Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience

Universal Orlando introduces add-ons for Epic Universe, opening May 2025

ORLANDO — Universal Orlando Resort has launched a variety of new add-ons designed to enhance the guest experience at Universal Epic Universe, the highly anticipated theme park set to open on May 22, 2025.

As of March 28, 2025, visitors can purchase upgrades such as Universal Express, VIP Experiences and My Universal Photos packages. Additionally, bookings are now available for the Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience, where guests can transform into their favourite Universal Monsters.

Epic Universe is set to be one of the most immersive and technologically advanced theme parks ever built, offering over 50 attractions, entertainment experiences, dining options and shopping destinations. The park will feature five distinct worlds: Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe.

The latest Universal Epic Universe products that are available for purchase now include the following:

Epic-Inclusive Universal Express Guests with a Universal Epic Universe ticket may now purchase a Universal Express Pass to bypass the regular lines at participating attractions, which will include:

  • Celestial Park: Stardust Racers and Constellation Carousel
  • Dark Universe: Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment and Curse of the Werewolf
  • How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk: Hiccup’s Wing Gliders, Fyre Drill and The Untrainable Dragon
  • The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic: Le Cirque Arcanus
  • SUPER NINTENDO WORLD: Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge and Yoshi’s Adventure

In addition to a 1-Day Universal Express Pass valid at Epic Universe, guests can also purchase a multi-day Universal Express Pass valid at Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida, and one-day at Epic Universe.

Epic Universe-Inclusive VIP Tours Guests with tickets to Universal Epic Universe can book a guided VIP Tour of the park, which comes with exclusive perks like priority access to all attractions and shows and more. Available VIP Experiences include:

  • 1-Park, 1-Day VIP Experience (valid for Epic Universe, Universal Studios Florida or Universal Islands of Adventure; Private and Non-Private Tour options are available)
  • 3-Park, 2-Day VIP Experience (includes VIP Tour of Epic Universe on one day and VIP Tour of Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure on another day; Private and Non-Private Tour options are available)

*VIP Experiences are date, time and park-specific depending on the product purchased.

Epic Universe-Inclusive My Universal Photos With My Universal Photos, guests have the convenience of having the images that are captured by professional photographers in the park and on participating attractions collected in one place so they can be accessed later for download. Guests can also purchase prints as a keepsake for the adventures they experienced during their visit.
Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience At the Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience located in Dark Universe, guests can become fashionably monstrous as skilled artisans use their talents with face makeup to experiment or transform guests into Dracula, Frankenstein’s monster, the Bride of Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, The Creature from the Black Lagoon and more.

For more information about Universal Epic Universe ticket enhancements, visit www.VAXVacationAccess.com.

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