Universal Orlando has added a new eerie experience to its expanding lineup of horror-inspired offerings; the ‘Monster Makeover’.
Currently a limited-time attraction at Universal Studios Florida, Monster Makeover could rival Disney’s Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, which turns young guests into fairytale characters rather than Frankenstein or the Wolfman.
Located in the park’s Five & Dime shop, the new experience costs $125 plus tax for a full face, or $65 plus tax for a half-face design.
New makeover experience to rival Disney?
Guests will get their faces painted by one of Universal’s make-up artists, the same artists that work on events such as Halloween Horror Nights.
Universal Destinations & Experiences appears to be growing its portfolio of spooky sites. The company is even creating a permanent horror attraction at Area15 in Las Vegas, its first outside of its parks.
Page Thompson, president of new ventures at Universal Destinations & Experiences, told blooloop the decision to launch the attraction is due to a “huge and growing demand for immersive experiences”, particularly horror-themed ones.
John Murdy, creative director and executive producer of Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) at Universal Studios Hollywood, said the burgeoning trend for horror LBE is “an adrenaline thing”.
He told blooloop: “It’s high thrills. We’ll just stand at the exit of one of our haunted houses and just watch what happens.
“You’ll see people come out and they’re screaming and then they immediately start laughing. To me, that’s the classic release of adrenaline.”
Additionally, Universal has confirmed the Dark Universe land for the new Epic Universe theme park. Dark Universe is themed to Universal’s classic monsters and described as a “shadowy landscape where monsters roam in a world of myth and mystery”.
Monster Makeover is available through 7 April.
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