Why DARK UNIVERSE Is The Most IMPORTANT Land Coming To Epic Universe
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
- In many ways, Epic Universe and its five unique lands are set to completely flip the theme park world on its head when they open in 2025. However, I believe there is one land that will do this more than no other, one that will find a new level of success above the rest. One that will shock and surprise guests, setting a new bar for what a themed land can be within a theme park. To me, that land has to be the new world of gods and monsters, Dark Universe.
In this video, we're diving into why I think Dark Universe will be the true game-changer for Epic Universe.
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This land is a dream come true. I’ve always wanted a horror-themed theme park ever since I’ve started attending HHN and other haunts.
I’ve been on board since this was first discussed as a possibility for this park and to see how impressive the ideas for Dark Universe truly are is absolutely incredible!
Same
The monsters: unchained ride just sounds so unreal. Breathing animatronics with actual lifelike movement, a free floating Dracula coming after you, it’s just everything horror fans have been hoping for based off the teasers so far
and they're hoping to have something that feels like your having someone breathing down your neck. i cannot wait
It’s as if they’re blending the thrill of Forbidden Journey with the scares from the Monsters at HHN.
It sounds like they may also be taking inspiration from ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter as well, considering the whole ‘breathing down your neck’ thing!
The ride within dark universe is setting the bar HIGH. Very excited to be able to experience this new technology
Very true!! Forbidden Journey is one of my favorite rides ever, so getting to experience an updated version of that sounds incredible. Top of my hype list for sure!!
So glad the monsters are getting the recognition they deserve in the parks! I loved the monster cafe and was so sad when they took it out. A whole section dedicated to them is exactly what we need! I do wish they didn’t redesign the monsters and left us with the classic images though
I miss the Monsters Cafe so much!! 😔💔
Born:2017
Died:2017
Re-animated:2025
*"Wellcome back dark universe"*
It’s alive! ⚡️🧪⚰️
The Mummy video game that was made is really good. It was called The Mummy Demastered. A pixel sprite game made by Wayforward, absolutely excellent game. Also, the invisible man film still got made, though it was heavily retooled and ended up as a better film.
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I like how the original idea for this land and the ride being originally themed to Van Helsing is still alive here. Victoria Frankenstein has a crossbow like he did and her monster seems to be an ally while Dracula resembles the one in the film.
I never put together the Van Helsing connections but that makes a lot of sense.
Dark Universe is what im looking forward to the most. Wish it was 3 times bigger
There’s a good chunk of expansion space so maybe it does grow in the future!
The rumor for years has been a creature from the black lagoon boat ride, I hope this still happens!
@@chelseylightell2870 I've heard that rumor and hope it's true
As a horror and HHN fan, I absolutely cannot wait for this land. Some of the most influential horror characters in one park. Truly a dream come true!
Same! I hope they truly deliver and make something unforgettable.
Curse of the Werewolf has more in common with Cobra's Curse at Busch Gardens than it does with Guardians. Both are free spin coasters aimed at families. Guardians is an indoor controlled spin thrill coaster.
That’s a much better comparison, actually. I was just more thinking along the lines of highly themed spin coasters. But definitely agree that it looks closer to a Cobra’s Curse with the added thrill of the theme.
Definitely agree. I'd say it'll even be a bit less intense than Cobra's Curse.
Curse should also be very similar to the family spinning coaster at Knott’s Berry Farm.
💯 👍 It will ! It does ! Our Family's
Mickey dollars are going to Universal ! 🤗 We can hardly wait!
Excited for you!!
I want to live here, forever. Imagine how awesome this land will be during the Florida rainy season days.
🤩🤩🤩
Plus one of the rides and most of the dining locations are indoors, so they shouldn’t have to shut down very much due to weather conditions
Monsters Unchained might be an all timer. Even if it’s half as good as the concept art it’s one of the best dark rides ever
I agree! I think it is bringing together so many pieces of revolutionary dark rides, such as the theming of Haunted Mansion or ride system of Forbidden Journey, to create something all new that’ll be a new standard if executed to its full potential.
Universal proves they fully embrace their legacy characters and they are not afraid to scare their customers.
Unlike Disney who is afraid to scare kids with voodoo (Cough..Tiana’s bayou adventure…cough)
That's a good point! I'm still disappointed we don't have Facelia. I hope kids will enjoy this land too wihtout being utterly scared whitless though. Scare is part of it yes but it's finding the balance, for instance I don't think a kid can or will enjoy HHN.
