Ready to summon your scream squad? 

Here's everything you need to know before you buy a ticket to Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2024, and how to get the most out of your upcoming vacation. 

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 1 show. There’s tons of themed food booths that serve yummy food items like pizza fries, and lots of alcohol.

Universal's Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando and Hollywood was created in large part for the horror movie enthusiasts. The event is centered around haunted houses scare zones, and themed food + drinks that change every year. 

HHN is an insanely popular after-hours event. These walkthrough houses and zones are usually based on iconic franchises, like "BlumHouse and "Chucky." 

There's also original houses that Universal's creative team comes up with.

When is Halloween Horror Nights 2024?

Halloween Horror Nights 2024 will happen on select nights from August 30 – November 3, 2024 at Universal Studios Florida.. The event runs every Wednesday to Sunday and on Halloween night.

This the earliest it has ever started and the longest Halloween Horror Nights season ever, with 48 nights this season.

2024 Halloween Horror Nights Dates

• Aug. 30, 31

• Sept. 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19. 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29

• Oct. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31

• Nov. 1, 2, 3

Premier Passholders get 1 free ticket to HHN33 on these dates:

• September 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 25, 26,

• October 2, 3, 9, 10, 30, and

• November 1, 2, 3

What Time Does Halloween Horror Nights 2024 Start?

Halloween Horror Nights 2024 event nights begin at 6:30 PM and closing times are usually either 1:00AM or 2:00AM.

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)

Cheapest Days to Attend Halloween Horror Nights 2024

Weekends will be the most expensive. The month of September has the cheaper ticket pieces.

Here is what the pricing looks like for 2024:

• $129.99 – September 4, 11

• $139.99 – September 5, 18, 25

• $149.99 – September 6, 8, 12, 15, 19, 26

• $159.99 – August 30, September 1, 13, 20, 22, 27, October 30, 31

• $169.99 – August 31, September 7, 29, October 2, 3, 9, 16, 23, November 1, 3

• $179.99 – September 14, October 20

• $189.99 – September 21, October 10, 13, 17, 24, November 2

• $199.99 – September 28, October 4, 6

• $209.99 – October 11, 18, 25

• $229.99 – October 5, 26, 27

• $239.99 – October 12, 19

New for Halloween Horror Nights 2024

Premium Scream Night

New for 2024, Universal Orlando has announced its first-ever Premium Scream Night. 

On Aug. 29, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., this event offers a first look into Halloween Horror Nights before it officially opens to the public with limited capacity, shorter wait times, and all-you-care-to-enjoy food. 

Premium Scream Night Tickets are $350 plus tax for regular guests and $325 plus tax for Universal Annual and Seasonal Pass-holders.

Select all-you-care-to-enjoy full-size event food and non-alcoholic beverages will be available, while the complete list has not been revealed, Universal Orlando has confirmed 3 iconic treats will be available.

Poison Apple- This majorly sweet dessert is worth killing for, with caramel mousse on the outside, chunks of granny smith apples on the inside, garnished with chocolate cookie crumbs and a gummy centipede.

Pizza Fries- Crinkle-cut fries topped with marinara, mozzarella, pepperoni and sausage.

Heart “beet” Tostada- This vegan and gluten sensitive tostada will get your blood pumping with braised ground beets, hearts of palm, hummus and vegan goat cheese in a corn tortilla

2024 Halloween Horror Nights Ticket Options

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida is a separately ticketed event.

A single-night ticket to HHN starts at $82.99 per person, plus tax. To add Express to your single-night ticket, it’s an additional price starting at $149.99 per person, plus tax.

If you’re looking to experience more nights of HHN33, multi-night tickets are available as well. Prices start at as $179.99, and reach over $400+.

Halloween Horror Nights Rush of Fear Pass

• Access to up to 18 nights

• Eligible Event Dates:
  Aug. 30, 31
  Sept. 1, 4-8, 11-15, 18-22

• Rush of Fear Pass $179.99 + tax per person

• Rush of Fear Pass w/ Express $609.99 + tax per person

Halloween Horror Nights Frequent Fear Pass

• Access to up to 30 nights

• Eligible Event Dates:

  Aug. 30-31
  Sept. 1, 4-5, 8, 11-12, 15, 18-19, 22, 25-26, 29
  Oct. 2-3, 6, 9-10, 13, 16-17, 20, 23-24, 27, 30-31
  Nov. 3

• Frequent Fear Pass $239.99 + tax per person

• Frequent Fear Pass w/ Express $729.99 + tax per person

Halloween Horror Nights Frequent Fear Plus Pass

• Access to up to 40 nights

• Eligible Event Dates:

  Aug. 30-31

  Sept. 1, 4-5, 8, 11-12, 15, 18-19, 22, 25-26, 29

  Oct. 2-3, 6, 9-10, 13, 16-17, 20, 23-24, 27, 30-31

  Nov. 3

• Frequent Fear Pass $239.99 + tax per person

• Frequent Fear Pass w/ Express $729.99 + tax per person

Halloween Horror Nights Ultimate Frequent Fear Pass

• Valid for admission every night of the event.

