Everything You Need to Know About Halloween Horror Nights 2024 at Universal Orlando
Get ready for the return of the most spine-chilling event of the year—Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort! This year’s event promises to be bigger, scarier, and more intense than ever before, with terrifying haunted houses, sinister scare zones, and thrilling live entertainment. Here’s a detailed look at everything you need to know before you face the fear.
Related: Halloween Horror Nights Experiences Coming To Universal Orlando Resort Hotels
Event Overview
Halloween Horror Nights 2024 is a separately ticketed event running on select nights from August 30 to November 3, 2024. Known as “The World’s Premier Halloween Event,” it features 10 terrifying haunted houses, 5 sinister scare zones, outrageous live entertainment, and some of Universal Studios’ most exhilarating attractions.
Please note that this event is not recommended for children under 13, and no costumes or costume masks are allowed.
Admission and Ticket Options
Single-night tickets start at $82.99, with prices varying based on the date. These tickets grant access to all haunted houses, scare zones, live shows, and select attractions. However, if you’re looking to maximize your screams with minimal wait times, Universal offers several frighteningly good ticket packages:
- Rush of Fear Pass: Perfect for those who want to dive into the horror early, this pass starts at $179.99 and grants access to the first 18 nights of the event. Express Pass can be added for $609.99.
- Frequent Fear Pass: For up to 30 nights of terror, this pass starts at $239.99, with the option to add Express Pass for $729.99.
- Frequent Fear Plus Pass: With up to 40 nights of access, this pass starts at $289.99, and adding Express Pass brings the total to $839.99.
- Ultimate Frequent Fear Pass: For the ultimate experience, this pass offers access to every event night, plus free self-parking after 5 PM. It starts at $399.99, with the Express Pass option priced at $1,069.99.
In addition, Scream Early Tickets are available for $55, allowing entry to Universal Studios Florida from 3-5 PM before the Halloween Horror Nights event begins.
For those seeking the ultimate VIP scare experience, the RIP Tour offers a private adventure with behind-the-scenes access, starting at $359.99. If you prefer a behind-the-scenes experience without the scares, the Behind-the-Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tour is a daylight tour through the haunted houses with prices starting at $99.99.
Haunted Houses
Halloween Horror Nights 2024 will feature 10 all-new haunted houses inspired by some of the biggest names in horror, as well as original stories crafted by Universal’s Entertainment team. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store:
- A Quiet Place: Make a sound, and monstrous creatures will hunt you down. This house brings the terrifying world of the first two films to life.
- Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire: An ancient artifact has unleashed a chilling new entity. Only the Ghostbusters can keep you from getting iced.
- Insidious: The Further: Enter The Further, where demons like the Red-Faced Demon and KeyFace lurk, ready to ensnare you.
- Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines: Witness an epic battle between Saskia Van Helsing, the Bride of Frankenstein, and Dracula’s daughter.
- Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America: Survive the night with terrifying legends like Tlahuelpuchi, La Lechuza, and El Silbón.
- Slaughter Sinema 2: Scream through scenes from creature features, grindhouse gore, and more in this horror movie marathon.
- The Museum: Deadly Exhibits: A folklore museum’s exhibit, The Rotting Stone, has released an evil spirit that decays everything in its path.
- Major Sweets Candy Factory: A field trip to a candy factory turns deadly when the free samples transform kids into candy-coated killers.
- Goblin’s Feast: Enter a goblin village where you’re the main course at a feast prepared for goblins, orcs, hobgoblins, and witches.
- Triplets of Terror: Attend the Barmy triplets’ birthday celebration, where they recreate the murders of their entire family.
Sinister Scare Zones
In addition to the haunted houses, guests will face fear at every corner in five scare zones:
- Enter the Blumhouse: Navigate a terrifying gauntlet featuring characters from The Purge, Black Phone, and M3GAN.
- Duality of Fear: Choose your path between SINIST3R, the manifestation of visceral horror, and SURR3AL, the incarnation of unearthly terror.
- Demon Queens: Face the wrath of four merciless queens in a hellscape ripped from the darkest corners of your mind.
- Swamp of the Undead: In backwaters Louisiana, trespassers are turned into zombies and swamped by the undead.
- Torture Faire: Enter a medieval torture-themed renaissance faire where homemade devices bring glorious gore.
Live Entertainment and Attractions
The night wouldn’t be complete without outrageous live entertainment. This year’s must-see show is Nightmare Fuel: Nocturnal Circus, a dark circus filled with pyro and aerial performances set to pulse-pounding rock rhythms. Select rides and attractions will also be open during the event.
Dining, Shopping, and More
Rest your voice from screaming and refuel at select dining locations featuring themed food and drinks. Plus, shop for exclusive Halloween Horror Nights merchandise, including the return of fan-favorite Lil’ Boo, and gear up for the scares with everything from tees to headwear, backpacks, and more.
We are still waiting for full details about this years food offerings, which we expect soon since we are only a week away from the first Halloween Horror Nights event of the year!
The Premium Scream Night
For the first time ever, Universal Orlando Resort is hosting its inaugural Premium Scream Night on August 29. This limited-capacity event offers a sneak peek at Halloween Horror Nights before it officially opens, with shorter wait times, exclusive food offerings, and a unique event souvenir. Tickets are priced at $350, with a discount available for Universal Annual and Seasonal Passholders.
Resort Hotel Experiences
The Halloween fun at Universal Orlando Resort doesn’t end when you leave the parks—it follows you right to your hotel. Select Universal Orlando Resort hotels have fully embraced the spooky season, transforming their lounges into Halloween havens. If you’re looking to quench your thirst with a side of spookiness, head to Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Universal Aventura Hotel, or Universal Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites.
These festively themed bars offer specialty Halloween drinks that will keep you in the Halloween spirit all night long. Whether you’re sipping a cocktail at the ALIEN BAR in Universal Aventura Hotel’s barVentura or enjoying another ghastly concoction, these 21+ experiences are perfect for those who want to keep the thrills going after the park closes.
But the Halloween magic doesn’t stop at the bar. When you return to your hotel, you’ll find that the scares continue with Halloween-themed lobby experiences. Each Universal Orlando Resort hotel has undergone its own unique spooky transformation:
- Portofino Bay Hotel: Wander through an abandoned Venetian circus filled with eerie photo ops.
- Hard Rock Hotel: Pose with a zombie band in a rock and roll-themed afterlife celebration.
- Royal Pacific Resort: Snap a shot before the jungle of carnivorous plants gets you for lunch.
- Sapphire Falls Resort: Step into an eerie seaside gothic manor complete with creepy floral sculptures and candelabras.
- Aventura Hotel: Beware of alien overlords conducting scary experiments on guests.
- Cabana Bay Beach Resort: The Pumpkini Lord has spread his roots across the lobby, creating a haunting atmosphere.
- Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites: Giant squids and other creepy creatures from the deep await your arrival.
- Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites: Driftwood monsters lie in wait, ready to make you their next victim.
Important Details
- Event Dates: Select nights from August 30–November 3, 2024
- Ticket Sales: Available now through the Universal Orlando app
- Costume Policy: No costumes or costume masks allowed
- Recommended Age: Not suitable for children under 13
With so many horrifying experiences to choose from, Halloween Horror Nights 2024 is set to be an unforgettable event. Make sure to grab your tickets early, as this event sells out fast every year. Prepare for a season of scares, thrills, and memories that will haunt you forever!
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