I think that the edginess of many Universal rides (especially when compared to Disney’s) has been building up from the opening of Universal Studios Florida to Dark Universe. They’ve shown time and time again that they aren’t afraid of a little thrill and it’s worked in being a good introduction for young kids and teenagers to this type of entertainment.
@@DreamportProductions Fully agreed here when you put it like that. Universal's always had that little more edge. I still haven't done the Hulk coaster yet mind you, but I'll get there. I'm from the UK and my next theme park goal is to do an upside down coaster. It's a slow build up but I am nearly there.
Was that the reason they couldn’t have any voodoo on the ride? I heard something about that; I thought maybe it had something to do with not being allowed to show religion in the parks.
@@hunterlawrence3573 If so, that's a big shame. I hope they can reconsider!
Dark Universe is definitely the unspoken crown jewel 😈
No doubt about that!
This definitely will be the fan favourite of epic universe!
I think so too!
I really think the new characters are an important step. Two of Disney's best loved attractions were non-IP... at least until recently... in Haunted Mansion and Pirates. Neither had anything to do with a movie when they were built. They were tributes to their respective genres and didn't need an IP to make them good.
Dark Universe is going the same route, and I appreciate it deeply. If I have one concern, it's that I'm praying they're able to keep up the character interaction as it's being described and don't let it fall off like Disney has with the environment of Batuu. I don't expect them to maintain a constant LARP or anything, but keeping this land 'living' (or unliving?) is likely to prove challenging, though extremely rewarding if they manage it.
This is true. I agree in that I don’t really expect the super intense level of character interactions and I don’t really want that. It can make things so…convoluted. I just hope that whether it’s monsters or villagers, this land is kinetic with characters and things going on.
@@DreamportProductions I do think they have a good chance at managing it, as they'vehad streetmosphere personalities before. Maybe we'll even see Labby the -Cabby- Monster Hunter show up...
Has Batuu gotten a lot worse recently? The last time I was there was pre-Covid, so I have no idea what it’s been like since the pandemic. Either way, Dark Universe is looking amazing! Really hope it lives up to the hype
@@hunterlawrence3573 I don't know about a 'lot' worse, but Disney's been cutting almost all (if not all) of its non-meet-n-greet streetmosphere. I haven't been back in awhile but the Citizens of Hollywood are totally gone and I think they're down to just a couple things in Batuu.
@@vectorwolf Hmm. I wonder how much is stuff that never returned after the Pandemic and how much was cut after returning. Meet and greets were never my favorite thing to do in the parks, but I know they’re important to a lot of other people.
Wouldn't be surprised if single day admission tickets are $200 once it opens cause universal knows how anticipated epics opening is
The whole opening timeframe is gonna be so crazy and interesting. We will have to see what goes down because as you say, this is an insane level of hype.
Why? If they charge too much, people won’t visit the other parks. The objective should be to package tickets to prevent guests from going to Disney at all.
@@stevenmoody4531 could be wrong - people are Stu##d. Yes I think epic looks incredible but at the end of the day, it's a business n if they know people are willing to pay that price they're going to do it
When they open for late July/August, I feel they'll be slammed which may thin crowds at HHN for the first time since 2010 which wouldn't be a bad thing whatsoever.
@@stevenmoody4531 Park Hopper tickets are already over $200
It's about time i feel like this land atmosphere on a autumn day will be great also dark universe is perfect for HHN
I’m curious to see how they’ll tie it in, I don’t think they’ll host an HHN here (mostly due to how they’re utilizing space) but it’ll give those vibes when HHN isn’t around.
Great analysis! I agree, it's the most important land not only coming to Epic Universe but to theme parks in general since Wizarding World. Refreshing to see something so daring being made
Thank you for watching and totally agree with your take!
As someone who's been obsesed with the Unversal Monsters since I was a small boy, this is a dream come true.
I’m pretty sure that if Disney ever unveils that Villains land as part of the beyond Big Thunder Mountain Expansion, it would be compared to Dark Universe since both parks target different audiences.
The Disney Villains, while most spin-offs seem to target older audiences, is still at the end of the day a Disney property, so it can’t be too scary for families, hence why we’re never gonna get a roller coaster thrill ride themed to Chernabog, just another dark ride.
