Complete Guide to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando 2025

As the sun sets and the moon rises, Universal Orlando Resort transforms into a spine-chilling wonderland filled with thrills, chills, and unforgettable scares. Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) is one of the most anticipated events of the year, and 2025 promises to be no different.

With a captivating mix of haunted houses, scare zones, and live entertainment, this event is a must-visit for spooky season enthusiasts and thrill-seekers alike. Here’s your complete insider’s guide to making the most of your experience at Halloween Horror Nights 2025.

What is Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando?

Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event that runs after Universal Studios Florida closes to guests.

Once the park closes Universal Team Members transforms Universal Studios Florida into a huge Halloween event with 10 haunted houses, 5 scare zones, and 2 shows. There’s several themed food booths that serve yummy food items like pizza fries, and lots of alcohol.

Each year, Universal's creative team outdoes itself with innovative and terrifying haunted houses. For 2025, there are 5 original concepts and 5 houses based on popular horror, movie and gaming franchises.

What are this year’s Halloween Horror Nights dates for 2025?

Halloween Horror Nights runs on select nights from Aug. 29 to Nov. 2, 2025, at Universal Studios Florida. HHN does not extend to Universal Islands of Adventure or Universal Epic Universe.

2025 Halloween Horror Nights Dates

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Aug. 29, 30, 31
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Sept. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28

Oct. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31

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Nov. 1, 2
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What Is Premium Scream Night at Universal Orlando?

Returning for its second year, this one-night-only Premium Scream Night lets you see Halloween Horror Nights 2025 before anyone else.

On Aug. 28, 2025, you can experience Halloween Horror Nights 34 with limited capacity, shorter wait times, haunted house entry staggered by group, all-you-care-to-enjoy food and non-alcoholic beverages, scare zone access, live entertainment offerings, and ride select Universal Studios Florida attractions, and more.

New for 2025, you CAN wear costumes, subject to Universal Orlando's Costume Policy. (costume masks are NOT allowed.)

Premium Scream Night Tickets were $375 per person, plus tax, and are now sold out.

Do you need a separate ticket for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando?

Yes. Halloween Horror Nights is a separately-ticketed event, which means, a general admission daytime ticket will not grant you access into Halloween Horror Nights.  This also means having admission for HHN does NOT get you into Universal Studios Florida during the day.

Save time by purchasing your HHN34 tickets in advance.

What Time Does Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Start?

Start Time: Halloween Horror Nights typically starts at 6:30 PM, with options to get in early.

End Time: HHN usually ends at around 1:00 AM on select weekdays and 2:00 AM on weekends.

To make the most of your HHN night, aim to be at Universal Studios Florida at least 45 minutes to an hour before the official opening at 6:30 p.m. Historically, Universal Orlando opens the gates a little bit earlier than the official starting time. I've seen the gates for HHN open for guests between 5:45 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.

If you're staying at 1 of the Universal Orlando hotels —  Take advantage of the priority entrance gate until 8 p.m. to get into the event quicker. (Portofino Bay, Royal Pacific Resort, Hard Rock Hotel, Sapphire Falls Resort, Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Universal Aventura Hotel or Universal Endless Summer.)

Best Days to Attend Halloween Horror Nights 2025

Weekends will be the most expensive. The month of September has the cheaper ticket option. In terms of HHN crowd levels, Saturdays are typically the busiest. Wednesdays often are the least-crowded HHN nights.

Sept. 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 14, 16, 17, 24, 25

2025 Halloween Horror Nights Ticket Options

Single-night ticket: start at $85 + Tax

Multi-night tickets

Rush of Fear Pass (eligible up to 18 event nights Aug. 29 – Sept. 21): start at $199

Frequent Fear Pass (eligible up to 30 select event nights Aug. 29 – Nov. 2): start at $250

Frequent Fear Plus Pass (eligible up to 40 select event nights Aug. 29 – Nov. 2): start at $299

Ultimate Frequent Fear Pass (eligible all 48 event nights): start at $419

Premium Scream Night: $415 + Tax

HHN Express Pass

Starting $179 + regular HHN admission ticket

Halloween Horror Nights Rush of Fear Pass

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Access to up to 18 nights
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Eligible Event Dates:
Aug. 29–31
Sept. 3–7, 10–14, 16, 17, 19–21

