{"id":1377,"date":"2024-06-20T20:26:51","date_gmt":"2024-06-21T00:26:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/?p=1377"},"modified":"2024-06-20T20:26:52","modified_gmt":"2024-06-21T00:26:52","slug":"universal-orlando-resort-unveils-new-details-about-dark-universe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/2024\/06\/universal-orlando-resort-unveils-new-details-about-dark-universe\/","title":{"rendered":"Universal Orlando Resort Unveils New Details About Dark Universe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Orlando, Fla. (June 20, 2024) \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>\u201cIt\u2019s Alive! It\u2019s Alive!\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;Next year, Universal \u2013 the pioneer of the horror genre \u2013 will bring its timeless monsters to the present day with the debut of&nbsp;<strong>Dark Universe<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 one of the five immersive worlds featured at the all-new Universal Epic Universe opening in 2025. The most mysterious world of Universal Orlando\u2019s newest theme park, this captivating new land will envelop guests in monstrous adventures across various attractions, shops, restaurants and character meet and greets that will thrill everyone from families to classic Monster fans alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Created by the award-winning Universal Creative team in partnership with Universal Pictures, Dark Universe blends the iconic stories of unearthly legends like Dracula, The Wolf Man, Frankenstein\u2019s Monster, the Bride of Frankenstein and more with a new generation of monsters and characters, including Dr. Victoria Frankenstein \u2013 the great-great-granddaughter of the infamous Henry Frankenstein who has continued his misguided experiments.&nbsp;As guests venture through Darkmoor \u2013 the ravaged village within Dark Universe \u2013 they\u2019ll encounter the characters and subjects of those 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>WELCOME TO DARKMOOR<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey to Dark Universe begins the moment guests enter its electrifying portal, which harnesses the dark energy of Darkmoor. As guests step foot inside, that same energy will pulsate throughout the entire village and connect at the top of Frankenstein Manor \u2013 the towering focal point of Dark Universe. Nestled within the blackened stone walls of the town, guests will embark on unique adventures where they can get made up to look like their favorite monsters, spin through the woods aboard a thrilling family coaster, enjoy unique dining establishments, enter Frankenstein Manor to brave Universal Orlando\u2019s most chilling ride ever, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2-Dark-Universe-Portal-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2-Dark-Universe-Portal-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2-Dark-Universe-Portal-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2-Dark-Universe-Portal-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2-Dark-Universe-Portal-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2-Dark-Universe-Portal-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2-Dark-Universe-Portal.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s more information about the thrilling yet unsettling attractions and entertainment experiences that await visitors to Dark Universe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Universal Orlando\u2019s 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. In a vain display of her genius, she invites guests into her laboratory to witness a demonstration of her ability to control monsters \u2013 but her plans go awry when her attempts to control the most dangerous of monsters, Dracula, fails, unleashing a horde of enraged monsters. Guests are then thrust into an intense ride through the darkness as they try to evade the grasps of The Wolf Man, The Mummy, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, the Brides of Dracula and others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2-Monsters-Unchained-The-Frankenstein-Experiment-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2-Monsters-Unchained-The-Frankenstein-Experiment-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2-Monsters-Unchained-The-Frankenstein-Experiment-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2-Monsters-Unchained-The-Frankenstein-Experiment-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2-Monsters-Unchained-The-Frankenstein-Experiment-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2-Monsters-Unchained-The-Frankenstein-Experiment-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2-Monsters-Unchained-The-Frankenstein-Experiment.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Curse of the Werewolf \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Deep in the woods that sit on the edge of Darkmoor, guests will find Curse of the Werewolf, a spinning family coaster inspired by \u201cThe Wolf Man.\u201d Guests will enter the encampment of The Guild of Mystics where they\u2019ll be greeted by the Maleva, the guild\u2019s all-knowing seer and leader, who warns them that they bear the mark of the werewolf. Guests then board a wagon and venture into the forest \u2013 racing to escape the werewolves before they become one themselves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3-Curse-of-the-Werewolf-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3-Curse-of-the-Werewolf-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3-Curse-of-the-Werewolf-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3-Curse-of-the-Werewolf-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3-Curse-of-the-Werewolf-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3-Curse-of-the-Werewolf-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3-Curse-of-the-Werewolf.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Guests of all ages can become fashionably monstrous as they don elaborate face paint and temporary tattoos at Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience. Here, monster makers have converted Dr. Pretorius\u2019 infamous old lab into a parlor to continue the spirit of his demented experiments, and skilled artisans use their talents to transform guests\u2019 outer appearances so they can showcase their fandom for the Universal Monsters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/4-Darkmoor-Monster-Makeup-Experience-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/4-Darkmoor-Monster-Makeup-Experience-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/4-Darkmoor-Monster-Makeup-Experience-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/4-Darkmoor-Monster-Makeup-Experience-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/4-Darkmoor-Monster-Makeup-Experience-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/4-Darkmoor-Monster-Makeup-Experience-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/4-Darkmoor-Monster-Makeup-Experience.