Prepare yourself for the spine-chilling return of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida. This premier scare event has become a recurring nightmare for thrill-seekers, and we have all the details you need for Halloween Horror Nights 2023. Discover the spine-tingling haunted houses, sinister scare zones, and essential tips to navigate this popular event. Don’t wait. The fog is calling you! Get ready for ten terrifying haunted houses, five sinister scare zones, and live entertainment.
Overview of Halloween Horror Nights 2023 at Universal Studios Florida
Halloween Horror Nights 32 is opening this weekend, and we’ve got all the exciting details you need to know. But be warned, this event is not for the faint of heart and may contain spoilers. Proceed with caution!
Say farewell to the Pumpkin Lord, the icon of last year’s event, and say hello to Dr. Oddfellow, the wicked ringmaster who will take center stage this year. Prepare yourself for a haunting journey through a circus gone mad. And that’s not all – get ready for a magical surprise! The sinister Death Eaters will lurk around the London waterfront, Diagon Alley, and Knockturn Alley on selected dates from Sept. 1 to Nov. 4, 2023.
Halloween Horror Nights 2023 Dates & Tickets
Halloween Horror Nights will be happening on select nights from September through November. But mark your calendars for 2023 because this will be the longest Halloween Horror Nights ever, running from Sept. 1 to Nov. 4 at Universal Studios Florida. Don’t miss out on the spine-chilling fun – the event occurs every Wednesday to Sunday, including Halloween night! Be sure to plan ahead as the crowds get spookier as Halloween approaches.
Remember that Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida is a separately ticketed event.
Halloween Horror Nights hours are 6:30 p.m. to either 1 a.m. or 2 a.m., depending on the night.
If you’re gearing up for the thrill of Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights, it’s important to know that your ticket to HHN doesn’t grant you access to the regular theme parks during their operating hours. For that, you’ll need either a standard park admission or a Scream Early ticket. The latter is convenient if you’re eager to kickstart your fright fest with early entry to Halloween Horror Nights.
For those who find a single evening of terror insufficient, Universal Orlando now offers multi-night tickets. Here are the options you can choose from:
- Rush of Fear Pass: This pass allows you to experience the horror and excitement of the first 18 nights of the event.
- Frequent Fear Pass: With this pass, you have access to every Sunday through Thursday events, plus the first weekend of the event.
- Frequent Fear Plus Pass: This pass takes it up a notch by granting you access to every Sunday through Friday events and the first and last Saturday of the event.
- Ultimate Frequent Fear Pass: For the ultimate horror fan, this pass gives you access to every night of the event and includes free regular parking after 5 p.m. on all event nights.
In addition to these, Universal also offers HHN Express Passes for quick access, R.I.P. Tours for guided experiences, and Behind-the-Screams Tours for a behind-the-scenes look. All of these are currently available directly through Universal. So, brace yourselves and choose the best option for your scare threshold and schedule!
The Best Days To Visit Halloween Horror Nights
Unlike other events that only last one night, this spine-chilling experience draws in guests, especially locals, who can’t resist returning for more. The event’s popularity and the number of locals attending have a significant impact on crowds. Saturdays are the busiest, closely followed by Fridays. However, if you want to avoid the crowds, Wednesdays are your best bet.
Halloween Horror Nights 2023 Haunted Houses
Stranger Things 4
You must band together with your squad if you want to resist Vecna’s gruesome curse. Take on the scariest season of Stranger Things yet. Like Eleven, now’s your chance to stop him once and for all as you have the ultimate showdown in Vecna’s blood-red mindscape. Every ending has a beginning.
The Exorcist: Believer
Angela. Katherine. Two missing girls have been found with no memory of what happened to them. But wherever they went, the ultimate evil has returned with them. Witness a chilling chain of events as you enter the most terrifying scenes from the new Blumhouse film.
The Last of Us™
You and your squad will encounter the haunting and overgrown world of Naughty Dog’s video game in a brand-new, terrifying way, as you make your way through an abandoned Pittsburgh. Join Joel and Ellie, and don’t make a sound if you want to survive Clickers, Hunters and more. No matter what, keep finding something to fight for.
Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count
Chucky, the serial killer doll, is back for a new gorefest! He’s hijacked his own haunted house with all kinds of bloody hijinks. You and your friends must try to survive his ultimate kill count.
Universal Monsters: Unmasked
Descend into the Paris Catacombs, where you and your squad will face a new horde of Monsters: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the Phantom of the Opera, the Hunchback of Notre Dame and the Invisible Man.
Dr. Oddfellow’s Twisted Origins
You won’t be able to resist going inside Dr. Oddfellow’s menacing menagerie of twisted oddities. But the price for you and your friends is steep: the cost of your souls to feed his immortal power.
Dueling Dragons: Choose Thy Fate
Two warlocks of great power were turned into dragons after trying to take Merlyn’s spell book. Now you and your friends are caught in their epic battle. You must choose a path and a victor.
YETI: Campground Kills
You and your friends are about to venture into a 1950s campground overrun by huge, menacing yetis who rip apart anyone who gets in their way. You must flee to the ranger tower to escape.
The Darkest Deal
Blues musician Pinestraw Spruce will have to face the music after meeting with The Collector and trading his soul for musical glory. You and your squad learn the terrible price of fame.
Bloodmoon: Dark Offerings
In a Colonial-era village, moon-worshippers witness a blood moon at their fall festival. They take it as a sign to hunt down any non-followers, including you and your scream squad.
Halloween Horror Nights Scare Zones 2023
Step into the fright-filled world of scare zones in the heart of the park. These open areas are home to terrifying street experiences that will leave you trembling. Get ready to encounter creatures of the night who won’t hesitate to invade your personal space. But don’t worry, there’s a strict no-touching policy for both you and the scare actors. Brace yourself for the takeover of the streets by the infamous Dr. Oddfellow in this year’s chilling event.
Dr. Oddfellow’s Collection of Horror
Dr. Oddfellow will lure you into Halloween Horror Nights with a promise of immortality. As he lifts the veil on all the horrors to come, you’ll soon realize you may not even survive the night.
Dark Zodiac
Dr. Oddfellow has entered a dark dimension to harness the power of the Zodiac and live forever. He twists the signs into malevolent beings who foretell your doom. As his star rises, yours falls.
Jungle of Doom: Expedition Horror
In the 1920s, Dr. Oddfellow ventured deep into the darkest jungle, performing horrific experiments on nature. Now his monstrous creations are running amok and are coming after you.
Vamp ’69: Summer of Blood
At a 60s music fest in a small New York town, you’ll jam to popular bands with fellow concert-goers until Dr. Oddfellow unleashes vicious vampires on the audience. They’re out for your blood.
Shipyard 32: Horrors Unhinged
Enter a 1940s San Francisco shipping yard full of mysterious crates and cages bearing Dr. Oddfellow’s symbol. Beware, his nightmarish oddities have now escaped, spreading fear and chaos in their wake.
What are Halloween Horror Nights 2023’s bonus experiences at the hotels?
Experience the horror like never before as it takes over all eight hotels!
Chucky’s Twisted Playground
Open Daily 2 p.m.–10 p.m. at Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Pose for killer photo illusions in this immersive experience based on the USA/SYFY TV series featuring everyone’s favorite red-headed doll.
CHUCKY’S TWISTED PLAYGROUND occurs from 2 p.m.–10 p.m. at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort from 9/1/23– 11/4/23. Experience is only open to Universal Orlando Resort hotel guests with the presentation of the hotel key card. Guests of other Universal Orlando Resort hotels will receive a parking validation ticket for complimentary self-parking at Cabana Beach Bay Resort. Parking is validated only for time spent at experience. Overnight parking is not included. Experience is not recommended for children under the age of 13. No costumes or costume masks are allowed. Dates, times, and/or experience details are subject to availability, changes, and/or cancellation without notice. Additional restrictions may apply.
