Universal Parks & Resorts  just announced plans to build a permanent, year-round horror destination in Las Vegas, Nevada!

The concept art above has Jack the Clown, a Halloween Horror Nights icon, waiting to welcome guests into a spooky building. Chance, another Halloween Horror Nights icon looks to be behind Jack.

Universal’s new horror experience will be  in a new 20-acre expansion of Las Vegas’ immersive AREA15 entertainment district that initially opened to the public in September 2020.

The space will “feature a continuously updated experience, must see seasonal events, and one-of-a-kind merchandise. It  will bring to life Universal’s vast library of classic horror films and today’s most terrifying tales.” 

Via The Press Release From Universal:

"Straight from Universal Parks & Resorts, the creators of Halloween Horror Nights – the world’s most popular global Halloween event – comes a brand-new permanent entertainment experience in Las Vegas. This original concept will bring to life Universal’s vast library of classic horror films and today’s most terrifying tales. 

With a variety of unique, immersive, fantastic horror-centric experiences that surround high energy food and beverage spaces by day turned haunting bars and eateries by night, the new concept marks the first time Universal has created a permanent horror experience beyond its theme parks. It will deliver on the thrills and frights its horror fans have come to love and excite anyone looking for a new level of experiential entertainment. The space will also feature a continuously updated experience, must see seasonal events, and one-of-a-kind merchandise.  

Universal has long defined the horror genre with its classic films featuring iconic characters such as Frankenstein, Dracula, The Mummy and the Wolf Man – and redefined modern horror and suspense stories through collaborations with such high-profile filmmakers as Jason Blum, James Wan and Jordan Peele.  Only Universal could ignite the thrill of and excitement of this genre in full scale and three dimensions. 

“Universal is known for our ability to deliver original, highly-themed and terrifying horror entertainment experiences for millions of fans every year,” said Page Thompson, President, New Ventures, Universal Parks & Resorts. “We are excited to give our global fanbase yet another way to get scared and have fun with fear in the heart of Las Vegas, the perfect place for this type of unique concept.” 

The announcement of the new  permanent horror-themed entertainment experience in Las Vegas came with a second announcement from Universal. 

They're also planning to open a family-friendly theme park in Texas.  You can read more here!

A projected opening date and more details about both projects will be revealed later. Stayed tuned, I’'ll share all the info as it gets announced!

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