Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios was an absolutely AMAZING experience! The haunted houses were fantastic, with incredible scares, creative storytelling, and unbelievable attention to detail. You can tell how much time, effort, and creativity went into bringing each house to life. The attention to detail throughout the entire park was outstanding! Everywhere you looked, there was something incredible to see, and the atmosphere really made you feel immersed in the Halloween experience. The scare zones were also fantastic, with amazing decorations, creepy characters, and plenty of surprises around every corner! Universal Studios truly knows how to deliver an unforgettable Halloween event. Whether you're a horror fan or just love the excitement of Halloween, Halloween Horror Nights is an experience worth having. We had an amazing time and can't wait to come back for more scares, thrills, and unforgettable memories! Definitely a must-do for Halloween lovers! read more

Halloween Horror Nights - Haunted Houses Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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* Strategy: Visited on a Wednesday. Regretted skipping the Express Pass, but the Scream Early Pass got them into four houses by 5 PM. Target the 5-6 PM window for short lines (20-45 mins); popular houses quickly spiked to 80+ mins. I was really looking forward to seeing a spot for 90 minutes plus there was no way. * Houses & Shows: All houses were great; Jack/Oddfellow and Stranger Things tied for best. The Hawkins Lagoon show is a must-see (view from Central Park grass). Scare zones were fantastic and highly interactive. * Food & Perks: Loved the giant cheese stick, smash tacos, caramel apple punch, and Diagon Alley's frozen Butterbeer with the Death Eaters duel. The Stranger Things mac and cheese was real cheese but dry. * Rides: Major rides (Mummy, Gringotts) stayed under 30 mins all night. * Verdict: Will return next year, but will definitely buy Stay & Scream + Express Passes to see it all. read more

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My husband and I attended Halloween Horror Nights for the first time. From the scare zones and entertainment, haunted houses, food, and drinks, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I am not big on "scary" things, but this was not terrifying at all. However, it was cool to see all the work and effort that goes into the setup of the houses and the actors. This was the 35th Anniversary of HHN, and you can tell they went all out. There were ten haunted houses and plenty of food stations throughout the park. I will say that we had an express pass, and this made our experience even better. If we did not have the express pass, I don't know if I could say our experience would have been the same. The wait times can be extremely long, but fortunately we were able to go through all the houses and ride all the rides, except Transformers, because they closed early. We didn't have a favorite house, but all of them offered something different. We did get most of the scares in each house, which was nice. However, the least favorite house was definitely Stranger Things. It was underwhelming and lackluster. We were really excited for this one, and it let us down. Our favorite foods were located in Gramercy Park at Jack's Surplus Food Booth and Oddfellow's Menagerie. The Carn "Evil" Smash tacos, Deathbringer Tempura Shrimp, and the Burnt Sando were 10/10. At the Club Horror Bar, the Caramel Apple Splash Punch was delicious. The Death by Cheesestick was our least favorite. We went on a Wednesday night and felt like it wasn't overly crowded. However, the express pass definitely added to our great experience. While it's expensive, it was good to be able to walk right up and enter the houses and get on the rides. We also found the food station lines not long at all. Overall, 10/10 experience for our first HHN! * Haunted Houses (10 total): * Stranger Things 5 * Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness * Evil Dead Burn * Hellraiser * Sinners * Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control * Cybergoria * H.R. Bloodengutz Presents: A Halloween Fright-Tacular! * MADLANDS: Caged Cannibals * INVASION: Alien Abduction read more

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Halloween Horror Nights is always a fun time! Universal really goes all out with the haunted houses, elaborate sets, special effects, and scare actors. Some houses were definitely scarier than others! There were 10 haunted houses this year. We arrived right at opening and stayed until 2 AM, and still only managed to get through 8! Some lines were over an hour long. My personal house rankings: 5/5 - My favorites! * Stranger Things 5 * Evil Dead Burn * Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness * Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control * Cybergoria 3/5 - MADLANDS: Caged Cannibals 2/5 - Sinners Sinners was probably my biggest disappointment. The line was ridiculously long practically the entire night,I thought it was pretty basic and more theatrical than scary. There weren't nearly as many scare actors as I expected, and I'm honestly not sure why it was ranked so highly. Maybe fans of the movie would appreciate it more, but it definitely wasn't worth a long wait for me. A little tip: Start at the BACK of the park and work your way toward the front! By the end of the night, houses near the entrance had dropped to just 20-30 minute waits compared to the hour-long lines earlier. Wish we'd figured that out sooner! Another money-saving tip: Express Pass can get ridiculously expensive, but half-priced passes are available after 11 PM at booths throughout the park, subject to availability. For parents: Universal recommends HHN for ages 13 and up. I saw quite a few younger kids there, including an actual baby in a carrier whose mom brought them into a haunted house! To each their own, but I was definitely surprised! Overall, lots of walking, waiting, and screaming, but we had a blast! The production quality is impressive, scare zones all throughout the park , it's still one of my favorite Halloween traditions. Just plan your route wisely because even with an entire night, you probably won't get through everything. Already looking forward to next year! read more