• Eligible Event Dates:
  Aug. 30-31
  Sept. 1, 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29
  Oct. 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30-31

  Nov. 1-3

• Ultimate Frequent Fear Pass $399.99 + tax per person

• Ultimate Frequent Fear Pass w/ Express $1069.99 + 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.

2024 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 2024 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 2024 event admission ticket required AND must be valid for the same calendar day as your Halloween Horror Nights Express Pass. 

How To Use Halloween Horror Nights Express Pass

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

Note:

• Event admission is not included in the listed price. Separate Halloween Horror Nights 2024 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.

Halloween Horror Nights Scream Early Ticket

This ticket lets guests without day tickets in before the park closes to participate in Stay and Scream at Universal Studios Florida from 3-5 pm. At 5:00 pm you’ll wait in a Stay & Scream area until HHN kicks off. Event admission for the same day is required and not included.

Scream Early Tickets are $55 per person plus tax.

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.

2023 Stay & Scream Holding Area locations:

TODAY Café Stay & Scream Area

• You’ll be the closest to get in line for a select haunted house in the soundstage area.

• You can somewhat see the 'Opening Scare-a-monies' if you get into the park early and are up front in the stay and scream line.

New York/Delancey Street Stay & Scream Area

World Expo/Springfield Stay & Scream

• Enter at Lombard’s Landing area & This zone will include Springfield/Simpsons. 

• You’ll be the closest to get in line for select haunted houses in the back of Universal Studios Florida

Soundstage 18 Courtyard/Production Central

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

These are a guided, lights-on look at the haunted houses. Guides take guests through select houses to learn behind-the-scenes secrets, stories, and incredible effects. 

Tours are offered for 3 or 6 houses. 3 house tours last 2.5 hours, whereas 6 house tours last 5 hours.

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

Unmasking the Horror Tour Includes:

• 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.

2024 Unmasking the Horror Tour House Line-Ups:

3 House Tour

• Slaughter Sinema 2

• The Museum: Deadly Exhibits

• Triplets of Terror

6 House Tour

• Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

• Goblin's Feast

• Insidious: The Further

• Major Sweets Candy Factory

• Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America

• Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines

*2024 Haunted House line-ups & tour policies are subject to change.

Pricing starts at $119.99 plus tax per guest. Tickets can be purchased online, theme park admission and event admission are not included.

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.

• Guided walking tour of the Event

• 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.

• Power Passholders get 5% off.

Note:

• 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.

• Tickets are not exchangeable.

• Tour will include multiple parties in the same group.

RIP Tours pricing varies by night, ranging from $319.99 to $449.99 plus tax per guest; tours are purchased online. Admission to HHN is not included.

How Many Haunted Houses & Scare Zones Are There for HHN 2024?

• 10 haunted houses 

• 5 scare zones

• 1 Show

Official Map for Halloween Horror Nights 33

2024 Halloween Horror Nights Haunted Houses

Here's the 10 haunted houses and their descriptions from Universal:

• Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

• A Quiet Place

• Insidious: The Further

• Triplets of Terror

• Monstrous: The Monsters of Latin America

• The Museum: Deadly Exhibits

• Major Sweets Candy Factory

• Goblin’s Feast

• Slaughter Sinema 2

Insidious: The Further

Prepare to face your demons in an all-new haunted house inspired by the "Insidious" film franchise. 

Don’t get trapped in The Further as terrifying demons try to ensnare you. The Red-Faced Demon will lure you into his lair behind The Red Door, so he can possess your living body. And KeyFace will unlock your fears with his key-tipped fingers to keep your soul trapped in The Further forever.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

In this bone-chilling haunted house inspired by the film “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” the Ghostbusters must team up to save the world from a second Ice Age. A new specter, Garraka, has escaped from an ancient artifact. He’ll stop you cold with a whole army of ghosts. Try not to freeze in fear as you dodge spears of ice and he freezes people solid before your eyes.

Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines

Watch (but don't make yourself known) as Saskia Van Helsing — daughter of Abraham Van Helsing — faces off against Dracula's daughter, Countess Marya, who has risen from the dead to avenge her father and destroy the vampire hunter bloodline for good. 

To do so, the Countess forges an alliance with the She-Wolf and Anck-Su-Namun ... but she isn't the only one with a monster ally!

A Quiet Place

Based on the horror franchise by director John Krasinski, this haunted house will follow the Abbott family as they try to survive the aftermath of the apocalypse. 

