Haunt Guide: Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood
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What is Halloween Horror Nights?
Halloween Horror Nights is Universal Studios Hollywood’s annual haunt event, featuring haunted houses, roaming monsters, and live entertainment, from some of the most popular horror films, television, and other forms of media.
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood operates select nights in September and October. Sadly, there are no November dates for the 2022 season. Keep in mind, while rare, Universal has added additional nights before.
The event is a separately ticketed event, and due to the intense nature of the event, guests under 13 are not recommended to attend.
When is Halloween Horror Nights?
Halloween Horror Nights will be operating 34 select nights from September 8 through October 31:
Sept. 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 29-30
Oct. 1-2, 6-9, 13-16, 19, 20-23, 27-31
Halloween Horror Nights is open from 7:00PM-2:00AM.
You can take advantage of Early Park Admission beginning at 5:30PM by purchasing a ticket online! More information about Early Park Admission can be found under the Tips and Tricks section of this guide.
Purchasing Tickets to Halloween Horror Nights
Guests can purchase tickets at HHNTickets.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com.
Tickets to Halloween Horror Nights will sell out, so we highly recommend purchasing at least one week in advance.
NEW for ALL online ticket purchases: If purchasing online from the official Universal Studios Hollywood website is 6 months free of Peacock Premium, which is NBCUniversal’s direct-to-consumer streaming platform. You will receive a promo code in the email address you purchase your ticket(s) with.
We’ll provide you an easy list of all ticket options below:
Single Night Tickets:
- General Admission – Prices vary $89-$117 (includes admission into the event)
- Universal Express – Prices vary $329-$409 (includes admission PLUS one-time priority access to all haunted houses, rides, and seated show)
- Universal Express Unlimited – Prices vary $369-$449 (includes admission PLUS unlimited priority access to all haunted houses, rides, and seated show)
- After 2PM Day/Night Combo – Prices vary $139-$172 (includes after 2PM admission into Universal Studios Hollywood PLUS Halloween Horror Nights)
- After 2PM Day/Night Universal Express Combo – Prices vary $379-$469 (includes after 2PM admission into Universal Studios Hollywood PLUS Halloween Horror Nights, as well as one-time priority access to all daytime attractions, including seated shows; one-time priority to all haunted houses, rides, and seated show)
- RIP Experience – Prices vary $479-529 (includes valet parking, special entrance into the event, guided tour with separate RIP entrances into all haunted houses, unlimited Universal Express access for all rides and haunted houses following the end of the tour, dinner buffet, reserved seating into seated show, exclusive photo opportunities, and exclusive Terror Tram experience)
Multi-Night Tickets:
- Frequent Fear Pass – $199 (includes admission up to 28 event nights)
September 8-11, 15-18, 22-25
October 1-2, 6-7, 9, 13-14, 16, 19, 20, 23, 27, 30, 31 - Ultimate Fear Pass – $329 (includes admission up to all 34 event nights)
- Frequent Fear Pass – $199 (includes admission up to 28 event nights)
Discounted Tickets:
Annual and Season Pass Members can save on admission into the event: (visit UniversalPassMember.com to purchase discounted tickets)
- Platinum Passes get one complimentary admission on a select night, and it includes all September dates, and most nights in October.
- General Admission – Prices vary $82-$114 (includes admission into the event)
- Universal Express – Prices vary $309-$369 (includes admission into the event PLUS one-time priority access to all haunted houses and rides, does not include seated show)
- After 2PM Day/Night Combo – Prices vary $132-$169 (includes after 2PM admission into Universal Studios Hollywood PLUS Halloween Horror Nights)
Haunted Houses
There are a total of eight Haunted Houses, plus the return of the popular Terror Tram Experience.
