The shortest headliner wait in Epic Universe. ~20 min average!
How these estimates work: Times are projected based on queue capacity and active room usage. Actual wait varies by staffing, downtime, and specific Express Pass ratios.
Entering the grounds of Frankenstein Manor. Outdoor queue winds through the courtyard.
First indoor section. Stunning staircase with monster murals on the walls.
The main lab with the Frankenstein monster floating in a glass tank. Look for the specimen list on the wall.
Ygor introduces the experiment. Pay attention - the story starts here.
Animatronic Victoria Frankenstein welcomes you. Boarding imminent.
Track wait times for Dark Universe.
Download Ride Ready AppMonsters Unchained averages only ~20 minutes - the shortest headliner wait in Epic Universe. It features a high-throughput KUKA robot-arm ride system (Forbidden Journey-style), so the line moves fast.
The queue winds through Frankenstein Manor, featuring stunning practical sets and the iconic "Tank" where the monster floats in green liquid. Two pre-shows with Ygor and Victoria Frankenstein set up the story before you board.
During the ride, keep your eyes peeled in the catacombs scenes for statues representing Universal's Halloween Horror Nights icons:
In the laboratory, the specimen list on the wall includes "GR39-0430" - Greg Hall's birthday (March 9, 1969), one of the ride's creative directors. The project is also labeled "902-E" as another internal reference.
Ride at night. Dark Universe transforms after sunset - the atmosphere is completely different with fog, dramatic lighting, and the full gothic horror ambiance. The land was designed to be experienced in darkness.