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Your Screamin' Guide to Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights 2025

by Leap on November 20, 2024
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The heart-thumping highlight of the Halloween season is surviving the terrifying Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood. The annual event that runs on select nights in the fall takes thousands of guests through movie set-quality haunted houses, scare zones and a Terror Tram. This preternaturally popular event can sell out most nights. Luckily, you've got us as your fearless froggy guides so that you can experience as much as you dare at this must-do event!

Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood - Scareactor

Overview of Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights 2025

Halloween Horror Nights tickets are on sale, and you can start screaming now! But beware: They may sell out quickly!

When does Halloween Horror Nights Start at Universal Studios Hollywood? The event starts at 7 p.m. and Early Access starts at 5:30 p.m. You can purchase Early Event Access separately, which means even if you purchase your discount Halloween Horror Nights ticket from Undercover Tourist, you can still purchase an Early Access ticket from Universal before they sell out. The Early Access houses are in the Lower Lot. Alternatively, you can save on the After 2 p.m. Day/Night Combo Ticket, and that also gets you Early Event Access to the houses that open at 5:30 p.m. Ribbit!

Let's go over Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights tickets, dates, a park plan and tips for 2024. Then we will uncover the houses, scare zones and other entertainment as the details trickle in and update once we attend Opening Night.

Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood 2025 Tickets and Dates

Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights 2025 takes place Sept. 4 through Nov. 2. Hop back soon for the exact dates!

Best Days to Attend

Since most nights are likely to sell out, the crowds may be consistent. Generally, the earlier you go in the season, the lower the ticket price (the same goes for any dates after Halloween if they get added later). Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday nights are usually the least expensive and least crowded, and Saturdays tend to be the priciest (especially Halloween weekend) and most crowded, followed by Fridays. Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood may add more dates as the season progresses, so those new dates may make for a less-crowded night to visit. Most of the days do eventually sell out. Saturdays might be the easiest day to attend for people who work Monday through Friday, but Saturday costs more.

We usually attend opening night, which is a Thursday, and it is noticeably less crowded than dates later in the season. It is also much hotter than dates later in the season, so keep that in mind. (Want more deets on the best times to visit Universal Studios Hollywood? Jump here!)

Let's take a look at all the details from the 2024 event while we wait for the chilling details for 2025:

Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood 2024 Tickets and Prices

Your Screamin' Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood 2024 - front entrance

Halloween Horror Nights is a separate ticket from regular park admission. Universal Studios Hollywood also sells a Halloween Horror Nights Universal Express Pass (formerly called Front of Line Pass). The HHN Universal Express Pass is good for one-time Express access for each house and ride. It also includes priority seating for the live events.

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Halloween Horror Nights ticket prices vary per night. Keep in mind that ticket prices can continue to go up throughout the season, and even sell out for some nights. The key is to purchase as early as you can. You can purchase Early Event Access separately, which allows you to enter the park and access Early Access houses at 5:30 p.m.

Want to save more green? You can get discount general admission tickets or single-night HHN tickets from your favorite froggy friends. If you're not planning to arrive early and want to save up to $45 per ticket, our discount Halloween Horror Nights General Admission ticket is a screamin' deal! You can still add on Early Event Access (if not sold out) through Universal with these tickets.

Here are the one-day ticket options available in 2024:

(These are the initial prices but some prices will creep up as the dates approach and availability may vary throughout the season. The sooner you purchase, the better the price!)

  • Halloween Horror Nights General Admission - from $77 (Does not include Early Event Access but can purchase separately. No Super Nintendo World access during the event.)
  • Halloween Horror Nights General Admission from Undercover Tourist - from $71.02 (Does not include Early Event Access but can purchase separately. No Super Nintendo World access during the event. You may be able to upgrade to Express at the park.)
  • Halloween Horror Nights Universal Express - from $209 and includes admission to the event and one-time Express access to each participating house, ride and attraction. (Does not include Early Event Access but can be purchased separately. Super Nintendo World access 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
  • Halloween Horror Nights Universal Express Unlimited - from $249 and includes admission to the event and unlimited Express access to each participating house, ride and attraction. (Does not include Early Event Access but can be purchased separately. Super Nintendo World access 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
  • Halloween Horror Nights After 2 p.m. Day/Night - from $111.62 through Undercover Tourist, and allows admission to the park at 2 p.m. and same-day evening admission to Halloween Horror Nights. Also includes admission to Super Nintendo World only from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. but may be subject to virtual line. (Includes Early Event Access houses at 5:30 p.m.)
  • Halloween Horror Nights After 2 p.m. Day/Night Universal Express - from $349 and allows admission to the park at 2 p.m. and same-day evening admission to Halloween Horror Nights. Ticket includes one-time Express access to each ride, attraction and seated show during the day PLUS one-time Express access to each house/ride/attraction during Halloween Horror Nights. Also includes admission to Super Nintendo World only from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Includes Early Event Access houses at 5:30 p.m.)

You may have noticed that the discount Halloween Horror Nights After 2 p.m. Day/Night ticket is back through Undercover Tourist! We highly recommend this option. The After 2 p.m. Day/Night tickets allow you to visit daytime attractions, some of which will be closed during Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood. Since Secret Life Of Pets, Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, Kung Fu Panda, Studio Tour and shows are typically closed for Halloween Horror Nights, the combo ticket might be of interest to you if you have not yet experienced these attractions. Likewise, if you want to experience Super Nintendo World, this is the way to do it! Access to Super Nintendo World for this ticket is limited to 7 to 10 p.m.

Your Screamin' Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood - Express in Lanyard

If you are in the park with a daytime ticket or your annual pass, you can check in inside the park. There is a check-in point near the Box Office and near the turnstiles so you can get a wristband to stay in the park after it closes to the public. Annual passholders no longer get Early Event Access included with their pass.

When you purchase the Universal Express ticket online via Universal, an option to upgrade to Universal Express Unlimited for an additional fee pops up (if available)! There is a Universal Express Unlimited ticket option on the main menu, as well.

Your Screamin' Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood - Signage

We will let you in on a little secret. Even if Express is sold out, the park may offer an After 11 p.m. Universal Express starting at $89. If you visit on a crowded night and haven't hit many houses by 11 p.m., that might work in your favor. Check wait times before you purchase. Alternatively, you can always ask about a full Express upgrade at the Box Office when you arrive for the night. Even if it's sold out in advance, you might get lucky and get to upgrade.

Early Event Access Tickets (starting at $10)

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Early Event Access is a new add-on to any Halloween Horror Night ticket. These limited-capacity add-on tickets will sell out, well, early, just as Early Access tickets do for Super Nintendo World in the morning. People who purchase Early Access tickets can access select houses an hour and a half earlier than guests who arrive at 7 p.m. People with Early Access tickets must have an admission ticket for Halloween Horror Nights. You can purchase dated Early Access tickets through Universal Studios Hollywood, even if you purchased your discount Halloween Horror Nights tickets through Undercover Tourist. This might be a way to save money but hit a lot of houses if Universal Express is out of your budget.

People with Early Access do not have daytime access to the rest of the park included in this ticket. We go over the pros and cons of Early Access and other ways to get in early in a separate Early Access post.

Frequent Fear Passes include:

  • Halloween Horror Nights Frequent Fear Pass - from $209 and allows users to experience the scares over and over with General Admission to this year’s Halloween Horror Nights for up to 30 nights. No blackout dates for the first visit, then choose from a selection of dates for the next 29 visits.
  • Halloween Horror Nights Ultimate Fear Pass - from $329 and allows users to experience the scares over and over to this year’s Halloween Horror Nights for access to ALL nights. This pass has no blackout dates.

