Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) has haunted parkgoers at Universal Orlando Resort for over three decades.
The award-winning event will return to Universal Studios Florida for select nights between Friday, August 28, to Sunday, November 1, 2026.
The separately ticketed event — prices starting at $87.99 — is recommended for gutsy guests ages 13 and older.
Feeling fearless? Here’s what you’ll find lurking in the dark at Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Hair-raising Haunted Houses at Halloween Horror Nights
- Scream-inducing Scare Zones
- Eerie Entertainment and Eats
- Year-round Fright is on the Rise at Epic Universe
- Retreat to Rosen Shingle Creek
Hair-raising Haunted Houses at Halloween Horror Nights
HHN is famous (or rather, infamous) for its themed haunted houses.
Once you enter one, your only way out is through a macabre, monster-filled maze. You never know when a scare actor will jump out and give you the fright of your life.
Many of the houses draw inspiration from popular horror franchises, while others are Universal’s own creepy creations.
In 2026, there will be 10 haunted houses at Halloween Horror Nights. Here are some of the haunted houses you have to look forward to this year:
- Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control – Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow’s rivalry is pitting chaos against control in this terrifying and twisted haunted house. It turns out, things get even more gruesome when their forces of horror are combined.
- Sinners – The Smokestack Twins’ juke joint in 1930’s Mississippi is being ambushed by a troop of bloodthirsty vampires. Based on the award-winning horror film, “Sinners,” this house combines blues and blood for a haunting experience.
- Stranger Things 5 – The beloved Stranger Things franchise is back for another year of nostalgic frights. Based on the fifth and final season of the show, this house will have you fleeing horrors like Demogorgons and the Mind Flayer.
- Hellraiser – Based on the trilogy of the same name, you’ll enter a realm of pain as you travel through the depths of Hell. You might escape, or you might find yourself trapped in the terror of your own nightmares.
- Evil Dead Burn – Explore the world of the new horror film, “Evil Dead Burn,” as you make your way through a family home possessed by Deadites hell-bent on bloodshed.
- Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness – Pay homage to the dark and twisted legacy of Ozzy Osbourne in this haunted house full of the icon’s heavy metal music, mayhem, and dark decay.
- H.R. Bloodengutz Presents: A Halloween Fright-Tacular! – Ghouls, gore, and classic Halloween frights come together for this special scare-a-thon broadcast by WKNB maître d’macabre H.R. Bloodengutz.
- MADLANDS: Caged Cannibals – Wander into a defunct zoo that has turned into a horrifying dystopian wasteland home to primal cannibals with bloodthirsty animal instincts.
- Cybergoria – In search of immortality, humanity slipped off into machine-induced cryo-sleep. But cybernetic caretakers had other plans, transforming their patients into something beyond human in a haunted world of machines.
- Invasion: Alien Abduction – Enter this haunted house in the middle of an alien abduction and see if you can make it out alive. Horrifying creatures from beyond our galaxy are here to viciously invade our world – and you’re their next capture.
Lines for the haunted houses can be scarily long. If you’re dead set on doing all 10 houses in a night, strongly consider buying a Halloween Horror Nights Express Pass. This upgrade fast-tracks you to the front of each of the house’s line.
Scream-inducing Scare Zones
Think you’re safe outside of the haunted houses? Think again.
In 2026, Halloween Horror Nights will feature four brand new scare zones:
- Infernal Carnival of Nightmares – Jack and Dr. Oddfellow have hidden sinister horrors in the shadows of this scare zone, a “sinister spectacle decades in the making.”
- Sideshow of Decay – A portal has been opened in the carnival’s junkyard and decayed nightmares from the past are back to haunt your dreams.
- FORTNITEMARES – Step into the world of Fortnite in a scare zone crawling with terrifying foes, dangerous surprises, and unsettling chaos.
- Downtown Clowntown – The boroughs of New York become a waking nightmare overrun by the Killer Klowns from Outer Space, Art the Clown, and other murderous clownsfolk.
Watch your back when passing through these outdoor areas. Ghastly creatures are everywhere, waiting for unwitting park guests to cross their paths.
Additionally, while roaming through the streets of Universal Studios, you may find yourself wandering through a Street Experience. These pop-up areas feature immersive theming more focused on vibes and interactions rather than direct scares.
Eerie Entertainment & Eats
When exploring Halloween Horror Nights, it’s easy to feel like you’re the star of your own horror movie.
Take a moment to breathe at one of HHN’s live shows.
This year, catch a performance of A Rockin’ Stranger Things Rewind, a special WSQK broadcast that takes the audience on an epic journey through five seasons of music, monsters, and mayhem.
Explore a mysterious vampire metropolis in Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir, a new, nightmarish production with a dark music scape and death-defying stunts.
A selection of Universal Studios rides will stay open during Halloween Horror Nights.
Trade your chills for thrills while you board rides like Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, Men in Black: Alien Attack, and Revenge of the Mummy.
Lines for these attractions tend to be shorter during Halloween Horror Nights. But if you spring for a Halloween Horror Nights Express Pass, it’ll get you right on these rides, too.
You’re likely to work up an appetite while running through the fog.
Luckily, there will be lots of devilishly delicious food at Halloween Horror Nights 2026.
You can also quench your thirst with creative cocktails, craft beer, and ice-cold soft drinks.
Retreat to Rosen Shingle Creek
When you’re ready to escape the big frights and freaky sights, head to Rosen Shingle Creek.
Our stunning Orlando hotel is 10 minutes from all the Halloween Horror Nights action, and a brief five-minute drive from Universal’s Epic Universe.
We also offer complimentary shuttle service to all four Universal theme parks to make your adventures even more accessible.
Unwind in a gorgeous guest room with spectacular views of a lush Floridian landscape.
As our guest, you’ll also enjoy four heated pools, tennis courts, nature trail, and discounted rates at our on-site golf course.
We look forward to celebrating the spooky season with you soon.
