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Universal Centralizes Classic Monsters in Epic Universe, Leaving HHN 2025 Without a House

Fan sites frame the move as steering the legacy characters into a paywalled experience at Epic Universe.

Overview

  • Recent coverage reports that Universal’s Classic Monsters are now concentrated in Epic Universe’s Dark Universe land rather than appearing across Universal Orlando Resort.
  • This year’s Halloween Horror Nights lineup does not include a Classic Monsters haunted house, breaking with a frequent tradition noted by fans.
  • Dark Universe is described as an immersive area with two headline attractions, including a family dark ride and a more intense coaster themed to the monsters.
  • Experiencing the monsters now requires a separate Epic Universe ticket, which fan outlets interpret as a revenue-driven consolidation strategy.
  • The characters still feature on merchandise and receive nods in the Horror Make-Up Show, but their overall visibility across the resort is reduced.