Heading there this weekend? Here are 9 things to know first.
Halloween Horror Nights runs select nights from Friday through Halloween, from 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., inside Universal Studios.
Single-night tickets are still available for almost every night as of now, except for the opening night Friday and Sunday. Single-night tickets, Multi-night passes, fast passes and more can be purchased here.
Those brave enough can wind their way through 10 haunted houses this year. Of these, four are based on existing properties: The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare, “Halloween,” The Horrors of Blumhouse featuring “Freaky” and “The Black Phone,” and Universal Monsters: Legends Collide. The rest of the housed are originals: Sprits of the Coven, Bugs: Eaten Alive, Fiesta de Chupacabras, Hellblock Horror, Dead Man’s Pier: Winter’s Wake, and Descendants of Destruction.
Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights 2022 Haunted Houses Universal Pictures’ Legendary Monsters The Wolf Man, Dracula and The Mummy Unite for the First Time Ever at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights in All-New Haunted Houses, “Universal Monsters: Legends Collide”
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Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights 2022 Haunted Houses Halloween Horror Nights Unleashes “The Horrors of Blumhouse,” An All-New Haunted House Inspired by Blumhouse's Freaky and Upcoming Supernatural Thriller The Black Phone, Beginning September 2 at Universal Orlando Resort and September 8 at Universal Studios Hollywood
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To get to the haunted houses, you may have to pass through some of this year’s five scare zones set up throughout the park: Horrors of Halloween, Scarecrow: Cursed Soil, Sweet Revenge, Graveyard: Deadly Unrest and Conjure the Dark.
Make sure to take in the outrageous shows between the scares. This year’s shows are “Halloween Nightmare Fuel Wildfire,” a follow-up to last year’s hit show, and “Ghoulish! A Halloween Tale” on Universal Studios’ lagoon.
If frightful fun makes you work up an appetite, there will be plenty of specialty themed food to enjoy across Halloween Horror Nights. Read more about this year’s food offerings here.
Halloween Horror Nights menu Pizza Skull: Pepperoni and cheese stuffed skulls served with a marinara dipping sauce. (Universal Orlando Resort)
Halloween Horror Nights menu Major Sweets Ice Cream Sandwich (inspired by “Sweet Revenge” scare zone): Candy-corn sugar cookies filled with sweet corn ice cream (vegetarian). (Universal Orlando Resort)
Halloween Horror Nights menu Tamales Día de los Muertos (gluten-free): Pork tamales topped with red mole sauce and cotija cheese. (Universal Orlando Resort)
Halloween Horror Nights menu Mac 'N Cheese Bowls (Universal Orlando Resort)
Halloween Horror Nights menu Roasted Sweet Potato & Mushroom Street Tacos (vegan and gluten-free): roasted sweet potato and mushroom tacos topped with onions, vegan crumbled cheese and cilantro; also served with birria consommé. (Universal Orlando Resort)
Halloween Horror Nights menu Petrified Rat Tails: Funnel fries with creamy crab dip, sliced scallions and seasoned with herbs and spices. (Universal Orlando Resort)
Halloween Horror Nights menu At Universal CityWalk, guests can indulge in the new Black Magic Milkshake (gluten-free) at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen, featuring pumpkin dulce de leche ice cream with a hazelnut-and-tombstone-sprinkled rim – topped with a cauldron filled with gummy “severed body parts” over whipped flames. (Universal Orlando Resort)
Halloween Horror Nights menu • Maggot Covered Cheese Dog (inspired by “Bugs: Eaten Alive” original haunted house): A Korean-style hot dog with fresh mozzarella, rolled in puffed rice, topped with gochujang drizzle and black sesame seeds (Universal Orlando Resort)
Halloween Horror Nights menu Fiery Twisted Tater with Queso (vegetarian): complete with white cheese sauce and sprinkled with flaming hot crunchy cheese puffs, and ghost pepper seasoning (Universal Orlando Resort)
Halloween Horror Nights menu Churro Dog (Universal Orlando Resort)
Halloween Horror Nights menu Día de los Muertos themed items: Includes offerings inspired by Latin flavors. (Universal Orlando Resort)
Halloween Horror Nights menu Burning Skull: Includes tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, mango nectar, pineapple juice, smoked chili bitters, jalapeno and basil concentrate, shaken and served in a light-up molded skull cup. (Universal Orlando Resort)
If your idea of terror is more along the lines of roller coasters, don’t worry: several Universal Studios attractions will also be open during Halloween Horror Nights.
You can also take the scares home with you with special Halloween Horror Nights merchandise. Click here to browse.
Those coming out of town, or locals who want to stay closer to the scares, can take advantage of Halloween Horror Nights hotel and ticket packages. Click here for more information.
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