Special Experiences — R.I.P. Tour - from $389

For a killer experience, spring for the R.I.P. Tour. The 2024 R.I.P. Tour offers the following:

  • Admission to Halloween Horror Nights (no daytime admission or Early Event Access)
  • Guided walking tour of the event
  • One-time R.I.P. entry into each house as well as select rides and attractions while on tour with a guide (based on tour itinerary)
  • Reserved seating at a live show (based on tour itinerary) while on tour with R.I.P. guide
  • Express UNLIMITED access (per day) to select rides, houses and attractions
  • Complimentary valet parking (one vehicle)
  • Special VIP entrance to Universal Studios Hollywood where you will receive your commemorative R.I.P. credentials and lanyard
  • Exclusive Universal Backlot Halloween experience with private VIP trolley transportation
  • Gourmet dinner (alcoholic beverages excluded) in the private VIP dining room
  • Special themed photo opportunities
  • Access to cash bar locations available during the tour (must be 21 years old or older to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages with a valid photo ID)

The tour does NOT include access to Super Nintendo World or Mario Kart. Daytime park access is not included. R.I.P. This ticket does not include Early Access. Guests have a separate line for the houses that is even shorter than the Express line!

Arrive at R.I.P. Reception 30 minutes early. Tours are mixed parties with up to 12 people per tour. Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times while taking part in any R.I.P. Tour. Plan to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled tour time. HHN Universal Express tickets can sell out scary-fast, so buy them well in advance.

Are you a Universal Studios pass member? Annual pass members can take advantage of special pass member pricing for themselves and friends for some tickets. You can check out available deals here.

Platinum Annual Passholders get one free night to Halloween Horror Nights. In 2024, Platinum Annual Passholders must reserve their complimentary Halloween Horror Nights visit in advance.

Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights Park Plan

Your Screamin' Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood 2024 — The Weeknd House

One of the most terrifying parts of Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood is not getting to experience all of the houses because of the lines. There is more to do this year, so Express is even more critical. Most Universal Halloween Horror Nights sell out. Save your terror for the houses and cut the lines with a Halloween Horror Nights Front of the Line ticket. Buy in advance because Universal only offers a very limited number of Universal Express passes for each night, and they sell out as quickly as the potential victims flee Michael Myers. You'll want to look at the park map to get a sense of where things are and map out your plan of attack.

You can get a jump start on the fear … oops, we mean fun! The event usually begins at 7 p.m. and ends at either 1 a.m. or 2 a.m., depending on the night.

Usually, three or four houses (and sometimes the Terror Tram) open during Early Access. Early Access houses are typically in the Lower Lot. Even those lines get long during Early Event Access, so you'll want to arrive as soon as you can and make your way to the houses. This year, two of the Early Entry houses are in the upper lot (subject to change)!

People with the After 2 p.m. ticket have a HUGE advantage in being able to line up earlier than the Early Event Access guests. Arriving early can save your night because you can visit several houses before the event officially begins and then move on to the other houses as other guests make their way down the escalators. There are a few pros and cons to early arrival.

Pros:

  • If you do not like scare zones or the dark, you can start your night much more gently.
  • You start in the light.
  • Experience shorter lines for an hour and a half.
  • You can get through more houses and maybe even do a favorite house twice.
  • You can make it an earlier night.

Cons:

  • The scare zones are not open until 7 p.m.
  • There is a less eerie/dramatic effect walking into the park.
  • You might miss the Opening Scaremony in the Upper Lot. (In 2023, there was no Opening Scaremony. The monsters do get released at once but it's not a huge moment. Instead, there are moments throughout the night when the monsters gather and then get released once again into the crowd. We saw that hoppen in the scare zone at the entrance.)

Having Universal Express means no stress. You can easily do it all in any order you want, even if you do not arrive early — although arriving early can mean doing some houses twice. Just do not scan the Universal Express Pass the first time you go through, and then use the pass later when there is a line you want to skip. With Early Event Access and Universal Express, you can hit most or all of the Early Event Access houses before 7 p.m. If you have R.I.P., then you have unlimited Universal Express access.

Universal no longer distributes lanyards for Universal Express. Instead, you have to pull the paper ticket (about the size of a credit card) out each time to have it scanned. Bring a lanyard with a clear plastic pouch to make your life toadally easier, or wear clothing with a secure pocket. Universal also sells lanyards. We bought a lanyard in 2019 and have brought it back each year. It was well worth it. We put two tickets back to back in it for easy scanning at each house and ride.

If you can’t get Universal Express and you miss Early Event Access, save the year-round rides for after you have done your favorite houses and scare zones (you can ride the rides any other day of the year).

Your Screamin' Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood - wait times

A longer line does not always represent the quality of the house. A house based on a popular show can get a long line, but it doesn't mean it's the best house. Sometimes we find that the houses we are least excited about are among our favorites, and the ones we most look forward to are not at the top of our list. But all houses are usually very good. Try as many as you can and do not stress if you miss one.

Download the Universal Studios Hollywood app so that you can check wait times and showtimes. Select Halloween Horror Nights from the pull-down menu to access the wait times and food options. There are also displays throughout the park for status updates. You are going to want to follow the shortest lines.

Complete everything you want to do while you are down in the Lower Lot and then move back up after that. If special menu items are in those areas, you might want to grab a bite while you are down there, as well. You don’t want to spend valuable time going up and down the four long escalators to and from the Lower Lot more than once in each direction. For even more tips, hop over to our full post on how to maximize your time at Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood.

What if I don't have Universal Express or Early Event Access?

There is a scary amount to accomplish in a limited amount of time. You will need to cut some houses, so be sure to identify your priority houses. Most people are already in the park when Early Access starts to fill the lines in the Lower Lot, so we suggest starting in the Upper Lot and hitting the Lower Lot last. Just keep an eye on wait times and leave enough time to do your priority houses and dining in the Lower Lot.

Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood Houses

There are eight terrifying houses in 2024 at Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood. On signs out front, you can view wait times for general and Express.

A Quiet Place

Your Screamin' Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood - A Quiet Place creature

Silence your screams as you enter this post-apocalyptic world in an all-new haunted house based on Paramount Pictures' "A Quiet Place" and "A Quiet Place Part II." In this world "if they hear you, they hunt you" so be ready for some excruciating silence. Sightless creatures with acute hearing come to life through a unique sound design with special effects and spine-tingling scare actors.

Following the storyline of the Abbott family, Halloween Horror Nights incorporates the use of American Sign Language for the first time ever to transport guests straight into the films. From the Abbott family's farmhouse shelter to the root cellar where Evelyn gives birth, the larger-than-life predators lurk your every footstep — so keep them quiet! This house will also be available at Universal Studios Florida.

Before entering this house, guests will be presented with a video in open captioning and ASL. You will learn key phrases in ASL that will be essential to surviving the post-apocalyptic world.

Monstruos 2: The Nightmares of Latin America

Your Screamin' Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood - El Charro art

Some of the most creepy creeps come from Latin American folklore, and this year you can expect face-to-face action with the worst of the worst! From the devil dog El Cadejo, to the boogeyman El Cucuy, to the soul-collecting rider El Charro, you'll have to watch your back your whole way through. This house in its past iterations has been known as one of the scariest of all.

Dead Exposure: Death Valley 

Your Screamin' Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood 2024 — Dead Exposure

When a super soldier experiment goes wrong, it goes really wrong. In this top-secret government facility, you'll be faced with radioactive zombies who've just escaped the moment you arrive.

There have been two iterations of "Dead Exposure" in the past over at Universal Orlando, and one thing we expect to see is total darkness and some serious jump scares.

There is some brutal testing on animals depicted in this house, so if this is a trigger for you, we suggest you skip.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire 

Your Screamin' Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood 2024 — Ghostbusters House

Get ready to be transported to New York City where "something strange" is in the neighborhood. Inspired by Sony Pictures' newest film in the franchise, "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire," you can expect that perfect mix of terrifying and hilarious the movies are known so well for.

New creatures and characters, as well as iconic ghosts and familiar faces, will be seen in this sinister world. The Spengler family joins forces with the original Ghostbusters to fight the spirit of Garraka, set free by an ancient relic. Passing through Ray's Occult Book shop, into the sewer system, and all the way up to the Ghostbuster's high-tech lab and containment facility, you might start to feel the ice in your veins as Garraka attempts to freeze everyone to death. But don't worry, Ghostbusters new and old will be by your side to help you escape the army of bone-chilling creatures and save the world from a second Ice Age. Let's hope they can!

