Epic Universe Expansion Speculation

[Mike S]

This is why Jekyll and Hyde is, really, the missing link for a show opportunity. He is NOT in Unchained. And frankly, a Dr. Jekyll-version of Alien Encounter where we go into a hospital theater to observe a demonstration of his new potion (at which point, bad things happen) could work incredibly well.

Invisible Man Alien Encounter.

 

[rageofthegods]

Funny enough I was thinking of a circus attraction featuring lesser known Gothic villains from that era (e.g. Island of Dr. Moreau creatures, Sweeney Todd, the guy from Mad Love who had a knife thrower's hands, etc), but that would be a) dead within six months and b) too similar to Cirque Arcanus, so no point.

For a show, I maintain it'd be cool to do something with Bride but Jekyll and Hyde would also be fun. I think it'd be really nice to have a few more dedicated meet and greet areas where monsters get regularly swapped out, sort of like Avengers Campus. Maybe one in the main village with scientists/village monsters, and another in the forest near Burning Blade with more creature type monsters.

 

[SkiBum]

This is why Jekyll and Hyde is, really, the missing link for a show opportunity. He is NOT in Unchained. And frankly, a Dr. Jekyll-version of Alien Encounter where we go into a hospital theater to observe a demonstration of his new potion (at which point, bad things happen) could work incredibly well.

Yeah, I can imagine two actors, one as Jeckyll and one as Hyde, where one falls behind a lab desk and the other pops up and starts going on a rampage.

 

[belloq87]

Jekyll and Hyde are not traditionally considered part of the Universal Classic Monsters group. The only time Universal made a movie with those characters in that era was ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE.

Is that an argument for not putting them in the land? Not necessarily, but Universal has no real history with them to draw from.

 

[Alicia]

Jekyll and Hyde are not traditionally considered part of the Universal Classic Monsters group. The only time Universal made a movie with those characters in that era was ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE.

Is that an argument for not putting them in the land? Not necessarily, but Universal has no real history with them to draw from.

So many ands and ampersands

 

[GAcoaster]

If they acquire Warner (or just the Looney Tunes) they could just do this...



To me this was the story of Jeckyll and Hyde!

 

[Casper Gutman]

Frankly, I think that's the case for any Monsters show. Dragons and Potter can carry their shows; but there's a reason why we got a Werewolf rollercoaster.

Maybe there’s a reason we didn’t get the show but there really is no good reason we got Werewolf - a big load of nothing in a park that already had too many coasters. One of the only blots on an incredible park.

Dark Universe really does feel unfinished. It needs another ride, absolutely, but what it needs just as much if not more is more areas to explore, more unique retail space, and perhaps a small covered performance area.

 

[Loki]

Unfortunately out of all the Universal Monsters, the Creature is possibly the least utilized in terms of media. And the only monster not to get a modern reboot (outside of The Monster Squad). While I would love a Creature Boat Ride, it would be a huge gamble for Universal.

 

[saint.piss]

Unfortunately out of all the Universal Monsters, the Creature is possibly the least utilized in terms of media. And the only monster not to get a modern reboot (outside of The Monster Squad). While I would love a Creature Boat Ride, it would be a huge gamble for Universal.

To be fair a reboot is in the works so

‘Creature From the Black Lagoon’ Remake in the Works From James Wan

James Wan is in talks to direct a "Creature From the Black Lagoon" remake.

variety.com

 

[Loki]

To be fair a reboot is in the works so

‘Creature From the Black Lagoon’ Remake in the Works From James Wan

James Wan is in talks to direct a "Creature From the Black Lagoon" remake.

variety.com

Then I stand corrected. Did not hear that news. Would be interesting to see a modern take on the Creature. Although it could be said The Shape of Water was close.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Maybe there’s a reason we didn’t get the show but there really is no good reason we got Werewolf - a big load of nothing in a park that already had too many coasters. One of the only blots on an incredible park.

Dark Universe really does feel unfinished. It needs another ride, absolutely, but what it needs just as much if not more is more areas to explore, more unique retail space, and perhaps a small covered performance area.

They would have been better off shelving the Werewolf coaster concept until later when they can properly flesh it out or leave the space empty until something great gets approved. I'm not a fan of the ride, and aesthetically it takes away the draw of the Burning Blade tavern by hiding it from the main village area.

I actually think DU would have been a better product without it, as odd as that sounds.

 

[OrlLover]

Maybe there’s a reason we didn’t get the show but there really is no good reason we got Werewolf - a big load of nothing in a park that already had too many coasters. One of the only blots on an incredible park.

Dark Universe really does feel unfinished. It needs another ride, absolutely, but what it needs just as much if not more is more areas to explore, more unique retail space, and perhaps a small covered performance area.

You’re always so good at summarizing the negative consensus on something.

What a talent.

 

[Casper Gutman]

You’re always so good at summarizing the negative consensus on something.

What a talent.

“One of the only blots on an incredible park.”

 

[belloq87]

Unfortunately out of all the Universal Monsters, the Creature is possibly the least utilized in terms of media. And the only monster not to get a modern reboot (outside of The Monster Squad). While I would love a Creature Boat Ride, it would be a huge gamble for Universal.

But he's also one of the most utilized in wider merchandising. Go into any store in the Halloween season, and if they have any Classic Monsters-related items, the Gill-Man is almost always represented.

Universal knows the Creature an iconic character design.

To be fair a reboot is in the works so

‘Creature From the Black Lagoon’ Remake in the Works From James Wan

James Wan is in talks to direct a "Creature From the Black Lagoon" remake.

variety.com

In fairness, a reboot has been in the works for 40 years at this point!