Halloween Horror Nights is paying tribute to legendary heavy metal artist Ozzy Osbourne with a brand-new original haunted house coming to both Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood.
The new haunted house, “Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness,” celebrates the musician’s solo career by transforming some of his most recognizable music and persona into a haunted attraction.
While both destinations share the same overall haunted house theme, each one offers its own interpretation.
At Universal Orlando, the haunted house draws inspiration from the darker imagery and heavier sound that became hallmarks of Ozzy Osbourne’s later career. Guests will navigate ancient ruins and foreboding dungeons before climbing aboard the “Crazy Train,” which takes them into a nightmarish world influenced by albums such as Diary of a Madman, Bark at the Moon, The Ultimate Sin, and Black Rain.
“We are honored to collaborate with the Osbourne family to create a unique haunted house that celebrates the legacy of Ozzy Osbourne,” said Mike Aiello, Senior Director of Entertainment Creative Development at Universal Orlando Resort. “It was important for us to create an authentic experience that brings Ozzy’s creativity and personality to life in an eerily immersive new way. Fans will discover so many meaningful details, including a few Easter Eggs, as they navigate memorable dark and twisted moments inspired by his iconic musical career.”
Universal Studios Hollywood’s version transports guests to where it all began, in Birmingham, England. With “Crazy Train” setting the stage, guests will travel through the decades of Ozzy’s life, beginning with his childhood before entering the Osbourne Asylum, inspired by Diary of a Madman. In the house, guests will encounter different versions of Ozzy’s persona, including Madman Ozzy, Werewolf Ozzy, and the Prince of Darkness.
“Ozzy Osbourne didn’t just help define heavy metal—he created a cultural phenomenon that has influenced generations of music, art and horror,” said John Murdy, Executive Producer of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood. “We previously had the privilege of collaborating with Ozzy and Black Sabbath, and this new haunted house is an opportunity to honor his extraordinary solo career. Inspired by all 13 of his albums, guests will journey through the dark, surreal worlds that fueled his music and cemented his legacy as the one and only Prince of Darkness.”
To coincide with the announcement, Universal has released limited-time merchandise inspired by the haunted house, including a T-shirt and an Ozzy acrylic figure for the separately sold Infernal Carnival collectible display. The collection is available now at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, with online sales beginning July 30 on shopUniversal.com.
Halloween Horror Nights returns on select nights from August 28 through November 1 at Universal Orlando and September 3 through November 1 at Universal Studios Hollywood. Tickets are on sale.