Insidious: The Further

Your Screamin' Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood 2024 — Insidious the Further

Are you brave enough to pass through the Red Door and into the sinister Red-Faced Demon's lair? Enter the Further where spine-chilling demons will try to ensnare you around every corner. Somewhere between Heaven and Hell, the Further is a dark and empty dimension where many souls are infinitely trapped. No living being is meant to set foot in this terrible place, but you are being welcomed through the front door.

Inspired by the hit "Insidious" film franchise, this all-new haunted house follows the footsteps of the Lamberts, an unfortunate family haunted by evil forces. While their son is in a comatose state after being possessed by a demonic entity, the family enters into the Further.

With familiar sets and scares such as the Red-Faced Demon, the Bride in Black and the Man Who Can't Breathe it won't take long to realize these paranormal creatures have no intention of leaving. From red door to red door, you'll go deeper and deeper into the Further. Beware of KeyFace as he tries to unlock your fears, lock up your spirit and keep you in the Further forever.

The final scare of this house might just make you jump! And so will the final-final scare. And the final-final-final scare. Five final scares are stacked on top of each other to end your time in the world of Insidious.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Legacy of Leatherface 

Your Screamin' Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood 2024 — Texas Chainsaw house

For the 50th anniversary of the 1974 movie, Halloween Horror Nights is bringing this classic house back to Hollywood! Leatherface and his cannibalistic friends invite you into their gore-filled slaughterhouse. This house takes you through the legacy story never seen on screen.

The Legacy of Leatherface celebrates the Texas Chainsaw Massacre films by including all 10 iterations of Leatherface seen on screen across nine movies.

Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines

Your Screamin' Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood 2024 — Eternal Bloodlines house

What's better than a slasher film? How about a SLASH house? That's right, SLASH is returning with a brand-new score for this all-new haunted house. This will be the GRAMMY Award-winning artist's sixth season in collaboration with Halloween Horror Nights. A limited edition vinyl featuring this new composition as well as his past Halloween Horror Nights scores will be available for purchase at the event.

With legendary monster movies such as Dracula and Frankenstein filmed in Sound Stage 12 on the back lot at Universal Studios Hollywood, it's only unnatural to host the Classic Universal Monsters haunted house in the same place. This house celebrates the birth of the original horror genre, created at Universal Studios Hollywood.

The all-female house features The Bride of Frankenstein, She-Wolf of London, Dracula’s Daughter and Anck-Su-Namun, the undead Egyptian princess. In this story, however, The Bride of Frankenstein might just be saving your skin! She and Saskia Van Helsing (daughter of the famous Dracula killing Abraham Van Helsing) have formed an unlikely alliance. And you're caught right in the middle of the life-or-death battle between the hunted and the hunters.

Only one bloodline can survive, and let's hope you do too!

The Weeknd: Nightmare Trilogy

The Weeknd returns with an all-new house. This haunted house spawns from After Hours, Dawn FM and a horrifying new tale. Get caught up in iconic moments inspired by The Weeknd's music videos and live performances.

The Weeknd has been working on a trio of albums and has just announced the concluding album, "Hurry Up Tomorrow." Nightmare Trilogy is not only a representation of the albums, but the singer's interpretation of Danté's Divine Comedy. Its three parts are Inferno, Purgatory and Paradise. In the house we see these elements in his life through jarring scenes of giant paparazzi eyeballs, the hands of fans literally ripping him apart and more.

Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood Scare Zones

We frogs jump (even higher than usual) in terror at Halloween Horror Nights — usually when we least expect it in a scare zone. Be prepared for the unexpected ghoul to emerge from the darkness.

Your Screamin' Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood 2024 — Chainsaw Punkz

2024 Scare Zones

Luchadores Monsrtuosos

Two luchadores square up to a whole horde of masked monsters in this Lucha Libre horror house. Be careful not to get caught right in the middle of the fight!

Murder of Crowz

Ever thought crows were a little ominous? Well, they are terrifying when you enter their territory at Halloween Horror Nights! A murder of giant crows might just peck your bones clean as you navigate their scare zone.

Chainsaw Punkz

Right at the front of the park chainsaw-wielding punk rockers with mohawks and masks are ready to greet you. How welcoming! Don't worry, they just want to get you revved up for your terrifying night.

Skull Lordz

Gothic kings and queens defend their rule in this court of the undead. Beware while you cross through their spectral kingdom. You might just find a dead end.

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Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood Entertainment

Here are the must-see shows, moments and experiences outside of the actual scare zones and houses.

(New!) “Late Night with Chucky” Live Talk Show in the DreamWorks Theatre

Your Screamin' Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood 2024 — Late Night with Chucky

An all-original, killer talk show will taunt guests with Chucky's special brand of mischief and mayhem. (And maybe offer a little comic relief.) The interactive, humorous show invites guests to submit questions for Chucky to answer. Ask questions via a QR code in the lobby. But be careful what you ask. If the temperamental doll host doesn’t appreciate your question, you may end up like his production team. (They've been eliminated from their position… permanently.)

Terror Tram: Enter the Blumhouse 

"M3GAN." "The Black Phone." "Freaky." "The Purge." "Happy Death Day." Blumhouse has become synonymous with horror, and on this year's Terror Tram, you'll encounter characters from these frightening films.

Your Screamin' Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood 2024 - M3GAN

The moment you step off the tram you are greeted by M3GAN. She then tells you "this is the part where you run" and a bunch of her Blumhouse friends appear with chainsaws to chase you away with. Talk about terrifying!

The Purge: Dangerous Waters 

Your Screamin' Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood -Show

A new live show in 2023 brought "The Purge" franchise into unfamiliar territory — uncharted waters. A politician and his entourage escape to a deserted island to avoid The Purge, but freedom is fleeting when a group of Purgers finds them. The fiery EDM show features adrenaline-filled action sequences, stunts, lighting and laser effects, high-fall fire burns and massive explosions.

The show has great special effects and offers a place to sit and rest ... or escape the scares. But if you have to cut something from the night, we feel like this could be it. The seats fill up, so you want to arrive about 20 minutes early to get a seat. We arrived 20 minutes early and the wait and show combined took about 40 minutes from our night. The show does have some graphic violence.

There are four shows a night. You can find showtimes in the Universal Studios app.

What Rides Are Open During Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood?

Your Screamin' Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood -Castle projection

Some of the regular rides dare to operate during Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights. (Attractions close to daytime guests as of 5:30 p.m.) If you need to escape from the houses, get your thrills on Transformers 3-D, Revenge of the Mummy, Jurassic World (closed early) or the Simpsons Ride. The Wizarding World is open in 2024, but unfortunately with no Death Eaters. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey (closes early) and Flight of the Hippogriff are open!

Your Screamin' Guide to Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights - Nearly empty Super Nintendo World

If you have a Universal Express, Universal Express Unlimited, After 2 PM Day/Night or After 2 PM Day/Night Universal Express ticket, you will be able to access Super Nintendo World between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. You have to pull out your tickets to get in. It was so nice to escape the screams to play in a nearly empty Super Nintendo World. No wait for Mario Kart or the challenges? Sign me up for this access every single time!

As mentioned above, the normal Studio Tour will not be running. Instead, you get the Terror Tram.

Regular shows, Kung Fu Panda and Despicable Me Minion Mayhem are closed. Secret Life of Pets and Super Nintendo World will not be open.

Hogwarts Castle has special projections forming in front of your eyes. Listen for hissing voices. We do not speak Parseltongue, so don't ask us what they are saying.

Access to Super Nintendo World During Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights

Super Nintendo World is closed to general admission tickets during the event. Four ticket types grant access to Super Nintendo World:

  • Halloween Horror Nights After 2 p.m. Day/Night (save money by buying through Undercover Tourist) - Includes admission to Super Nintendo World only from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. but may be subject to virtual line. (Also includes Early Event Access to select houses at 5:30 p.m.)
  • Halloween Horror Nights After 2 p.m. Day/Night Universal Express - Includes admission to Super Nintendo World only from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Also includes Early Event Access to select houses at 5:30 p.m.)
  • Halloween Horror Nights Universal Express - Includes admission to Super Nintendo World only from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. but may be subject to virtual line. Does not include Early Event Access.
  • Halloween Horror Nights Universal Express Unlimited - Includes admission to Super Nintendo World only from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. but may be subject to virtual line. Does not include Early Event Access.

