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Thrills & Chills: Universal Halloween Horror Nights Survival Guide at Universal Orlando

If your idea of fall fun includes fog machines, jump scares, and haunted houses that make your spine tingle, then Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) is your ultimate destination.

 This legendary event transforms Universal Studios into a scream-worthy spectacle—and we’ve got your survival guide to make the most of it.


What to Expect in 2025

HHN 2025 runs select nights from August 29 through November 2, and this year’s lineup is more terrifying than ever:

🏚️ Haunted Houses (10 Total)

Step into immersive nightmares inspired by horror icons and original stories:

  • Five Nights at Freddy’s – Face animatronic horrors in Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria.
  • Fallout – Navigate Vault 33 and the Wasteland in a post-apocalyptic terror zone.
  • Terrifier – Escape Art the Clown’s gruesome funhouse.
  • Jason Universe – Relive the legend of Jason Voorhees in Camp Crystal Lake.
  • WWE Presents: The Horrors of The Wyatt Sicks – Enter the twisted minds of Bray Wyatt’s legacy.
  • Hatchet and Chains: Demon Bounty Hunters – Battle lava demons in a cursed Old West town.
  • Dolls: Let’s Play Dead – Become doll-sized prey in a haunted Victorian dollhouse.
  • Grave of Flesh – Attend your own funeral and descend into a flesh-eating underworld.
  • Gálkn: Monsters of the North – Survive a fjord-born monster invasion.
  • El Artista: A Spanish Haunting – Get trapped in haunted paintings in 19th-century Spain.

😱 Scare Zones

The horror spills into the streets with five immersive scare zones:

  • The Cat Lady of Crooked Lane – Beware her feline children.
  • Mutations: Toxic Twenties – A speakeasy gone radioactive.
  • Masquerade: Dance with Death – Vampires hide behind elegant masks.
  • The Origins of Horror – A tribute garden filled with monstrous statues.
  • Mel’s Die-In Zombies – Undead carhops serve up scares.
Scare actor from 2024

🎭 Live Entertainment

Catch two all-new shows:

  • Nightmare Fuel: Circus of Decay – Pyro, aerialists, and illusions in a decaying circus.
  • Haunt-O-Phonic: A Ghoulish Journey – A lagoon show with eerie music and towering water screens.
Nightmare Fuel is a personal highlight and always packed!


🍴 Exclusive Food & Drinks

This year’s menu is disgustingly delicious, with treats themed to haunted houses:

  • Yum Yum Deviled Eggs (Fallout): Coconut panna cotta with pineapple ganache and Tajín.
  • Clown Café Bloody Popcorn (Terrifier): Popcorn chicken with pepperoni and marinara “blood.”
  • Elotes (Jason Universe): Grilled corn with cotija or Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.
  • Cupcake (Five Nights at Freddy’s): Chocolate cupcake with cannoli cream and raspberry.
  • Radaway (Fallout): Chipotle pineapple lemonade served in a blood bag.
  • Spicy Jack-O-Rita: Pumpkin puree, tequila, and chile liqueur with a Tajín rim.

Twisted Tater - a HHN Classic

🧠 Other Tips & Tricks

  • Arrive Early: Gates open before sunset—beat the crowds.
  • Tribute Store: An overly themed store that has unique merchandise and treats, and is open throughout the day. 
  • Diagon Alley: The Death Eaters in Diagon Alley are not to be missed, plus I can never resist an ice cream, even if I'm frozen in fear!
  • Express Pass Is Worth It: Skip the lines and maximize your screams.
  • Stay & Scream: Book a Universal hotel for early entry zones.
  • Dress Smart: Comfortable shoes, breathable clothes, and no costumes (they’re not allowed).


WhereWe Recommend to Stay

  • Hard Rock Hotel – Closest to the action.
  • Cabana Bay Beach Resort – Retro vibes with Halloween theming.
  • Loews Sapphire Falls Resort – Tropical escape with easy park access.

Book With Us Early, Scream Often!

Tickets sell fast—and combo packages with park admission offer major savings. Premium Scream Night (Aug. 28) is already sold out, so don’t wait!


Ready to face your fears?

Kingdom Konsultant Travel can help you plan the ultimate HHN experience, from hotel bookings to Express Passes. Reach out today and let the screams begin.


Maci  is an avid foodie and loves trying out new restaurants and seasonal food offerings in the parks.  You can email Maci at maci@kingdomkonsultant.com.

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