Halloween Horror Nights - Haunted Houses Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Had a great time at Halloween Horror Nights! Hellraiser was my favorite house, and the details inside the Sinners house were really impressive. The customer service was fantastic, too! I lost my cup, and they were able to replace it for me. The team also helped me find the Club Juke food stand so I could try Chow's Southern BBQ egg rolls, which were delicious! Although the park was packed and the lines were long, we still managed to enjoy four houses, explore the scare zones, and try some fantastic food. Overall, it was a fun experience, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a spooky night out! read more

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Okay as someone who has never been to Halloween Horror nights before because I was honestly terrified of ever going due to the fact that there are random clowns walking around and I am deathly afraid of them, I truly expected to spend the entire night screaming. I don't do well with jump scares so I went in a little nervous... Okay, I went in a lot nervous. Surprisingly though it wasn't nearly as terrifying as I imagined. The scare zones were actually a lot of fun. My biggest piece of advice stay off your phone well. The only time I got gently startled was when I was distracted scrolling and a clown snuck right up behind me. Lesson learned. If you keep your eyes up, make eye contact with the scare actors and don't show fear. They usually move on to someone who gives them a better reaction. The haunted houses were incredible. The level of detail in the set were honestly impressive and I was just in awe more than I was terrified going through them. Every rum felt like stepping into a movie and you can tell an unbelievable amount of work went into creating them. Since the park was absolutely packed. Everyone moved through the houses in a continuous single file line that actually helped because you could usually see where the scare actors were hiding and prepare yourself before they popped out. They generally stay within their designated spots so it wasn't as overwhelming as I expected. The the one exception though. Stranger things! That demogorgon came flying out practically into my friend's face. She did a full-on matrix style backward bend trying to avoid it and I was laughing. I almost as hard as she was screaming that moment alone was worth the trip. The food was another pleasant surprise. Everything we tried was delicious. The only thing I'd probably skip next time is the creme brulee sandwich or at least split it with someone. It's tasty but incredibly rich and heavy. If you're applying to go arrive early, we had Express passes and manage to experience all 10 haunted houses, ride three attractions and still plenty of time to stop and enjoy the food. I honestly don't know how anyone with a regular 1-day ticket could realistically experience everything in a single night without Express. The wait times were insane. My only real disappointment was with some of the staff interactions. After one of the houses, our group was pulled aside because someone claimed one of us had touched a scare actor that simply didn't happen. My friend and I were both carrying our water bottles with both hands the entire time and our third friend was so uninterested he practically strolled through the house without reacting to anything. It felt like an unfair accusation. We also noticed that some of the employees work in the food and drink boots came across as impatient, which stood out compared to the otherwise fun atmosphere. Overall though, Halloween horror nights completely exceeded my expectations. I walked and expecting non-stop terror and walked out impressed by the production, the creativity, and the immersive experience. If you've been hesitant because you think it's too scary, don't let that stop you. You might be surprised like I was. Pro tip: wear comfortable shoes because you will be walking miles and miles and one spot. At the end of the night I had over 30,000 steps. Another stop. Another story. Until the next one...this gets a . read more

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Been going to HHN since 2016. This year's event was great and the food was amazing. However, the scare zones and houses are not as intense and extreme as they were pre-2020. Not sure why they scaled things down, but it is definitely still a great time. Now to the alcoholic drinks. They are very, very expensive with a little alcohol in them. I had the Phantom Punch and that thing was a super sugary mess. No bueno. This was a hard stop for me from buying alcohol. I could only see 5 of the houses, since I wasn't going to spend hundreds or even thousands for express lanes or RIP tours. Me and the family decided to tough it out and wait in the queues. My favorite house - Ozzy. It was fantastic. What a tribute to the legend. All in all, we did have fun, as always, but I think that Universal has to step up their game and bring back the 2010s vibe. read more