These tickets do not include daytime access to Super Nintendo World. Access is just offered during Horror Nights.

Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood Food and Merchandise

Your Screamin' Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood - Dia de Los Muertos Food from 2023

There are always treats to die for at Halloween Horror Nights. We've got a full guide on all the treats and eats here. This year’s terrifying menu includes vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free items for those with every type of appetite.

Here are some devilish delights and concocted drinks for 2024:

Studio Scoops:

Your Screamin' Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood - Stay Puft S'more

  • Mini Stay Puft S'more (only available after 7pm)

The Weeknd: Nightmare Trilogy Bar (located in Lower Lot by “Jurassic World — The Ride”)

Your Screamin' Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood - Mushroom Saw blade Flatbread

  • Saw Blade Flatbread (Short Rib) – braised short rib, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, spicy tomato sauce and ranch drizzle
  • Saw Blade Flatbread (Mushroom) – mushrooms, roasted tomato, mozzarella cheese, green pepper, crispy onion and spicy tomato sauce

Your Screamin' Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood - Weeknd Bar drinks

  • Too Late – tequila, raspberry puree and peach and lime juice garnished with a grenadine-filled syringe and red light up cube
  • Out of Time – cola, raspberry and ginger syrup and a red light up cube, topped with strawberry heart jellies
  • How Do I Make you Love Me? – rum, peach and passion fruit puree and lemonade served with an orange light up cube and dark chocolate butterfly
  • Is There Someone Else? – vodka, blue curaçao, lime juice and Sprite soda garnished with a multicolor light up cube and a gummy eyeball

Chucky’s Dive Bar (located behind Animation Studio Store)

Your Screamin' Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood - Chucky Bar drinks

  • Cult of Chucky – spicy tamarind vodka, strawberry syrup, lemon juice and club soda with a chamoy and tajin, topped with chamoy gummy bears
  • Friend Till the End – tequila, Sprite soda, blue curaçao, lime juice and orange popping pearls with an orange sugar rim and a rainbow lollipop
  • Chucky’s Got Jokes – bourbon, amaretto, corn simple syrup, lime juice and ginger beer topped with chamoy drizzled corn and cinnamon powder

City Snacks featuring “A Quiet Place” (located in Upper Lot)

Your Screamin' Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood - Wooden Board Eclair

  • Wooden Board Éclair – dark chocolate mousse filled éclair dripped in chocolate ganache
  • Abbot’s Corn Chowder – creamy stew with shrimp, corn, vegetables and cornbread croutons

Dia de Los Muertos (located in Universal Plaza)

Your Screamin' Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood - The Walking Taco bag

  • The Walking Taco – Taco fixings over Fritos scoops and served in a Fritos bag
  • Carne Asada Nachos – fried corn tortilla chips topped with carne asada, pico de gallo, queso fresco and guacamole
  • Beef Birria Tacos with Red Sauce – corn tortilla tacos with birria de res served with onions, cilantro and red consomé sauce
  • Pineapple Spears – pineapple spears with chamoy
  • Esquites – Corn off the Cob – corn sliced off the cobb topped with grated cotija cheese, cilantro and tajin
  • Nachos Muertos – cinnamon sugar chips, strawberry topping, oreo bits, chocolate sauce and whipped cream

Your Screamin' Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood - Margarita from 2023

  • El Cadejo Mangorita – tequila, triple sec, mango puree, lime juice and margarita mix served with chamoy, tajin and a dried chili covered mango
  • Muerte Michelada – Modelo beer, michelada mix, jalapeno syrup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce garnished with chamoy, tajin and a lime wedge
  • El Charro – spicy tamarind vodka, pickle brine, margarita mix and triple sec served with chamoy, tajin and a chocolate dipped pickle spear
  • Horror-Chata – rum, horchata, banana syrup served with whipped cream and dried banana chips
  • Spicy Strawberry Vodka Margarita – spicy tamarind vodka, strawberry syrup, lemon juice served with chamoy, tajin and a tamarind straw
  • Piña Margarita – reposado, cucumber jalapeno tequila, triple sec, agave syrup, lemon juice, pineapple juice garnished with a chamoy drizzled pineapple spear

Monster Eats (located in Lower Lot)

Your Screamin' Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood _Monster Eats Menu

  • Into the Fog Fish ‘n Chips – crispy beer battered cod nuggets with tartar sauce and chips
  • The Fiery Bite Corn Dog – spicy Korean-style corn dog with spicy ketchup and chips
  • She-Wolf Midnight Delight Cheesecake – fried cheesecake dusted with powdered sugar and strawberry claw marks
  • The Bride’s Cookie – black and white cookie

Leatherface’s BBQ (located in Lower Lot)

Your Screamin' Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood - Leatherface BBQ

  • Pam’s Brisket Sandwich – smoked brisket sandwich with Coca-Cola BBQ sauce and creamy coleslaw served with a side of potato salad and BBW baked beans
  • Franklin’s BBQ Ribs – Coca-Cola BBQ ribs served with a side of potato salad and BBQ baked beans
  • Drayton’s Chili Cheese Dog – all-beef hot dog topped with chili and cheddar cheese and served with a side of potato salad
  • Grandpa’s Porch Pounder – vodka, mezcal, passionfruit puree, Sprite soda, citrus sour and grenadine topped with bloody bone candy

The park map shows themed dining locations in the Upper and Lower Lots.

Most restaurants and shops offer themed treats such as decorated cookies and cupcakes. Additional dining locations are found around the park. The Universal Studios Hollywood app has more details for the day of your visit.

The following dining locations may be open for your visit:

  • Three Broomsticks
  • Hog's Head
  • Butterbeer carts
  • Starbucks Upper and Lower Lot
  • Krusty Burger
  • Cletus' Chicken Shack
  • Luigi's Pizza
  • Moe's Tavern
  • Lard Lad's Donut
  • Phineas Q. Butterfat's Ice Cream
  • Suds McDuff's Hot Dogs — "Dufftober Fest" at Duff Gardens and Suds McDuff's
  • Panda Express
  • Studio Cafe
  • Mummy Eats
  • Jurassic Cafe
  • Isla Nu-Bar
  • Many temporary snack locations throughout the park and near houses, including the ones with a long walk.

You can purchase a souvenir refillable Coca-Cola Freestyle souvenir cup. It's $19 (plus tax) for one or $17 each if you buy two. It's refillable throughout the day (every 10 minutes).

Some Universal CityWalk restaurants offer discounts before you enter HHN. Re-entry is allowed. (Get a hand stamp when you exit). Find limited-time offerings at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen, NBC Sports Grill & Brew, VIVO Italian Kitchen, Antojitos Cocina Mexicana, Voodoo Doughnuts and Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville.

Halloween Horror Nights Merchandise

Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights - 2024 merchandise

In 2024, you can find shirts, glow items and other new items for sale from apparel and accessories to souvenirs and homeware. Enjoy a variety of new merchandise collections featuring your favorite fiends and haunted houses. Everyone’s favorite killer doll Chucky is back with a new popcorn bucket (with new phrases) and a classic Lil Boo popcorn bucket.

Your Screamin' Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood - Popcorn Buckets

Fan favorite character Lil Boo — a cute but creepy baby pumpkin — comes to life in an all-new collection:

Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights - Merchandise from 2024

  • Popcorn bucket
  • Shoulder plush
  • Backpack
  • Headwear

The new Halloween Horror Nights collection features sickening house tees, a pierced, reversible bucket hat, bat-eared beanie, skull shot glass and more.

Shop for exclusive products inspired by “The Weeknd: Nightmare Trilogy” house and the Dia de Los Muertos activation at Universal Plaza. You can find them only at Universal Studios Hollywood and in Universal CityWalk Hollywood.

We always return with our Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights lanyard to hold our Express Passes. If you do not have a lanyard, we highly recommend getting one, especially if you use Universal Express.

Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood Tips

Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights - Psycho House with Normal Bates

Follow these tips to have a frighteningly good time:

1. Leave the Kids at Home

This terrifying event is recommended for very brave 13-year-olds and up. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Of course, in 2019, we did come across the cutest Ghostbuster who was brave enough to visit the house for his most-favorite movie. You know your kids, so use your best judgment. If horror movies are their jam, then they may be able to handle it. The teenage years are a good time to visit for most kids.