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meet the Monsters \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0There\u2019s always someone\u2026or something\u2026looming in the shadows of Dark Universe \u2013 including Monsters who are eager to meet and greet everyone from kids to adults, including Dr. Victoria Frankenstein\u2019s Monster and the alluring Bride of Frankenstein. Guests will also encounter other unusual inhabitants roaming the eerie village, including Victoria Frankenstein\u2019s servant, Ygor, The Invisible Man, an eccentric monster hunter, and a talented musician who regales guests with songs and tales of the classic Universal Monsters stories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Guests can also sink their teeth into delicious fare and shop all-new merchandise and apparel during their visit to Dark Universe at highly-themed dining and retail locations, including:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/5-Meet-the-Monsters-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/5-Meet-the-Monsters-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/5-Meet-the-Monsters-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/5-Meet-the-Monsters-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/5-Meet-the-Monsters-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/5-Meet-the-Monsters-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/5-Meet-the-Monsters.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Das Stakehaus \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Darkmoor\u2019s most ominous restaurant, this establishment is a dining hall run by vampire \u201cfamiliars\u201d who size up unsuspecting patrons to be part of the vampires\u2019 feast. Surrounded by artwork and artifacts detailing the history of the village\u2019s creatures of the night, guests can enjoy a menu of kebabs, burgers, sandwiches and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/6-Das-Stakehaus-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/6-Das-Stakehaus-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/6-Das-Stakehaus-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/6-Das-Stakehaus-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/6-Das-Stakehaus-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/6-Das-Stakehaus-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/6-Das-Stakehaus.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Burning Blade Tavern \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Despite the blades of the windmill still smoldering and flaming periodically, Darkmoor\u2019s monster hunters have transformed this old fiery mill into their favorite hangout. While enjoying a menu of burgers, wings, bratwurst, pretzels and specialty beverages, guests will hear stories of the infamous \u201cHounds\u201d \u2013 boastful hunters from beyond Darkmoor \u2013 all while surrounded by an impressive display of the monster heads they consider their \u201ctrophies.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/7-The-Burning-Blade-Tavern-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/7-The-Burning-Blade-Tavern-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/7-The-Burning-Blade-Tavern-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/7-The-Burning-Blade-Tavern-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/7-The-Burning-Blade-Tavern-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/7-The-Burning-Blade-Tavern-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/7-The-Burning-Blade-Tavern.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>De Lacey\u2019s Cottage \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Near Frankenstein Manor sits De Lacey\u2019s Cottage food stand, where the original Frankenstein\u2019s Monster once received sustenance and friendship. Here, guests can find a variety of snacks and cool treats like cinnamon bread, ice cream, twisted taters and more.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Guests can take home a piece of the immortal world of Dark Universe with commemorative merchandise and mementos from retail locations like\u00a0<strong>Pretorius\u2019 Scientific Oddities<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To prepare for the electrifying chills and thrills that await in Dark Universe, guests can now purchase a variety of new merchandise themed to the new land \u2013 including apparel, accessories and more. The collection is available for a limited-time and can be purchased at the Universal Epic Universe Preview Center in Universal CityWalk and on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.universalorlando.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shop.universalorlando.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned \u2013 more details about Universal Epic Universe will be revealed in the months ahead. For more information about Universal Epic Universe, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.universalorlando.com\/epicuniverse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.UniversalOrlando.com\/epicuniverse<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Press Release from Universal Orlando Resort<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1379,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"quote","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[109],"tags":[68],"class_list":["post-1377","post","type-post","status-publish","format-quote","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-press-releases","tag-epic-universe","post_format-post-format-quote"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1377","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1377"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1377\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1387,"href":"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1377\/revisions\/1387"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1379"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1377"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1377"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1377"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}