Halloween Horror Nights

Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event; it is not included with regular theme park admission. In order to attend, you must purchase a ticket specifically for the event. A regular theme park ticket is not required for admission to the event.

Universal Orlando announces when Halloween Horror Nights tickets are available for purchase on their official social media accounts. When available, tickets can be purchased at universalorlando.com. Because this event may sell out, you should purchase tickets in advance online.

Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights event takes place at the Universal Studios Florida theme park.

Halloween Horror Nights contains mature content that may not be appropriate for children. Universal recommends guests be at least 13 years of age to attend the event.

Universal recommends guests be at least 13 years of age to attend due to the event's intense nature; however, they will not deny access to anyone under that age limit.

A Halloween Horror Nights ticket includes access to all haunted houses, scare zones, shows, and available rides at the Halloween Horror Nights event. Select special experiences, should they be available, may be an additional cost, however. A Halloween Horror Nights ticket only grants you entry to Universal Studios Florida for the event; it does not grant regular park admission.

Halloween Horror Nights officially begins at 6:30 pm. Closing times may vary. You can view the exact times for your visit in our Halloween Horror Nights planning guide.

Halloween Horror Nights occurs rain or shine; however, it should be noted that the scare zones may not feature scareactors and select shows may be delayed or canceled. Additionally, should flooding occur in any haunted houses, they may be closed indefinitely. Universal will not issue rain checks, returns, or refunds.

Universal Orlando prohibits costumes and costume masks in the park.

According to Universal Orlando’s policies, photography and video recording are not allowed in the haunted houses. Otherwise, you are permitted to take photos and videos at the event, unless otherwise stated on signage; however, to be respectful of scareactors, flash photography is not advised.

Halloween Horror Nights Express is the event’s express line system. It is not to be confused with regular Universal Express, which is not valid for the event. The pass allows guests to wait in a separate line at all houses and available rides for significantly shorter wait times.

A Halloween Horror Nights ticket will only grant you access to the event itself. You cannot visit Universal Orlando's other parks with a Halloween Horror Nights ticket. Although the event takes place at the Universal Studios Florida park, you will not be permitted to enter that park until the event officially begins. A Scream Early Ticket is available, which can be purchased in addition to a Halloween Horror Nights ticket, for early entry into the Universal Studios Florida park. Otherwise, you must purchase regular theme park admission to visit Universal Orlando's parks during regular operating hours.