Rush of Fear Pass $199.99 + tax per person

Halloween Horror Nights Frequent Fear Pass

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Access to up to 30 nights
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Eligible Event Dates:

Aug. 29–31
Sept. 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 14, 16, 17, 21, 24, 25, 28
Oct. 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 26, 29, 30
Nov. 2

Frequent Fear Pass $249.99 + tax per person

Halloween Horror Nights Frequent Fear Plus Pass

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Access to up to 40 nights
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Eligible Event Dates:

Aug. 29–31
Sept. 3–5, 7, 10–12, 14, 16, 17, 19, 21, 24–26, 28
Oct. 1–3, 5, 8–10, 12, 15–17, 19, 22–24, 26, 29–31
Nov. 1, 2

Frequent Fear Pass $299.99 + tax per person

Halloween Horror Nights Ultimate Frequent Fear Pass

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Access to up to 48 nights
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Valid for admission every night of the event.

Ultimate Frequent Fear Pass $419.99 + tax per person

Pro Tip: If you only have 1 night and want to experience as much HHN as you can, then consider purchasing HHN Express Pass.

2025 Halloween Horror Nights Ticket Add-Ons

Halloween Horror Nights Express Pass

HHN Express Pass lets you skip the regular lines one time each at all haunted houses, plus at participating rides and attractions.

The Halloween Horror Nights Express Pass entitles 1 guest 1 time express ride access for a specific event date during the 2025 Halloween Horror Nights event. Express ride access is a separate line with a shorter wait time at ALL haunted houses and participating rides and attractions.

Halloween Horror Nights 2025 event admission ticket required AND must be valid for the same calendar day as your Halloween Horror Nights Express Pass.

How Do Halloween Horror Nights Express Passes Work?

Present HHN Express ticket to the Team Member upon entering the queue for a haunted house or participating attraction.

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Event admission is not included in the listed price. Separate Halloween Horror Nights 2025 event admission required AND must be valid for the same calendar day as your Halloween Horror Nights Express Pass.

Available during Halloween Horror Nights event hours only.

2025 Halloween Horror Nights  Scream Early Ticket at Universal Orlando

You can start your thrills early by adding Universal Studios Florida after 3 pm admission to your Halloween Horror Nights event admission for the same day.

How does 2025 Halloween Horror Nights early admission work?

Beginning at 3:00 PM, you can make your way to one of the designated check-in locations.

Once you’ve check in, you’ll get your wristband. Wristbands are available at the following locations:  Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast. Illumination’s Minion Café, and  Lombard’s Seafood Grill.

After you get your wristband, you’re free to wander around Universal Studios Florida. You can grab some food, ride some rides, shop, watch show, or just vibe and chill.

Starting at 4:00 PM, guests with wristbands are able to enter select haunted house queues before Halloween Horror Nights officially starts for the night.

This is a great option if you want to knock out as many houses as you can in one night, and can’t afford HHN Express Pass. You can expect to experience 2-3 houses with little to no wait before the large crowd scans in from the turnstiles.

Halloween Horror Nights  Scream Early Tickets are $60 per person plus tax. Separate event admission for same date required.

Halloween Horror Nights Behind-the-Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tour

These are a guided, lights-on look at the haunted houses. Guides take youthrough select houses to learn behind-the-scenes secrets, stories, and incredible effects. You can choose a three- or six-house Behind the Screams Tour, with the 3 house tour lasting roughly two-and-a-half hours and the 6 hour tour lasting up to five. Tour groups usually have 12 people in them.

Prices start at $89.99 for the three-house Unmaking the Horror Tour and at $179.99 for the six-hour tour plus tax. You will need to reserve your spot in advance. Tour departure times start as early as 8:30 am. It's Important to note that admission is not required.

 This is a GREAT option for those who want to experience HHN without the nighttime festivities or scariness

Unmasking the Horror Tour Includes:

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1 commemorative pin per person
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Exclusive behind-the-scenes access to 3 or 6 haunted houses in a lights-on, informational walking tour (once per house, based on itinerary)

Exclusive access to photograph select rooms in select haunted houses on the tour.

