religious reference "prayers". Everything has to be neuter and secular in the modern political climate

[@WMFilms25]

@@FransLebin so true. They’d even say something absurd about how autumn moon is exclusionary to other kinds of moons and it needs to be more inclusive.

[@MrVIPGuest]

@@WMFilms25 you people are insufferable lmao. Nobody would give that poem a second thought. You're making up the political outrage in your own head.

[@JoeyNuggies]

A jaws like black lagoon ride would be awesome .

[@caloob_]

Just landed back home in Florida, so glad to have this while I wait for my bag!

[@annemarieortiz4955]

Babe wake up theme park stop uploaded a video ♥️

[@George_vv]

I'm not religious but I am PRAYING Danny Elfman does the score for Dark Universe.

[@TheGladeiator]

It has been confirmed that he is

[@monykalynf3604]

@@TheGladeiator this fricken MADE MY DAY!!

[@MsDisneylandlover]

No time like the best to get Jesus ❤😊😂

[@MsDisneylandlover]

I love Danny E 2❤

[@Firegen1]

YAYYYY😊

[@zarajenkins6948]

Alicia, honestly you're so amazing at what you do (not that you need me to tell you) you narrate everything so well and in such great detail, breaking everything down for us, You give is all a real feel of what to expect, you're the only theme park follower that I truly trust! cannot tell you how hyped I am for this land, it's going to be absoloutley amazing, it's like nothing else that's ever been done (but then that goes for the whole of Epic Universe)! Cannot wait for the next full update on the park, I've noticed the Chronose has been topped off in full? Thanks again for your coverage, your a true professional at what you do, never stop!!

[@TheNamekianClown]

When I heard the name "Monsters Unleashed" as the original name for the ride, my immediate first thought was the 2nd live action Scooby-Doo movie. I'm willing to bet that's why they didn't use that name.

[@emilyg1239]

Very cool. Pretty sure this tops just about anything the Mouse has done so far, and that's saying a lot for a star wars fan. Im already such a big fan and this is just one of five lands.

[@lordhorck]

A ride system like harry lotters casttle but with no horizontal view limitations and more animatronics!? Sign me up!🙌 My favorite part of the harry potter ride was already creepy secrion with a few animatronics, imagine a full atraction like that with the latest tech. Definitely has a lot of potential

[@jermainecornelius7193]

Like everyone else I've been watching these updates for many months. The more I watched the more interested I would always get. But I have to admit that during all that time The Dark Universe wasn't one of the lands that I was most interested in. Well all of that has changed after seeing this!! Now I DEFINITELY HAVE TO GO THIS PARK mostly to experience The Dark Universe. I'm so looking forward to experiencing that place at night. I already know that it's going to be so over the top cool being in that place at after the daylight ends. AND Danny Elfman composed music will be played through out that land too!! Oh, they definitely will be getting my money!!

[@jamesoniris2647]

Halloween is gonna be HUGE at this area of the park. I imagine their gonna hold off on a real Horror Nights in this park for a couple of years.

[@ParkTwister]

Late night upload? I’m here for it!

[@Kingdomheartsbabe101]

When I tell you that if I came off as utterly and completely obsessed before this, god! I am so ready for this park!

[@haleydeboom9126]

I saw the official video first and was so confused when Alicia wasn't talking - I see the Epic Universe logo and assume it's Theme Park Stop!

[@adameldermusic]

i work in a frankenstein themed bar in edinburgh scotland and we are all so excited for this!!!!!

[@ThemeParkOgre]

Danny Elfman? I didn't think I could get even more hyped for the land!

[@joeyjamesplease]

You had me at ANAMATRONICS. Screens only as background materials. THANK YOUUU 👏👏👏👏👏

[@inlovewithrach2]

"Your channel stands out as the ultimate source of information on Epic Universe. Your dedication to accuracy and comprehensive details truly sets you apart from other channels. Keep up the amazing work in bringing the magic of Epic Universe to life! 🌟 greetings from Chile.🇨🇱

[@ThemeParkStop]

Thank you!! Greetings back!!!

