The wait is over! Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2024 is back for its 33rd spine-chilling year at Universal Studios Florida. We braved the fog to bring you the ultimate guide to all the haunted houses, scare zones, sinister treats, and terrifying thrills that await at this legendary event.
We’ve gathered all the ghoulish offerings for HHN33, so you can prepare for what’s to come. And now, ladies and gentlemen, we bring you…
Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 2024
Universal Orlando‘s after hours event runs for 48 select nights from August 30 through November 3.
Meet Sinist3r and Surr3al, the monstrous icons who welcome (warn) you to HHN 2024.
Halloween Horror Nights promises to bring guests’ “worst nightmares to life within 10 all-new movie-quality haunted houses inspired by everything from top names in terror and pop culture to unfathomable original abominations devised by the twisted creators of the event. Guests will also navigate five scare zones throughout the park – each filled with hordes of gruesome creatures stalking their every move – and enjoy outrageous live entertainment.”
Despite the “Horror” in its name, Halloween Horror Nights offers a range of Halloween experiences from funny to genuinely frightening. We’ll start with the tamer side of HHN, the Scare Zones.
Scare Zones
It’s nearly impossible to avoid the hordes of scareactors lurking in the park’s scare zones, but the level of scare isn’t as high as you’ll find in some of the Haunted Houses. If you are a scardy cat, the scare zones (and select haunted houses this year) offer a level of fright that many find just right…
Duality of Fear – As soon as you enter Halloween Horror Nights you must choose a path: the visceral horror of SINIST3R or the unearthly terror of SURR3AL.
Demon Queens – Get caught in an otherworldly hellscape ripped from the darkest corners of your mind, where four merciless queens loyal to SURR3AL rule.
Enter the Blumhouse Run – A terrifying gauntlet of Blumhouse characters. From The Grabber to M3GAN dancing into your nightmares, this is a new kind of horror.
Torture Faire – Come one, come all, to the renaissance faire. Brave the gloriously gory medieval torture devices ‘til you’re put out of your misery.
Swamp of the Undead – In backwaters Louisiana, you’re about to be swamped by zombies borne from the bodies of trespassers killed and dumped in a nearby bog.
Death Eaters Return to Diagon Alley
While not quite a scare zone, the most loyal followers of Lord Voldemort have returned to Diagon Alley, where guests will come face-to-face with the Death Eaters through an interactive live entertainment experience – you may even be challenged to join them in allegiance to the Dark Lord.
This was one of our favorite experiences of the night. Don’t miss these sinister wizards and witches.
Fans can also shop for Dark Arts-themed merchandise at Borgin & Burkes in Knockturn Alley or choose from a selection of Death Eater wands at Ollivanders.
IP Haunted Houses
Insidious The Further
Step into the world of the Insidious film franchise with the all-new “Insidious: The Further “Halloween Horror Nights haunted house, where you’ll be immersed in a “paranormal dimension of tortured souls and demonic entities.”
The Insidious movies tell the story of the Lambert family, who are haunted by evil supernatural forces after their son is possessed by a demonic entity. In this year’s Insidious-themed haunted house, guests will follow in the Lamberts’ footsteps as they’re transported into “The Further,” the place where ghosts and demons lurk.
The journey into “Insidious: The Further” begins at the iconic red door, where the franchise’s tormented spirits and demons lurk, hoping to ensnare humans and steal their souls. Insidious fans will come face-to-face with The Red-Faced Demon, the grim KeyFace, the dangerous Bride in Black; and the vengeful spirit of the Man Who Can’t Breathe. As you make their way from red door to red door, you’ll travel deeper into a dark and timeless world where you must evade the collection of sinister creatures or your soul will be trapped forever.
“Insidious: The Further” is part of the Halloween Horror Nights events in both California and Florida.
Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines
The all-original haunted house will feature female classic Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein, Dracula’s Daughter, She-Wolf of London, and the undead, mummified Egyptian princess Anck-Su-Namun.
Guests will step into an all-new terrifying storyline centered around a battle between two unexpected alliances of classic female Universal Monsters. The house will introduce Saskia Van Helsing, a fearless huntress, and daughter of Abraham Van Helsing (who killed Count Dracula by driving a stake through his heart). Saskia now faces Dracula’s daughter, Countess Marya, who arose from the dead to seek revenge and destroy the Van Helsing bloodline. Marya forms an alliance with the She-Wolf and Anck-Su-Namun to face Saskia and The Bride of Frankenstein in a deadly battle only one bloodline will survive.