NEW Lunch Included: Buffet-style lunch included with 6 Haunted House Tour only

Unmasking the Horror Tour House Line-Up:

3 House Tour

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Dolls: Let’s Play Dead
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Grave of Flesh
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Hatchet and Chains: Demon Bounty Hunters

6 House Tour

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Terrifier
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Jason Universe
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Fallout
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The Horrors of The Wyatt Sicks
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El Artista: A Spanish Haunting
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Gálkn: Monsters of the North
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*2025 Haunted House line-ups & tour policies are subject to change.

Halloween Horror Nights R.I.P. Tour

Guided V.I.P. walking tour of the event. Enjoy V.I.P. entry to each haunted houses once. The tour guides also give you great information about the haunted houses before and after entering each house.

Halloween Horror Nights R.I.P. Tour Ticket Includes:

Exclusive VIP entrance to Universal Studios Florida for the Halloween Horror Nights Event.

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Guided walking tour of the Event
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Priority V.I.P. entry to haunted houses (once per house, based on itinerary) while on tour with the R.I.P. Guide.

Commemorative R.I.P. Tour credential, lanyard and button

Complimentary Valet Parking for 1 vehicle based on availability and advance purchase

Pre-Tour Reception with light appetizers available to tour guests at the tour time printed on ticket

Access to exclusive cash bar locations during the tour (must be 21+ with valid photo ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages)

Universal Express Unlimited ride access (with R.I.P. credential) to skip the regular lines at all participating rides & attractions for the date of the tour (valid upon check-in at VIP Experience lobby to be used before and/ or after tour during normal event operating hours; excludes Halloween Horror Nights haunted houses)

Reserved seating at select event show(s) during the tour

R.I.P Tour & Private R.I.P. Tour Discounts

Premier and Preferred Passholders get 10% off.

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Power Passholders get 5% off.
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Event admission is not included in the listed price. Separate Halloween Horror Nights event admission is required for all R.I.P. Tour experiences AND must be valid for the same calendar day as the R.I.P. Tour ticket.

R.I.P. Tours are available for individual parties of up to 6 people only and will include multiple parties in the same tour group.

Parties or groups of 7 or more will need to book a Private R.I.P. Tour which will include only members of their individual group.

Ticket is date specific; Advance reservations required.

 48 hour cancellation notice is required for a full refund.

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Tickets are not exchangeable.
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Tour will include multiple parties in the same group.

RIP Tours pricing varies by night, starting at $439.99 plus tax per guest; tours are purchased online. Admission to HHN is not included.

New for Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Universal Orlando

Halloween Horror Nights Street Experiences

New for 2025, Halloween Horror Nights Street Experiences that will add to the immersiveness of this spooky season event. Vibe at Mel's Die-In Zombies, featuring zombie carhops (two will be on roller skates), and you can dance the night away at Club Horror, featuring dancers and an undead DJ in full macabre makeup. 

Different versions of Art, the killer clown from the "Terrifier" movies may appear in stores, queues, stores, dining locations and "dark, dark alleys that no one wants to go down."

Universal Studios is turning up the terror this year at Halloween Horror Nights with an immersive new experience called the Feel the Fear Medallion Quest. This combines HHN scares with a park-wide scavenger hunt that puts you right in the middle of the horror.

A New ‘Deathly Afraid’ necklace is being offered for less-scary Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando.

How Many Haunted Houses & Scare Zones Are There for Halloween Horror Nights 2025?

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10 Haunted Houses 
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5 Scare Zones
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2 Shows
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What Haunted Houses are at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights in 2025?

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando features 10 brand-new haunted houses, 5 of which are original concept ideas by Universal Creative.

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Five Nights at Freddy’s
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The Horrors of The Wyatt Sicks
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Terrifier
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Jason Universe
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Fallout
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Hatchet and Chains: Demon Bounty Hunters

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Dolls: Let’s Play Dead
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Grave of Flesh
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Gálkn: Monsters of the North
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El Artista: A Spanish Haunting
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Five Nights at Freddy’s

Guests will fight to survive as they venture through an all-new haunted house inspired by the 2023 hit film “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” Blumhouse’s highest-grossing movie to date and an adaptation of the horror video game phenomenon.

Guests will follow in the footsteps of Mike, who was recently fired and desperate for work so that he can keep custody of his little sister, after he agrees to accept a position as a night security guard in an abandoned themed entertainment center: Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria. The terror will start as guests navigate the corridors and learn that nothing at Freddy’s is what it seems when they encounter the supernatural and become lured into the black heart of an unspeakable nightmare.

