When Universal launched its brand-new Epic Universe in 2025, the entire theme park world watched closely. It was one of the boldest gambles the company had ever taken. New lands, original attractions, and an attempt to match Disney’s multi-park empire head-on—it was a make-or-break move. Early reactions to Epic Universe have been mixed. Some rides wowed audiences with cutting-edge effects, while others left guests wondering if the hype was bigger than the payoff.Still, the overall outlook is strong. As with any new park, improvements will come with time, and there’s little doubt that Epic Universe will eventually stand tall as a crown jewel in Universal’s lineup. But even with all that daring energy, there’s one particular idea Universal seems unwilling to roll the dice on—an attraction that could be the ultimate fan experience.Credit: Andrew Boardwine, Inside the MagicHalloween Horror Nights: A Playground of FearTo understand where this attraction could fit, we must look at Halloween Horror Nights (HHN), Universal’s crown jewel of seasonal events. HHN is unlike anything else in the theme park world. Universal Studios Florida becomes a playground of fear every fall, filled with haunted houses, scare zones, and terrifying live entertainment. It’s not just costumes and jump scares—it’s a carefully crafted event where guests pay extra to be scared out of their minds.For decades, HHN has brought in millions of thrill-seekers and horror fans from all over the world. Universal blends original concepts each year with houses inspired by well-known film and TV franchises. You’ve seen Stranger Things, The Exorcist, Halloween, Chucky, and even Ghostbusters take over the event. HHN thrives because it mixes nostalgia with innovation.Yet one franchise has been suspiciously absent—Scooby-Doo.Credit: Universal Studios OrlandoUntapped PotentialThe omission is surprising. Scooby-Doo has been a cultural touchstone since it first debuted on TV in 1969. The gang—Scooby, Shaggy, Fred, Daphne, and Velma—have become household names, instantly recognizable across generations. The formula is timeless: a group of friends unmask villains disguised as monsters while munching on snacks along the way.Over the decades, Scooby-Doo has reinvented itself countless times. From the original animated series to live-action films, video games, and crossover specials with everyone from Batman to WWE wrestlers, Scooby has always adapted to the times. Kids grew up watching him, parents remember him fondly, and new audiences continue to discover him. That’s the type of staying power few franchises can match.So why hasn’t Universal pulled the trigger at HHN? A Scooby-Doo house could straddle the line between spooky and fun, creating something unlike anything else the event has offered.Credit: Hanna-Barbera ProductionsWhy 2026 Could Be the Perfect TimeTiming is everything in entertainment. For Universal, 2026 may finally bring the right moment to take a chance on Scooby-Doo at Halloween Horror Nights. The reason? Streaming.Netflix is preparing a live-action Scooby-Doo series with a darker, mystery-driven vibe that aligns more with the Stranger Things storytelling style. This could create a fresh surge of buzz for the franchise. Just like Wednesday catapulted the Addams Family back into mainstream culture, a modern Scooby series could spark renewed interest across all demographics.Universal loves to capitalize on what’s hot. The company proved that by adding Stranger Things houses at HHN, which quickly became some of the most popular in the event’s history. If Netflix’s Scooby series takes off, Universal will have the perfect excuse to bring Mystery Inc. to Orlando in haunted-house form.Credit: Warner Bros.What the Attraction Would Look LikeImagine walking into a dimly lit hallway lined with creaky doors. You hear Scooby and Shaggy whispering nearby, nervously munching on snacks as eerie laughter echoes in the distance. Guests could explore iconic locations from the show—the abandoned amusement park, the haunted mansion, or the spooky carnival. Actors in monster costumes would leap out at every turn, only for guests to realize, in true Scooby fashion, that it’s just another villain in disguise.Credit: Warner Bros.The house wouldn’t need to be pure terror like The Exorcist or The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Instead, it could offer a playful twist on fear—scary enough to thrill HHN fans, but packed with humor and Easter eggs for Scooby lovers. Think Shaggy screaming “Zoinks!” as he dashes by, or Velma dropping her glasses as a monster sneaks up behind her. Guests would feel like they’d stepped into an episode of the show.Most importantly, this house would stand out. HHN has always leaned into gore and horror, but a Scooby-Doo house could provide balance, attracting families with older kids and nostalgic adults who want thrills without nightmares.Credit: Universal StudiosThe Missed Opportunity—For NowThe question remains: why hasn’t Universal done it yet? Perhaps the company worries Scooby skews too lighthearted for an event that prides itself on hardcore scares. Maybe executives fear it wouldn’t fit alongside franchises like The Exorcist or Halloween. But in some ways, that’s the point. HHN has room for variety, and Scooby-Doo could bring a new flavor of fun that broadens the event’s reach.Universal has never shied away from taking risks before. Epic Universe proves the company is willing to gamble big when it believes in a project. So why not Scooby? The legacy, the fanbase, and the timing are all there. All Universal has to do is take the leap.Credit: Andrew Boardwine, Inside the MagicA Risk Worth TakingUniversal Orlando Resort may be too scared to build a Scooby-Doo attraction—at least for now—but the stars are aligning in a way that’s hard to ignore. With Netflix’s live-action series on the horizon and Halloween Horror Nights always hungry for new content, 2026 is the perfect time to let Mystery Inc. join the lineup finally.Fans would flock to it, nostalgia would run wild, and Universal could prove once again that it knows how to balance thrills, chills, and pop-culture fun. Until then, though, Scooby-Doo remains the attraction Universal Orlando is too scared to build.The post Universal Orlando Is Too Scared To Build This Attraction appeared first on Inside the Magic.