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This was definitely one HHNs better years! This year, they changed the houses times. They now have 3 open starting at 2pm if you have a valid ticket. The rest of houses can also be accessed early via the early admission. This let me and my friends get through over the half the houses before the start of the event! The food options were also great! I was surprised by the variety. I really liked the pizza skulls! The houses were really scary! My favorite was Sinners. They actors looked just like the characters from the movie and house was really immersive! Stranger things and the clowns were also fun! I'm so glad they've started opening the house early! It made the whole experience so much better! read more

Halloween Horror Nights - Mel's Die In - Haunted Houses Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Hellraisers, sinners, jack and oddfellows, and stranger things were my favorite houses. The stranger things light show is amazing. It runs every 45 mins. We were able to do all 10 houses since somehow Saturday Sept 19th wasn't as packed. But if you want to be able to do more houses, the shortest lines are is between 12am to 2am. And you can get into the lines all the way until 2am. read more

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Halloween horror nights at Universal Orlando, has really tired it up this year! I have purchased a frequent fear pass and have attended the event 3 times this year. There is so much to do and see. They have 10 haunted houses this year a ton of scare zones and so many themed food booths and bars. The shows are really fun as well. The scariest house this year is definitely cyborg, the prettiest is ozzy, and my all around favorite is HR blood and guts for bringing the classic campy Halloween . I definitely recommend going more than once this year so you can experience everything? read more

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HHN is always fun to attend. Especially this year with Hellraiser getting the first ever scary house. Everyone has their favorite horror house. I highly suggest getting the early access pass. This enables you to get in early and gives you early access to some of the houses. read more

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As always, we had an absolute blast at Halloween Horror Nights! This year we were able to start getting into some of the haunted houses around 2:00, which was a huge bonus. Because we got such an early start, we were able to make it through all 10 houses that evening! The theming was fun, spooky, and so well done. Universal always does such an amazing job creating the atmosphere and making the whole park feel like part of the experience. I especially love the street performers and scare actors--they add so much to the night! Another fantastic Halloween Horror Nights experience. We look forward to it every year and will definitely be back! read more

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***UPDATED FOR HHN 35*** Good evening, brave travelers of the night... and welcome to Halloween Horror Nights 35, where the screams are plentiful, the shadows are suspicious, and the merchandise is occasionally cursed. I must confess, I thoroughly enjoyed every single house. Not one failed to entertain me, and I have absolutely nothing bad to say about them. On opening night, I possessed an Express Pass, a most useful talisman, and managed to conquer every house with an entire hour to spare. Even those without such protection were rewarded with remarkably short wait times. Toward the end of the evening, every house had a wait of under an hour. Practically civilized... which is deeply unsettling. The scare zones, however, were a far more disappointing haunting. Of them all, only Sideshow of Decay truly captured my affection. The others were painfully lacking in scares. One entered expecting terror and emerged wondering whether the monsters had simply misplaced their enthusiasm. The Tribute Store, on the other hand, was a delightfully sinister affair. The décor and theme were marvelous, an exquisite little crypt of Halloween treasures. Sadly, the merchandise this year was rather underwhelming. And then, dear reader, I made a fatal mistake. While browsing, I shifted one of the display items ever so slightly. The room grew cold. A whisper crawled through the darkness. Somewhere, a child began to weep. Since that moment, I have been cursed to find spaghetti in my pants at all times. Do not ask me how. Do not ask me why. Simply accept that some souvenirs are not purchased... they are inherited. As for the drinks, they were acceptable. We wisely avoid the pre-mixed concoctions, while the beer was perfectly all right. But the absence of the PB&J Mix Tape this year was a genuine tragedy. So, my final verdict: the houses were splendid, the Tribute Store décor was fabulous, and the scare zones, save for Sideshow of Decay, need considerably more menace. Halloween Horror Nights 35 remains a marvelous evening of frights, spectacle, and inexplicable pasta-related consequences. Until next time, keep your flashlight close... and your trousers closer. read more

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Wait times are just ridiculous. Not even enough time to see all the houses. Live on the other side of the state and too expensive to have to keep going back to see all. Also totally disgusting that dogs are able to be taken to a event like that. Those dogs were terrified! They had no idea what was going on. Not a event for animals! Shame on the venue for allowing them and to the owners that took them!! If you can't go somewhere without your dog then don't go read more