Universal, meanwhile, seems to take risks here with Dark Universe, especially for children, who would probably see this land as “cool” instead of “scary”.
I think this is one of the key reasons why Dark Universe is so unique as a land concept. They make it known that while it’s not gonna go overboard, it’s purposely a little more edgy than most other lands Universal has done. Honestly, I think it’ll carry a similar tone to Revenge of the Mummy.
Well disney sucks...who cares what they do epic will still be 100 times better
Thing is, there will inevitably be some small kids who do find Dark Universe too scary. And that’s okay! There’s tons of family attractions in the rest of the park they can go to. Meanwhile the people that really love the horror-vibe have a whole land themed around it. That’s what Disney needs to understand.
It’s not too different from having rides with a higher height requirement. If anything, those encourage families to return since although kids get frustrated at not being able to ride everything, they feel like they’re working towards something as they get older. So as long as there’s a good balance of different types of attractions available, everyone should be able to have a good time at the parks.
I’m a little disappointed they’re not using the 1930s designs. I think it will still be a good land it just will always feel a little off I hope I’m wrong it feel just as original as the mummery movies from the 90’s.
Totally understandable, I love those original character designs!
They should use the 1930s design!
isn't the windmill straight from the 1930s original Frankenstein movie?
@@LaurenCarman I was talking about the costumes. The windmill looks fine overall though not being on hill looks a little off.
everyone excited for this im most excited about Dragons and the DK coaster
Stay tuned to the channel, I’ll be talking about those lands as well 👀
Now that looks like a cool experience
Frankenstein castle looks sooooo siiiiccckkkkk
I’m sure the pictures and videos don’t even capture the sheer scale of it. It’ll be something special for sure!
great video man excited for this land and the rest of epic universe
Thank you for watching!!
As a classic horror nut this is the most incredible thing I’ve seen. I love the old fashioned setting of universal horror movies it’s like they read my mind.
Man all of this looks so awesome...i guess im done being a Disney pass holder now lol
I also grew up watching Universals classic monsters.
When the cinematic universe crashed and burned a few years back, I was so scared Universal would basically memory hole these amazing creatures, and when they closed Monster Cafe, I felt it was a sign of my fears coming true.
But seeing Dark Universe develop has basically brought inner kid and adult me nothing but joy and excitement. Here’s hoping that your right and it turns out to be a major hit.
I have a feeling they are going to reboot and try a 2nd time at doing a Cinematic Universe with the Universal Monsters, the Dark Universe.
Which if they are I’m excited.
One of the cool things about Dark Universe is that Danny Elfman himself confirmed that he has composed new and original music for the land. I think the digital flythrough video had some of it, also I wonder if he composed new music for the rides as well.
They build this park like they say they are, Disney World is going to look like a ghost town. I have always been a horror fan and this portion of the park is something I only dreamt about. Can't wait
Wow that looks cool 🆒 i hope i get to go by the time it's built even if it isn't on opening day 😂 either way i can't wait.
Can’t wait to see this for myself as well 🤩
Heck yeah can’t wait
Me neither!! Bring it on 2025!!
This land is going to be crazy. Can’t wait. If monsters unchained is as good as the hype even better. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for watching!!
I simply could not be more excited for this world! Its everything I could have hoped for and more. Just think, fog all year😍
YES! I agree in that it completely blew my expectations out of the water.
I’m hype bruh
So much to look forward to!
curse of the werwolf isn’t going to be guardians level as it is much smaller and only has 2 show scenes, but will be a very solid supporting ride and will no doubt be well themed.
This is a game changer im so excited
Can’t wait!!
It's honestly the only part that I'm really interested in
Valid take!
So excited for Dark Universe more than any other land. I wish it was even bigger, and I hope they quickly start on that expansion pad and the rumored Creature attraction.
I agree. I hope they expand it with something in the future because I can see this quickly becoming a fan-favorite in high demand.
It is like they said it 100 years in the making these monsters are the foundation universal and I am very excited to see how this land will be more excited then the other lands
I've made a rule where I won't be watching any rides on UA-cam before visiting Epic Universe. However, as someone who isn't a massive fan of really scary stuff, I think I'm going to break this for Monsters Unchained. I feel I would enjoy the ride much more if I knew what was coming in terms of "scary moments."