[@haileeraestout5567]

@@ThemeParkStop I Really Wanna See The Dark Crystal Universe Happen In EPIC Universe

[@Kay12ization]

Best coverage on the internet hands down, thank you!

[@unlocking_universal]

This will be my new home💙 I can't imagine being any more excited than I already am! I’ll be bawling as I enter, I can feel it now 😂

[@Heatherofscots]

I missed the mention of electricity throughout. How incredible ! I cannot wait to experience this.

[@rf2647]

Could not wait for your update! The news is never complete until you've put your stamp on it!!! Great job once again...keep it up Alicia!!

[@TechnoVisionTV]

You are just incredible! Every single detail you uncovered YEARS ago has come true!

[@Nygon08]

you know when you watch a trailer for a game or show and then every second your hype is so high you freak out every second and go crazy? that was me this this reveal vid

[@brianorozco1074]

Same, the Fantastic Beasts area of Epic Universe was originally my most anticipated land, but now I'm way more excited for Dark Universe.

[@thebluetarp]

A black lagoon boat ride?!? omg, yes please! Love boat rides. Prefferably ones that are longer than 30 seconds

[@LittleFishReviews]

At first Dark Universe didn’t really appeal to me, thinking it would all be intense high octane thrill rides (not a fan), but after seeing what they have in store I am so excited for it! I wonder if the reason they didnt do a black lagoon ride (yet) is because they need to figure out how to make it entertaining, fun, but family friendly while making sure its not just rehashing log flume rides of yesteryear or coming off as boring (ex: pandora navi river journey). There is a delicate balance and I bet the recent Tiana’s ride issues is making them glad they are taking their time with designing the possible ride for future release

[@JFrombaugh]

Whatever effects Universal has up their sleeves for Monsters Unchained, it certainly sounds like they plan to do everything in their power to turn the scare factor up to 11!

[@GarethMonteiro-ul5mj]

Oh my God, this looks incredible.

[@jocelynsantiago7154]

Can't wait!! Definitely my most favorite thing happening in the world right now! This land is my dreams come true.

[@ParadoxPortals]

I'm so excited for this land (I think Dark Universe will be my easy favourite, followed by Celestial Park). I really hope the Creature From the Black Lagoon phase 2 expansion happens, could be incredible! Thanks Alicia as usual for your coverage! ❤

[@brandonninomtz336]

It’s inane how much detail we’re getting, been here since day one. Thank you for covering everything.

[@highfiveanimations]

I wonder how you feel about your predictions always being on the spot, I am impressed! Super hyped for this park BTW.

[@therealventures]

The fact that the werewolf coaster is longer than Tron at MK is funny but also very nice! I can't wait to step foot into Dark Universe!

[@happymaskedguy1943]

This looks like the first theme park that will actually get world building and visual storytelling right - the hounds, the stake house, the electricity leading to Frankenstein Castle - everything is understandable.

[@jasonpaul4308]

ok sooooo....Epic Universe is gonna be like...a 5 day park isn't it? lol ugh i can't wait!!

[@sparkasaurusdonna]

I'm a huge Harry Potter fan but I think Dark Moor might end up being my favorite part of this park. Thanks for the update.

[@smith9808]

This is what I’m most excited for.

[@TheGrimStride]

A phantom of the opera live show or street show would be amazing!

[@masterman1502]

And there it is, the video I've been waiting for :D

[@e-manr.486]

Amazing update. I was eagerly waiting for this since universal posted today.