Halloween Horror Nights is so much fun. We had scream early and express passes and it's definitely worth it. We waited the most, 25 minutes for a house. Hellraiser was INSANE and Evil Dead Burn was scary. The mini Art the Clown show was cool, and the entire feel of the event walking thru was just awesome. This is definitely something we will be doing every year together. We haven't tried any HHN foods because earlier we had a calzone in Minion Land during scream early which was yummy. Plus minion tots. Also lastly, love that the ride wait times are so low too! read more

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Well for one make the drinks stronger cause $23 is a lot of money and the houses were lame in hellraiser I saw a woman wearing a Spider-Man top the security needs to seriously back off from the customers when they have a alcohol drink and want to have a cigarette read more

Halloween horror night 34 ! Was so much fun ! This hike they had in my opinion 3 of the most scary haunted houses that included - the terrifier , Jason and another one that included 6 scary haunted characters. And the best one Five Nights at Freddy's The food it's always good , based on the theme of each house which makes it more entertaining. Drinks like always a little over priced but that's expected from universal . read more

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Always an amazing event year after year. Will say my only complaints are they definitely over sell it to make you buy an express pass to see all the houses and they should have an age limit. Way too many obnoxious teenagers screaming and running around trying to be funny. The themes every year are so detailed and I love how they turn the entire park into a horror filled night of fun! The houses are over the top in the best way when it comes to detail. They have some amazing drinks around the park and they offer a refillable souvenir cup that gets you slightly discounted drinks when you bring it back throughout the year. My favorite drink this year was the Deadly Nightshade which was a tequila based drink. The right amount of sweetness! Some rides are also open during the event and I love doing The Mummy because it matches the horror theme of the event perfectly! read more

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I've been going to Halloween Horror Nights for several years now, and this year felt much more organized, especially with the lines and accessibility stations. We went on a Saturday, so we expected large crowds and long waits, but Universal definitely improved how they manage things. There were multiple stations throughout the park where you could get a return time instead of going to each house, which made it a lot more convenient. Most houses had wait times of over an hour, with Five Nights at Freddy's, Terrifier, and Jason all sitting around 100 minutes or more. The posted times were pretty accurate. I appreciated that they give you a small ticket in the queue in case you need to use the restroom so as long as someone from your group stays in line, a team member will help you rejoin them. Food-wise, it was hit or miss (and overpriced, as expected). The s'mores were just okay- too sweet and the bread was tough, so I wouldn't get them again. The sausage was decent and came with two swirls, and the spiked coffee was tasty once you stir the marshmallow in. The BBQ wings were a no for me! They were drenched in sauce and way too messy for walking around. The cheese stick was a great comfort snack, and the Flamin' Hot elote was really good! Of course, we had to grab a butterbeer. I usually go for the frozen one, but this time the icicle one was perfect for that crunch and super refreshing. Some of the themes didn't fully land for me, and a lot of the jump scares seemed to go off right before or after our group, which made a few houses feel less immersive. That said, the attention to detail in the houses (especially Terrifier, Freddy's, Fallout and Jason) was incredible. My top four houses this year were Jason, Dollhouse, Five Nights at Freddy's, and El Artista. Overall, we managed to get through all of the houses, grab a few snacks, take some breaks, and even fit in a couple of rides so it definitely felt worth it. Just note that parking isn't free unless you're a passholder, so plan for that extra cost. read more

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Best year ever! Went to HHN 43 this year on Sunday, the 28th of September and did not disappoint. The themed houses were incredibly done and definitely the home of horror. The scare actors were everywhere in the houses and even unique smells. Scare zones were epic! The Cat Lady on Crooked Lane with a haunted house experience and scary cat creatures was really unique. Loved the Club Horror scare zone with the dj and dancers. The Mel's Die-In had zombies on roller skates serving body parts on a tray. I was able to go on the Mummy ride and Gringotts ride plus see the show which was fantastic called Nightmare Fuel: Circus of Decay. Diagon Alley had a Death Eaters Encounter. Made it in all 10 horror houses by purchasing a separate ticket Halloween Horror Nights Express Pass. A must see is the Dead Coconut Club in City Walk called Koven. It's a two story club with a spooky takeover of sororities and fraternities. I really loved the design and themed drinks. Ordered some really good food items and drinks like the famous pink cupcake themed from Five Nights at Freddy's. It had chocolate cake inside with jam, white chocolate and pink frosting with chocolate eyes and teeth. I ordered the Phantom punch cocktail at the Club Horrir ba Overall HHN 43 was a really fun experience and terrifying. I opened the event at 6:00pm and closed it at 2:00am. I will definitely be taking part in HHN 44 next year in 2026. read more

