{"id":18833,"date":"2025-06-27T10:40:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T10:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/18833\/"},"modified":"2025-06-27T10:40:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T10:40:09","slug":"universal-horror-unleashed-expanding-to-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/18833\/","title":{"rendered":"Universal Horror Unleashed expanding to Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Universal Destinations & Experiences is already expanding its Universal Horror Unleashed<\/a><\/strong> concept, with a second location now planned for Chicago.<\/p>\n

Universal Horror Unleashed is a year-round horror experience<\/a><\/strong>. As well as haunted houses and immersive areas, Horror Unleashed venues will offer themed F&B and a retail location selling collectible merchandise.<\/p>\n

The new indoor venue is coming to Chicago thanks to the city\u2019s large population and its reputation as a leading destination for tourism and entertainment, Universal said in a press release.<\/p>\n

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Due to open in 2027, it will be located on Chicago Avenue at the Tribune Distribution Center, the\u00a0former printing plant and headquarters for the\u00a0Chicago\u00a0Tribune.<\/p>\n

\u201cUniversal Horror Unleashed delivers on our promise to create highly immersive and terrifying horror experiences that connect with fans year-round,\u201d said Page Thompson<\/a><\/strong>, president of new ventures, Universal Destinations & Experiences. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re excited to bring this bold concept<\/a><\/strong> to life in Chicago, a city known for its vibrant culture,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n

Universal\u2019s plans to reach new audiences <\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re grateful for the city\u2019s support as we convert this dormant site into a unique attraction that showcases our storytelling expertise and ability to deliver mind blowing experiences that shatter guest expectations.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Expanding the Universal Horror Unleashed brand is a key part of Universal<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s wider growth strategy to reach new audiences in new markets through new and original concepts. <\/p>\n

\"Universal-Horror-Unleashed\" <\/p>\n

The company is in the midst of a major expansion, which includes the recent opening of Epic Universe<\/a><\/strong> in Orlando, the 2026 launch of Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas, and the planned opening of its first UK theme park in 2031.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the first Universal Horror Unleashed location is set to open in Las Vegas on 14 August.<\/p>\n

Haunted houses at this new attraction are themed to Universal Monsters<\/a><\/strong>, The Exorcist: Believer<\/a><\/strong> (2023), an original story called\u00a0Scarecrow: The Reaping<\/a><\/strong>, and\u00a0The Texas Chainsaw Massacre<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(1974).<\/p>\n

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