[@EthanAldridge]

I really hope Universal finally does that Middle Earth park. They can clearly do theming right. And it’d be the most profitable park land since Wizarding World

[@Brandenonline]

I could sit and watch these videos all day🖤

[@katevink26]

thank you so much for these detailed updates! they’ve been so helpful for seeing this theme park come to life! 💛💛

[@MidnightBITE155]

Imagine how incredibly SICK halloween horror nights will be in THIS land. Indoor boat ride for creature from the black lagoon?!? Yes Please

[@brotherjoll1802]

My creativity is getting the best of me I remember being terrified at the adams family electricity game thing at Dave n busters as a youth If it’s electrical component is anything like that, I’m gonna be so happy as it’s both terrifying and nostalgic to imagine

[@MusicMajorsClub]

11:20 OMG a Danny Elfman spooky scary score would be the icing on the CAKE for this land!!!!👻🦇🎶

[@Rob-Lobster]

With Disney fumbling Tiana's ride, a Black Lagoon ride that's like Splash Mountain would be amazing!

[@dylanmilton3880]

This is really well done

[@gyarados6665]

Of course they post this on a full moon night :)

[@SwitchAnimationsGacha]

WAIT WHAT THATS SO SMART

[@robertparsons9508]

i am coming from down under holy moly

[@Hawknelsonfan07]

You come from the land down under?😏

[@jessicalaw5582]

Me too. Need to get my passport and money!

[@viviprince7284]

Same here!

[@jennabutler6304]

I love your coverage and also love when you say things like "as previously reported in xyz". I think your sleuthing is so fun! Great job!

[@yummypancakes7768]

eyyyyy there it is!!!

[@EvanSol919]

Looks like a lot of fun! It'll be insane during Halloween though.

[@kratosbelmont]

Great video as always . keep up the great work 🙂

[@Ihartwalrusguy]

4:05 you think the Auto Animatronics here would be even more fluid than the ones at Fantasy Springs in Tokyo Disneysea?

[@a.y.greyson9264]

Appears so.

[@dallasthompsonjax]

This land will be incredible! Awesome video!

[@FelipeWWoHP]

Most anticipated land for me in Epic Universe! So excited!

[@themepark101]

So hyped! This is the one everyone's been waiting for. I can almost fell it! It's Alive.

[@evane9095]

So excited, the land looks amazing!

[@Firegen1]

I cannot wait to see it all come alive. They have worked so hard on this section to make it relevant to today's audiences. I love how fluid and pretty everything looks (in art design) as a massive Gothic horror head all round. Also truly nice and respectful touch on changing it to mystics. More respectful of real people and for world building the mystics can become their own brand of things, like how a lot of universal original IP creations become fan favourites. Straight up classy. Well done!😊

[@nickthetrex]

I hope we get a Creature from the Black Lagoon expansion.

[@Angie2343]

And a Dracula/general vampire expansion.

[@happymaskedguy1943]

This is the first theme park that I’ve ever felt was built just for me. I absolutely adore how this looks.

[@a.y.greyson9264]

Wow! I was just about to go to bed 😂

[@KimoDogTheather]

To a new world of gods and monsters.

[@danasandoval624]

Once’s again great info & job!! Love your videos!

[@danalexander6049]

Alicia, I have been so excited about Monsters Unchained since you first discussed the mysterious new animatronic technology for the monsters. I love that the Werewolf Coaster is a "Family Coaster" with horrific werewolves. Creature from the Black Lagoon water ride MUST happen---this park needs another water ride.

[@heathbosse3625]

So excited and you do a great job of keeping us informed of everything with Epic Universe!! Thank you so much for everything!!

[@MrXbloodline]

Gone to Disney every 2 years since I was born. Stopped at 34 because of numerous reasons will never go back. So looking forward to this park

[@vespista1971]

Great job covering this. Can’t wait for it to open!

[@saturdaymorningfan3123]

Alisha did you watch five fires dark universe live stream? Guest on it has ties to people making the park and said epic was behind getting made so universal paid tons of extra cash to add more construction to it and now is ahead of schedule! He said from many people inside universal jan is epic universe opening date and they may do cast and other soft openings in dec of this year! If true epic opens in 6 months!

[@shortass7525]

I can’t wait until it’s open and they have built the park so quick thank you for sharing the video