Overview
- Universal announced on Thursday that construction is underway on an all-new indoor roller coaster in Dark Universe at Epic Universe and said the ride will tell a new story inspired by the Universal Monsters franchise.
- Local permit records tied to the project known as Project 680 describe a roughly 93,308-square-foot, three-story building with a first-floor ride maintenance bay, technical details that point to a substantial enclosed coaster rather than a small show or retail space.
- Universal has not revealed the coaster’s name, which monster or monsters will headline it, the ride manufacturer or system, or a calendar opening year, using the phrase “in the years ahead” instead.
- The new coaster will sit behind Monsters Unchained and become Dark Universe’s third ride and second coaster, a development that could help spread crowds across Epic Universe as the resort manages capacity challenges.
- Fans have floated theories about which classic monster might lead the story but those ideas remain unconfirmed, and the next meaningful updates will be formal creative reveals and a firm opening timetable.