PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour Pretorius’ Scientific Oddities in Dark Universe at Epic Universe

A gift shop featuring Pretorius Scientific Oddities: horror-themed shirts, mugs, dolls, and pillows on wooden shelves.

Discover what lies within Pretorius’ Scientific Oddities, a gift shop in Dark Universe at Epic Universe. About Pretorius’ Scientific Oddities is inspired by the character Dr. Septimus Pretorius, the antagonist of “Bride of Frankenstein” (1935). Like Dr. Frankenstein, Dr. Pretorius created monsters. His, however, were tiny homunculi, which he kept in jars. Dr. Pretorius may … Read more

Tokyo Disney Teases Removal of Jungle Cruise, Tiki Room, & More: Daily Recap (4/28/25)

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An opening date, menu, pricing, and more were revealed for GEO-82 and Tokyo Disney Resort is considering expanding Tokyo DisneySea — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, April 28, 2025. Walt Disney World EPCOT Disneyland Resort Disneyland Park New Merchandise Tokyo Disney Resort Tokyo Disneyland Tokyo DisneySEA Disneyland Paris Disneyland Paris … Read more

FIRST LOOK at Disneyland 70th Anniversary Balloons Coming Soon

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We glimpsed a first look at the Disneyland 70th anniversary balloons coming soon to Disneyland Resort, as seen during a photo shoot in the park. Disneyland 70th Anniversary Balloon For the media shoot, a Cast Member was holding a bouquet of balloons, many of them glowing. Among the regular balloon offerings was a special 70th … Read more

New Test Track Signs Now Installed & More: Daily Recap (4/26/25)

A collage of theme park scenes, food, event lanyard, new signs, and a steampunk-style clock.

Universal Orlando has hinted at the return of Premium Scream Night for Halloween Horror Nights 34, we reviewed the menu items at Epic Universe’s Star Sui Bao, and the first Harry Potter popcorn bucket at a Universal theme park arrived — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, April 26, 2025. Walt … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour Das Stakehaus in Dark Universe at Epic Universe

A dimly lit room with gothic decor, statues, and two Das Stakehaus mannequins in elaborate costumes on stone alcoves.

Step into a world of vampire dining if you dare at the table service restaurant, Das Stakehaus, in Dark Universe at Epic Universe. About Das Stakehaus is inspired by Dracula and staffed by vampires’ servants. It serves kebabs (or “stakes”), burgers, sandwiches, and ribs. Read the official description below. Shrouded in mystery, Das Stakehaus is … Read more

Georgia Man Arrested for Strangling Young Girl at Walt Disney World

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A 36-year-old Georgia man is facing criminal charges after he was accused of strangling his girlfriend’s child at Walt Disney World’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. When his girlfriend and the child got upset about what happened, Patrick Young accused them of being a “liberal [expletive],” according to the Orange County Sheriff’s arrest report. Young, … Read more

Full Menu (With Prices) for Das Stakehaus in Dark Universe at Epic Universe

A person with an umbrella stands by a stone building entrance; the Das Stakehaus menu is displayed on a dark board.

See the full menus with prices below for Das Stakehaus, a table service restaurant in Dark Universe at Epic Universe. Location Das Stakehaus is in Dark Universe, across from Pretorius’ Scientific Oddities. Food Menu Stakes | Entrées | Desserts Stakes Entrées Desserts Beverage Menu Non-alcoholic | Draft Beer | Canned Beer Non-alcoholic Beverages Draft Beer … Read more