2. Dress Light and Stay Hydrated

Be sure to dress for the weather so you will be comfortable (layers are your friend). Early September dates can be surprisingly hot the whole night. You may bring an umbrella if the forecast calls for rain. Wear comfortable shoes. You’ll find that there is a lot of walking — our devices usually measure between 13,000 and 17,000 steps!

Stay hydrated — all of that screaming can dry you out like a mummy! (You can purchase water bottles but you can also get free water at restaurants with fountain drinks.) You can bring an empty water bottle into the park with you. You'll have to dump any liquids out.

3. Halloween Costumes and Masks

There are new costume guidelines for this year!

In 2024, guests may wear costumes while attending Halloween Horror Nights in both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk Hollywood.

There is, however, a lengthy list of guidelines for said costumes:

  • Guests must be fully clothed, including shoes and shirts.
  • Guests may not wear clothing or accessories that may create a false impression that guests work for Universal or as emergency personnel, including, without limitation clothing or items identified with law enforcement, security, firefighters, emergency responders or the military.
  • Guests may not wear any covering that fully or partially obscures a person’s face, including costume masks, facial coverings, and face applications.
  • Face painting is permitted only if it covers no more than one-half of the face (applied vertically only) or is applied in a pre-approved design by professional artists at Universal.
  • No prosthetic makeup is permitted.
  • Clothing that Universal determines is indecent, exposes excessive portions of the skin, or that Universal views as inappropriate for a family environment is prohibited.
  • Service animals may not wear or be part of a costume.
  • No weapons of any kind are permitted. Any item that resembles a weapon or is manufactured in the shape of a weapon is not permitted.
  • No special or atmospheric effects, including, without limitation, balloons, smoke, fog, powered effects, and sound effects, are permitted.
  • No veils, long trains, stilts, or oversized costumes that could pose a safety hazard to guests or team members are permitted.
  • Costumes may not interfere with security screening. Costumes cannot exceed 25 inches wide x 80 inches high to meet Universal’s metal detection regulations.
  • Universal reserves the right to preclude any costumes that may cause confusion that the guest is part of the Halloween Horror Nights experience. Impersonating a theme park entertainment or character or performing, frightening or otherwise disrupting other guests or event operations is prohibited and may result in expulsion from Universal’s property.

You can see the full costume guidelines and Code of Conduct here.

4. Only Bring the Necessities 

We recommend traveling light, especially since you'll be walking through crowded houses and being spooked in scare zones. You wouldn't want anything spilling out of your bag or pockets if you fall to the ground ;)

Also, note that you cannot bring in food or drink — not even water. Do not bring gum into the park either.

5. Eat Early

Arrive with a full belly if you can. Food lines are scary long! You don't want to waste precious time waiting for food. However, if you do get hungry, we recommend the Little Cocina food stand in the Central Plaza.

6. Follow the Rules or Beware

You may not record, take flash photos, or bring laser pens, food and drink into the houses. Do not touch or harm the actors or jump the lines unless you want to be sent out of the park in a body bag without your ticket.

7. Need to Escape? 

If you need to leave the park, ask about re-entry before you leave. Take your ticket with you and you may need to get a hand stamp! If you want to escape while inside the park, the monsters do not follow you into stores, restrooms or restaurants (some special event dining zones do have scare actors in them though). The Lower Lot has no loose scare actors. Springfield U.S.A. does not have a scare zone in the Upper Lot.

8. Be Aware of Accessible Options

Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood - Sign for return times for disabilities

If someone in your party uses a wheelchair, most standard wheelchairs and Electronic Convenience Vehicles (ECVs) can go through the houses. (But you may be asked to transfer to a manual wheelchair.) Ask an attendant if you need assistance.

Universal recently implemented a new Attraction Accommodation Program for guests with disabilities. Hop over to our post on the new protocol guests with disabilities must undergo before picking up an Attraction Assistance Pass (AAP) at the park. Arrive early and take care of it as soon as you can. Then you may receive return times for the houses. There is alternative transportation available for those with physical disabilities to access the houses that are through the Wizarding World and in the Lower Lot.

Your Screamin' Guide to Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights - Return time cards in 2024

You can get return times from the Upper Lot Houses directly. A podium outside the Wizarding World offers return times for the two houses past the Wizarding World. There is another podium to get return times near the Stellar Bar entrance in the Lower Lot. You can get return times for all the Lower Lot houses at once if you like. You'll get a timed card to hand to the attendant at each entrance along with your AAP card.

9. Consider Your Daytime Visits With Small Children During This Time

Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights -Minion monsters

Even though no scary monsters are out during the day, except for the likes of Beetlejuice, Frankenstein and Monster Minions, there are some scary props you cannot avoid. We get a lot of questions about what the park is like during the day.

Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights - Props

Every day of the season from Sept. 5 through Nov. 3, you'll encounter props from Halloween Horror Nights — something to consider for trips during September and October (as well as reduced park hours) with kids.

Follow these rules and tips, and you will survive Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood. Most of all, have fun!

Have a question about Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights? Share it in the comments below! Get a hoppin' discount on Universal Studios Hollywood tickets anytime with Undercover Tourist.

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Jul 23, 2018 at 1:48 a.m.
Adriana Says...

When can I buy tickets to Hollywood horror night Halloween party?

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Jul 23, 2018 at 1:47 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Adriana!

Tickets usually go on sale in August. Keep an eye out!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Jul 17, 2018 at 8:44 p.m.
STARSHA M BLEDSOE Says...

Hi, We want to bring my niece (8) for her birthday. BUUUUT she is terrified of everything Halloween. We completely forgot about this event so I was wondering, is it halloween-ish during the day or does the scary crap start at 6:30p. We don't want to traumatize the poor kid if during the day they still have a lot of scary stuff out. This kid was afraid of Disney Halloween. Thanks :)

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Jul 20, 2018 at 1:57 a.m.
Amanda Says...

I have taken my kids during this time of the year and there are horror decorations or that can't be hidden or removed. Most are not horrible but there are scenes with zombies. Depending on how sensitive your chid is she may get scared. My youngest did not like it. But we covered her eyes when we were in these areas.

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Jul 20, 2018 at 9:19 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Amanda!

Thanks so much for your input! We always appreciate Frog Pond expertise. :)

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Jul 17, 2018 at 4:20 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi there!

Oh my goodness, no worries! (We ARE giggling that your poor niece was scared of Disney Halloween!) There may be some fall decorations out, but there won't be any sign of spooky, scary stuff until the event begins. You're in the clear!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Jul 16, 2018 at 4:58 a.m.
JCWonders Says...

How much do R.I.P. tickets run? And what does it include?

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Jul 18, 2018 at 11:46 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi there!

R.I.P. tickets have not gone on sale for Hollywood yet. To give you an idea, the R.I.P. tickets in Orlando start at $159.99 and include front-of-line entry once to each house, a behind-the-scenes tour, Express unlimited ride access, complimentary standard valet parking, a souvenir lanyard and more.

Hoppy planning!

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Apr 12, 2018 at 10:42 a.m.
Nadja Says...

Hi,

we are planning to visit the Universal Studios and HHN. We want to buy a "regular" ticket for the Studios and a "regular" ticket for HHN. (Because we want to enter the Studios already at 10 AM)

As you told, it is possible to stay in the park with a wristband (for entering HHN), if you bought a Day/Night Combo ticket. Is it also possible with our two "regular" tickets?

Thank you in advance for any help.

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Apr 19, 2018 at 7:58 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Nadja!

Great question. Tickets don't typically go on sale until the summer months, and tons of different combinations are offered, so this is a tough question to answer just yet! In past years, we believe there has been a way to stay in the parks between a "regular" day and HHN without having to exit. There may be a kiosk to grab your wristband at starting in the afternoon - if not, try visiting guest relations to get set up. But again, keep an eye out on the different ticket options once they are released to accommodate your needs!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Apr 5, 2018 at 12:23 p.m.
Holger Says...

