Survey Says: Epic Universe May Join Universal’s AP Lineup (Ep. 76)

Jim Hill and Eric Hersey dig into a newly surfaced Universal guest survey that hints at Epic Universe joining the resort’s Annual Pass lineup — and what that could mean for crowds, pricing, and park strategy. Plus, Jim shares a real-life road trip saga straight out of a Hallmark movie, and the guys unpack Universal’s latest headlines from Orlando to Hollywood.

NEWS

• A listener-sent Universal survey suggests Epic Universe may soon be included in AP tiers.

• Comcast’s Q3 results show a 19% jump in theme park revenue, driven by Epic’s first full quarter.

• The Burning Blade Tavern’s fire effect goes dark — and fans dub it “The Invisible Blade.”

• Jim explains why Spider-Man still appears in Universal marketing — thanks to a contract clause requiring 20% Marvel representation in Islands of Adventure ads.

• Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz return for a brand-new Mummy sequel, proving Universal’s monster legacy isn’t dead yet.

FEATURE
Jim continues his deep dive into Universal’s ill-fated Dark Universe — the studio’s ambitious attempt to build a monster-filled cinematic universe. From Dracula Untold to The Mummy (2017), discover how even A-list stars and big budgets couldn’t resurrect the undead franchise.

Hosts

• Jim Hill — X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | Website: jimhillmedia.com

• Eric Hersey — X/Twitter: @erichersey | Instagram: @erichersey | Website: erichersey.com

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Producer Credits
Edited by Dave Grey
Produced by Eric Hersey — Strong Minded Agency

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