Brer Oswald
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Maybe to Disney fans. Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, werewolf, mummy, etc are household names. You don’t need to see a movie to know who they are.
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Universal Epic Universe (South Expansion Complex) - Opens May 22 2025
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999th Happy Haunt
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I think the monsters are actually universally more well known. Of course many of Disney’s villains are very iconic, but please find me anyone out there that doesn’t know who Frankenstein or Dracula is.
Either way, a Disney villains land might be initially more popular with kids, but Dark Universe will always feel like a “step up” because of the subject matter.
WDWFREAK53
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Projections could be great in this land.
Shadows lurking in the night. Bats flying around.
Talk about a land that will come alive...it's alive...it's ALIVE...at night.
Shadows lurking in the night. Bats flying around.
Talk about a land that will come alive...it's alive...it's ALIVE...at night.
Andrew25
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Both are iconic... but the Universal Monsters tend to be far more recognizable by everyone than Disney's outside maybe Ursula and Maleficent.
This land will be very "kinetic" with fog effects and I'd imagine HHN-style lighting at night.
There is such an unmet demand for well themed attractions that are not princess rides.
WDWFREAK53
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Going by the video, do you think characters will be in the restaurant and tavern?
From what has been shown, there will be electrical arcking everywhere. And the smoking well. And the lit windmill.
Don't see any room or hints at projections so far.
They mentioned vampires in one and monster hunters in another. Doesn't look like any 'named monster' will be M&G in the restaurants (based on what was show).
But you can get your picture with Frankenstein's monster and his bride.
WDWFREAK53
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That's what I meant. Maybe not "named" characters but possibly people "in character" as monsters or hunters.
Pretty cool if it comes to be.
Surferboy567
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This is the Disney fan in me speaking but I think a villians land could be even better then dark universe. Both have their place and I’m excited to experience Dark Universe but that’s my take. I hope they build the villains land somewhere in WDW.
I also prefer the Disney villains over raw horror. Not the biggest fan of being scared because well, I scare too easily.
I also prefer the Disney villains over raw horror. Not the biggest fan of being scared because well, I scare too easily.
rd805
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While a Villians Land in Disney would be amazing -- i don't think it could nearly be as well-done as Darkmoor. Mickey's Halloween Party is fun, but extremely GOOFY (pun intended), and that's mostly what I could see foresee Disney even doing.
They could make some very cool stuff, and absolutely SHOULD do that in the Animation courtyard re-vamp, but the Dark Universe just looks so perfect to be one-upped.
They are also completely different products though, and not necessary compared.
Surferboy567
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I’d actually prefer it in Magic Kingdom as the opposite of Fantasyland. Both I think would have their place though it’s hard to say which would be better. Due to the hypothetical nature of the possible villain project.
Satans Hockey
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Looks incredible, this land is the one I'm most looking forward to checking out. The monsters unchained ride sounds great, in the video they said they are using animatronics too which is great instead of using all screens.
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Can't believe nobody has mentioned this wolfman AA yet(i).
Gprodigy is Gregory Hall, who is also in the Dark Universe video a bit.
Gprodigy is Gregory Hall, who is also in the Dark Universe video a bit.
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Satans Hockey
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That's the part where they mentioned they were using animatronics but I just assumed it was someone in costume, I went back and watched that part again and the movement looks incredible so that's really awesome. He posted it too...
HairyLegPirate
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Speaking as someone who loves Disney, I really can't wait for Universal to come and take Disney's lunch money with this park. It looks like it's gonna have the spark of inspiration (and an actual budget) that has been missing from Disney and its projects for far too long.
K&KDizFreaks
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Two thoughts…
Incredible, if they can elevate the immersive experience better than their potter lands it will be another massive stake in the heart of Disney. There will be no question who is putting out the best lands in the world.
Secondly, I was impressed by the creatives in the video. It wasn’t the Disney canned cheese you see from their marketing mouthpieces. Those men and women know they are about to unchain some impressive experiences and they are proud of their work. Excited to see try passion and talent at work.
Incredible, if they can elevate the immersive experience better than their potter lands it will be another massive stake in the heart of Disney. There will be no question who is putting out the best lands in the world.
Secondly, I was impressed by the creatives in the video. It wasn’t the Disney canned cheese you see from their marketing mouthpieces. Those men and women know they are about to unchain some impressive experiences and they are proud of their work. Excited to see try passion and talent at work.
ThemeParkTraveller
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Dark Universe looks absolutely incredible. Ministry of Magic will have an extremely high bar to clear if it's going to top this for me. The ride seems like it could, but I don't know if the ambiance and design of the land itself will beat Dark Universe for me. Wizarding Paris was never one of my favorite locations from the Potter universe compared to Hogsmeade or Diagon Alley.
Jedijax719
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The ride may surpass all, but the French wizarding world will likely underwhelm. There's not a whole lot to attach it to that is familiar.