So hyped for Epic Universe, all 4 lands sound sooo good! Having a Dark Universe is just perfect as it will be a great way to get a sense of the whole atmosphere of Epic. The fun feel of Mario and the scary feel if Dark is gonna be awesome!
That’s very true, Epic has a little bit of everything for everyone!
I'm just saying, for the HTTYD land, they missed the perfect opportunity to put 'This is Berk' on the entrance.
Honestly, I’m not really attached to any of the other IPs featured in Epic Universe. I haven’t even consumed two of them. And I’m a much bigger fan of dark rides at these kinds of parks than I am of open-air coasters. So as groundbreaking as this park looks, I wasn’t really personally interested in going. But after seeing their video on Dark Universe, I have to go, just for this land. I love horror.
Not going in its opening year though, it’s going to be madness
I totally feel you on this. I think so many folks who weren’t really blown away with the other lands really got on board with this one because it’s so different and that’s so interesting to me.
Needs to be much bigger
I’d love to see an expansion to Dark Universe in the future!
I am already wondering about the next attraction they will add to dark universe 😊.
I’d love for them to add some sort of show experience if possible! 🤩
I feel like it would beat Disney world records i guarantee you that.
We will see come 2025!
Imagine hhn there actually I wonder what will look like there
They should bring it to Hollywood ❤🎉
#DisneyDiva ❤
Although I am scary cat lol
Hopefully Hollywood gets some more Classic Monsters love in the park in the coming years!
I wonder how likely it is that Universal will try to reboot the Dark Universe film franchise as a result of the success of Epic Universe?
Not sure considering that their recent movies (Abigail, Lisa Frankenstein, Last Voyage of the Demeter, Renfield) have been inspired by the Monsters but aren’t in the same canon. But who knows?
I really hope they put a big emphasis on the Creature
Doesn’t look like he’s a huge player in terms of the atmosphere (that we’ve seen so far) but I’m expecting he’ll have a significant scene on the dark ride!
What willl they do w lines. Hopefully they dont let full capacity in at first
We aren’t sure yet. My guess is a combo of reservations and virtual queuing for at least the first wave of guests but it’s so up in the air at this point. It will be covered with videos in the future once we get more info!
@@DreamportProductions yeah, i hope they have plans in place. Otherwise itll be a mess n annoying disney fans will be like omg its a failure (obviously it wont be but it might be messy at first)
My question for the commenters is: how do you think they will strike the middle ground for both kids and adults, i.e: not too scary for kids but hopefully they'd still appreciate the esthetic and also then not make it boring for adults?
I want to go very much
You won’t have too much longer to wait!!
@@DreamportProductions yes, but I need to save to travel there, etc, haha. I think all of us fans of theme parks are going to love it once we arrive and step through the entry gate!
My biggest worry for monsters unchained ride is that when it opens parents will bitch about monsters unchained being scary and then universal will remove scary elements like they did for Harry Potter forbidden journey ride when they removed the demortors thaybwetr supposemtombe above you
I really hope they stick to their guns on this one. The only thing I could see with Forbidden Journey is that the ride (and generally Hogsmeade/Wizarding World) is geared towards a more general audience and isn’t meant to be scary. Here, they make it known that even though it’s a family-friendly area, it’s made with the intent on being a bit creepy. My guess is that it’ll have the same tone as Revenge of the Mummy
I call it monster land.
Long live the Monsters ⚡️
I won't be able to come until 2027+ but Dark Universe will be the reason I come.
Hopefully the wait will be worth it!!
This land is what evermore the park wanted to be but failed lol
Didn’t think about it like that 😬
They should bring beetlejuice back to that theme park
I’d love for Beetlejuice to return, although I think it would be great to see him return to Studios.
@@DreamportProductions Hey as long they bring back that show , it will feel like Classic Studios again. But deff looking forward for this Epic Universe.
What is a disney 😅?.
I didn't like their obsession with emphasizing family friendly nature of this land. I kinda wanted something darker
I’m sure it’ll carry a darker tone than we see from the concept art, especially at night. I’m guessing Revenge of the Mummy level for the attractions and atmosphere.
@@DreamportProductions yeah hopefully. I mean it looks great
I believe this is gonna be the marvel super hero island of this park
A land only nerds know (for the time atleast)
And then the attractions were amazing.
