Getting Your Ticket
- Purchase your tickets online in advance to save time and money. You can purchase your tickets directly from Universal Orlando.
What to Pack
- Bring a small bag to the event to pack your belongings, including personal items and other necessities. Ensure that the items you pack comply with Universal Orlando’s policies and restrictions. Click here to learn more about prohibited items.
- Bring an empty reusable bottle to refill with free water. Insulated bottles are even better as they keep your drink cold all day long.
- Pack a poncho when visiting. Ponchos offer better overall coverage than umbrellas and are easier to use in crowded areas. The weather in Florida can be unpredictable, so it’s wise to be prepared; otherwise, you might end up spending money on costly ponchos at the event.
- Bring a portable fan to stay cool. Even though the event takes place in the evening, the humidity and crowds can make it feel hot even without the sun.
- Make sure to bring comfortable shoes as you’ll be walking all night. Comfortable footwear is essential to getting through the night.
- Bring a portable charger to keep your phone powered throughout the night.
- Adults should always carry their passport or other government-issued ID when visiting Universal Orlando. Identification may be required for entry or purchasing alcoholic beverages.
Avoiding the Lines
- Use our FREE Halloween Horror Nights Orlando crowd level forecast to find the best nights for your trip.
- Take advantage of our FREE touring plan and resources to maximize your trip experience.
- Download the official Universal Orlando app from the App Store or Google Play Store to view wait times for haunted houses, showtimes, an event map, and more. By checking wait times, you can better decide which houses to experience.
- The Universal Orlando app lets you mobile order your food and beverages at select quick-service restaurants. Utilize this feature to skip the long lines at the ordering counter.
- Arrive before the event starts to be among the first to enjoy the haunted houses and experiences. If you’re staying at a Universal Orlando on-site hotel, you can benefit from a dedicated entry. Our touring plan indicates when you should arrive to the event.
- If you’re visiting Universal Studios Florida during the day and attending Halloween Horror Nights in the evening, or if you have a Scream Early ticket, stay in the park past closing and wait in a designated “Stay and Scream” area. This is the best way to maximize your experience. As the park transitions for Halloween Horror Nights, you’ll be allowed to remain inside and enter select haunted houses before the general admission guests. This gives you the opportunity to visit more houses early in the night.
- Stay until the event ends. Lines for some haunted houses often get shorter as the night progresses.
- Consider purchasing Halloween Horror Nights Express on busy nights to skip the regular lines at all haunted houses.
- If you’re using Halloween Horror Nights Express and want to revisit a haunted house, use the regular line if the posted wait time is under 30 minutes as Halloween Horror Nights Express can only be used once per house.
Saving Money
- Certain annual passes are eligible for discounts at various stores and dining locations throughout Universal. If your pass includes such discounts, simply show your card at a participating location.
- Enjoy a meal at Universal CityWalk, your hotel, or a nearby off-site dining location. This will maximize your time at the event and potentially save you money on food. Depending on where you choose to eat, you might also enjoy a better quality meal.
- If you enjoy soft drinks, consider purchasing a Coca-Cola Freestyle cup at select stores and dining locations throughout Universal Orlando. With an activated cup, you can enjoy refills for an entire day. To use the cup on another day, you can reactivate it for a fee to receive additional refills.
Getting Through the Night
- Try to limit the number of items you bring; it can be a hassle to carry them all night and an inconvenience when trying to navigate through tight haunted houses. If needed, consider renting a locker for a fee. Free lockers are available only at attractions that prohibit loose articles; however, these lockers may not accommodate oversized items.
- Dress comfortably for the night and ensure your shoes provide ample cushioning and are not too tight.
- If you’re not usually active late at night, take a nap before heading to the event. This will help you feel more relaxed.
- Take short breaks throughout the night if needed. Walking and standing all night can be tiring, but sitting down and stretching can help relieve discomfort.
- Drink cool beverages throughout the night to stay hydrated. If you didn’t bring a bottle with you, you can get free cups of water at any dining location. However, bottled water is an additional charge. You can also purchase a Coca-Cola Freestyle cup for refills of soft drinks throughout the day.
Experiencing the Haunted Houses
- When visiting haunted houses before dusk, wear sunglasses. They will help your eyes adjust to the dark environment inside some houses while the sun is still out. Sunglasses may also help darken the environment in houses located in tents.
- Keep an eye out for any red buttons or other interactive elements inside the haunted houses. Pressing them may reveal a special surprise.
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