Universal Destinations & Experiences kicked off 2023 with a frighteningly exciting announcement! Known for its popular Halloween Horror Nights events at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, the themed entertainment company is introducing a brand-new, year-round experience in Las Vegas, Nevada — Universal Horror Unleashed. Opening on Aug. 14, 2025, the new addition marks the first time that Universal has created a permanent horror experience beyond its theme parks.
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Overview of Universal Horror Unleashed
Located approximately 10 minutes from The Strip and Downtown Las Vegas, Universal Horror Unleashed is the anchor tenant in the 20-acre expansion of AREA15, an immersive entertainment district in Last Vegas. Within its 110,000 square-foot area, the new experience will encompass and embrace the entirety of the horror genre using the creativity and innovation of the creators behind the ghastly Halloween Horror Nights. The experience may be too intense for young tadpoles and isn't recommend for frogs under the age of 13. No costume masks are allowed.
Parking is very limited and not included with your ticket to Universal Horror Unleashed. Spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis net to District 2, subject to availability. Rideshare is strongly encouraged — especially during spring/summer, holidays and events. Rideshare drop-off is accessible from Desert Inn Rd. and located along the west entrance of LIFTOFF. Pick-up is located inside AREA15's parking lot, to the left of Art Island. Rideshare drivers should follow signage for best directions upon arrival. Additionally, valet parking isn't available. Accessible parking spaces are designated in the west, south and office lots of the district.
Note that AREA15 restricts access to minors at certain times of the week and has a chaperone policy. AREA15 is open to all ages with the exception of Friday and Saturday nights, where visitors must be 18 years or older with a valid driver's license or ID to enter after 8 p.m. Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of their visit.
Service dogs (and miniature horses, in some cases) who are required because of a disability and/or are trained to perform a task or work are welcome to visit AREA15 alongside their humans.
Universal Horror Unleashed Tickets
Tickets are now available for purchase, including a General Admission Ticket (Unlimited Access), which provides unlimited admission to all four haunted houses for the selected date and time, starting at $99 plus tax and a General Admission Ticket (One-Time Access), which offers entry to each haunted house once for the selected date and time, starting at $69 plus tax. Admission also includes access to the themed bars and live entertainment haunting the darkened warehouse.
Universal Horror Unleashed tickets are date and time specific, non-transferable, non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All guests should arrive based on their scheduled allotted start time. Admission ins't guaranteed for late arrival after your selected time.
Houses of Universal Horror Unleashed
Upon opening (to those brave enough to face their fears), Universal Horror Unleashed will bring the terrors only felt in movies to bone-chilling life with four petrifying haunted houses. Not for the faint of heart, these houses feature elevated moments where the horror will surround you in unimaginable ways.
New to the Universal haunted house experience, these houses will have something called Holding Rooms which will set the scene and plunge you into the environment that Universal has created — allowing you to enter the alarming abode armed ... with information, at least.
Scarecrow: The Reaping
A fan favorite original concept when it appeared in both Orlando in 2017 and Hollywood in 2022, Scarecrow: The Reaping will plunge you into the middle of a dusty nightmare. Frogs will start their treacherous journey in the middle of a windstorm before entering an abandoned famous where they'll encounter monstrous, gigantic creatures made of remnants of dried human flesh and bones of beasts, merged with burlap, root and vine. Set in a dry, barren farm during the great Midwestern Dust Bowl of the 1930s, this horrifying haunted house will bring you face-to-face with bloodthirsty scarecrows who have come to life — seeking revenge on those who've ravaged their land.
Don't expect an exact copy of the house you know, though. Nate Stevenson and T.J. Manarino of Universal Entertainment shared that this house will have something called Memorable Moments, where for a small amount of time, guests will actually have a story come to life in that moment. All the best part of the beloved house are still there, but they've added special surprises to make it more immersive and exciting.
Universal Monsters
Prepare to encounter the most legendary monsters of all time.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Attempt to escape from Leatherface and his deranged family.
Blumhouse's The Exorcist: Believer
Relieve every chilling demonic possession.
Additional Amenities at Universal Horror Unleashed
(Un)fortunately, these are nightmares you can't wake up from. Surrounding the houses, four sinisterly themed and immersive areas — featuring unique live entertainment experiences with many opportunities to interact with cursed characters — will tempt your deepest desires. In select locations, guests can enjoy eerie eateries and bars serving up craft cocktails and spine-tingling bites. Plus, expect a continuously updated experience with must-see seasonal events and unique, collectible merchandise.
Jack's Alley Bar
Enjoy themed specialty cocktails, acrobatic performances and more in a circus-like nightmare where the deranged Jack the Clown and his impishly evil sidekick, Chance, reign. Set in a twisted dark carnival atmosphere of Jack's crazed creation, frogs will face his evil maniacs and a group of malicious jugglers, dancers and fortune tellers as terrifying chaos ensues during interactive show moments.
No outside food or beverage is permitted except as required for religious or medical reasons. No alcoholic beverages purchased from Universal Horror Unleashed can be taken off the premises or into AREA15.
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Related: Our Guide to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood
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