The journey will bring guests face-to-face with full-scale replicas of the eerie characters from the film—Freddy Fazbear, Chica, Bonnie, Foxy, and Mr. Cupcake—as they stalk visitors through iconic scenes, including the security room and the showroom where the chilling characters performed. The larger-than-life characters for the haunted houses were created in collaboration with Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, who also masterfully produced the animatronics and corresponding costumes for the fan-favorite film.

Fallout

For the first time ever, horror fans will step into the post-apocalyptic wasteland of Prime Video’s Fallout, in an all-new terrifying haunted house at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights. Based on the award-winning global video game franchise from Bethesda Game Studios, “Fallout” was a critically acclaimed hit with audiences worldwide when it debuted on Prime Video in 2024. The cinematic series is set in the year 2296, two hundred years after a nuclear war destroyed civilization. All that is left is an eradicated and highly violent hellscape known as The Wasteland crawling with mutated animals and creatures, while gentle citizens take refuge underground in luxury fallout shelters known as Vaults.

In this terrifying haunted house, fans will encounter iconic scenes and characters that will put them into the frightening action of the popular series.

Terrifier

The twisted world of Art the Clown comes to life in this year’s all-new “Terrifier” haunted house inspired by the slasher film franchise that has consistently terrorized filmgoers since 2008. Terrifier introduced a new slasher film series to the cinematic world, featuring Art the Clown, a supernatural entity who terrorizes the fictional town of Miles County, New York, on Halloween and tortures victims in creatively cruel and sickeningly sinister ways.

The Terrifier film franchise has evolved to become 3 chilling and gory movies with a 4th film in development and a Halloween Horror Nights haunted house on the way.

Jason Universe

Halloween Horror Nights gives rise to horror movie icon Jason from the infamous "Friday the 13th" films in the all-original haunted house, “Jason Universe,” which takes guests back to the summer camp where the gruesome legend was born. For 45 years, Jason has tormented audiences worldwide and is considered one of the most notorious villains in cinematic history.

“Jason Universe” will take Halloween Horror Nights guests on a vengeance tour throughout the summer camp to see where it all began, from the creaking floorboards of Jason’s ramshackle cabin to the decaying main lodge and the eerie forest that offers no refuge for his victims.

WWE Presents: The Horrors of The Wyatt Sicks

Guests will be immersed in the world of WWE in the bi-coastal haunted houses “WWE Presents: The Horrors of The Wyatt Sicks,” where they will go head-to-head with Uncle Howdy in an experience that not only features The Wyatt Sicks, but honors the legacy of Bray Wyatt. The group derives from the creative mind of Bray Wyatt and was resurrected in 2024 by his brother Bo Dallas, also known as Uncle Howdy – the fearless leader of The Wyatt Sicks.

The chilling crew of five has quickly emerged as one of the most disturbing and disruptive groups in WWE history with its ominous presence and portrayal of dark and twisted characters – all of which will come to life at Halloween Horror Nights this fall.

Horror fans brave enough to travel through the light of the lantern will find themselves transported into the maniacal minds of The Wyatt Sicks, where each member reigns supreme within their own horrific domains. There, Uncle Howdy together with Ramblin Rabbit, Mercy the Buzzard, Abby the Witch and Huskus the Pig will be waiting to take bloody retribution on a world that has abandoned them.

Along the way, guests will be stalked by the eerie presence of The Fiend, Bray’s sadistic alter ego, who looms within the shadows and beckons them to let him in.

Hatchet and Chains: Demon Bounty Hunters

In this Old West town, all hell is breaking loose. Red-hot lava demons are trying to possess everyone, melting everything in their path. Your only hope: Hatchet and Chains with their mystical weapons.

Dolls: Let’s Play Dead

You’re about to become doll-sized and witness the unnatural creations of a twisted little girl. You’ll be hunted by burnt fashion dolls, toys she’s melded together and undead horrors in her dollhouse.

Grave of Flesh

Welcome to your funeral, where things are about to go from bad to worse. You’ll enter your grave and then the underworld, where flesh-eaters who feed on the dead will hunt you for all eternity.

