On May 22nd, 2025, Universal plans to open its much-anticipated Epic Universe theme park and invite visitors to face horror legends through a bold, frightening experience. The newly established Dark Universe destination in Universal theme parks transports film icons from horror movies into a thrilling world that will scare guests of every age group.
The entrance challenges you to enter if you dare, as you walk into Darkmoor.
Guests start their adventure when they walk through an enormous darkened dead tree into the gloomy Darkmoor village. The supernatural energy in this dark settlement makes Frankenstein‘s legacy dominant, while real monsters walk amidst myths that have grown into reality. This section offers visitors a range of spooky experiences, including shops, encounter areas with characters, and dining options that maintain the terrifying atmosphere.
Monsters Unchained: A Ride into the Heart of Horror
A dark ride limited to one locale exists at this park as the main event, known as Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment. The gothic halls of Frankenstein Manor draw visitors into the distorted laboratory work of Dr. Victoria Frankenstein. A total of 14 realistic animatronic creatures, including Dracula, The Wolf Man, and The Creature from the Black Lagoon, bring visitors into a battle between scientific advancement and horror through this attraction, which sends riders into turmoil.
The roller coaster at Curse of the Werewolf provides families with an enjoyable spinning journey. Passengers receive a mystifying prophecy from a Guild of Mystics soothsayer right before taking their positions on the wagons. A fast-paced chase happens in dim woods full of curses as guests attempt to escape their potential transformation into werewolves.
Become the Monster
Dark Universe provides Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience for visitors to let them become creepy creatures through makeup application in two different ticket options. The $45 Experiment Ticket (face makeup) exists along with the superior transformation package for $169 that provides accessories and theatrical makeup services. People use these scary cosmetic experiences either as novelty items for souvenirs or as frightening performance pieces. Danny Elfman applies his musical magic to Dark Universe by creating an original composition that animates all spaces in this eerie domain.
Dark Universe at Epic Universe provides an enthralled experience for horror fans and fear-charged visitors by entering the monster domain.
