Category: Theme Park Adventures

This year’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood round out its 2023 lineup with the demonic “Evil Dead Rise” and the terrifying original houses, “Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America” and “Holidayz in Hell.” The notorious “Terror Tram” returns with “Terror Tram…The Exterminatorz” to petrify guests beginning Thursday, September 7 and on select nights through October 31.

The full lineup of fear that awaits continues across eight haunted houses and Universal Studios Hollywood’s exclusive Terror Tram: 

“The Last of Us” plunges guests into a fight for survival against the fearsome Clickers, Bloaters and more from Naughty Dog and the award-winning PlayStation video game.

“Stranger Things 4” transports guests to Hawkins, Indiana, where they will face off against the evil Vecna ​​in the fourth season of the Netflix original series.

“The Exorcist: Believer” invites guests to a terrifying new beginning filled with horror, as two families battle a sinister demonic force that has possessed their young daughters.

“Universal Monsters: Unmasked” expands on the legacy of Universal Monsters with horror icons The Invisible Man, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Phantom of the Opera and The Hunchback of Notre Dame teaming up for the first time in a new and chilling story.

“Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count” features the infamous doll and his best kills from the hit series USA & SYFY and cult classic movies.

“Evil Dead Rise” takes guests into a twisted new story, based on the return of the iconic New Line Cinema horror franchise and the 2023 blockbuster.

“Monsters”: The Monsters of Latin America” includes the ghosts and most terrifying creatures of Latin American folklore.

“Holidayz in Hell” takes guests on a petrifying journey through a series of psychotic seasonal celebrations.

“Terror Tram…The Exterminatorz” places guests on Universal’s world-famous stage and in the midst of an insect uprising led by the devious Larry Larva whose goal is to exterminate humans on Earth. (Horror fans will also walk the set of Nope’s Jupiter’s Claim, where they will meet Us’ The Tethered in an epic crossover of two of director Jordan Peele’s blockbusters.)

A variety of horror-themed food and drink items will be available to whet the scariest of appetites.

You must be 21 years or older with a valid photo ID to purchase or drink alcoholic beverages. 

• “Stranger Things” fans can visit Surfer Boy Pizza for a variety of pizza flavors, Scoops Ahoy for delicious ice cream creations and a new ’80s-themed Stellar Bar with mixed cocktails.

• Hollywood & Dine quick-service restaurant will be transformed into a “Chucky”-themed steakhouse offering brisket and Nashville popcorn chicken sandwiches, pulled pork macaroni and cheese, funnel cakes and themed drinks.

• The Carl Laemmle Courtyard will feature Peacock’s Halloween Horror Bar with The Purge and “Chucky” themed cocktails and photo opportunities with the monsters.

• Universal Plaza will host a celebration honoring Día de los Muertos with a variety of Latino folklore-themed cocktails, the Lil Cocina taco stand and a margarita bar. 

Horror fans looking to commemorate their experience at Halloween Horror Nights can find a selection of themed merchandise from this year’s houses including t-shirts, hoodies, mugs and more.

Guests can also enjoy select theme park attractions open during the event’s run, including “Jurassic World—The Ride,” “Transformers™: The Ride-3D,” “Revenge of the Mummy—The Ride” and “The Simpsons Ride™”. 

Additionally, “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” will be open during Halloween Horror Nights, inviting guests to experience some of their favorite attractions, including “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™” and “Flight of the Hippogriff™.”

Returning for yet another year, the Deatheaters™, a group of Voldemort’s most devoted followers, will scour the village of Hogsmeade™ in search of others willing to show allegiance to the Dark Lord’s cause.

Universal Studios Hollywood offers a variety of ticket options for Halloween Horror Nights, including General Admission, Universal Express, After 2 p.m. Day/Night, The R.I.P. Tour, the new Early Access Ticket, which provides access to select haunted houses prior to the event’s scheduled opening (starting at 5:30 PM, subject to change), and the popular Frequent Fear Pass and Ultimate Fear Pass.

For more information on each type of ticket and the Terms and Conditions, please visit http://www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com.

Halloween Horror Nights takes place on select nights from Thursday, September 7 to Tuesday, October 31 at Universal Studios Hollywood and from Friday, September 1 to Saturday, November 4 at Universal Orlando Resort.