Gálkn: Monsters of the North

In a remote northern village, a wicked being rises from the dead, bringing a horde of monsters and demons from the fjords to wreak havoc on the townspeople. Try to escape the belly of the beast.

El Artista: A Spanish Haunting

In 19th century Spain, a tortured artist moves to an isolated country manor to seek inspiration. Instead, the art comes alive and possesses him. You’re about to be part of the permanent exhibition.

Scare Zones for Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2025

The scare zones are in various areas of the Universal Studios Florida with their own themes, props, music, and scare actors.

The Origins of Horror
Masquerade: Dance with Death
The Cat Lady of Crooked Lane
Mutations: Toxic Twenties

The Origins of Horror

Once you pass through the gates, HHN has taken over. Discover the Root of Fear. Enter a decaying conservatory where artists carve tributes to Halloween Horror Nights. You’ll encounter monstrous crows, gargoyles and more.

Masquerade: Dance with Death

Your First Dance May Be Your Last. You’re invited to a masquerade ball where blood thirsty vampires lurk behind ornate disguises. When their masks fall, you’ll be their prey.

The Cat Lady of Crooked Lane

Travel a winding path to a mysterious home, where trick-or-treaters are transformed into feral felines. Be careful or you’ll be next.

Mutations: Toxic Twenties

In a 1920s neighborhood, a BuzzCon truck with radioactive cargo crashes into a mobster getaway car sending the city into toxic pandemonium.

2025 Halloween Horror Nights Live Entertainment

Nightmare Fuel: Circus of Decay

The Fuel Girls have returned to continue the Nightmare Fuel tale, a show that has taken over the Fear Factor Live stage for the last 3 years. This is a Pyro filled, dancing, and heavy rock+ metal show.

This once-vibrant circus has festered into an unending nightmare. It’s a sinister spectacle of pyro, aerialists and illusions. Get trapped in a thrilling spectacle of pyro and aerialists to the beat of pulse pounding rock rhythms.

Nightmare Fuel: Nocturnal Circus Showtimes:

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8:00PM, 9:30PM, 11:00PM, and 12:30PM
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Last 2 shows are the least crowded
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Haunt-O-Phonic: A Ghoulish Journey

A ghost story is rising from its watery grave to haunt the Universal Studios lagoon, featuring towering water screens and eerie music.

“It’s Time for the Graveyard Shift. The bad news: A hungry horde of zombie carhops has taken over Mel’s Die-In. The good news: Their service is to die for.”

Club Horror

Party Like Your Life Depends on It. "Welcome to Club Horror — the all-night street party where the beat’s bumping, the vibe’s electric and everyone’s dying to get in." This is Halloween Horror Nights’ brand-new street experience.

2025 Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store

The fan-favorite Halloween Horror Night Tribute Store is returning this year with brand-new theme! "Guests venture through a variety of haunted urban-themed locations, from an abandoned warehouse to a creepy subway station and beyond.”

Inside the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store, you’ll find HHN34 event merchandise like shirts, hats, drink ware, pins, lanyards, and collectibles. There are also a dessert case full of HHN34 treats, and fun photo ops inside as well.

What Rides are Open During Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida?

Wait time are usually really short during Halloween Horror Nights, so it can be an awesome way to experience them if you don't care as much about the haunted houses.

TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D
Revenge of the Mummy
Men in Black Alien Attack
Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts
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Closes early
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The regular Universal Express Pass doesn’t work during Halloween Horror Nights, so if you want to skip the ride lines during Halloween Horror Nights , you'll need an Halloween Horror Nights Express Pass.

Note: The most of the open close up to 2 hours before the Halloween Horror Nights event officially ends each night.

Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Food Booths

You’ll find themed food and beverage booths all around Universal Studios Florida. Each booth has themed food and drinks inspired by various haunted houses and scare zones. You can find these offerings in select food tents, restaurants, and bars during the event.

Click here for the full list of menus with prices for Halloween Horror Nights 2025 at Universal Studios Florida.

Dining Options for Halloween Horror Nights 2025

These are in addition to the HHN Food and Beverage Booths:

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TODAY Cafe
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Fast Food Boulevard
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Finnegan's Bar & Grill
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The Fountain of Fair Fortune
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Florean Fortescue’s Ice-Cream Parlour
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The Hopping Pot
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Häagen-Dazs
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Louie's Italian Restaurant
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Minon Cafe
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Starbucks
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Richter's Burger Co.
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2025 Halloween Horror Photo Op Locations

You’ll be able to find dedicated HHN33 photo op locations Universal Studios Florida during event nights.

