Universal Orlando celebrates the 35th anniversary of Halloween Horror Nights with 49 select nights from 28 August to 1 November 2026 at Universal Studios Florida.
Scare zones and street experiences
10 haunted houses
Live entertainment
Horror-themed food and drinks
Exclusive Halloween merchandise
Selected Universal Studios Florida rides after dark
This year's theme: The Infernal Carnival of Nightmares, ruled by Halloween Horror Nights icons Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow.
Stranger Things 5
Horror fans can step inside:
Sinners
Hellraiser
Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness
Evil Dead Burn
There are also five original haunted houses created exclusively for Halloween Horror Nights.
Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir, a dark theatrical show featuring music, stunts and a vampire-filled story.
Stranger Things: Return to Hawkins brings the series to life in a spectacular lagoon show using water screens, lighting, sound and music.
✓ Add Scream Early and enter Universal Studios Florida from 2pm, with access to select haunted houses before the main event begins.
The event runs in the evening, but clients can get more from their ticket.
✓ Staying at a Universal hotel? Guests have access to a dedicated Halloween Horror Nights entrance between 6:30pm and 7:30pm.
Agent tip: Scream Early can be particularly useful for clients trying to fit more into one evening.
✓ Halloween Horror Nights Express Pass – skip regular queues at haunted houses and participating attractions.
For clients who don't want to spend the night queuing:
✓ R.I.P. Tour – guided experience with priority VIP entry to haunted houses and attractions.
✓ Behind the Screams – a lights-on daytime tour offering a behind-the-scenes look inside selected haunted houses.
There are also Frequent Fear Passes for clients who want to visit on multiple nights.
✓ Dedicated event entrance
A Universal Orlando hotel can make the Halloween experience much easier. Hotel guests receive:
✓ Complimentary resort transportation
✓ Early Park Admission during the day
✓ Early Park Admission during the day
Universal is also offering event-inclusive holiday packages, with savings of up to $200, depending on the length of stay.
A limited-capacity event designed to offer shorter waits and lower attendance than regular Halloween Horror Nights nights.
Premium Scream Night returns for 2026 on: 19 October
Ticket prices vary by date and product, so check availability before confirming the itinerary.
Tickets are already on sale, including single-night tickets, Frequent Fear Passes and event upgrades.
✓ Check the client's age and appetite for horror
Selling Halloween Horror Nights*?
✓ Check the exact event date
✓ Book tickets early for the preferred night
✓ Consider Scream Early or Express
✓ Upsell an R.I.P. or Behind the Screams Tour
✓ Consider a Universal hotel package
✓ Tell clients to expect lots of walking and crowds
*Not recommended for young children due to intense scares, horror imagery and frightening characters.