👻 Universal Orlando – Guide to Halloween Horror Nights 2025 🎃

Updated June 13th

It’s true… you’ve never felt more alive than when you're scared to death at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights – The World’s Premier Halloween Event! From terrifying haunted houses to sinister scare zones, live entertainment, and thrill rides that’ll leave you breathless, HHN is back and bolder than ever for its 34th scream-filled season! 💀🔥

📅 Event Dates: 

Universal Orlando: August 29 – November 2, 2025 (that’s 48 scream-filled nights, the longest HHN season EVER!)

Universal Studios Hollywood: September 4 to November 2, 2025

🧟‍♀️ What Is Halloween Horror Nights?

This isn’t your neighbor’s haunted hayride. Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) is the world’s premier Halloween event, transforming Universal Studios Florida into a living nightmare.

🧠 Not for the faint of heart—and definitely not recommended for kids under 13—this is horror at theme park scale, where movie-level haunted houses, scareactors, and scream-worthy moments are around every fog-filled corner. 😱

🩸Expect:

• 10 Haunted Houses

• 5 Scare Zones

• Outrageous Live Shows

• Select Rides Open Late

• And enough adrenaline to fuel your nightmares for weeks... 😱

• Recommended for guests 13+ – this event is the real deal.

🎮 Five Nights at Freddy’s – NEW in a Whole New Way

The fan-favorite horror game returns with a fresh twist! Expect animatronic nightmares, nostalgic nods, and maybe a jumpscare or ten. Check back for more details!

🧛‍♂️ Haunted Houses: 2025 Lineup (So Far...)

These are movie-quality, scream-worthy, and packed with the most terrifyingly detailed sets and scareactors.

Here’s what’s been revealed so far—and trust me, it’s the stuff slasher dreams are made of:

☢️🔥 Fallout – NEW for 2025!

Inspired by the hit Bethesda game and Prime Video series. Start in Vault 33, journey through the Super Duper Mart, and dodge:

• ☠️ Raiders

• 🧟‍♂️ RAD Roaches

• 💀 Power Armor enemies

• 👩‍🔬 The Ghoul & Lucy MacLean

This is a post-apocalyptic house loaded with Easter eggs and immersive chaos. BONUS: Special Fallout merch is coming!

🔪🪓 Jason UN1V3RSE (Friday the 13th) – NEW for 2025!

Step into the world of Jason Voorhees in a never-before-seen, all-original haunted house inspired by Friday the 13th.Marking the 45th anniversary of the film, this house drops you into:

• 🏕️ Camp Crystal Lake

• 🪓 Jason’s shack of horror

• 🩸 The infamous main lodge

• 🌲 A foggy, haunted forest filled with iconic kills

👉 Expect movie-quality sets, surprises around every corner, and absolutely no place to hide.

⚠️ More haunted houses will be revealed soon… but Universal typically delivers 10 haunted houses in Orlando, with a mix of famous franchises and original horrors that will leave you checking under the bed.

😈 Scare Zones

Think you're safe between houses? Think again.

Themed scare zones turn the streets of Universal into open-air horror zones. 👻 You’ll encounter scareactors ready to pounce, creepy soundtracks, and fog-filled fear around every corner. You can't hide, you can only scream. 🫣

Each zone is a mini-horror film brought to life, featuring:

• Themed street sets

• Fog-choked walkways

• Screeching soundscapes

• Live scareactors just waiting to pounce 🫣

🎭 Live Entertainment & Open Attractions

Take a break from screaming your lungs out and check out:

🎪 Live shows full of fire, stunts, music & madness - Expect over-the-top, fire-filled stage shows and spectacles of spooky storytelling—2025 details are still under wraps, but you know they’ll bring the 🔥.

🎢 Open rides like Revenge of the Mummy and maybe even a quiet nighttime stroll through Diagon Alley (if your nerves can handle it!) 🧙‍♂️🕯️

🍔 Themed Food & Drinks

Pro tip: Eat the creepy food.

• 🧁 Event-exclusive treats

• 🍹 Horror-themed cocktails

• 🌭 Creative bites inspired by haunted houses

Keep an eye out for returning fan-favorites and new themed booths—you’ll want to try them all (then run from a ghoul).

👀 Keep your eye on Universal’s updates—last year’s food booths were killer (literally and figuratively).

🛍️ Spooktacular Merch

🧥 Want to scream in style? HHN merch includes:

• Limited-edition tees

• Collectible pins

• Glow-in-the-dark goodies🛒 Shop early! The first drop is already online. (Psst… I can help you prep with links & tips!) 😉

💀 Premium Scream Night: ONE NIGHT ONLY August 28, 2025

✨ New & Limited! Want the VIP Scream Experience without the crowds? Premium Scream Night is back for its second year with:

• Limited Capacity (Even Less Than Typical HHN Night)

• Shorter Wait Times and Staggered Entry - Enjoy access to haunted houses with shorter wait times and entry to haunted houses staggered by group for an even more terrifying experience.

• All-You-Care-To-Enjoy select food & Non-Alcoholic Drinks

• FIRST EVER: Costumes Allowed - Take advantage of the only opportunity to wear costumes during Halloween Horror Nights. Subject to costume policy; no costume masks allowed. See Costume Policy

• One (1) Souvenir Credential and Lanyard Per Guest

• Complimentary Self Parking

  
  

🎟️ Tickets: $375/person + tax

✨Halloween Horror Nights Event Tickets

🎟️ HHN Event Tickets (Single-Night Admission) Starting at $82.99 + tax

This is your basic entry ticket into Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights.

