Dark Universe Removed from Early Park Admission Through March
All Dark Universe attractions at Epic Universe -- including Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment and Curse of the Werewolf -- were removed from the Early Park Admission lineup through at least March 31, 2026.
While Universal has not explicitly stated the land is closed during early hours, the removal is significant enough that many guests interpret it as a temporary operational shutdown of Dark Universe's morning access.
The senior creative director has hinted that "more monster stories are waiting to be told in Darkmoor," suggesting future expansion of the horror-themed land. The tease has fueled speculation about additional attractions or experiences coming to Dark Universe.