Universal Monsters Gallery of Legends
Go on a photo hunt to find seven different Universal Monsters photo opportunities waiting for you in seven different Universal Orlando hotel lobbies.
Spooky Swizzle Lounge
Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Get a taste of Halloween in this festively themed lounge, featuring Halloween-themed specialty drinks* (21+ only with valid photo ID).
Must be 21+ with a valid photo ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages.
Spooky Sunset Lounge
Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites
Drink in the spirit of Halloween in this festively themed lounge, with a tropical vibe featuring pineapple jack-o-lanterns and Halloween-themed drinks* (21+ only with valid photo ID).
Rides Open During Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida
While horror takes center stage, some rides are open for your enjoyment. Take advantage of the low wait times and enjoy the rides, making it a perfect opportunity for those who may not be as interested in the haunted houses. Please note that the regular Express Pass does not grant you access to skip ride lines during Halloween Horror Nights. To make the most of your night, be sure to grab an HHN Express Pass.
These are the rides that are remained open during Halloween Horror Nights 31:
TRANSFORMERS: The Ride 3D
Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit (type code 666 for a playful surprise)
Men in Black Alien Attack
Revenge of the Mummy (now in technical rehearsals!)
Halloween Horror Nights Merchandise
Discover a wide range of spooky souvenirs and haunted merchandise at Universal Studios’ Tribute Store during Halloween Horror Nights 2023. This year, immerse yourself in the eerie atmosphere of a mysterious NYC Comic Book Shop as you explore “Tribute to Terror,” an original horror comic. You’ll find the perfect souvenir to commemorate this thrilling event, from sweatshirts to souvenir cups.
In addition to the Tribute Store, you can also browse for ghoulish delights such as T-shirts, sippers, candles, and more at Five & Dime, the Universal Studios Store in Universal Studios, the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk, the Islands of Adventure Trading Company, and the All Hallows’ Eve Boutique in Islands of Adventure. Get ready to embrace the spirit of Halloween with these chilling offerings.
Take a tour of the Tribute Store in the below video:
Halloween Horror Nights Orlando 2023 Food Guide
Get ready to indulge in the delightfully delicious side of Halloween at Universal! They have pulled out all the stops to create a menu satisfying your spooky cravings. From specialty burgers to jaw-dropping visual creations, they have it all. And if you’re a fan of international street food, they have taken it to a whole new level. This year’s menu draws inspiration from popular franchises like The Last of Us and Stranger Things, as well as their own original concept houses.
Here’s a sneak peek of some food options you can expect at this year’s event:
Left Behind Ravioli – a fun take on rations, features fresh mini ravioli, fried mushrooms, and marinara
Walking Taco – the elementary school classic, a bag of Fritos with ground beef and other fillings
Peanut Bludder Burger – smash burger with peanut butter (don’t hate it till you try it) on an atomic red bun
Surfer Boy Hawaiian French Bread Pizza – pineapple, spam, and a lot of stuff that does NOT belong on a pizza. I said what I said.
Bloody Campground Poutine – fries topped with Asian-inspired gravy, roasted pork, cheese curds
Fried till the End Chicken – popcorn chicken with Nashville hot sauce and ranch drizzle
Mummy Pop – cookies and cream cheesecake popsicle
Sour Apple Pie Funnel Fries – funnel cake fries with apple pie filling and sour apple ice cream on top
Vegan Churros – freshly fried dough sticks with vegan ice cream and coconut agave nectar
You can check out the full menu here.
What are Halloween Horror Nights 2023’s live stage shows?
Experience thrilling and unforgettable shows every year at Halloween Horror Nights. It’s the one time you can truly unwind and be entertained. For 27 incredible years, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Halloween Adventure was the main event here. However, in 2017, Universal shocked everyone by ending this iconic production.
The live stage show is entitled Nightmare Fuel Revenge Dream. The show that sparked your darkest dreams has reignited. Let your nightmares burn out of control as the pyro and aerial performers fire you up to the beat of metal and electronica.
Check out the HNN Orlando 2023 Scream Squad video below, and let us know what house and scare zones you liked best.
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