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Epic Universe's First Expansion Is Rising Behind Dark Universe. Here's What the Permits Show

Crews have cleared the woods behind Monsters Unchained and are now putting in foundations for a three story building. Universal hasn't said what it is, but the paperwork points to a new indoor ride.

By Jeanpierre Florent5 min readOct 13, 2026

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