Halloween Horror Nights Orlando Guide
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Table of Contents 
- Learn More
- Planning Resources
- Crowd Levels
About Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights
During Halloween Horror Nights, the streets of Universal Studios Florida come alive with hordes of horrifying mutants, monsters, and maniacs. At this gruesome event, you can explore terrifying haunted houses, brave multiple creature-filled scare zones, enjoy outrageous live shows, and experience many of the park’s most exciting rides and attractions. Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights has been named the best Halloween event by Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Awards countless times.
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Halloween Horror Nights 2023 Dates
Event starts at 6:30 pm and ends at 2:00 am.
September Dates
September 1-3, 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-30
October Dates
October 1, 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29, 31
November Dates
November 1-4
Dates and times are subject to change. Event occurs rain or shine.
Planning Resources
Halloween Horror Nights 2023 Touring Plan
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Top Tips to Know
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How Many Nights Are Needed?
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Help Center
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Halloween Horror Nights 2023 Crowd Levels
Low crowds:
September 6-7, 13, 20, 27; October 4; November 1-2
Medium crowds:
September 8, 14, 21, 28; October 5, 11, 18, 25, 31; November 3
High crowds:
September 1-3, 9-10, 15-17, 22-24, 29-30; October 1, 6-8, 12-15, 19-22, 26-29; November 4
These crowd levels only apply to Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights event. We make no warranties regarding the accuracy of these projections.
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