The HHN Bar Photo Op

Five Nights at Freddy’s

Located in Louie's.

2025 Halloween Horror Nights Merchandise at Universal Orlando

Every year, HHN merchandise features all of the haunted houses and scare zones. You can usually find T-shirts, sweatshirts, pins, candles, sippers, and other HHN souvenirs.

The Universal Studios Store in Universal Studios Florida, Five & Dime, the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk, the All Hallows' Eve Boutique in Islands of Adventure, and the Islands of Adventure Trading Company all have HHN merchandise.

Will There Be Death Eaters at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights in 2025?

The Death Eaters are returning to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida on select dates August 29 through November 2, 2025

"This interactive live entertainment experience brings guests face-to-face with Lord Voldemort’s most loyal supporters, the ominous Death Eaters, as they lurk through London and into the shadowed streets of Knockturn Alley. These fanatic witches and wizards do not shy away from the practice of the Dark Arts and will challenge guests to join the Dark Lord alongside them.

Fans can also visit Borgin and Burkes in Diagon Alley to shop for Dark Arts-themed merchandise like t-shirts, accessories, and Death Eater masks – or check out the selection of Death Eater wands at Ollivanders."

2025 Halloween Horror Nights Offerings in CityWalk

Dead Coconut Club

2025 Dead Coconut Drink Options:

What Do I need to Bring and Wear for Halloween Horror Nights 2025 at Universal Orlando?

Small Bag + Lanyard

Wear a lanyard to hold your tickets, passes, money, etc. You’ll get through security faster, avoid lockers at rides, and not have to worry about hauling a heavy bag around. Bag wise go with a fanny pack.

Valid Identification

If you plan to purchase or drink any alcoholic beverages

Deodorant + Anti Chafing Stick

Refillable Cup

You can bring your refillable Coke Freestyle cup to HHN33 to get soda and water refills.

Rain Gear

HHN falls during peak Hurricane season in Florida. Pack a poncho + umbrella for those rain storms. Especially opening weekend.

Dress for Comfort

You’re going to do a lot of standing and walking, so wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

Leave the Costume at Home

Costumes and costume masks are not allowed at Universal Orlando HHN.

Best Tips for Attending Halloween Horror Nights 2025

Here are some tips and tricks to make the most out of your Halloween Horror Nights experience.

Watch the Movies:

Before you come to HHN, binge watch the movies or TV shows that are featured in this year’s event. You’ll be able to truly appreciate the houses by recognizing the iconic scenes, details, and characters.

Buy Your Halloween Horror Nights Tickets in Advance

Halloween Horror Nights requires a separate ticket from regular theme park admission. Make sure to purchase in advance

Know the Best Days to Go to Halloween Horror Nights

Attend Halloween Horror Nights on off peak nights. Aim to visit Universal Orlando for HHN Sunday through Thursday’s. You’ll be able to take advantage of the lower crowd levels, and snag cheaper HHN tickets. If all all possible try to avoid weekends and the days closes to Halloween weekend.

Set a Halloween Horror Nights Budget Before You Arrive

All of the yummy HHN food, drinks and merchant can add up real fast. Especially if you are already splurging on Stay and Scream and/or HHN Express Passes.

Pro Tip: If you’re going with a group of friends, consider splitting the HHN food + drinks so you can try more, and spend less money.

Consider buying Halloween Horror Nights Express

HHN Express Passes are worth it, BUT it really depends on when you're going, and if your goal is to do all 10 houses in 1 night. I’d definitely recommend it if you can only do one night, or are wanting to go on Fridays and Saturdays in October, especially closer to Halloween.

Pro Tip: You can buy an HHN Express Pass that's half the original price but it only works after 11 p.m. Just keep in mind that it’s subject to availability.

Arrive Early

This is SUPER important. Arriving early is hands down the best way to  make the most of your night. The event typically begins at 6:30 p.m., but Universal often lets guests in up to half an hour early.

