Epic Universe: Dark Universe portal opens in Florida

Solaris the Celestian, Dr. Victoria Frankenstein, Frankenstein's monster, the Bride of Frankenstein, Ygor and The Invisible Man celebrate the opening portal to Dark Universe and the village of Darkmoor at Universal Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida. Dark Universe houses the Curse of the Werewolf and Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment attractions, and The Burning Blade Tavern and Das Stakehouse eateries. Universal's Epic Universe opens this week in Orlando, Florida -- the first major theme park to open in Florida in nearly two decades. Epic Universe will be Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Universal's Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Florida, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universal is home to Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, Super Nintendo World, and How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, each with their own attractions, rides, shows, and restaurants. Epic Universe officially opens on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Here is a first look inside Epic Universe.