Hi

I've visit HHN the last 6 Years. We are big fans from Germany. Is it possible to get Tickets for the red carpet?

Regards

Holger

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Apr 6, 2018 at 11:32 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Holger!

We recommend reaching out directly to Universal Orlando Resort with this question at (407) 363-8000.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Apr 3, 2018 at 2:06 a.m.
Aldenir Says...

Hi there! I'm planning to go to Halloween Horror nights alone! Is it possible? How will I enter the houses? Can I go into the houses alone?

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Apr 2, 2018 at 10:23 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi there!

You will be combined with other people to enter the house as a group.

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Aug 16, 2018 at 5:30 a.m.
Sally Says...

I had the same question about going alone. I'm mainly interested in the Stranger Things house and was thinking about doing early entry and hitting that maze first, then if it's too intense I can escape before dark! Do you think it would be manageable and fun to go alone, or uncomfortable? I don't scare too easily, but I also don't relish the thought of stumbling around dark foggy areas by myself and getting relentlessly chased by the actors!

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Aug 21, 2018 at 11:21 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Sally!

OMG, great question! Don't worry ... Halloween Horror Nights is just as enjoyable alone. We don't think the scare actors "go after" you more so just because you're alone, and it allows you to fly solo and hit all of the houses YOU want to experience. We toadally recommend it.

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Mar 26, 2018 at 2:09 a.m.
KJ Says...

We have a platinum season pass and it includes a onetime admission to HHN, can we upgrade to a front of the line pass?

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Mar 29, 2018 at 10:47 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi KJ,

Yes, you can purchase a Universal Express Pass for HHN beforehand or at the park.

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Oct 31, 2017 at 7:07 a.m.
Timmy L Says...

Is the Terror Tram only one-way from upper lot to backlot?

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Oct 31, 2017 at 2 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Timmy,

Yes. After you get off and walk through the scenes, you get back on at a different location and it returns you to the station.

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Oct 31, 2017 at 4:50 a.m.
Gustavo Sosa Says...

Im very confused... The calendar says the park hours are 9am to 6pm...does this mean that I will get kicked out at 6pm? and all rides close at 6pm? Or do they just stop letting people in at 6pm? Im from Denver and have never been.

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Oct 31, 2017 at 8:07 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Gustavo,

Halloween Horror Nights is a separate-ticket event. Universal Studios will close at 6 p.m. for day guests. Guests with HHN tickets may enter the park as early as 5:15 p.m.

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Oct 29, 2017 at 8:22 p.m.
Teresa Says...

Are horror night tickets refundable ?

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Oct 29, 2017 at 8:33 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Teresa,

Sorry, but Halloween Horror Nights tickets are non-refundable.

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Oct 29, 2017 at 9 a.m.
Guadalupe Says...

I bought my ticket for Halloween horror nights tomorrow Oct 29, 2017 but I won't be able to attend due to a family emergency , is there anything I can do or call ?

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Oct 29, 2017 at 8:36 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Guadalupe,

We're sorry for not getting back to you sooner. For future reference, please call 1-800-846-1302 for Customer Service help seven days a week!

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Oct 27, 2017 at 11:53 p.m.
Melody Says...

We're planning on going to horror nights on 11/4.how are the lines usually after Halloween?

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Oct 29, 2017 at 9:23 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Melody,

It can still be busy. We recommend arriving by 5 p.m. to take advantage of the early entry.

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Oct 26, 2017 at 7:47 a.m.
Alek Says...

Hi there, I purchased 4 front of the line tickets, for the 26th, unfortunately I cannot attend. Two of them are under my name and the other two my girlfriend. Can I just give her all the tickets and she can take her friends? Even though my name is printed on them?

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Oct 26, 2017 at 8:48 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Alek,

Please call Undercover Tourist Customer Service at 1-800-846-1302 for help with your tickets.

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Oct 25, 2017 at 7:15 p.m.
Gillian Klein Says...

Hi,

For early entry, can you enter any time after 5pm or do you need to enter the park by 5pm?

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Oct 26, 2017 at 8:26 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Gillian,

Early Entry is 5:15 p.m. until around 6:30 p.m. They stop entry for the Opening Scaremony.

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Oct 25, 2017 at 5:22 p.m.
Xiomara Rivas Says...

Hey! I'm going tonight with a group of friends, and my boyfriend and I have a hydration backpack, but I'm not sure if we're allowed to take it in? It'd just have water but I'd hate if we took it and then had to pay for a locker outside or have to walk back to the car to leave it there. Thanks!

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Oct 25, 2017 at 1:40 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Xiomara,

Yes, you may bring your hydration backpack. Note that it must be completely empty when you go through security. You may refill it once you're through the gates.

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Oct 24, 2017 at 1:18 a.m.
Julius Says...

Are there any restrictions on bringing a camera? I'm aware that there's no flash photography , but I'd like to take some regular pictures

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Oct 24, 2017 at 4:28 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Julius,

Regular cameras are fine. We bring ours to film the mazes!

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Oct 22, 2017 at 12:28 p.m.
Alecia Says...

We are attending on the 26th, and have fol day night combo tickets.

With fol do we need to head over to the lower lot at 1700 to start early or should we be fine with the 1900 start to do all the mazes and rides between 1900-0200?

Thanks

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Oct 23, 2017 at 10:43 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Alecia,

It's always a good idea to use the HHN early entry time. Even with FOL, you'll be able to see favorites twice!

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Oct 21, 2017 at 3:38 a.m.
Paulina Says...

Hi there , I need help ASAP please . My boyfriend and I purchase a all day pass ticket onli we just saw that we can’t stay for Horror night . Is there a way we can upgrade are ticket?! I didn’t see that we had to buy the horror night ticket to stay at night . I just assume all day mean “ all day “ . We really wanted to go to this event is there a way we can upgrade?. Thank you

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Oct 23, 2017 at 9:03 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Paulina,

You would need to upgrade the ticket at the park. Check with one of the ticket booths before you enter.

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Oct 19, 2017 at 7:51 p.m.
Cami Says...

Hello! My boyfriend and I have been planning on going to HHN for weeks and we have also been carefully putting together our Marty Mcfly and Jennifer Parker costumes...just recently read that costumes are not aloud. We are so bummed, do you think we could pass for just regular clothes, should we leave some pieces in a bag and put them on later? We were so excited, what do you think?

Cami

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Oct 20, 2017 at 3:29 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Cami,

No costumes of any kind are allowed at HHN. We suggest saving them for another Halloween party. We bet they're amazing!

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Oct 19, 2017 at 6:19 p.m.
Tiffany Says...

Are the actors allowed to touch you or throw water? My boyfriends friend told him that and now he doesn't want to go.

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Oct 19, 2017 at 2:42 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Tiffany,

The scareactors are not allowed to touch you or throw water.

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Oct 19, 2017 at 12:07 a.m.
Rina Says...

Hi,

My 8 yr old son and I plan to spend one day at Universal (10/28) and will get there as soon as the park opens. We won't attend any of the HH stuff. Should we still get a FOL? or will regular admission be sufficient. We need to leave the park around 7:30pm.

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Oct 19, 2017 at 8:26 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Rina,

Looking at our Los Angeles Crowd Calendar, we're forecasting heavy crowds that day. If you can afford the added expense, we recommend FOL.

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Oct 17, 2017 at 2:54 a.m.
The BatFan Says...

I'm trying to figure out the cost of parking for a HHN. On USH's website, it says: "*On Halloween Horror Nights event nights, the After 6pm parking rates do not apply." Do they mean parking will be free after 6pm, or parking will be full price ($25) instead of the discounted after 6pm ($10) like usual? Thank you.

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Oct 17, 2017 at 8:19 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi,

Parking will be full price ($25) for HHN.

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Oct 14, 2017 at 3:06 p.m.
Juan Says...

Hi, we are from Argentina. We want to buy a Day/Night Combo for Thu Nov2. If we take general admission, Do you think we can visit Studio Tour, Jurassic Park and Springfield before 5 pm (time to go to HHN area)? Can we stay at Park until 6pm and then go for HHN? Do you expect a big crowd at that hour? Thank for your help!

