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

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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