Universal Orlando Resort confirmed on Thursday, November 5, 2026, that an indoor roller coaster will be added to the Dark Universe section of the upcoming Epic Universe theme park. The announcement, posted on the park’s official Twitter account, marks the first expansion reveal for Epic Universe and promises a new attraction that will operate year‑round, regardless of Central Florida’s frequent rainstorms.
According to a report by ThemeParkTribune, permits filed for the project show the ride building will cover 93,000 square feet and will be situated at the back of the Dark Universe area. For context, the show building for the existing Revenge of the Mummy attraction at Universal Studios Florida measures roughly 62,000 square feet, while Epcot’s Cosmic Rewind show building is listed as more than 200,00 square feet.
The new coaster will be the fifth roller coaster at Epic Universe and the eighth added to the entire Universal Orlando Resort complex in the past ten years. Executives at Comcast, Universal’s parent company, have highlighted the need to “work through capacity challenges” at Epic Universe, noting that the park was designed with multiple expansion pads for future attractions. The indoor coaster is expected to help address those challenges by providing a high‑capacity thrill ride that is not subject to weather‑related shutdowns.
Universal’s latest addition follows the construction of Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, a seventh coaster currently being built at Universal Studios Florida and slated as the resort’s major 2027 addition. While no specific opening date has been given for the Dark Universe coaster, the resort’s teaser indicated that the ride will debut “in the years ahead.”
Local residents and tourists alike are watching the development closely, as the new indoor coaster could enhance the overall guest experience at Epic Universe and reduce wait times across the resort. The attraction’s monster‑themed storyline, inspired by the Universal Monsters franchise, is also expected to draw fans of classic horror cinema.
What’s next: Construction on the coaster is already underway, and Universal Orlando will likely provide further updates on design details and a more precise opening timeline as the project progresses. Visitors should monitor the park’s official channels for future announcements.
Sources: themeparktribune.com