At Universal Orlando Resort, Emmy-nominated composer Sara Barone will create an original score for “Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines.” Barone recently served as composer for BBC’s “Planet Earth III” and Amazon’s “Silver and the Book of Dreams.” She also participates in the Universal Composers Initiative, which provides access to the studio process and exclusive scoring opportunities like Halloween Horror Nights.
“Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines” is part of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood.
Ghostbusters Frozen Empire
Who you gonna call?! Based on the latest Ghostbusters installment, the all-new haunted house features iconic ghosts, creatures and characters from the beloved classic series, capturing the horror and humor for which the films are known.
This house is one of the most approachable for those who truly fear the creatures of the night. The humor, whimsy, and familiar characters of this experience make this a great starter house for HHN newbies.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire will transport you to New York City where the Spengler family teams up with the original Ghostbusters who are now at the helm of a top-secret research lab for their ghost-busting enterprise. With the daunting discovery of an old relic that has set free the vengeful spirit of Garraka, who threatens to freeze everyone to death, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their city and save the world from a second Ice Age.
“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” is part of both Orlando and Hollywood’s events.
A Quiet Place
This haunted house is based on A Quiet Place and A Quiet Place Part II, which takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where sightless larger-than-life creatures prey on anything that makes even the slightest noise.
The house will employ specific sound design and special effects to convey the silence in the films. In addition – and for the first time – Halloween Horror Nights will incorporate American Sign Language (ASL).
The all-new house will be part of both the Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood events.
This is how Universal describes the experience:
Fans will relive the tension that will come to life in the iconic scenes from the first two films, including traveling through the farmhouse that serves as the Abbott family’s shelter and stepping into the root cellar where Evelyn Abbott escapes to give birth as one of the creatures closes in. The snarls of the larger-than-life predators will follow guests at every spine-chilling turn, and guests must remember: if they hear you, they will hunt you.
Original Haunted Houses
In addition to haunted houses based on blockbuster horror franchises, Universal also creates houses with original storylines and characters, some which have become HHN canon.
Slaughter Sinema 2
Slaughter Sinema 2 is a sequel to the Slaughter Sinema house from 2018. Guests will enter a drive-in set in Carey, Ohio (a recurring HHN setting) showing a b-movie marathon where you’ll scream your way through “scenes from creature features, grindhouse gore, spaghetti westerns, and more.”
We LOVED this house filled with humor, a variety of theatrical genres, and great performances.
Goblin’s Feast
In Goblin’s Feast, guests try to avoid being the the main course as they treacherously traverse through a tavern full of orcs, witches, and, you guessed it, goblins.
Major Sweets Candy Factory
Following the Sweet Revenge scare zone from 2022’s HHN31, Major Sweets and the Mrs. have returned. This time, you’re invited to chaperone a field trip to their candy factory. But the sweet tour turns sour when free samples transform the kinds into candy-coated killers wielding sharpened candies…
The Museum: Deadly Exhibits
Think Night at the Museum… but haunted. Guests will discover “The Rotting Stone, the local folklore museum’s infamous new exhibit. An evil spirit escapes from within, possessing the other displays and decaying everything in its path.”
We found this house to be fun and creative. A museum where everything has come to life and is trying to kill you… but in the best way possible.
Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America
With La Muerte as your guide, “you’ll be begging for piedad from three terrifying legends: the bloodsucking Tlahuelpuchi, owl-faced witch La Lechuza, and bone-ripping El Silbón.”
Triplets of Terror
In 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.”
Live Stage Show
Nightmare Fuel: Nocturnal Circus – Step right up to a dark circus, a new nightmare that carries with it a sinister curse. It’s a thrilling spectacle of pyro and aerialists.
Haunted House-Themed Food and Drinks
Throughout the parks, kiosks offer food and drinks themed to the haunted houses.