Utilizing Universal Orlando's Stay & Scream Early Entry will also set you up to knock out a few houses before it gets really busy later at night.

Pro Tip: Universal Resort hotel guests also have a dedicated line from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the left side of the entrance.

Have a Flexible Halloween Horror Nights Game Plan

 Plan in advance what your priorities are. - Review the HHN park map and make a list of what haunted houses you want to do and in which order. Map out your night based on where and when you'll be starting. This is absolutely key to HHN, especially if you want to do as many houses as possible.

Pro tip: Start with the haunted houses at the back of the park and make your way towards the front as the night goes on.

Don’t Forget Your ID and Wallet

Remember to pack your ID, HHN tickets, and wallet, Believe it or not this  happens to a lot of guests visiting for HHN.

Start in the Back of Universal Studios Florida

The haunted houses near the front of the park tend to get crowded first. Start with the houses in the back of the park and you’ll be able to get half of the haunted houses done quickly.

Stay Hydrated

Halloween Horror Night requires a great deal of standing in lines, walking and of course sweating. When you add consuming multiple  HHN alcoholic drinks, it can lead to horrible night later on.  Bring a collapsible water bottle to survive all the waling and to stay to cool. You can get free water from the Coca-Cola Freestyle Machines.

Pack and Dress Light

It’s still hot in Orlando during September and October, even at night! Wear cool, comfortable clothes, and broken in supportive shoes. Skip a big backpack and opt of a fanny pack or small backpack/drawstring bag. Your back will thank you when you get back to the hotel.

Eat Beforehand

Eat a meal with some sustenance and fuel up before you leave the hotel in the early afternoon/evening. You don’t want to be hangry, and often times the HHN food booth lines get really really long. This is also a great way to save money on food in the parks.

Pro Tip: HHN Food lines are typically way shorts after 11:00pm.

2025 Halloween Horror Nights FAQ’s

What time does Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Start in 2025?

Halloween Horror Nights hours start at 6:30 p.m. with closing times varying each night. Usually HHN ends at either 1:00am or 2:00am depending on the night.

What are the 3 ways to enter Universal Studios Florida for Halloween Horror Nights?

Already be INSIDE Universal Studios BEFORE the 5:00 PM closing if you bought a daytime ticket or are an annual pass holder. You will not need to exit the park at closing time. You will need valid admission to Halloween Horror Nights for this option. Team Member's will scan your Halloween Horror Nights ticket before they all you to enter a Stay & Scream holding area.

Purchase a Halloween Horror Nights Scream Early ADD-ON ticket on top of your Halloween Horror Nights event ticket.

This ADD-ON ticket allows you to enter Universal Studios Florida at 3:00 PM.

 You won't need to exit the park at closing, & can instead hang out

Arrive after the park closes at 5:00 PM and wait in line outside the park arches for the event to open at 6:30 PM. You need valid admission to Halloween Horror Nights for this option.

If you are a guest staying at any of the Universal Orlando Resort Hotel's, you can use a special guest entrance for Halloween Horror Nights. The entrance is located to the left of the arches just past Rip Ride Rockit.  You'll need to have a hotel key card for everyone going to get access. The dedicated hotel entrance is available from 6:30-7:30 PM on HHN event nights.

Is the Scream Early Ticketit Worth it for Halloween Horror Nights?

YES! You’ll be able to knock out at least 2-3 haunted house before the crowds from the front of the park enters. You'll also have access to drinks, bars, food, and bathrooms while you wait.

Do I need to buy Halloween Horror Nights Express Pass?

You 100% DO NOT NEED an Express Pass to have a great time at HHN. With that being said, if you can’t stand waiting in long lines, or want to do every single haunted house in one night, then an HHN Express Pass is definitely going to maximize your time.

Can You Get a Discount on HHN Express Passes?

If a certain date’s Express Passes don’t sell out, Universal may offer the remainder of its inventory at a discount (usually 50% off) later on that night (historically around 10:00 or 11:00 pm).

Do you need a separate ticket for Halloween Horror Nights 2025?

Yes! Halloween Horror Nights is a separately-ticketed event. You have to pay for admission apart from a daytime ticket if you want to attend HHN that night.

Can scare actors touch you at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights?

No. The scare actors at Halloween Horror Nights can't touch guests!

Ultimate Guide to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando 2025