- The Horrors of Blumhouse (located at the WaterWorld Queue on the Upper Lot)
- The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare (located at the Stage 15 space adjacent to Transformers The Ride: 3D on the Lower Lot)
- Universal Monsters: Legends Collide (located in the Revenge of the Mummy extended queue on the Lower Lot)
- Scarecrow: The Reaping (located in a back-of-house area, accessible via The Wizarding World of Harry Potter)
- Halloween (located in a back-of-house area, accessible via The Wizarding World of Harry Potter)
- Terror Tram: Hollywood Harry’s Halloween, featuring Jordan Peele’s Us and Nope (located at the Studio Tour on the Upper Lot) NOTE: closes earlier than the rest of the event
- Killer Klowns from Outer Space (located behind Transformers The Ride: 3D on the Lower Lot)
- La Llorona: The Weeping Woman (located next to Mel’s Diner restaurant on the Upper Lot)
- Universal Horror Hotel (located at the former The Walking Dead Attraction on the Upper Lot)
Scare Zones/Encounters
The streets throughout Universal Studios Hollywood are filled with many monsters, creatures, and other entities, all with simple goals to scare the heck out of you.
- El Pueblo del Terror – An extension of “La Llorona: The Weeping Woman” as the horror continues once guests exit the haunted house and discover there is no escaping the frightening legend along with other supernatural characters from Latin America’s most frightening myths.
- Sideshow Slaugherhouse – Turns New York Street into a battle zone as the performers and workers from a seedy carnival sideshow are on a murderous rampage.
- Clownsawz – Features a demonic troop of clowns who band together to terrorize guests with chainsaws as they enter the park.
- Haunted Forest – A forest overrun by haunted creatures and scarecrows.
- Death Eaters Encounter 5– The streets of Hogsmeade Village (The Wizarding World of Harry Potter) will be filled with some of Lord Voldemort’s devoted followers.
Live Entertainment
Universal Studios Hollywood will offer one live seated show for Halloween Horror Nights.
- Jabbawockeez – Jabbawockeez is back for its seventh year for yet another all-new show featuring their unique mix of dance, special effects, music and humor. The show title is ”Enter the Jabbaverse: A Journey Into Sound”.
Food and Beverage Offerings
Universal Studios Hollywood will be offering a delectable assortment of food, snacks, and refreshing cocktails for guests to enjoy at the event. Here’s a full list of unique options available during the event:
- Dia De Los Muertos Bar (Upper Lot, Universal Plaza):
– Calavera Juice: rum, cherry brandy, mango nectar, lime juice
– Frozen Margaritas: lime, strawberry or mango-flavored with tequila
– Muerte Margarita: tequila, grapefruit, rose botanical, lime juice, cabernet sauvignon, lime wheel
– Sugar Skull Punch: vodka, lemon juice, blue curacao, grenadine topped with purple cotton candy
– Smoked Margarita: tequila, mezcal, lime, pineapple juice
– Spicy Strawberry Vodka Margarita*: tamarind vodka, lemon juice, strawberry syrup, tamarind straw
– Draft and Bottled Beer - Little Cocina (Upper Lot, Universal Plaza):
– Beef Birria Tacos with Red Sauce: beef birria, onions and cilantro served in a lightly fried corn tortilla with red sauce & a lime wedge
– Cheese Tamale: filled with cheese and green chilis served with salsa roja
– Esquites: corn off the cobb
– Chamoy Pineapple Spears: topped with chamoy and tajin
– Churro Bites: bite-sized cinnamon churros served in a cup
– Sugar Cookies: sugar skull or Halloween Horror Nights logo - The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare Bar (Lower Lot, top of Jurassic Cafe):
– Save Your Fears: Stella Artois michelada with a chamoy and tajin rim
– After Hours Nightmare: tequila, peach and lime juices, raspberry puree topped with a grenadine-filled syringe
– Blinding Lights: vodka, sour apple liqueur, lime juice and club soda served with lighted ice cubes
– Out of Time: run, blue curaçao, lime juice and sprite topped with a gummy toad
– Pizza Fries: French fries topped with marinara, cheese, pepperoni
– Seasoned Fries: crinkle cut fries topped with choice of blue cheese buffalo, BBQ, or truffle parmesan & black garlic
– Canned Cocktails and Beer - Jojo’s Ice Cream (Lower Lot, Studio Scoop):
– Cookies: sugar skull or Halloween Horror Nights logo
– Killer Kone: large waffle cone with strawberry swirl soft serve, strawberry sauce, cherry
– Ruijing Popkorn Shake: ice cream shake, popcorn, green cotton candy - Minion Cafe (Upper Lot, adjacent to Despicable Me Minion Mayhem):
– Evil Takis® Mac n Cheese: mac n cheese loaded with hot, zesty Takis® - Hollywood and Dine (Upper Lot, entrance of park):
– Candy Corn Funnel Cake: funnel cake topped with candy corn
– Korean Corn Dog
- Dia De Los Muertos Bar (Upper Lot, Universal Plaza):
Rides and Attractions
No theme park experience is never complete with some of Universal Studios Hollywood’s most popular rides open during Halloween Horror Nights.