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This was our first ever trip to Universal, and we decided to check out Halloween Horror Nights, and what an experience! We paid extra for Scream Early, which was definitely worth it, and spent some time shopping and trying a bunch of the exclusive food options before diving into the haunted houses. We were able to make it through Terrifier, Wyatt Sicks, FNAF, Fallout, and Jason Universe. The FNAF house had such awesome theming , easily one of my favorites. The lines can get pretty intense though, with some hitting two hours or more, and most of the houses rely heavily on jump scares. I'm more of a rides person, so I do wish there were more ride options open during the event or maybe even a few Halloween overlays to mix things up. That said, the Harry Potter area absolutely blew me away, and that's coming from someone who's never read the books or watched the movies. I could've stayed there for hours! The Cat Lady Alley scare zone was also so mesmerizing and creepy but beautiful and fun at the same time. Out of all the food we tried, the fried carrot cake was hands-down the best. Overall, we had a fantastic time and I'm glad we went. I'm not sure I'd go back specifically for Halloween Horror Nights again, but I definitely want to plan another Universal trip just to explore more of the park and check out Epic Universe too. read more

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Has someone who's been going to Halloween Horror Nights since 2015, I can honestly say that it continues to impress every year. It's fair to say that certain years are better than other ones, but is also fair to say but they are consistently enjoyable and always have something for every horror fan. There's been a trend in recent years, where the non IP houses (i.e those created by Universal as opposed to the partnerships such as Fallout or Jason etc...) have been very strong. In the past you would expect the higher level for the houses with the recognizable names, but now all of the houses can provide some of the best scares and set design that you'll see across the event. There is always a wide selection of food and drinks that are available especially for Horror Nights, and the real struggle is knowing which ones to spend your money on and which ones you can avoid that year. If I were to give any negatives to this event, it would be the certain nights it can be very busy and you have to be aware of this and plan for this. Whether this is staying early after a day at the park, staying until the close of the event (typically at 2am) or spending extra on an express pass. This is an event that I will come back to year after year, as of many of my friends, colleagues and fellow scare enthusiasts. read more

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I have been coming to HHN since 2007, and worked as a scare actor back in the early 2010s for a few years in LA. I have always loved HHN for listening to their customers who spend countless hours and money at your events; I myself have spent tens of thousands of dollars over the years specifically just on HHN LA. But in 2026 it seems like universal, and quite honestly comcast in general does not care about their guests who line the board members pockets each year. I know many people within your corporation who are not happy with your greedy decisions as of late. I don't think you wanna go lower than Disney. You have lost the essence of HHN and have let John Murdy over time ruin everything. To start off, this year with "nitefort" is a big mistake; they've have many lawsuits as of which you don't watch to catch heat with, yet they're showing their true predatory tendencies that are on full display in a beloved scarezone; there is no real flow or creativity this year on either coast; which isn't surprising since society is pretty much done. You are peddling to 10 year olds and that's not a good look at all. You have many 20- 30 year olds questioning coming back next year; what will be left; more under age fights in Orlando? More of your employees catching on fire? Who is gonna answer for many many many unsatisfied customers in just two weeks? Who is getting fired or retiring? At least in LA there is not enough scare actors, on a Friday night, "sinners" only had half the maze filled with actors and some scenes just had the lights off. I know first hand how HHN runs and it's not running well at all. This is all not even to mention that I have been suffering from long covid (which I'm sure some of you don't believe in) so I heavily rely on the accessibility pass to be able to cope with the mobs of uncivilized people that only come out during halloween time, yet even that has been turned into a money grab. I've never had a problem with HHN in almost 20 years, but the tides are changing and we will be heard. I feel unheard even after you sent me a survey and have not heard back. At this point I do not want to be contacted by an assistant, paper pusher or no one that can't make decisions. I want answers from a board member as to why you all dropped the ball this year. I promise you, you will all go down hill fast just like paramount if you don't listen to criticism. Look around you, God isn't playing with conglomerates anymore. I say all of this with a heavy heart because as an artist born and raised in LA I have a lot of ideas for HHN but by design it's only a few older white men who have no fresh ideas; and it's showing. It's time to change things up. Respectfully if I don't hear from someone to make this right, all I have to say is that this HHN season will be the year people lose their jobs. I don't care how powerful Comcast pretends to be; you'll be like Malibu; going up in flames. I'll give you some good ideas for free, get rid of that morally corrupt company that is known to be predatory to underage kids, hire more actors, and put more focus on people who can actually pay for a ticket without asking their parents for money to then heavily bring down the adult atmosphere. I know you always oversell your event which always brings the guest experience down drastically. You need to open Jurassic world, minions, and fast n furious if you don't want to turn this year into a total disaster. People are already looking at LA for the foreseeable future; yet these corporations don't know what they are doing; let alone have any true pulse on the LA culture; it's only "let's do another Latin maze". As a proud Latino from LA I feel you are making money off of our culture and you aren't giving us any respect. Let's be real, the value and experience has gone down yet the prices continue to go up. Everyone is suing each other in 2026, (just like biblical prophecy) and it's getting to a point that I might want to make an example out of a $100,000,000,000 company that pretends to be "universal" but only cares to extract more money from their hard working customers. I was on your side with these over entitled home owners in Toluca Lake with all their noice complaints, but I'm loyal to no one and I'm about to be swung in favor of these millionaires who can make that coaster an indoor coaster real quick and have more customers turn their backs on you. No one is guaranteed tomorrow, but when we all die; where will all your greedy pagan share holders be then? I hope you make the right call cause none of you know what's about to happen if things continue to go to literal hell. 2027's slogan won't be "never go alone" it will be "we fucked around and found out". LA doesn't need another corrupt scandal no more than your guests need another lackluster excuse of a "premium Halloween event". The ball is in your court, but we will have the last say. There's 9 billion of us and only so many of you. The veil is lifting... read more