• Grants admission for one night of HHN fun

• Explore all haunted houses, scare zones, live entertainment, and select rides

• Pricing varies by date—weekends and October nights tend to cost more

• Buy early! Popular nights can and do sell out

🧡 Perfect for guests who just want to dip their toes into the screams without upgrades.

🕯️Add-Ons for Extra Screams

⚡ HHN Express Pass

This add-on lets you skip the regular lines at:

• All 10 haunted houses (once per house)

• Select rides and attractions open during HHN

Why it’s worth it:

• Wait times can hit 2+ hours per house on busy nights

• Express helps you maximize how many houses you see

• Pricing starts around $139.99/person and varies by night

💡 Highly recommended for weekend visits or if you only have one night to experience it all!

👑 R.I.P. Tour (VIP Guided Experience)

Want to scream like a VIP? This fully guided tour is the ULTIMATE way to experience HHN with:

• Front-of-Line Access to all 10 haunted houses!!

• Unlimited Express Access for select rides after your tour

• Valet Parking included

• Pre-Tour Reception with appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks

• Reserved Seating at live shows

• Small group guided experience (or book a private tour for your group!)

💰 Starting around $369.99+/person depending on the night and tour type

🌟 This is the ULTIMATE HHN experience for horror superfans and thrill-loving couples/groups.

🔦 Unmasking the Horror Tour

A Daytime VIP Look Behind the Screams

Ever wonder how the scares are made? The Unmasking the Horror Tour gives you a rare, behind-the-scenes peek inside the artistry of Halloween Horror Nights. This is your chance to see the haunted houses with the lights ON—no jump scares, but plenty of goosebumps.

👻 Choose from:

• 3-Haunted House Tour

• 6-Haunted House Tour (includes a buffet-style lunch!)

💀 Your Tour Includes:

• Exclusive lights-on access to 3 or 6 haunted houses (once per house, itinerary varies)

• VIP photo ops in select rooms (cameras welcome!)

• Insider knowledge from Universal’s tour guides—learn how the effects, characters, and scares are designed

• Exclusive commemorative pin

• Buffet lunch included with 6-house tour

📅 No HHN ticket required: That’s right—you do not need a Halloween Horror Nights ticket to take this tour. It’s a completely separate experience and perfect for:

• Horror superfans

• Behind-the-scenes buffs

• Teens or adults who love the atmosphere but not the scares

🚫 Important Notes:

• Due to graphic content, this tour is not recommended for kids under 13

• No costumes or costume masks allowed

• Pricing and availability vary by date and selection—book early!

✨ Get ready to peek behind the curtain and see what makes Halloween Horror Nights so terrifyingly iconic. This is where the real magic—and madness—happens. 😱

🎃 Pro Tips for Surviving Halloween Horror Nights

Want to scream smarter? Follow these tried-and-true tips to make the most of your haunted night out:

👟 Start Toward the Back of the Park - Most guests rush into the first haunted house they see. Skip the early crowds by heading to the houses near the back of the park first—you’ll thank yourself later.

👗 Dress for the Chaos - Florida weather is wildly unpredictable. One minute you’re sweating in the sun, the next you’re caught in a monsoon. Dress in layers, bring a poncho, and wear comfortable shoes—you’ll be walking (and possibly running!) all night.

🧍‍♀️ Never Go Alone - Everything’s scarier—and way more fun—with a friend by your side. Plus, you’ll need someone to scream-laugh with when the chainsaws come out.

🧠 Know Your Limits - This event is intense—like blood-splattered walls and whisper-in-your-ear scary. It’s not for everyone, and that’s okay. Trust your gut (and don’t lose your lunch).

📱 Use the Universal Orlando App - Stay one step ahead with real-time wait times, mobile food orders, and the park map at your fingertips. Download it before you arrive so you can hit the ground running—literally.

🛑 Don’t Touch the Scareactors - They won't touch you, and the same goes in return. Even if you're scared out of your skin, remember: look, scream, but no touching.

🎡 Take a Ride Break - Some rides stay open during HHN and usually have shorter wait times. When you need a breather between haunted houses, hop on a thrill ride like Revenge of the Mummy or chill out in Diagon Alley.

🍔 Check Out the Specialty Food & Drinks - From bloody cocktails to themed treats like pizza skulls and toasted tarts of terror, the exclusive HHN bites are part of the fun. Make time to snack—it’s spooky fuel for the night ahead.

🛍️ Snag Limited-Time Merch - Themed tees, glow-in-the-dark souvenirs, house-specific collectibles, and this year’s puzzle series will sell fast. If you see something you love, grab it before it disappears like a ghost.

🕯️ Final Thoughts

Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights is an absolute MUST for horror lovers, thrill seekers, and brave souls looking to make unforgettable memories. Whether you’re chasing monsters, dodging chainsaws, or just there for the spooky snacks, HHN34 is set to deliver nonstop chills and thrills.

💜 Want to Experience Halloween Horror Nights Without the Stress?

Let’s make your spooky season scarily simple… and frightfully fabulous. 🎃🖤 When you book with me, I’ll handle the terrifying details so you can focus on the fun. Whether it’s your first scream-fest or your tenth trip through the fog, I’ve got you covered from start to finish.

Here’s how I’ll help you:

🎟️ Snag Your Event & Park Tickets - Avoid last-minute panic and sold-out dates. I’ll make sure your HHN tickets are secured early.

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💡 Customize Your Entire Itinerary - Want to hit all 10 haunted houses and try every themed snack? I’ll help plan the perfect route, with built-in breaks and crowd-avoiding strategies.

🚫 Dodge the Horror of Planning Gone Wrong - No second-guessing. No stress. Just full-on fright-filled fun—with concierge-level support every step of the way.

🎃 Ready to plan your scream-worthy getaway?