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Oct 16, 2017 at 9:07 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Juan,

Yes, you should be able to see those attractions if you're at the park by 2 p.m. You can visit the rest of the park until 6 p.m., but you should consider using the HHN Early Entry at 5:15 p.m. since it can be crowded at 6 p.m.

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Oct 13, 2017 at 10:10 p.m.
John smith Says...

Curious if there are metal detectors at the entrance? I have metal in my hip and it always seems to cause a big deal

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Oct 14, 2017 at 9:28 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi John,

Yes, there are metal detectors.

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Oct 9, 2017 at 12:17 p.m.
Cristie Says...

Hi,

We are planning our visit to Universal Studios, Hollywood during October and was going to purchase FOL ticket. There is a little note - admission to Halloween Horror Nights. I was reading that it is during certain days. What does this acces include?

I read also about the combo ticket, but it seems in our case, it will leave us too little time to enjoy the park. We would also like to enjoy the park during morning, however to be part of some thrill could be cool.

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Oct 9, 2017 at 8:53 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi,

Halloween Horror Nights is a separate-ticket event. It begins around 5 p.m. and runs until after midnight. The post will give you all the information about the event.

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Oct 8, 2017 at 6:27 p.m.
Jessie Says...

Hello,

I ended up breaking my foot and am bound to a wheelchair. Are the maze lines wheelchair accessible or is there a place we can go to have some kind of pass to accommodate the chair?

Thanks,

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Oct 9, 2017 at 9:22 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Jessie,

Yes, the mazes are wheelchair accessible.

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Oct 7, 2017 at 5:20 p.m.
Cathy Says...

Can anyone tell me if the RIP tour is really worth it? Also, what food is the Gourmet Buffet that is included with the RIP Tour? Thank you.

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Oct 7, 2017 at 12:16 a.m.
Scaredy mom Says...

First, we are pass holders. Can we enter into the park with our passes and then stay with our HHR tickets?

Second, my daughter just got stitches on the bottom of her foot and is in crutches. Should she try to maneuver on crutches or get a wheelchair?

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Oct 9, 2017 at 4:22 a.m.
Mck Says...

I would get a wheelchair there are so many people that crutches are going to be just a bother for her after an hour of being there...plus people are rude and could knock her over

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Oct 6, 2017 at 10:18 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi,

If your annual pass is not blocked out, then you may enter the park the day of your HHN tickets. The mazes are twisty and dark. It may be a good idea to go with the wheelchair.

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Oct 4, 2017 at 5:46 a.m.
JB Says...

If I get the After 2PM Day/Night Combo ticket can I leave before Horror nights starts and then reenter for that event? Or do I have to stay in the park from 2pm through horror nights until Im ready to leave for good? Thanks!

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Oct 4, 2017 at 8:29 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi JB,

According to Universal, if you leave by 5 p.m., you'll be able to re-enter for Halloween Horror Nights. Be sure to double check that information once you arrive.

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Oct 4, 2017 at 4:19 a.m.
Bianca Says...

Can we bring backpacks in?

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Oct 4, 2017 at 8:27 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Bianca,

Yes, you may bring a backpack.

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Oct 2, 2017 at 7:31 p.m.
Brittany Says...

Hi

We are going this weekend and we cannot seem to find the cost of parking anywhere. Do you know what it is?

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Oct 2, 2017 at 9:48 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Brittany,

General Parking at Universal Studios Hollywood is $25.

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Oct 2, 2017 at 12:38 a.m.
Jordan Hicks Says...

We are planning on going Thursday Oct. 26. FOL isn't an option for us at the moment but we don't mind waiting in line too much. We're planning on getting the combo pass and starting our day at 2 PM there. How does this work with early entry? Can we just start making our way to the backlot at 5? or do we have to exit the park then come back in? Any info on this would be great! Thanks!

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Oct 2, 2017 at 8:09 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Jordan,

With the combo pass, just be sure to get your Horror Nights wristband when you enter the park at 2 p.m. so you can stay in the park once it closes. Then make your way down to the lower lot by 5 p.m. to be among the first to enter the mazes. You do not have to exit the park.

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Oct 7, 2017 at 8:06 p.m.
Kate Says...

Hi there

A group have purchased universal tickets with airmiles for general admission. We plan to go Thur Oct 19 but we do not intend to attend HHN. What time will be need to leave the park....5 or the usual park time of 6? Will the crowds be less because of that evening event?

Thanks

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Oct 9, 2017 at 9:35 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Kate,

The park will close at 6 p.m. The crowds are less in the morning, but people with a combo ticket start arriving around 2 p.m.

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Oct 1, 2017 at 11:26 p.m.
LyMarie Says...

Has anyone ever done the day/night combo?? My friend and I want to do the day/night combo on an upcoming thursday, but I was wondering if we have to exit the park and re-enter at 5 for early entry? Or can we stay in the park since we have the combo ticket? Thank you!

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Sep 28, 2017 at 3:52 p.m.
Jazmin Says...

We bought a ticket for someone but now they can’t go

Can someone else use that extra ticket??

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Sep 28, 2017 at 5:14 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Jasmin,

Yes, they may use the ticket.

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Sep 26, 2017 at 5:55 p.m.
Jeannette Says...

Hi there!

Was thinking about going this Thursday (or a Thursday) with a general admission ticket. It’s me and my daughter. She loves Halloween thrills and scares. Haven’t been to HHN since 2008 and that was orlando. How are the lines on a Thursday night compared to the weekends? I don’t want to spend all the $ (can’t afford FOL this year) and end up being a waste due to waiting in lines. Also will we be allowed in to the event at the 5:15 time or is that only VIP? Please let me know ASAP. Thanks!

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Sep 26, 2017 at 2:02 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Jeanette,

Generally, Thursday nights are less crowded than Friday or Saturday. Anyone with an HHN ticket may enter the park at 5:15. Definitely get there before 5:00. You will be able to see more mazes with the early entry time.

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Sep 25, 2017 at 5:39 p.m.
Elyse Richardson Says...

Hi, I went last year (front of the line pass) and the lines were still long. Do you know if they have improved this? Maybe limited the number of tickets sold or with front of the line should we still expect a 30 min or more wait for a maze?

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Sep 25, 2017 at 2:57 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Elyse,

It depends on the day you visit and at what time that you visit a maze. We hopped around on opening night for Early Entry and did not have to wait long. It will get really busy past 8:00. Consider visiting on a Thursday or Sunday.

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Sep 26, 2017 at 5:17 p.m.
Maryam Says...

Hi! Please help as I am so confused. Me and my sister are visiting from England and Universal studios is on our list. We have just realised that the HHN is going to be on whilst are there. Is it worth buying the day/night package where we can get access from 2pm? Will we still be able to see most of the studio tour if we arrive at 2pm as we want to go to the halloween mazes around 5.30-6 as recommended in the other comments. What is the best way to do it? Is it worth getting FOL passes too?

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Sep 26, 2017 at 2:09 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Maryam,

Even with FOL, it's doubtful you'll be able to see everything at Universal by arriving at 2 p.m. If you go in with priorities — Studio Tram first — and know you won't see everything, then the 2 p.m. entry time may work for your brief visit.

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Sep 24, 2017 at 2:53 a.m.
Looby Says...

Hi There, I purchase the general admission ticket for HHN on Oct.30. Do you know if i can upgrade to Front of line in the park?

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Sep 24, 2017 at 9:08 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Looby,

If FOL is still available (it can sell out), then you may purchase it at the park.

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Sep 26, 2017 at 4:10 a.m.
Looby Says...

Thanks! I just changed my ticket to Day/ Night Combo FOL. However, we need to leave at 5pm and come in around 9pm. I saw no entry allowed after 7pm. Not sure how this gonna work. Do you know for the day/night combo we will have different FOL pass? one for day and one for night?

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Sep 28, 2017 at 5:31 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Looby,

We checked with Universal on this. As long as you exit before 5 p.m., you will be allowed to re-enter at 9 p.m. You will have one FOP lanyard for the entire day.

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Sep 21, 2017 at 7:29 a.m.
Brian Wong Says...

If I arrive for early entry at 5:15 will I be allowed to go into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter?

