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The Annual Pass Puzzle and How The Mummy Buried a Monster Movie Franchise (Ep. 75)

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In this Halloween episode, Jim Hill and Eric Hersey dig up the spooky story of Universal’s Dark Universe - the ambitious attempt to build a monster-filled cinematic universe that never rose from the grave. From The Mummy’s box office stumble to the Wolfman’s cursed production, the duo unpacks how a failed film series still inspired one of Epic Universe’s most anticipated lands. Along the way, they discuss park attendance stats, ticket changes, and a few frightfully fun surprises.

  • 2024 Themed Entertainment Association attendance report reveals Universal’s shifting rankings

  • Why Universal paused 3-Day Annual Pass sales and what it means for Epic Universe access

  • The rise and fall of The Mummy reboot and the costly chaos behind The Wolfman

  • Inside Universal’s forgotten plans for Creature from the Black Lagoon and Dracula Untold

  • How the ashes of a movie misfire gave life to Epic Universe’s monster-filled Dark Universe land

Even the monsters couldn’t scare away Jim and Eric’s curiosity—hear the full tale of how Universal’s cinematic dream turned into a theme park triumph.

  • Follow Eric on X and Instagram @EricHersey

  • Follow Jim on X and Instagram @JimHillMedia

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In this Halloween episode, Jim Hill and Eric Hersey dig up the spooky story of Universal’s Dark Universe - the ambitious attempt to build a monster-filled cinematic universe that never rose from the grave. From The Mummy’s box office stumble to the Wolfman’s cursed production, the duo unpacks how a failed film series still inspired one of Epic Universe’s most anticipated lands. Along the way, they discuss park attendance stats, ticket changes, and a few frightfully fun surprises.

  • 2024 Themed Entertainment Association attendance report reveals Universal’s shifting rankings

  • Why Universal paused 3-Day Annual Pass sales and what it means for Epic Universe access

  • The rise and fall of The Mummy reboot and the costly chaos behind The Wolfman

  • Inside Universal’s forgotten plans for Creature from the Black Lagoon and Dracula Untold

  • How the ashes of a movie misfire gave life to Epic Universe’s monster-filled Dark Universe land

Even the monsters couldn’t scare away Jim and Eric’s curiosity—hear the full tale of how Universal’s cinematic dream turned into a theme park triumph.

  • Follow Eric on X and Instagram @EricHersey

  • Follow Jim on X and Instagram @JimHillMedia

Unlocked Magic

Unlocked Magic, powered by DVC Rental Store and DVC Resale Market, offers exclusive Disney & Universal ticket savings with TRUSTED service and authenticity. With over $10 MILLION in ticket sales, use Unlocked Magic to get the BIGGEST SAVINGS.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  continue reading

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