10/17/2026
I got seriously sidetracked from my countdown because some things came up, but... Epic Universe #5 of 5. Dark Universe. This area was probably the number one reason I said, "ok, I HAVE to add this to my Universal Trip." I love wandering around here. The theming is just so fun. I arranged my whole evening to get back here last thing, so I could see it in the dark. The park closed a bit early this day for late summer sunsets. Dark Universe has 2 rides: A roller coaster, "Curse of the Werewolf", and a thrill/simulation one, "Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment." I find the latter to be similar to Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, inside Hogwarts Castle, but it feels rougher. There is a themed restaurant, Das Stakehouse, snack locations such as The Burning Blade Tavern- an interesting bar where I had my breadstick. There is even Frankenstein pretzels.π There are shops, and The Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience, where you can have your face painted, or transform more completely into your favorite monster. I'll wander the streets of Darkmoor again. :)