Major Sweets Candy Factory Kiosk
- Poison Apple ($49) – Caramel mousse with an apple filling and streusel cake
- African Lentil and Potato Sambusa Coffin ($8.99) – African spiced lentils and potatoes entombed in a vegan pie dough
- Cyclops Cup ($5.49) – Frozen peanut butter cup with a candy eyeball
- Sour Cherry Lemonade Boba ($12.25) – Popping lychee boba with sour cherry, twisted gummies, sprinkles, topped with whipped topping and Sprite
Ghostbusters Frozen Empire Kiosk
- Slimer’s Korean Corndog ($11.99) – Korean cheese dog with Fritos coated with Cheetos powder, ghost pepper spice, sage derby cheese, and mozzarella
- The Frozen Death Chill ($11.99) – Mint cheesecake with Bugles and glitter
- Mini Stay-Puft S’more ($6.99) – Mini Stay-Puft marshmallow man, chocolate bar, and graham cracker
- Class-V Concoction ($15) – New Amsterdam vodka, St-Germaine®Elderflower liqueur, kiwi syrup, honeydew melon syrup, lime juice, vanilla bean essence, and fluffed marshmallow topping
- Garraka’s Icy Breath ($8.50) – Honeydew syrup, lime juice, blue Curaçao, elderflower syrup, and fluffed marshmallow
Goblins Feast Kiosk
- Harissa BBQ Turkey Wing ($6.99) – Crispy turkey wing coated with a spicy harissa BBQ sauce
- Pumpkin Guts ($10.49) – Butternut squash and zucchini noodles with pumpkin seeds and vegan butter inside an acorn squash
- Goblin Pie ($5.99) – Baked mini apple pie with cinnamon sugar and a bloody raspberry jam
- Ghoul Juice (20 oz. Souvenir Cup $17.50; Refill $13.50; 12 oz. Single Serve $13.50) – Myers Dark rum, Bols cherry brandy, simple syrup, mango nectar, lime juice, Dale Degroff’s Pimento Bitters, and Peychaud’s bitters
Insidious: The Further Kiosk
- The Red Door ($9.49) – Potato and onion filled handpie
- Eggs in the Further ($11.99) – Jalapeño brioche “egg in the hole” with shakshouka and feta cheese
- “Last Key” Pop ($6.99) – Red velvet cake pop with chocolate key
- Veil of Shadows (20 oz. Souvenir Cup $17.50; $Refill 13.50; 12 oz. Single Serve $13.50) – White Claw black cherry vodka, DeKruyper Créme de Cassis, blackberry syrup, pineapple juice, sour mix, and a black licorice candy “veil”
- Beyond the Veil ($8.50) – Pineapple juice, citrus sour mix, blackberry syrup, and a black licorice candy “veil”
Monstrous – The Monsters of Latin America Kiosk
- Heart “Beet” Tostada ($7.49) – Red beet tartare with hummus, vegan feta, and watercress on a crispy tortilla
- Spinal Column Pinchos ($10.99) – Grilled chicken tenders with red chimichurri
- Pork Carniceria ($8.99) – Slow roasted mojo pork, mole sauce, tortilla
- Chocolate Tres Leches ($5.99) – Milk soaked chocolate cake with whipped topping and Canela
- Depredadora (20 oz. Souvenir Cup $17.50; Refill $13.50; 12 oz. Single Serve $13.50) – Misguided Spirits Silver rum, Cappelletti ‘Mazzura’ Aperitivo, mango syrup, pineapple and lime juices, Disco Inferno bitters, and pomegranate seeds
A Quiet Place Kiosk
- Abbott’s Farm Corn Chowder ($8.99) – Creamy stew with shrimp, corn, and vegetables
- Millbrook’s Baked Beans ($8.99) – Quietly cooked baked beans with mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, and a cornbread muffin
- Wooden Board Éclair ($6.99) – Spicy dark chocolate pastry cream filled éclair dipped in chocolate ganache with a bloody chocolate plank
- Raining Blood (Souvenir Lightbulb $17.50 ; Refill $13.50; 12 oz. Single Serve $13.50) – Old Forester bourbon, broVo Spirits Lucky falernum, DeKruyper Créme de Cassis, blackberry syrup, lemon juice, and a hint of smoked sea salt
Triplets of Terror Kiosk
- Say “Cheese” Burger ($9.99) – All beef patty on a cheese bun with American cheese, white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and dill pickle aioli
- Bloody Goody Bag ($9.99) – Crispy chicken chunks with fries, pepper onion mix, and a bloody good sauce
- Slashed Siblings Sweet Sampler ($8.49) – Bubblegum mousse balloon, funfetti cupcake, and a chocolate cheese cake cone trio
- 3 Daughters Brewing Flight ($13) – 6 oz. serving of each of 3 Daughters Brewing Beach Blonde Ale, Florida Orange IPA, and Rod Bender Amber Ale
- 3 Daughters Brewing A Wake Coffee Blonde (20 oz. Souvenir Cup $15.25; Refill $12; 12 oz. Single Serve $12.25)
- 3 Daughters Brewing Florida Orange IPA (20 oz. Souvenir Cup $15.25; Refill $12; 12 oz. Single Serve $12.25)
- 3 Daughters Brewing Rod Bender Amber Ale (20 oz. Souvenir Cup $15.25; Refill $12; 12 oz. Single Serve $12.25)
Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines Kiosk
- In the Fog Fish ‘n Chips ($16.99) – Crispy beer battered cod nuggets, malt vinegar aioli, and pub fries
- Forbidden Falafel ($10.99) – Crispy falafel with tomato cucumber salad and tzatziki, inside a warm pita
- The Bride’s Cake ($6.99) – Chocolate coated three-tier vanilla cake with raspberry jam
- Sarcophagus Spiced Cider (20 oz. Souvenir Cup $17.50; Refill $13.50; 12 oz. Single Serve $13.50) – Cuervo Tradicional Blanco tequila, New Amsterdam vodka, Liquid Alchemist Tamarindo syrup, lime and orange juices
Slaughter Sinema 2 Kiosk
- Summer Camp Dog ($10.49) – Deep fried all beef Nathan’s hot dog topped with Tostitos nacho cheese, baked beans, pepper relish, and Cheetos
- Ropa Vieja Walking Taco ($13.99) – Doritos, ropa vieja, salsa roja, lettuce, sour cream, and Monterey jack cheese
- Vegan Walking Taco ($13.99) – Fritos, vegan chili, vegan sour cream, lettuce, diablo sauce, and vegan cheddar cheese
- Rocks from Hell ($7.49) – Crispy jalapeño and cheddar cheese stuffed lumps of coal
- Sinema Popcorn ($6.69) – Flamin’ Hot Cheetos flavored popcorn
Plus, celebrate Dia de los Muertos at Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen with a chocolate chili ice cream shake, topped with cinnamon streusel, edible marigolds and a chocolate sugar cookie skull.
Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store
In addition to the horrifying haunted houses and scare zones, Halloween Horror Nights boasts a highly-themed Tribute Store, this year luring guests into the back alleys of New York City where an ancient evil has been unleashed.
The Tribute Store is also open during the day, so you don’t have to brave the fog to shop for the exclusive merch and treats.
Not-So-Scary Halloween Horror Nights Activations
Hesitant about venturing into the parks for Halloween Horror Nights? Have no fear (literally) because each of the Universal Orlando Resort Hotels has a unique photo op in the lobby so you can participate in HHN from a safe distance.
Here’s the list of the themed hotel activations:
- Portofino Bay: An abandoned Venetian circus is the stage for some super-creepy photo ops
- Hard Rock: Guests can celebrate their undying love for rock and roll as they pose with a zombie band
- Royal Pacific: Guests can snap a quick shot before the jungle of carnivorous plants have thern for lunch
- Sapphire Falls: The lobby has been transformed into an eerie seaside gothic manor with creepy floral sculptures, candelabras, and other spooky surprises
- Aventura: The alien overlords have arrived, and the Guests are about to be abducted for some scary experiments
- Cabana Bay: The lobby has been taken over by the Pumpkini Lord and his roots spreading everywhere
- Endless Summer Resort – Surfside: A giant squid and other creepy creatures have washed ashore, and they want to bring souls back to the deep.
- Endless Summer – Dockside: Driftwood monsters lie in wait, and the Guests are their next victim
In Universal CityWalk, the Red Coconut Club is dressed up for Halloween as the Dead Coconut Club, this year with an overlay inspired by (and featuring actual props) from past HHN Vamp scare zones and Blumhouse.
FUN FACT: The Red Coconut Club becomes the Cursed Coconut Club during Universal Orlando’s annual Mardi Gras celebration, which takes place next year from Feb. 1 through March 30, 2025.
Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights Tickets
Select tickets are on sale now; Frequent Fear Pass information will be available in the coming months.
- HHN Single night tickets, starting from $82.99
- HHN Express Pass – Want a shorter wait for the haunted houses? You can pay $129.99+ on top of your ticket to add a single entry into each house.
- Behind-The-Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tour, starting from $99.99
- Take a daytime V.I.P. tour for a lights-on look at Halloween Horror Nights haunted houses. Pick from a 3 or 6-house tour.
- Halloween Horror Nights R.I.P. Tour, starting from $369.99
- Join other fans for a guided V.I.P. walking tour of the event. See more with priority V.I.P. entry to haunted houses (once per house).
We were lucky enough to have the amazing Haylee and Kaven as our R.I.P. guides for night one of Halloween Horror Nights and they not only made sure we got through ALL TEN HOUSES (and several scare zones), they also gave a brief “spiel” about each house so we knew what to expect before going in.
If your budget allows, this is a great way to make the most of your Halloween Horror Nights experience (especially if you’re only going for one night).
For details about Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, check out our guide:
Unlock the Secrets of Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights 2024: Your Ultimate Guide
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We Scare Because We Care
The Halloween Horror Nights season is officially underway at Universal Studios Florida. Be sure to check back for photos, videos, and most importantly, our thoughts about HHN33!
This article was brought to you by Samantha Davis-Friedman and Dusty Sage… who are still recovering from an epic night of fun, fright, and miles of walking. We wouldn’t have missed it for the world!