Here’s a list of what is open during the event:
- Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey (closes 11:15PM)
- Flight of the Hippogriff (closes with the event)
- Jurassic World: The Ride (closes 12:15AM)
- Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride (closes with the event)
- Transformers The Ride : 3D (closes with the event)
- The Simpsons Ride (closes with the event)
Tips and Tricks
Halloween Horror Nights can be a stressful event, especially for those who have never attended the event. But we’re here to relieve some of that stress and give you the best tips to enjoy the event. Let’s get started, shall we?
- Early Park Admission:
– Guests who purchase any ticket type online through the official Universal Studios Hollywood website are eligible for Early Park Admission beginning at 5:30PM. This also includes those who purchase the Frequent Fear passes.
– Guests who are already visiting Universal Studios Hollywood during the daytime can remain in the park and pick up their wristband at the Director’s Fountain located adjacent to the Guest Relations Office at the entrance of the Theme Park (wristband distribution begins at 1:30PM on Upper Lot, and 5:00PM at Lower Lot). This is a great way to get ahead of the regular Early Park Admission guests!
– Guests who purchased the After 2:00PM Day/Night Combo tickets will pick up their wristband at the turnstiles. - Best Touring Plans in Order
– The Lower Lot Haunted Houses (The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, and Universal Monsters: Legends Collide). We do anticipate The Weeknd and Killer Klowns from Outer Space being one of the more popular haunted houses, so we recommend starting there first. Lower Lot typically opens first.
– H Lot Haunted Houses (Scarecrow: The Reaping and Halloween). We recommend you entering through the back pathway by The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (adjacent to Studio Tour) to get ahead of the main archway opening around 6:45PM)
– Terror Tram: Hollywood Harry’s Halloween. Keep in mind the Terror Tram closes earlier than the rest of the event, but its wait times is pretty minimal.
– Upper Lot Haunted Houses (La Llorona: The Weeping Woman, Universal Horror Hotel, and The Horrors of Blumhouse)
– Jabbawockeez. You can catch the show at any point in the night you feel like, seating begins 15 minutes prior to showtimes. - Early Closures:
– Terror Tram will close the entrance promptly at 11:15PM on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sunday, and 11:45PM on Fridays and Saturdays. Do it early!
– Escalator to Lower Lot and walkway to Halloween/Scarecrow The Reaping at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will close at 1:45AM. - Food and Drinks:
– Lines for the restaurants do get very long from usually 8pm-11pm, therefore we recommend eating before arriving, or visit Universal CityWalk. Guests who have tickets to the event do get special offers at select restaurants, so you can save a few bucks!
– Bars are incredibly popular, and if you want to enjoy a refreshing cocktail to take a break from the scares, we recommend getting your drinks early in the night. Bars will close 30 minutes prior to the event closing.
- Early Park Admission:
Merchandise
Want to take something home with you after Halloween Horror Nights? There is an incredible line of merchandise this year for the event! Here’s a look at what they offered for you to take home!
