Halloween Horror Nights 35 at Universal Orlando
Special Event Guide · 35th Year

Halloween Horror Nights 35

The World's Premier Halloween Event returns to Universal Orlando for its 35th year — 10 haunted houses, sinister scare zones, live shows and the biggest names in horror.

Select Nights Aug. 28 – Nov. 1, 2026 Universal Studios Florida, Orlando

The Nightmare Has Begun

WARNING: Event may be too intense for young children and is not recommended for children under 13. No costumes or costume masks allowed. Separately ticketed event.

10 Terrifying Haunted Houses

This Year's Nightmares

Five houses from the biggest names in horror, plus five of Universal's own twisted original creations.

Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness — Halloween Horror Nights 35 haunted house
Big-Name Horror
Just Announced

Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness

Let the Madness Begin

You're in Ozzy's world now. Bow at the throne of the Prince of Darkness in this haunted house inspired by the twisted mind of one of rock 'n' roll's greatest legends.

Evil Dead Burn — Halloween Horror Nights 35 haunted house
Big-Name Horror

Evil Dead Burn

Fan the Flames of Evil

An infernal force has taken hold of a family home, and it's hungry for its next victim. Dodge Deadites hell-bent on bloodshed in this house based on the new film, Evil Dead Burn.

Hellraiser — Halloween Horror Nights 35 haunted house
Big-Name Horror

Hellraiser

Raise Some Hell

Enter a realm of pure pain where Pinhead and his tormented Cenobites derive their hellish pleasure — based on the original Hellraiser trilogy.

Stranger Things 5 — Halloween Horror Nights 35 haunted house
Big-Name Horror

Stranger Things 5

The Final Chapter

Join the Hawkins gang for one last adventure. Survive an army of Demogorgons, face the Mind Flayer and defeat Vecna once and for all.

Sinners — Halloween Horror Nights 35 haunted house
Big-Name Horror

Sinners

You're in for One Bluesy Bloodbath

It's opening night at the Smokestack Twins' juke joint — until a hive mind of bloodthirsty vampires crashes the party. Based on the original film, Sinners.

Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control — Halloween Horror Nights 35 haunted house
Universal Original

Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control

The Forces of Horror Collide

Horror icons aren't born — they're made. Discover the unholy origins of Jack the Clown and enter Dr. Oddfellow's universe in a showdown decades in the making.

Cybergoria — Halloween Horror Nights 35 haunted house
Universal Original

Cybergoria

Immortality Comes at a Cost

Awaken thousands of years in the future and brave a cold world driven by machines with a singular goal: to make you live forever, even if it kills you.

INVASION: Alien Abduction — Halloween Horror Nights 35 haunted house
Universal Original

INVASION: Alien Abduction

Extraterrestrial. And Extra Terrifying.

Make contact with horrors from worlds unknown, where a ship full of Grays have torn apart a remote homestead in search of fresh test subjects.

MADLANDS: Caged Cannibals — Halloween Horror Nights 35 haunted house
Universal Original

MADLANDS: Caged Cannibals

You're at the Bottom of the Food Chain

The animals might be gone, but animalistic violence is inescapable. Survive a defunct zoo that has become the deadly domain of warring cannibal factions.

H.R. Bloodengutz Presents: A Halloween Fright-Tacular! — Halloween Horror Nights 35 haunted house
Universal Original

H.R. Bloodengutz Presents: A Halloween Fright-Tacular!

Big Screams on the Small Screen

Your favorite maître d'macabre returns to WKNB with a special Halloween scare-athon — ghouls, gore and all the frights that keep you coming back.

Watch

See the Terror in Motion

Halloween Horror Nights video

Things To Do

What Everyone's Been Screaming For

Downtown Clowntown scare zone at Halloween Horror Nights 35
Scare Zone

Downtown Clowntown

Scare Zone

Downtown Clowntown

There's the Wrong Side of Town… Then There's Clowntown

The city that never sleeps becomes a waking nightmare when its boroughs are overrun by murderous clownsfolk who can't wait to tear you limb from limb.

FORTNITEMARES scare zone at Halloween Horror Nights 35
Scare Zone

FORTNITEMARES

Scare Zone

FORTNITEMARES

The Storm Is Coming

Drop from the Battle Bus into the chaos of FORTNITEMARES. The Storm is spreading through this scare zone, bringing new horrors with it.

Sideshow of Decay scare zone at Halloween Horror Nights 35
Scare Zone

Sideshow of Decay

Scare Zone

Sideshow of Decay

The Past Will Haunt You

In the carnival junkyard, Cindy Caine has opened a portal where decayed nightmares from Halloween Horror Nights past are back to haunt you.

Infernal Carnival of Nightmares scare zone at Halloween Horror Nights 35
Scare Zone

Infernal Carnival of Nightmares

Scare Zone

Infernal Carnival of Nightmares

Let the Nightmares Begin

Jack and Dr. Oddfellow invite you to step right up and see what horrors hide in every shadow at a sinister spectacle decades in the making.

Mel's Die-In: Zombies scare zone at Halloween Horror Nights 35
Street Experience

Mel's Die-In: Zombies

Street Experience

Mel's Die-In: Zombies

Shake, Rattle and R.I.P.

Zombie carhops have swarmed Mel's Die-In, and they aren't just here for the burgers.

