Universal Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort is getting an all-new indoor coaster in Dark Universe. Universal Orlando Resort announced the attraction on Thursday, November 5, 2026, and construction is already underway.
The new thrill ride will sit next to Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment, the award-winning attraction in the same world. Universal says it’ll immerse guests in an all-new story inspired by the Universal Monsters franchise.
The resort says the opening is planned in the years ahead.
Where the coaster fits in Epic Universe
The announcement comes just over a year after the official debut of Universal Epic Universe. Universal calls the coaster the park’s next thrilling addition.
Dark Universe is one of the theme park’s five worlds.
What Universal has shared so far
- Ride type: an all-new indoor coaster.
- Location: Dark Universe at Universal Epic Universe, next to Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment.
- Story: an all-new story inspired by the Universal Monsters franchise.
- Status: construction is already underway.
- Opening: planned in the years ahead.
More new experiences coming to Universal Orlando
Universal says the new thrill ride is another example of how the resort keeps bringing all-new experiences to life across the entire destination. Universal also listed four more additions guests can look forward to.
- Universal Horror Make-Up Show featuring Blumhouse: the reimagined show opens later in 2026 at Universal Studios Florida.
- Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift: the high-speed roller coaster opens in 2027 at Universal Studios Florida.
- Jurassic Park restaurant: a new signature full-service restaurant opens in 2027 in Jurassic Park at Universal Islands of Adventure.
- Luke Combs’ Category 10 is slated to open at Universal CityWalk in late 2027. Universal describes it as a music and entertainment venue.
Universal says more information about the Dark Universe coaster will be revealed at a later date.
Source: Universal Orlando News
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