Halloween Horror Nights Orlando 2023 Touring Plan
Touring plans make it easy for you to get the most out of your trip by outlining the order you should visit houses and shows, allowing you to enjoy the top experiences at the event.
This touring plan was created for those visiting Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights event for a single day; however, those attending the event for a longer period may still take advantage of this plan. This touring plan assumes that you are attending the event from starting time and staying until the event ends. Although this plan is specifically designed for those without a Halloween Horror Nights Express pass, which allows you to skip the regular lines at all houses, it may still be used by such visitors.
Prior to visiting Universal Orlando, we recommend that you download the official Universal Orlando Resort app on the App Store or the Google Play Store. The app provides wait times, showtimes, a resort-wide map, and more.
ENTERING THE EVENT
We recommend waiting at the park turnstiles for Universal Studios Florida by at least 4:30 PM. You won’t be permitted into the park yet, but you’ll be closer to the entry, allowing you to get a head start on other guests. Keep in mind that it may take up to an hour and a half to arrive at the front gates from the parking booth. However, if you’re visiting Universal Studios Florida during the daytime on the same day you’re attending Halloween Horror Nights or if you have a Scream Early ticket, stay in the park past closing in a designated Stay & Scream location for expedited entry into select haunted houses. You should download the official Universal Orlando Resort app to help locate the event’s houses and entertainment and to view showtimes as well as other details.
Experiences to Visit
We've compiled an ordered list of houses you should visit at the event. You should visit the experiences in this order to get the most out of your night; however, you may be required to slightly adjust this order due to scheduled showtimes.
The Last of Us
Summary: The gritty world of Naughty Dog's video game comes to life. Make your way through an abandoned Pittsburgh and attempt to survive Clickers, Hunters, and more.
Attraction type: Enclosed walk-through experience containing sudden scares
Universal Monsters: Unmasked
Summary: Descend deep into the Paris Catacombs, where you'll face a new horde of monsters, including the Phantom of the Opera, the Hunchback of Notre Dame, the Invisible Man, and Dr. Jekyll and his deranged alternate personality Mr. Hyde.
Attraction type: Enclosed walk-through experience containing sudden scares
The Darkest Deal
Summary: Blues musician Pinestraw Spruce makes the fateful decision to sell his soul to The Collector to achieve musical glory. Experience the tale unfold as you discover the haunting consequences of fame and the high price that comes with it.
Attraction type: Enclosed walk-through experience containing sudden scares
Dr. Oddfellow’s Twisted Origins
Summary: An evil ringmaster leads a demented late-night circus that seeks to harvest human souls to fulfill his dark intentions of immortal power.
Attraction type: Enclosed walk-through experience containing sudden scares
The Exorcist: Believer
Summary: Two missing girls have been found, but they have no recollection of what happened to them. Wherever they went, the ultimate evil returned with them. Anyone who comes in contact with them is at risk of losing their soul. Enter the terrifying scenes from the new Blumhouse film.
Attraction type: Enclosed walk-through experience containing sudden scares
Stranger Things 4
Summary: Come face-to-face with otherworldly creatures like demobats and even Vecna himself as you traverse through iconic scenes from Stranger Things 4, confronting your own deepest fears. Try to escape Vecna's wrath and save mankind from his deadly curse.
Attraction type: Enclosed walk-through experience containing sudden scares
YETI: Campground Kills
Summary: Venture into a 1950s campground that has been infested with monstrous yetis. These towering creatures pose a great threat, tearing apart anyone who crosses their path. To survive, you must quickly flee to the safety of the ranger tower.
Attraction type: Enclosed walk-through experience containing sudden scares
Dueling Dragons: Choose Thy Fate
Summary: Two warlocks wielding immense power attempted to seize Merlyn's coveted spell book, only to be transformed into dragons. Find yourself entangled in this epic battle between the two mighty beasts. You'll have to choose a path and a victor.
Attraction type: Enclosed walk-through experience containing sudden scares
Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count
Summary: Chucky, the serial killer doll, has hijacked his own haunted house with all kinds of bloody hijinks, turning it into a living slaughterhouse. You must try to survive his ultimate kill count.
Attraction type: Enclosed walk-through experience containing sudden scares
Bloodmoon: Dark Offerings
Summary: Step back in time to a Colonial-era village, where a group of devout moon-worshippers gather for their fall festival. As the night sky reveals a mesmerizing blood moon, they perceive it as a divine signal to hunt down all those who do not share their beliefs, including you.
Attraction type: Enclosed walk-through experience containing sudden scares
Visit When Available
This section features experiences that you may choose to visit either when you are nearby or have available time.
Nightmare Fuel Revenge Dream
This attraction has scheduled showtimes. Plan accordingly and arrive early.Summary: Embrace the power of your nightmares as pyro and aerial performers push the boundaries of spectacle, setting the stage ablaze with their mesmerizing acts. Feel the pulsating energy of metal and electronica music.