I think also the thrill factor of this land will match Super Hero Island.
Because it's not a IP that is currently successful?
To me, it’s what their doing with the IP. Universal Monsters have always had a place as an IP but they haven’t been THE big property in ANY of the Universal Parks for many many years. Unlike Potter or Nintendo which have already had their success laid out for them with previous installments, this is a big risk, especially considering their target audience with this park. The IP is successful enough that people will be curious because the movies are culturally relevant and have been for a long long time but also has room for them to grow and add to it. Wasn’t sure about your question, so hopefully this cleared things up?
The land is probably most anticipated and surprisingly the haters are beginning to come out. There the anti woke crowd jumping on the Victoria Frankenstein bit which I kind of expected. But also some complaining about modernizing the monsters for todays audiences and saying it’s an insult to the original films
Oh my stars and garters. Another Girl-Boss story.
Disappointing.
But even if I leave humming the sets, I'm gonna check this out! Piggy Bank, Beware!
IMO - the mistakes this monster ride has is puzzling. -- 1) It should have been muted colors with mostly B&W - greys / browns. Instead they show the monsters in color. -- 2) The designs of Phantom and Gillman - are TERRIBLE. How can Universal allow these designs to occur? -- 3) The ride takes place in catacombs - and is basically Spiderman meets Gringotts Bank meets Transformers the ride. HORRIBLE to turn "monsters" into another video game battle fight. --- THIS RIDE should have been exploring the mansion, crypts and moat etc.. This should have been a build suspence and scare - and finishing with a major wow - drop factor.
I truly could not be more excited! I had high expectations and this announcement exceeds those hopes and dreams! I’m really looking forward to the streetmosphere of this land especially. I also had a thought, what if they installed bat houses around the manor to attract real bats?? That would help with incects too. Just something that popped in my head since I keep seeing lots of bats hanging around the manor in all these promos. Another SPOOKTACULAR video, my friend!! 💛🤍🧡
I honestly wish the rest of the lands were as creative as this land. How the fuck do they come up with this dope shit then they build a “how to train your dragon” land makes zero sense 😂😂😂😂
Different vibes for different folks!
I think the dragon land is a perfect choice. Maybe you just don’t like the IP or are upset that it’s a land aimed towards children? Because I think it’s extremely creative. Designing the entire isle of Berk, roaming dragons, dragon drones possibly flying through the sky, an in universe timeline in which it takes place. Plus dragons have always been a big part of universal (dueling dragons and Harry Potter). I think it’s a perfect choice
Disney is doomed😅
I'm already not a fan & disappointed on this land. They screwed it up immensely already. They had to mess with a classic & not leave the monsters as they were. They revamped the monsters & modernized them making them look terrible. Why can't they ever make them look as they did in their films. This land may have cool effects & a dark ride, but the merchandise & the monsters will be trash. Sidenote stop snubbing all the other Universal Monster films like Invisible man, Hunchback, Mole People, Metaluna Mutant, bring them all in if not through merchandise, lastly stop screwing up the Wolfman & his image & merchandise so over it
Signed a former team member & performer.
Totally understand this take! I’m a fan because of how different it is but there’s a case to be made that because those films are SO iconic, those are the definitive Universal interpretations of the characters. Were you a fan of how they were utilized at HHN, because they were changed quite a bit to fit into those houses?
@@DreamportProductions thank you for understanding my view point even if it did come off like an entitled fanboy/crotchety old man lol,
I didn't hate or love the interpretation of them during HHN, I was neutral, I felt they had their merit & loved some portrayals, like Jekyll & Hyde was beautifully done, the Invisible man was amazing. But I feel the others fell short. The Wolfman is always being screwed up when Lon Chaney Jr made it look so good with the help of Jack Pierce's talented makeup fx, I wish they respected that. The Wolfman I felt was a cross of the modern film with Anthony Hopkins, & Lon's version & a touch of An American Werewolf in London for good measure. Frankenstein was so humanized yet grotesque in the original with Karloff, leave him as such.
My final gripe is Universal for their anniversary should release a definitive collection of all their Sci-fi & horror classics even down to the Hunchback with Chaney Sr.
@@DreamportProductions Sidenote, you just got a new subscriber!
Wonder if it is copyright issues ? The heirs have likeness rights maybe ?