Located in Dark Universe inside Epic Universe (opening on May 22, 2025), is Darkmoor Village, home to the Frankenstein Manor and monster residents like Frankenstein, the Bride of Frankenstein, and the Invisible Man. To fit in with the locals, Epic Universe guests have the opportunity to book the Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience.
The Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience offers two different packages –
- The Transformation Ticket: A Face Makeup Experience with Matching Accessories – starting from $169 for adults and $109 for children (ages 5 – 9)
- The Experiment Ticket: A Face Makeup Experience – starting from $45 for all ages
You can book either of these packages NOW with Universal Orlando or your Dreams Unlimited Travel Agent.
Other things to know about the Monster Makeup Experience –
- Alcoholic beverages may not be purchased or consumed in any of Universal Orlando’s theme parks or City Walk while in the monster makeup.
- Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
- Universal Orlando Annual Passholders can receive a 10% discount when purchasing a “ticket” or package at the Darkmoor Makeup Experience. In other words, there are no discounts when purchased online, in advance.
- Universal does state the makeup should last all day, but it is not waterproof.
Accessories Included in the Transformation Ticket
Creature from the Black Lagoon-
- Athletic shirt $48, shorts $48, gloves $24, and boots $29 (adult sizes)
- Creature full-zip costume – $69 (youth sizes)
Wolfman-
- Furry hoodie $79, gloves $24, and boots $29 (adult sizes)
- Wolfman full-zip costume $69 (youth sizes)
Bride of Frankenstein
- White dress $84, sleeveless gloves (not pictured), light-up wig (not pictured (all sizes)
Frankenstein-
- Printed shirt $48, jacket $79 , silicone bolt necklace (adult sizes)
- Frankenstein full-zip costume $69 (youth sizes)
Dracula-
- Cape $84 and medallion necklace $42 (adult sizes)
- Dracula full-zip costume $74 (youth sizes)
Take A Look Inside the Monster Makeup Experience
The Monster Makeup Experience is located to the left of the Pretorius’ Scientific Oddities shop which is on the left as soon as your step through the Dark Universe portal into Darkmoor Village. If you are partaking in the Transformation Ticket, the first step is to go next door to Pretorius’ Scientific Oddities to pick out your accessories to ensure the proper size. There is a dressing room inside the Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience if you need to try on any part of your costume.
Once inside, there are four stations in which guests can either sit up or recline back in the makeup chair. Monstrously good details include costume pieces, makeup brushes, and props from familiar Universal Monster films.
After the transformation is complete, guests are welcomed into Darkmoor Village with the ringing of a bell and a small ceremony. While there is no photo package available, the Team Members offered to help take photos and encouraged us to take as many photos as we would like during the entirety of the experience.
Not only did we have a great time taking photos around Dark Universe, but it was especially funny being in the other worlds like Super Nintendo, made up like a monster. The photo ops and fun memories really are endless!
As part of the experience, you are given two makeup removing wipes to return back to your pre-monster self. We were both pleasantly surprised by how well the makeup stayed on in the Florida climate while also being easy to remove at the end of the day. You can easily remove the makeup with no irritation with the wipes and washing your face after. The makeup is water resistant, but you will want to refrain from wiping your face or riding water attractions. You can also revisit the Darkmoor Makeup Experience for a touchup free of charge throughout the day.
We had so much fun during the entire Monster Makeup Experience and were so impressed by the quality of the makeup and the attention we received during the experience. This is a great way to be immersed in the story of Dark Universe and create priceless memories and photos. When deciding between the Transformation and the Experiment Ticket, our advice is to look at which accessories you truly want and price out what is the best value for you.
To learn more about our entire experience and see even more details, be sure to watch our full video review!