Club Horror scare zone at Halloween Horror Nights 35
Street Experience

Club Horror

Street Experience

Club Horror

Party Like Your Life Depends on It

The streets of San Francisco have been transformed into Club Horror, where the DJ's undead but the vibe is alive and well.

Tickets & Extras

Explore the Gore Your Way

From one night of frights to VIP tours and hotel packages — here's every way to experience HHN 35.

Single-Night Tickets

Step into the darkness for one night of terror. Pricing varies by date — buy online and save vs. the front gate.

Multi-Night Fear Passes

More nights, more frights. Lock in a Fear Pass to return for multiple event nights throughout the season.

HHN Express Pass

Get to the fear faster with shorter waits at haunted houses and attractions. Sells out on peak nights — book early.

R.I.P. Tour

The VIP way to die. Follow a private guide with front-of-line access to every house, plus exclusive perks.

Scream Early Ticket

Start your thrills sooner with early event entry before the general crowds arrive.

Behind the Screams Tour

A lights-on, unmasked daytime look at how the haunted houses come to life — perfect for superfans.

Premium Scream Night

Aug. 27 or Oct. 19, 2026 — a special night with shorter wait times plus select all-you-care-to-enjoy food.

Hotel + Ticket Packages

Stay where you scream. Bundle Universal hotels with event tickets for the easiest fright-cation.

Let Our Advisors Handle the Horror Logistics

Tickets, Express Passes, hotels near the fear and daytime park plans — our Universal specialists build your entire HHN trip at no extra cost to you.

Event Extras

Take Your Terror to New Levels

Skip the lines with an Express Pass, follow a VIP guide into the darkness with an R.I.P. Tour, or start your thrills early — we'll book any of it with your trip.

Scareactor terrifying guests at Halloween Horror Nights
HHN Express Pass
Add-On

HHN Express Pass

Get to the fear faster and skip the regular lines one time at all 10 haunted houses, plus at participating attractions.

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R.I.P. Tour
Add-On

R.I.P. Tour

Join other fans for a tour led by an R.I.P. guide with Priority VIP entry to haunted houses (once per house, based on itinerary) and other premium benefits.

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Private R.I.P. Tour
Add-On

Private R.I.P. Tour

The blood-red carpet rolls out just for your group — a private guided tour with Priority VIP entry and premium benefits. Call to book: (866) 346-9350.

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5-House R.I.P. Tour
Add-On

5-House R.I.P. Tour

A guided tour with Priority VIP entry to 5 pre-determined haunted houses. Choose the North or South tour, each with different houses.

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Scream Early Ticket
Add-On

Scream Early Ticket

Add Universal Studios Florida after-2pm admission to your same-day event ticket for at least three haunted houses early — plus the iconic attractions you love.

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Behind the Screams: Unmasking the Horror
Daytime Tour

Behind the Screams: Unmasking the Horror

A lights-on, behind-the-scenes tour of the haunted houses. Choose a three- or six-house tour at select dates and times.

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Guests walking through a glowing haunted house corridor

Passholder Perks

Select nights Aug. 28 – Nov. 1, 2026

Discounted single-night event tickets, a magnet giveaway and more. Premier Passholders can reserve one complimentary event admission on select nights (one reservation date only).

Halloween Horror Nights skeleton scareactor

Arrive Ready with the App

  • Check house wait times and showtimes on the interactive map
  • Place mobile food & drink orders from select restaurants
  • Buy tickets in-app and scan at the turnstile
  • Contactless payments with Universal Pay

Get Your Tickets

Pick Your Passes — We'll Handle the Rest

Select what you're interested in and send us a quick request. A Universal specialist is assigned right away and will come back with pricing and availability — at no extra cost to you.

1. Choose your pass options

2. Tell us about your trip

Getting There

Halloween Horror Nights from Anywhere in Florida

Halloween Horror Nights 35 takes place at Universal Studios Florida, 6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819, on select nights from August 28 through November 1, 2026. Livin La Magic Travel is a Florida-registered agency (ST45106) whose bilingual advisors book HHN tickets, Express Passes, R.I.P. Tours and nearby hotels at no extra cost to you.

Drive times to Universal Orlando

Orlando / Winter Park15–25 minutes
Kissimmee25–35 minutes
Tampa1 hr 30 min
Miami / Fort Lauderdale3 hr 30 min – 4 hr
Jacksonville2 hr 15 min
Naples / Fort Myers3 hr

Where to stay for HHN

Universal's on-site hotels put you within walking or water-taxi distance of the event exit — ideal after a night that ends at 1–2 AM. Off-site International Drive hotels cost less and sit 5–10 minutes away. We compare both and book whichever fits your budget.

Parking & rideshare

Free self-parking after 6 PM does NOT apply on event nights. Budget for parking in the Universal garages or use rideshare drop-off at the CityWalk hub.

Flying in

Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about 20 minutes away; Orlando Sanford (SFB) is roughly 45 minutes. We can arrange transfers with your package.

Survival Guide

Know Before You Go

Everything you need to survive the night — straight from our advisors who've braved every HHN for years.

Halloween Horror Nights scareactor

Event occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds. Dates, houses and pricing are subject to availability and change without notice by Universal Orlando.

FAQ

Halloween Horror Nights 35 — Answers

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