This event was terrible. Not sure why getting so many positive reviews. Lines were 60 minutes up to 120 on a Wed nite. We had a fast pass and those lines were often 30 minutes or more. Streets do crowded hard to navigate. Houses not scary & really rushed cause of crowds so didn't really get to see all the props/story. Only good house was Ozzy cause sets were great, not relying on just jump scares. We did all 10 which averaged 5-8 min each in attraction. The live show was really good. Have been to many haunted houses over the years and these rank as some of the worst. Would not go again. Talked to others in the park next day who had same opinion. Cost us over $450 each. Big waste of money. read more

Such a Horror filled night at Halloween Horror Night!!! Perfect weather to be scared in! A really nice breeze all night! I absolutely LOVE the scary zones! The costumes are phenomenal!!! read more

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HHN has been on my bucket list for ages. My husband surprised me with a trip for my birthday and got us the express passes. Even with the express pass the lines were crazy long. We did everything and it took from opening to close! We didn't even have time to stop for food or catch a show. They aren't limiting tickets so be prepared to spend an insane amount of time in lines with the express passes. I was disappointed and I wouldn't go again. I think my cities haunted amusement park is a 1000 times better and I'm still shocked I think this. The scare zones were just so lame! I'm sticking with Scarywood. read more

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Talk about something that was good that became absolutely a rip off and a money grab. Years back when you would go through the haunted houses, they would space it so that people would have the opportunity to get scared. Now they rushing people through back-to-back so maybe one out of 15 enjoys that part of it. The audacity to charge $300 for one Express Pass. Big companies like this always ruin such a great tradition for default and lack the knowledge to know that it's always quality over quantity. All things must come to an end ... read more

yayyyyyy my fav time of the year!!! i love horror nights!!!! we had the express passes and i can not emphasize it enough THEY ARE SO WORTH IT!!! we hit every house!! (except the wyatt one cause we didn't wanna go LOL) but we had so much fun and the dj played isoknock everything was so good!! i wish we could've tried more of the foods but the freddy fazbear pizza was actually SO YUMMMYYY!! read more

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It was my first time but I happily attended with some OG HHN patrons. They helped me navigate the smoke filled streets, numerous clubs, bar stands and various themed haunted houses. Some waits were close to an hour and others they fast passed us in +/-15 minutes. Between attractions you walk around getting spooked by many characters either living almost dead or should definitely be dead. It is an unreal display of blood and gore. The haunted houses had suprises around every corner. The characters and actors were exceptional in both makeup and character portrayals. Enjoy! read more

