Universal Orlando's Epic Universe, a new multi-world theme park experience, opens on May 22, with a new preview dropping during yesterday's Super Bowl.
Among the five different worlds in the park is the Universal Monsters-themed Dark Universe , which features rides and animatronics (described as “some of the most visceral, powerful, and fast-moving animated figures ever created,”) based on Wolf Man, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster and more.
Here's what we know so far about one of the rides, Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment:
Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment takes guests on a thrilling journey through the catacombs of Frankenstein Manor, where Dr. Victoria Frankenstein — the great-great-granddaughter of the infamous Henry Frankenstein — has conducted several secret, twisted experiments. In a misguided attempt to display her genius for riders, Dr. Victoria Frankenstein invites guests to witness her powers in controlling the monsters she's contained, until her plans go haywire and she inadvertently unleashes the sinister creatures.
Guests will first encounter Frankenstein's Monsters in the ride's queue, where he will roam the layout of Dr. Victoria Frankenstein's lab during the pre-show portion of the attraction. Dracula, the most dangerous of the doctor's monsters, is located at several points throughout the ride, as he's leading the pack of monsters terrorizing Victoria's manor.
Riders will come “within inches” of the Wolf Man's fangs and claws during the ride, an Epic Universe press release confirms, and he'll move with swift motions as guests zoom past him. As for the Creature from the Black Lagoon, also known as “Gill-man,” he will emerge from the aforementioned depths to join his fellow monsters in terrorizing riders.
