Universal Orlando Resort has shared a first look at the technologically advanced animated figures within Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment at Universal Epic Universe, opening May 2025.
The legendary Universal Classic Monsters will come to life like never before at Dark Universe, one of five amazing worlds coming to Universal Epic Universe when it opens in May 2025.
Today, Tuesday, October 29, Universal has shared a first peek at some of the animated figures set to wreak havoc in Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment, a groundbreaking new ride within Dark Universe.
When Dark Universe opens with Universal Epic Universe on May 22, 2025, fans of the Universal Monsters will finally have a place where their favorite stories come to life within Darkmoor Village.
The world’s flagship attraction, Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment, will feature not five, not 10, but 15 larger than life animated figures of your favorite monsters. These figures will be totally state-of-the-art, and will set the industry standard for immersive experiences
Within Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment, you can expect to encounter:
Dracula
Frankenstein (Victoria’s version)
Wolf Man
The Mummy
The Creature from the Black Lagoon
The Brides of Dracula
The Phantom of the Opera
Make a Daring Escape on Curse of the Werewolf
In Dark Universe, the thrills don’t stop with Monsters Unchained. On the border of Darkmoor Village, you’ll find the world’s other attraction located near the camp of The Guild of Mystics: Curse of the Werewolf. Before you board this family-friendly spinning-coaster, you’ll learn from Maleva — the guild’s leader — that you bear the mark of the werewolf.
As you dart and spin through the shadows, you’ll be pursued by the werewolves that make their home in the forest.
In the most high-octane part of this ride, you’ll pass through the Darkmoor Armory for an extremely close encounter with the teeth, claws, and snarls of your pursuers.
Dine Among Vampires in Das Stakehaus
The main restaurant in Dark Universe is Das Stakehaus. This fast-casual restaurant is located deep in the catacombs under Darkmoor, and it’s home to — you guessed it — vampires.
The vibe of Das Stakehaus is unmatched, dripping with the dark opulence of vampire culture and filled to the brim with historical relics and classical artwork.
This commitment to theming extends to the proprietors of Das Stakehaus; the restaurant is “staffed” by familiars, aka servants who do the bidding of vampires in hopes of one day gaining immortality themselves. Look around and you may even spot the earthly remains of one familiar who the vampires became particularly fond of!
Shop Til You Drop (Undead) at Pretorius’ Scientific Oddities
For Dark Universe merch, check out Pretorius’ Scientific Oddities, home to a variety of unique apparel to adorn your shelves and make your home the go-to spot for hanging out/conducting mad experiments with your friends.
Here’s the lore: Dr. Pretorius, the brilliantly mad scientist featured in “Bride of Frankenstein,” died many years ago. Luckily for us, his devotees have ensured that his twisted work lives on in this eccentric and eclectic emporium. Here, guests can peruse his collection — and perhaps take home a few items to start their own.
Unleash Your Inner Monster
At Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience, you can actually get made up to look like your favorite monster! Or, if you’re not quite ready to commit to that, you can still fit in with the Darkmoor residents by getting some sick temporary tattoos. Complete the look by grabbing some exclusive apparel that lets you dress up like your favorite monster.
Once you’re made up to look your most monstrous, there’s still more to immerse you in Dark Universe. In The Burning Blade Tavern, the walls are covered with trophy heads hung by the monster hunters — you may even spot some familiar creatures! (Not to mention the fact that the windmill atop the restaurant bursts into flames regularly. No big deal!)
From the moment you step through the portal and into Darkmoor, you’ll find yourself surrounded by a rich tapestry of mystery, intrigue and shadow. Peruse the headstones in the cemetery, admire the darkly quirky architecture of the village center, follow in Frankenstein’s footsteps to De Lacey’s Cottage… in Dark Universe, the sky (or grave) is the limit.
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