Dark Universe - General Discussion Thread

[Brian G.]

As in most theme park rides, we're there for a demonstration and then, as always, something goes horribly wrong

We're seeing Monsters. It goes horribly right!

 

[Jake S]

We're seeing Monsters. It goes horribly right!

 

[Skold]

Velocicoaster is so funny because, despite all of Owen's warnings in the queue, it might be the only thing in IOA that goes exactly right.

 

[Tobias]

It does beg the question of what the ride’s experience is supposed to be. Are we being hunted? What’s the kuku arm’s explanation — is there a “magical bench” equivalent?

Per the various descriptions and whatnot, Victoria Frankenstein is showing off that she's rounded up all the monsters and has been able to control/tame them, including Dracula. As it turns out, he's not so easy to crack, so sheer chaos happens.

As for the Kuka Arm, the AR preview from the preview center did reveal a detail on what they are. Written on the back of them is "Catacomb Navigation Unit", so a machine to travel through the catacombs. Unlike FJ, they're not trying to hide this is a robotic arm. Makes sense as a mechanical creation fits right in with this setting.

 

[Jake S]

the official description of this attraction is amazing.

In Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment, Dr. Victoria Frankenstein continues the work of her ancestors deep below the family estate. A demonstration of her experiments to control monsters goes awry when Dracula leads a revolt of enraged monsters including The Wolf Man, The Mummy, the Creature from the Black Lagoon and more.

solidarity with the monsters! proletariat forever! we will rise up against our technocratic oppressors!

 

[rageofthegods]

the official description of this attraction is amazing.

solidarity with the monsters! proletariat forever! we will rise up against our technocratic oppressors!

Ride should be called: "Monsters, you have nothing to lose but your chains."

 

[HHN Maddux]

the official description of this attraction is amazing.

solidarity with the monsters! proletariat forever! we will rise up against our technocratic oppressors!

It's also really funny if you want to take Legends Collide into account.

"Hey so Larry, Imhotep, I know we tried killing each other a few hundred years ago but wanna start a revolution?"

 

[rageofthegods]

It's also really funny if you want to take Legends Collide into account.

"Hey so Larry, Imhotep, I know we tried killing each other a few hundred years ago but wanna start a revolution?"

Sounds like politics as usual frankly

 

[Jake S]

"this is how coalition building works, boys. sure, we don't always see eye to eye when it comes to cursed or otherwise enchanted artifacts. but our material needs in this moment, namely not becoming zoo animals for this washed up scientist, supersede those petty differences. we must release our bonds before we can negotiate who and or what gets which amulet."

-the monsters manifesto, i assume

 

[Disneyson1]

I fully expect them to debut with an intense ride profile that inevitably gets toned down like FJ's was due to constant nausea problems.

This also happened fairly early on with Flight of Passage, which I'll say was a wildly superior ride before the editing of it's profile. I really hope this lasts a little longer.

 

[DrStarlander]

This also happened fairly early on with Flight of Passage, which I'll say was a wildly superior ride before the editing of it's profile. I really hope this lasts a little longer.

Coming to Epic from the west coast I may only get one visit for a long time. So it's a game of choosing the right timing...waiting long enough for some of the initial crowdedness to subside and tech bugs to get worked out, but not waiting so long that attractions, effects, and opening day features get too reduced. There should be an algorithm!

 

[DarkMetroid567]

Coming to Epic from the west coast I may only get one visit for a long time. So it's a game of choosing the right timing...waiting long enough for some of the initial crowdedness to subside and tech bugs to get worked out, but not waiting so long that attractions, effects, and opening day features get too reduced. There should be an algorithm!

I stand by late summer being a good time to visit. Things will still be very new but I don’t see the crowds being absurd past the opening weeks, plus the heat in the summers have seemed to kill attendance in general. I think 2026 is going to be the year where things are actually pretty bad — people will have actually heard of the park and those waiting for “things to cool down” will all be showing up at the same time.

 

[Mad Dog]

Coming to Epic from the west coast I may only get one visit for a long time. So it's a game of choosing the right timing...waiting long enough for some of the initial crowdedness to subside and tech bugs to get worked out, but not waiting so long that attractions, effects, and opening day features get too reduced. There should be an algorithm!

The real reliable 'algorithm' will be reading these Inside Universal Forums. That'll give you the most up to date status of crowds, attraction bugs, and attraction effects.

 

[Allison]

I have been told that Unchained will have a more aggressive ride profile compared to FJ, but more deliberate movements and less of a "floaty" feel. I'm not sure deliberate is the right word, but prepare to be flung.

Oof “flung” sounds…

 

[kristenabelle]

Oof “flung” sounds…

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It's me, I'm Kermit (arm extended, silently screaming for help)!

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Hoping Das Stakehous is a hit with unique BBQ options. Regal Eagle & Flame Tree have been let downs lately. Thunder Falls is still a solid option, so hoping they can deliver here.

 

[Alicia]

Hoping Das Stakehous is a hit with unique BBQ options. Regal Eagle & Flame Tree have been let downs lately. Thunder Falls is still a solid option, so hoping they can deliver here.

You’re looking for The Oak & Star Tavern then I think, if that’s the type of food you’re after. It’ll have smoked and flame cooked meats / barbecue.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

You’re looking for The Oak & Star Tavern then I think, if that’s the type of food you’re after. It’ll have smoked and flame cooked meats / barbecue.

Trying to figure out what current quick service restaurant (food wise) aligns itself close to Das Stakehous more. More meaty? It's quick service, so will be interesting to see where this goes.

 

[Alicia]

Trying to figure out what current quick service restaurant (food wise) aligns itself close to Das Stakehous more. More meaty? It's quick service, so will be interesting to see where this goes.

Maybe Leaky Cauldron style, but German instead of British? Kabobs is the steaks on stakes, but I’m curious what else they will offer.

 

[Mad Dog]

Hoping Das Stakehous is a hit with unique BBQ options. Regal Eagle & Flame Tree have been let downs lately. Thunder Falls is still a solid option, so hoping they can deliver here.

Maybe they'll have a pig roasting on the windmill. ...Kinetic energy