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Sep 21, 2017 at 8:36 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Brian,

That's a good question. We went right to the mazes on our Early Entry time. Perhaps one of our readers can answer for us!

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Sep 29, 2017 at 12:13 a.m.
David Says...

Would love to know the answer to this as well! If we arrive at 5:15 and Harry Potter doesn't close until 6:30 I would think we could enter. Fingers crossed. Have any other readers been this year and done this?

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Oct 15, 2017 at 8:21 p.m.
Megan Says...

Last year, when we went for early entry, The Wizarding World was definitely still open and accessible. We wanted to get a jump on the lower lot, so we didn't go in, but there was nothing to keep people from it that we could see.

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Sep 20, 2017 at 10:50 p.m.
Coty Says...

My bf and I are staying in Anaheim and taking a trip to Universal for a day and are considering doing HHN. We are taking Amtrak up to the park, but then we will have to leave shortly after 9 to make it to the last train ride back to Anaheim. We'll be in the park all day and since the mazes open around 5, will that give us enough time to experience most of the encounters, mazes, etc.? I'm also debating whether or not to get front of the line passes for this event since I already bought FoL passes for the day. Would you recommend it for HHN as well or do you think we'll have enough time if we start the event early going till 9-9:30? I just need an opinion if the extra money for HHN and then FoL passes would be worth it? In addition, if you know of better transportation options so we don't have to be rushed to take Amtrak back to our hotel in Anaheim that runs around the same price, that would be helpful. Thank you for your assistance!

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Sep 21, 2017 at 8:59 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Coty,

Have you considered staying at a hotel near Universal for that night? 5 to 9 p.m. isn't a lot of time to see the event. Front of Line for HHN is definitely necessary if that's your only option. The cost of staying overnight could be equal to the passes. As for regular FOL, it depends on when you're arriving, as well as the crowds. If you won't arrive until 10 a.m., then yes. Check out our Crowd Calendar. You definitely need FOL on a red day.

We're not aware of cheaper transportation options from LA to Anaheim other than the Amtrak.

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Sep 16, 2017 at 10:49 p.m.
Mo Says...

Hi Frog family,

Are there photographers in the parks during the Halloween Horror nights to take pictures? I will be going to parks during the day anyway and was thinking about buying the 'my universal photos' package but I wanted to know if it could be used at the Horror Nights?

Many thanks

Mo

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Sep 19, 2017 at 1:16 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Mo,

There are photographers, but they usually only hang out at the entrance.

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Sep 16, 2017 at 5:11 p.m.
Sandra Quezada Says...

I was planing to go to universal studios Hollywood on September 17 which is a Sunday, on the top where it gives you the dates to horror night it never says anything about Sunday, so will they still scare you, will all the rides be open, it's just my kids are kinda scared so I don't want to take them to gets scared and cry.

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Sep 17, 2017 at 5:18 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Sandra,

Halloween Horror Nights is a separate-ticket event. None of the scary stuff is out during normal park hours.

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Jul 17, 2018 at 8:46 p.m.
Starsha Says...

Good to know! Thanks

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Sep 28, 2017 at 2:14 a.m.
Sandra Says...

Are all the rides open on a non horror nights day, is the studio tour running while all this is happening?.

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Sep 28, 2017 at 8:06 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Sandra,

All of the rides, and the studio tour, run during non-HHN days.

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Sep 16, 2017 at 4 p.m.
Nicole Says...

You mentioned to "stay hydrated". Can I bring in bottled water in my backpack?

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Sep 17, 2017 at 9:30 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Nicole,

They are very strict about items being carried into HHN. You may try, but it's possible that it will not be allowed in.

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Sep 15, 2017 at 2:30 a.m.
Alecia Says...

Quick question! We are planning on going oct 26th and have bought FOL day/night combo. Will we have enough time with FOL tickets to do all the mazes and terror tram?

Also Witt FOL tickets do you often get out with other people through the mazes or can you go with just the number in your party? ( I hate going through haunted houses with random people I don't know haha)

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Sep 21, 2017 at 5:21 a.m.
Rickey B. Bailey Jr. Says...

Hey I'm planning on going on the 26th too.how much did you pay for the FOL day and night combo after tax?

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Sep 15, 2017 at 9:08 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Alecia,

With FOL for both events, you should be able to see everything. As for entering the mazes with FOL, you'll enter with other parties.

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Sep 13, 2017 at 3:20 a.m.
Charlie Says...

Hello! My group is planning on visiting on a Saturday of Halloween Horror Night, but we are probably only going to stay during the morning and afternoon. Would you recommend a Front of Line pass? I am wondering if there is gonna be a big crowd before noon.

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Sep 13, 2017 at 2:44 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Charlie,

Looking at our Crowd Calendar, we're forecasting average and busy crowds during the HHN Saturdays. If you go on an average day, you should be fine without front of line.

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Sep 12, 2017 at 8:42 p.m.
Genevie Says...

Hi, I will be attending HHN on the opening night. Is there anything special they put on..like a red carpet premier type thing?

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Sep 13, 2017 at 2:53 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Genevie,

We have not heard of anything special happening for opening night. Every HHN kicks off with an Opening Scaremony that's worth seeing!

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Sep 12, 2017 at 5:59 p.m.
edith Says...

hi so i am planning to attend horror nights this year, a member in our party is not able to walk to long nor stand to long. So we are renting a wheelchair. Do they have a wheelchair pass for the mazes, such as a return time or?... What is the best thing to do without having to spend so much?

Thank you for your help

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Sep 12, 2017 at 3:54 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Edith,

The majority of mazes are wheelchair accessible, and you are not necessarily provided a return time at each one. The party member may qualify for a GAP pass, but that is at Universal's discretion. FOL sells out quickly, so that may not be an option on your day.

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Sep 12, 2017 at 5:37 p.m.
Courtney Says...

Hi! My husband and I are thinking of getting the RIP Tour next month for our anniversary. You may have already answered this, but have you done this tour yet in Hollywood? Is it worth the extra money to do the RIP Tour over the Front of the Line pass? Thanks!

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Sep 12, 2017 at 2:17 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Courtney,

We haven't done RIP because this is the first year they are offering it! The main differences are that you get food and drinks included (the only alcohol allowed at the event), you get unlimited FOL access to mazes and rides (instead of one-time access), and you get free valet parking. If you can afford the extra expense, it will be an unforgettable anniversary gift!

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Sep 12, 2017 at 2:26 a.m.
Gisselle Says...

Do people have to leave at 2 in the morning or can anyone leave whenever they want before that time?

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Sep 12, 2017 at 11 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Gisselle,

You may leave at any time during the event.

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Sep 9, 2017 at 4:31 p.m.
Kevin Says...

Hi,

thank you so much for the helpful info!!

My friends and I are planning on going to Universal Studio on either Saturday, Oct. 7th or Sunday, Oct 8th, and we are only planning on staying for the day. I am curious about how packed the park will be during the day and is it recommended to get the FOL tickets since it's not a weekday?

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Sep 10, 2017 at 8:40 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Kevin,

Looking at our Crowd Calendar, we're forecasting heavy crowds those days. We recommend FOL if you plan on visiting.

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Sep 5, 2017 at 1:14 a.m.
PuckCowboy Says...

Thanks so much for all the great info.

Out of curiosity, my girlfriend and I are going to go for the full day (with early admission) to Universal and then get separate tickets for HHN. How does the early 5pm admission work if we have full day passes as well? Do thy kick you out of the park? Or do you just wait somewhere for the mazes to open.

If we really only want to do a couple of the mazes, The Walking Dead attraction, and the Tram Tour, do you think Front of the line passes are necessary if we are still in the park at 5pm?

Thanks in advance!

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Sep 5, 2017 at 10:16 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi,

If you're in the park all day, you can see the Walking Dead attraction during regular park hours.

As we understand it, there will be a holding area for day guests to wait for the 5 p.m. early entry.

If you are in early and hit the mazes you want to see first, you should be fine without front of line passes.

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Sep 5, 2017 at 4:56 p.m.
PuckCowboy Says...

Thank you so much for the quick response and info! Sounds like we should be ok. Although we are planning on going on October, Friday the 13th so I'm guessing the park is going to be more crowded than normal in the evening for HHN.

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