Halloween Horror Nights - Look what Mel's Die In (not Drive In) is serving!!! - Haunted Houses Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Lines extremely long and wish they still had the Bill and Ted show it was so funny. The show they replaced it with was not worth going to. The haunted houses were great and the staff is really amazing in character. read more

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Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando is the most Florida event ever invented--chaotic, sweaty, terrifying, and somehow worth every overpriced beer. It's a local original, a rite of passage, and like everything in Florida, it's hit-or-miss depending on how much patience and tolerance for screaming teenagers you've got. It's not just horror--it's organized trauma with churros. The haunted houses? Some are jaw-dropping, movie-quality sets where you're dodging chainsaws and walking through nightmares. Others feel like Spirit Halloween got a stimulus check. It's either Hollywood-level horror or "IKEA furniture but spooky." That's the HHN gamble--you never know if you're about to be blown away or just bumped into by a sweaty guy in a rubber mask. The scare zones scattered through the park? Brilliant when they're packed with fog, fire, and actors who commit like they're auditioning for The Walking Dead. But then there are moments where it feels like you're just dodging vape clouds and stroller traffic. Nothing kills immersion faster than Leatherface stopping for a selfie. The lines are brutal. You'll wait an hour for a house, sometimes more. By the time you get inside, you're less scared of the monsters and more scared of your feet falling off. Express Pass helps, but your bank account will scream louder than the scare actors. It's the only event where the real horror is the concession stand prices. Florida heat and latex masks? That's body horror Universal didn't intend. read more

Horror Nights was an absolute blast! I'm a huge Halloween fan, and Universal does everything right. The park looks fantastic, they have plenty of staff for check-in, themed food and drinks are yummy, etc. The houses were pretty good, but I'd say the scare zones were even better. I also loved the rave area by Fisherman's Warf, it was so spooky and cool. But the real star was the show "Circus of Decay" -- this was a crazy dancer/acrobat show with thumping music and...somewhat clothed performers It's a real treat and a touch racy (in my opinion it's not too bad though), but it's a must see. Protip: the "Stay and Scream" package is absolutely worth it -- we were in the park after it closed for normal operation, and before HHN officially opened. We were able to do 3 houses before there were lines! read more

Been a horror fan since I was a kid. I've always wanted to experience HHN but just never could get here. Finally I made it this year for opening weekend and I wasn't disappointed. All the houses were amazing, the food great and all the staff/actors were top notch. We went with the RIP tour and that's the way to go. We got to walk right in to each house without waiting. A little back story of each house which was a nice touch. Plus upfront seating for the show at the end which was one of the best shows I've seen at any theme park ever. This might have been my first time but definitely won't be my last. read more

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I've been attending HHN for 15 years, but I'm incredibly disappointed and disheartened by Universal's accessibility process this year. I tore my ACL earlier this year. Bought a frequent fear pass and trusted Universal would reasonably accommodate this temporary limitation. Instead, I was told I could either leave the queue and wait away from my party or pay $15 to rent a wheelchair each time I visit. read more

As an avid horror fan, I asked myself in Jan 2024 if I could attend HHN in Orlando this year. It wasnt until Aug that I decided I could haha. Honestly living in LA, I was super overwhelmed with the lines at the Hollywood location. On top of that prices are ridiculous, there is no space and people can be rude. Ticket came out to about 180, we paid for the HHN standard ticket and added on early entry. Early entry allotted us the chance to arrive at 3:00pm and enter mazes at 6:00pm instead of the 7:00pm entry. We ubered to the park and they allowed us to enter at 350. Instead of standing in line we went to Diagon Alley and on the MIB ride. We explored before the storm hit. Once it hit we stood in line for Insidious the most popular maze. We hit up 8 mazes, 2 rides, all the scare locations and were still able to eat and walk around. In relation to LA, i think its a million times better. More organized. The longest line we waited in was an hour. The rest were 45 min and under. Definitely bigger space and more aesthetically pleasing. Would I do it again yes! I do recommend doing it early in the season and doing early entry. Totally worth it. read more

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Halloween Horror Nights Orlando is pretty fun! They close off the rest of Universal Studios in the afternoon so you have a couple of haunted houses, rides, and some restaurants/vendors still available. My friends and I came here on a bachelorette trip. We rode Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts first. Then we checked out the haunted houses in Jason's Universe and Five Night's at Freddy's. Both of the haunted houses had long wait times. About 1-2 hours. At the end we rode the Mummy ride twice and I loved it! The rides didn't have long waits, but the haunted houses did. Overall, it's a fun time! read more

