Dark Universe at Epic Universe artwork, scale model, and construction photos
Guests will enter a macabre world inspired by vintage horror icons inside Dark Universe, part of the upcoming Epic Universe theme park.
Introducing Dark Universe
Dark Universe will be one of five worlds part of the new Universal Epic Universe theme park opening in 2025 at Universal Orlando Resort.
Dark Universe blends the iconic stories of unearthly legends like Dracula, The Wolf Man, Frankenstein’s Monster, the Bride of Frankenstein, and more with a new generation of monsters and characters, including Dr. Victoria Frankenstein — the great-great-granddaughter of the infamous Henry Frankenstein who has continued his misguided experiments.
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Universal unveiled details today for Dark Universe, following previous reveals for Celestial Park, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and Super Nintendo World. The attractions for the one remaining world — The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic — are still unannounced.
Inspired by the catalogue of Universal Classic Monsters films, the narrative of Dark Universe will take place in a village called Darkmoor.
Aerial photography by bioreconstruct
Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment (Dark Ride)
Universal Orlando’s most terrifying attraction yet, this state-of-the-art dark ride takes guests deep into the catacombs of Frankenstein Manor, where Dr. Victoria Frankenstein conducts her twisted experiments.
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Concept Art
Scale Model at Epic Universe Preview Center
Aerial Photography, June 2024
Curse of the Werewolf (Outdoor Roller Coaster)
Deep in the woods that sit on the edge of Darkmoor, guests will find Curse of the Werewolf, a spinning family coaster inspired by “The Wolf Man.”
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Concept Art
Scale Model at Epic Universe Preview Center
Aerial Photography, June 2024
Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience
Guests of all ages can become fashionably monstrous as they don elaborate face paint and temporary tattoos at Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience.
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Concept Art
Character Greetings
There’s always someone … or something … looming in the shadows of Dark Universe — including monsters who are eager to meet and greet everyone from kids to adults, including Dr. Victoria Frankenstein’s Monster and the alluring Bride of Frankenstein.
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The Burning Blade Tavern (Quick-Service Restaurant)
Despite the blades of the windmill still smoldering and flaming periodically, Darkmoor’s monster hunters have transformed this old fiery mill into their favorite hangout.
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Concept Art
Scale Model at Epic Universe Preview Center
Aerial Photography, May 2024
Das Stakehaus (Quick-Service Restaurant)
Darkmoor’s most ominous restaurant, this establishment is a dining hall run by vampire “familiars” who size up unsuspecting patrons to be part of the vampires’ feast.
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Darkmoor Village
As guests venture through Darkmoor — the ravaged village within Dark Universe — they’ll encounter the characters and subjects of [Dr. Victoria Frakenstein’s] experiments within a first-of-its-kind theme park environment that offers family-friendly fun while also pushing the boundaries on intensity in a way that only Universal could achieve.
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Concept Art
Aerial Photography, June 2024
Portal from Celestial Park
Just like with the other three worlds emanating from Celestial Park, guests will enter Dark Universe by stepping through a portal bearing a unique inscription, medallion, and weather vane.
Concept Art
Aerial Photography, June 2024
Behind the Scenes with Universal Creative
Hear the artists of Universal Creative discuss the process of developing Dark Universe and its attractions:
Animated Fly-Through
Zoom through Dark Universe in this animated fly-through video:
Dark Universe Merchandise Now Available
Despite Epic Universe not opening until 2025, a selection of Dark Universe merchandise is already available inside the Epic Universe Preview Center at Universal CityWalk, and through Universal’s online store.
Epic Universe Preview Center
Last week, a preview center for Epic Universe opened at Universal CityWalk. Inside, guests can view the scale model of the entire park, look at concept artwork, and purchase exclusive Epic Universe merchandise — including for Dark Universe.
Take a tour of the Epic Universe Preview Center for yourself with our video:
Previous Reveals: Nintendo, Berk, and Celestial Park
Dark Universe is the fourth of the five Epic Universe worlds that Universal has revealed in full detail. Earlier this year, the company unveiled its plans for Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park.
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