Silence your screams if you want to survive this terrifying, post-apocalyptic world based on the films “A Quiet Place” and “A Quiet Place Part II.” Like the Abbott family, you must keep quiet as you travel from the farmhouse, to the woods, to the foundry. As soon as you make a sound, monstrous creatures who can hear the slightest noise will hunt you down and silence you for good.

Slaughter Sinema 2

Welcome back to The Carey Drive-In! We are once again visiting the infamous Carey, Ohio drive-in during Halloween Horror Nights 2024.

If you’re dying for a B-movie horror marathon, head to the Carey Drive-in. Scream through scenes from creature features, grindhouse gore, spaghetti westerns and more.

Goblin's Feast

Welcome to the Goblin’s Feast Tavern and visit the goblin village where a lavish feast is being prepared for goblins, orcs, hobgoblins and witches. And you’re the main course.

Major Sweets Candy Factory

In 2022, we were first introduced to Major Sweets via one of the scare zones. 

For 2024, You’ve been invited to chaperone a field trip to a candy factory. But this sweet tour is about to turn sour when free samples transform the kids into candy-coated killers wielding sharpened candies.

Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America

¡Ten cuídado! With La Muerte as your guide, you’ll be asking for mercy from these three terrifying monsters: the blood-sucking Tlahuelpuchi, owl-faced witch La Lechuza and bone-ripping El Silbón.

The Museum: Deadly Exhibits

You decide to visit the new folklore museum exhibit, The Rotting Stone, when an evil escapes from within, destroying everything in its path.

Triplets of Terror

You’re invited to the Barmy triplets’ birthday bash. But beware, they celebrate by recreating their family’s murders. Prepare for a gory gathering.

Scare Zones for Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2024

The scare zones are in various areas of the Universal Studios Florida with their own themes, props, music, and scare actors. This year, SINIST3R and Surr3al are taking over the streets.

Head right down Hollywood, and you will find the SURR3AL world with the Demon Queens scare zone. If you head straight to the New York area of the park, you’ll encounter the SINIST3R scare zone of Torture Faire.

Duality of Fear Scare Zone

As soon as you enter the gates of Halloween Horror Nights, you must choose a path: follow SINIST3R, the manifestation of visceral horror. Or follow SURR3AL, the incarnation of unearthly terror.

Located In Production Central

Torture Faire Scare Zone

Come one, come all, to SINIST3R’s renaissance faire with the devious theme of medieval torture. Brave the gloriously gory homemade torture devices ‘til you’re put out of your misery.

Located In New York area

Swamp of the Undead Scare Zone

In backwaters Louisiana, you unwittingly wander onto private property, where you’re swamped by zombies borne from the bodies of other trespassers who were killed and dumped in a nearby bog.

Located In Central Park area

Demon Queens Scare Zone

Get caught in an otherworldly hellscape ripped from the darkest corners of your mind. Four merciless queens loyal to SURR3AL rule, surrounded by hordes of fanatical followers.

Located In Hollywood BLVD area

Enter the Blumhouse Scare Zone

Escape a terrifying gauntlet of Blumhouse characters. From sinister sadists from The Purge and Black Phone to M3GAN dancing into your nightmares, you’ve never known horror like this.

Located in the San Fransisco area in between King’s Cross Station and the Fast & Furious Supercharged ride.

2024 Halloween Horror Nights Live Entertainment

Nightmare Fuel: Nocturnal Circus

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 year, we're going to step right up to a dark circus, a new nightmare that carries with it a sinister curse. Get trapped in a thrilling spectacle of pyro and aerialists to the beat of pulse pounding rock rhythms.

Nightmare Fuel: Nocturnal Circus Showtimes:

• 8:00PM, 9:30PM, 11:00PM, and 12:30PM

• Last 2 shows are the least crowded

2024 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 HHN 33 event merchandise like T-shirts, hats, drinkware, pins, lanyards, and collectibles. There are also a dessert case full of HHN33 treats, and fun photo ops inside as well.

The HHN33 Tribute Store is located in the New York area of Universal Studios Florida right next to Revenge of the Mummy. It’s also open during regular daytime park hours, too.

Rides Open During Halloween Horror Nights 2024 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. 

•  Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit

• Revenge of the Mummy

• Men in Black Alien Attack

• Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts 

  • Closes early

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 2024 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 HHN33 

Insidious Food Booth – Universal Music Plaza Stage

Twilight Tavern Food Booth – New York

Twisted Tater Food Booth – New York

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Food Booth #1

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Food Booth #2

A Quiet Place Food Booth – Sting Alley

Carey Drive-In Food Booth – Animal Actors + Springfield

Major Sweets Candy Factory- San Francisco

El Mercado De Los Monstrous Booth – Hollywood

Goblin’s Feast Castle Food Booth – Bridge near Springfield

Triplets of Terror Booth

Halloween Horror Nights 2024 Bars

Wanta Haunt? Bar – World Expo

Fanta’s Fear Factor Bar

Lombard’s Fanta Bar

Battery Park HHN Bar

Transformers Fanta Bar

Dining Options for Halloween Horror Nights 2024

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

• TODAY Cafe

• Fast Food Boulevard

• Finnegan's Bar & Grill

• The Fountain of Fair Fortune

• Florean Fortescue’s Ice-Cream Parlour

• The Hopping Pot

• Häagen-Dazs

• Louie's Italian Restaurant

• Minon Cafe

• Starbucks

• Richter's Burger Co.