I was excited to finally experience Halloween Horror Nights, but honestly, it was one of the most disappointing (and expensive) theme park events I've ever been to. Wait Times & Value The wait times were brutal. I stood in line for over two hours just to get into the "Five Nights at Freddy's" house. After that long wait, I expected at least some suspense or creativity. Instead, it felt like walking single-file through a series of thrift-store-decorated rooms. No buildup, no shocking moments, no immersive storytelling--just the occasional "jump scare" that was predictable and flat. The crowd killed any tension because you shuffle through like cattle, and anything that could've been scary was spoiled by people ahead of you. Food & Costs When I tried to salvage the night with food, I paid $14 for a corn dog. Not only was it overpriced, but it didn't make the evening feel any better. The entire event feels like an overhyped, over-marketed cash grab. Creativity (or Lack of It) Where's the suspense? The clever buildup? The jaw-dropping sets and characters that haunt you afterward? None of that was there. Universal once had a reputation for innovation, but this event felt uninspired and lazy. It reminded me more of a generic overpriced shopping mall than a world-class horror experience. Bottom Line If you're looking for thrills, scares, or even just entertainment worth the money--you won't find it here. Unless you enjoy long lines, bland scares, and overpriced food, I'd say skip Halloween Horror Nights. Not worth the time, not worth the cost. read more

My friend wanted to come to horror night, as she visits Universal often but has never been. It happens during the Halloween season, if you want to come and get scared. The concept is 10 haunted houses, 4 scare zones, and a horror show while the park is open late until 2am. The fun part is they had 4 rides that were open as well: Transformers, the Mummy, Harry Potter Ride (Escape from Gringotts), and 1 more I can't remember. We did 1 haunted house - The Last of Us. Even with the Fast Pass, it took a long time in the line, maybe 30+ minutes? Then, we did all of the rides. The scare zones were just 4 designated places around the park, where staff in scary costumes could jump out and scare you with props surrounded by smoke. I got a hot butterbeer in Digon Alley, it was delicious, would recommend. Last we did the horror show, wow, it was like a fire show plus dominatrix meets magic show. Overall, it was fairly fun and suspensful, but the lines for haunted houses were too long. Maybe if we had gone earlier, it would not have been that bad? And we could have done more. I wish they would have had way more rides open! Rides at night are fun. It was the best part. read more

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09/09/2023 Updated!!! 32 years of Screams! HHN is always a great Halloween even to attend. This year the houses were a lot more graphic and the production keeps getting better and better every year. Houses were themed The Last of Us, Stranger Things, Blood Moon, Dueling Dragons, Yhtee, Exorcist, Darkest Deal, Doctor Oddfellow, and more! The scare zooms were very cool especially the vampire hippes! Haha The food in my opinion this year wasn't the best like past years but the drinks were very good. Overall, I always recommend HHN ^.^ read more

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First off, we are pretty big fans of HHN. This is our first one here in Orlando with the other visit in Hollywood. It is located in Universal Florida. I highly recommend you have a ticket for the day so that way you are in the park ahead of regular ticket holders for hhn. This gives you an advantage to stage in a stay and scream area to get into the headliner houses which this year is Stranger Things and Last of us. Otherwise, you will be waiting over an hour just to get started on a house. There are usually 10 houses, 4 scare zones, and 1 show to see. We were able to do all of this over a span of 2 nights with an express pass the second night. I highly recommend the express pass to really cut back on your wait times. Plus, you get access to the rides that are open with virtually no wait. I really enjoyed the houses and scare zones. There are a few downsides to a visit. To get to some houses, be ready to walk a half mile from the line entrance to the actual house entrance and vice versa to exit. This boggled my mind and feet/legs. The food was mediocre and expensive. There is plenty of beer and mixed elixirs. However, be prepared to pay elevated prices. One thing that I was totally looking forward to was having a ration can from fedra for you last of us fans, but that didn't happen. I guess they ran out of the ration supplies to a cordycep emergency, lol. The show was ok if you don't mind being packed in like a sardine. The female leads did amazing acrobatics, and if you enjoy skimpy clothing for both sexes, then this show is for you! Overall, despite some of the shortcomings, you should enjoy yourself here! It won't keep us from returning because we enjoy the great theming and haunting that Universal puts on every year! read more

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