ORLANDO, Fla. — Darkmoor is a land of lore and legend, where Universal’s iconic monsters, like the Invisible Man, lurk in the shadows.
Alysha Linton, a Universal Orlando Resort tour guide, explains, “It is present day, but this village has been around since the 5th century.”
According to Universal, the legacy of Universal Monsters is over 100 years old.
This ominous and mythical world also hosts Victoria Frankenstein’s monsters, and guests will have the chance to explore Dr. Framelstein’s home. The main attraction at Dark Universe, Monsters Unchained, allows visitors to step into Frankenstein Manor, and legend has it that there are vampires living in the catacombs beneath the village.
Universal states that Monsters Unchained features the most technologically advanced animated figures ever created.
Another thrilling experience, Curse of the Werewolves, sends guests speeding through werewolf-infested woods.
This ride follows a story arc similar to the classic film “The Wolf Man” and takes place in an area taken over by the Mystics. Guests will learn they bear the curse of the werewolf.
Guests will also be able to see the iconic Burning Blade, where Frankenstein’s original monster met his demise, has been transformed into a tavern.
Flames periodically erupt from the windmill, alluding to the monster’s death in the 1930s movie.
Epic Universe has five unique worlds:
- Celestial Park
- How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Ministry of Magic™
- Super Nintendo World
- Dark Universe
Channel 9’s Sabrina Maggiore is taking viewers to each of the new worlds ahead of the Park’s opening on May 22nd.
See our previous Epic Universe coverage below:
- Experience the “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic” at Epic Universe
- Discover “How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk” at Epic Universe
- WFTV begins exclusive coverage ahead of Epic Universe’s opening
- Embark on an epic adventure at Universal EPIC Universe, explore Celestial Park
- EPIC Universe: Where to dine in Celestial Park
- Journey to a Celestial Park between worlds at Universal’s Epic Universe
- LIVE BLOG: Get your first look at Epic Universe
- Universal opens preview center for Epic Universe this summer
- Epic Universe district to get hundreds more acres
- Universal Orlando shares new details about ‘Super Nintendo World’ at Epic Universe
- Universal Orlando shares first look at Epic Universe, new theme park opening in 2025
- Epic Universe hotel demand expected to mirror ‘4 or 5′ Harry Potter Wizarding Worlds
- Universal releases official first look inside Epic Universe
- Universal Orlando Resort will showcase ‘portals’ to Epic Universe in these major US cities
- Universal Orlando Resort announces Epic Universe add-ons for guests
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