Attraction type: Live-action show featuring pyrotechnics, aerial performers, and more
Themed Environments
The event features numerous scare zones with roaming monsters that you'll come across when venturing to each house and show. Although the houses are the main highlight of the event, we recommend spending time in the scare zones to complete the Halloween Horror Nights experience.
Dr. Oddfellow’s Collection of Horror
Summary: Come face-to-face with Dr. Oddfellow, a mysterious figure with a tempting proposition of immortality. As the veil is lifted, revealing the horrors that await, you'll quickly realize that survival itself is uncertain.
Attraction type: Outdoor walk-through experience featuring roaming characters
Vamp ’69: Summer of Blood
Summary: Transport yourself back to the groovy vibes of a 60s music festival, set in a quaint New York town. Amidst the electrifying atmosphere, you join fellow concert-goers in an unforgettable celebration of music. However, this joyous occasion takes a dark turn when the enigmatic Dr. Oddfellow unleashes a horde of vicious vampires upon the unsuspecting audience. These bloodthirsty creatures are relentless in their pursuit, with their fangs set on extracting your very life force.
Attraction type: Outdoor walk-through experience featuring roaming characters
Shipyard 32: Horrors Unhinged
Summary: Step into a 1940s San Francisco shipping yard, where an air of mystery surrounds the numerous crates and cages displaying the ominous symbol of Dr. Oddfellow. However, caution is paramount, for the nightmarish oddities contained within these containers have broken free, unleashing waves of fear and chaos upon the unsuspecting city.
Attraction type: Outdoor walk-through experience featuring roaming characters
Jungle of Doom: Expedition Horror
Summary: Travel back to the roaring 1920s as Dr. Oddfellow embarks on a treacherous expedition deep into the untamed jungle. There, he conducts sinister experiments on the very fabric of nature itself. His actions have unleashed a wave of uncontrollable and nightmarish creatures that now roam freely, wreaking havoc and setting their sights on you.
Attraction type: Outdoor walk-through experience featuring roaming characters
Dark Zodiac
Summary: Delve into the depths of darkness as Dr. Oddfellow embarks on a perilous journey to a sinister dimension. Obsessed with obtaining immortality, he seeks to tap into the power of the Zodiac. In a wicked twist of fate, he corrupts the once benevolent star signs, transforming them into malevolent beings who ominously predict your impending doom. As Dr. Oddfellow's power and influence soar, your own fortunes take a tragic turn.
Attraction type: Outdoor walk-through experience featuring roaming characters
For full information about Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights experiences, click here.
TIPS: (1) We advise that you eat a meal before attending the event so that you don’t take too much time out of your night. If you must, grab a snack at the various concession stands in the park. (2) If you plan to attend Halloween Horror Nights on the same day you visit Universal Studios Florida during the daytime or if you have a Scream Early ticket, you should stay in the park until closing and wait in a Stay & Scream location. This will give you expedited access to the haunted house(s) before guests at the turnstiles. Each Stay & Scream location gives access to different haunted houses, so you should choose the one that provides access to your preferred houses. When your Stay & Scream group is released into the park, enter the location’s designated house(s) first, and then continue to follow this touring plan. (3) Although the haunted houses are the highlight of Halloween Horror Nights, you don’t necessarily want to rush your way to every house or show. Take time to enjoy the various scare zones located throughout the park.
NOTE: It is not guaranteed that you’ll experience all of the haunted houses and entertainment at Halloween Horror Nights by following this touring plan. We recommend skipping any house or show you may not be interested in.
ON-SITE HOTEL GUESTS: If you’re not visiting Universal Studios Florida during the daytime, we recommend using the designated entrance for on-site hotel guests. Although you won’t be let into the park earlier than guests at the regular entrance, you’ll avoid the large crowds, allowing you to enter the park quicker.
HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS EXPRESS VISITORS: Although you can skip the regular lines at the houses, greatly reducing your wait times, we still highly recommend following this touring plan. This touring plan is designed to reduce your time in line, even if you’re using an Express pass. The Express lines may have significantly shorter wait times than the regular lines, but following this plan will still help minimize the time you spend in lines. It should be noted that you are only permitted to use the Express pass once per house. Due to this, we suggest using the regular line if the posted wait time is below 30 minutes and you are interested in revisiting the house. You can use the Express line afterward when the regular line has a longer wait time.
GUESTS VISITING MULTIPLE NIGHTS: If you’re attending the event for more than one (1) night, we recommend sticking to this touring plan for the first night to ensure you visit the top experiences. The next time you attend the event, you can revisit the houses you enjoyed most, experience the houses you may have missed, visit the available attractions and entertainment, and enjoy the various scare zones at a slower pace.
