Three people dressed as dark universe icons: Bride of Frankenstein, Frankenstein’s Monster, and the Invisible Man.

PHOTOS, VIDEO: All the Monsters, Hunters, and More You Can Meet in Dark Universe at Epic Universe

Katie Francis

The village of Darkmoor has an unusual population of locals for guests to meet, from Frankenstein’s Monster to the men hunting him down. Check out all of the characters available in Dark Universe at Epic Universe below.

Frankenstein’s Monster & The Bride of Frankenstein

Primarily located at their meet & greet near the Toiletten

Two people in dark universe-inspired Frankenstein’s monster and Bride costumes pose in a stone-walled room with wooden door.

The Bride of Frankenstein and Frankenstein’s Monster will meet together in a tucked-away alcove near the Toiletten. Occasionally, the Bride will meet alone.

Despite meeting in the land, the Bride is not featured in Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment. However, Frankenstein’s Monster here is the same monster we encounter in the attraction.

The Invisible Man

Roaming near Das Stakehouse

Found roaming the streets of Darkmoor is The Invisible Man, made visible thanks to his attire and trademark bandages and sunglasses.

Known previously as Dr. Jack Griffin, he experimented on himself with Monocaine (which you can try for yourself at the nearby Burning Blade Tavern or Das Stakehaus), which turned him invisible and insane.

Ygor

Roaming near Darkmoor entrance

A person in an apron and gloves gestures outdoors in a themed, stone-filled area evoking a dark universe with sunlight.

Ygor can be found lurking throughout Darkmoor periodically, carrying his leather medical bag of supplies (both medical and otherwise).

In Dark Universe, Ygor is the lab assistant of Victoria Frankenstein. Aboard Monsters Unchained, he is the one guiding guests on the experiment by “steering” the ride vehicles.

The Hounds

Burning Blade Tavern

A man in a brown hooded costume, from a dark universe, poses with a fist raised inside a medieval-style stone building.

Appearing inside The Burning Blade Tavern are the Hounds, a group of monster hunters sworn to protect the village of Darkmoor from dark forces.

The Hounds consider the tavern their headquarters, but only appear alone. Inside the Burning Blade is a collection of trophies and heads of monsters slain by the Hounds.

The Musician

Roaming near Darkmoor Burgomaster facade

A woman in purple medieval-style clothing plays violin outdoors in a dark universe-themed stone courtyard.

Celestians visiting Dark Universe may encounter a storytelling musician near the Darkmoor Burgomaster. These violinists play foreboding tunes and share tales of the monsters who inhabit the village.

A woman in costume stands on a balcony labeled "Puppenstube," holding a puppet, lanterns glowing in a dark universe.

These traveling performers appear not just during the day, but also after darkness has covered the cobblestone streets of Darkmoor.

VIDEO

You can see all of our encounters with the characters of Dark Universe in our social video below:

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For more Dark Universe, check out our full queue tour and ride POV of Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment, our daytime POV of Curse of the Werewolf, our report of the Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience, the full list (with prices) of merchandise from The Manor Storehouse as well as our tour of the shop, the full menu (with prices) for De Lacey’s Cottage and our review, the full menu (with prices) for Das Stakehaus and our photo and video tour, the full menu (with prices) for The Burning Blade Tavern, and a photo and video tour of Pretorius’ Scientific Oddities.

Epic Universe will host its grand opening on May 22, 2025. The new Universal Orlando theme park is currently holding guest previews through May 19.

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