2024 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

Blumhouse Wolfman Photo Op

Located in between the entrance to King’s Cross Station and the San Fransisco area.

2024 Halloween Horror Nights Merchandise

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. 

Here’s Some of The Many 2024 HHN Souvenir Items:

• Lil’ Boo Pillow – $30.00

• Lil’ Boo Shoulder Pal – $20.00

• Halloween Lil’ Boo Tee – $33.00

• Lil’ Boo Wristlet – $35.00

• Lil’ Boo Backpack – $75.00

• Major Sweets Tee – $30.00

• HHN Ornament – $25.00

• HHN Blumhouse Tee – $30.00

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 2024?

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 3.

"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."

Set times are still TBD.

2024 Halloween Horror Nights in CityWalk

Dead Coconut Club Featuring Blumhouse

Dead Coconut Drink Options:

• Coffin Mojito (Bacardi Superior Rum, Green Chartreuse lime juice, agave nectar, Sprite, soda water, blue glitter and mint)

  •  $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

• Blood Moon Punch (Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine White Lightnin’, Gran Gala, cranberry juice, orange juice, lime juice, dragon fruit syrup, grenadine and soda water)

  • $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

• Daggered Lemonade (Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, Ferrand Dry Curacao, lemon juice, cranberry juice, orange juice, dragon fruit syrup and Sprite)

  • $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

• Immortal Thirst (Planteray Stiggins’ Fancy Pineapple Rum, Bols Peach Schnapps, lime juice, orange juice, BG Reynolds Original Orgeat Cocktail Syrup, Dale Degroff’s Pimento Bitters)

  • $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

• Bleeding Eye (Cuervo Tradicional Plata Tequila, DeKuyper Crème de Cassis, lime juice, agave nectar, ginger beer)

  • $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

• Death by La Dola (Cuervo Tradicional Plata tequila, cucumber and jalapeño essences, lime juice, simple syrup and a hint of smoked salt)

  • $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

  • Mocktail – $8.50

• Red Velvet Revenge (Cruzan Aged Light rum, blackcurrant syrup, lime juice, mint essence, hint of smoked salt and an edible orchid)

  • $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

  •  Mocktail – $8.50

• Purge Punch (Plantation O.F.T.D rum, coconut cream, pineapple, papaya juice, lime juice and a hint of smoked salt)

  • $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

• Factory Made F3AR (Cathead Satsuma Mandarin vodka, DeKuyper Blue Curacao, lemon juice, cranberry juice, sour mix and sour candy belts)

  • $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

• Crooked Can Bloody Murder IPA

  • $16 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $12.75 for refill, or $13 for 12 oz. single serve

• White Hog Pumpkin Ale

  • $16 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $12.75 for refill, or $13 for 12 oz. single serve

• Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest

  • $16 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $12.75 for refill, or $13 for 12 oz. single serve

• Bud Light

  • $14.25 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $11 for refill, or $11.25 for 12 oz. single serve

• Night Elixir 

  Beefeater London Dry Gin, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, The Bitter Truth Violet Liqueur, lime juice, simple syrup and blue glitter – $17

What to Bring & Wear for Halloween Horror Nights 2024

• 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 2024

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+ 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

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 + 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. 

2024 Halloween Horror Nights FAQ’s

What time does Halloween Horror Nights Start in 2024?

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?

1.  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.

2. Purchase a Halloween Horror Nights Scream Early ADD-ON ticket on top of your Halloween Horror Nights event ticket. YOU MUST BE IN THE PARK PRIOR TO 5:00 PM OR YOU FORFEIT THE SCREAM EARLY TICKET.

   • This ADD-ON ticket allows you to enter Universal Studios Florida at 3:00 PM. You can snag a spot for Stay & Scream prior to park closing at 5:00, grab a snack, ride a ride, etc.

   •  You won't need to exit the park at closing, & can instead hang out in a Stay & Scream holding area from 5:00-6:30 PM. A Team Member will check for your Halloween Horror Nights ticket prior to allowing you to enter a Stay & Scream holding area.

3. 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 Stay and Scream Ticket it Worth it for Halloween Horror Nights?

YES! You'll be closest to haunted houses that open early near the various Stay & Scream holding areas. You’ll be able to knock out at least 2-4 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 HHNExpress 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 2024?

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!