Halloween Horror Nights 33 at Universal Studios Orlando

Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) at Universal Studios Orlando is an annual Halloween event running on select nights, offering thrilling haunted houses, scare zones, and specialty snacks to create an unforgettable horror experience.

Now in its 33rd year, Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) immerses guests into the ultimate horror experience, running from August 30 through November 3, 2024 on select night. As the world’s top Halloween event, HHN 33 features five scare zones and ten haunted houses, with some themed around popular films and original concepts. This year’s event theme highlights the "duality of fear," with two hosts, Surreal and Sinister, representing psychological and physical fear.

Halloween Horror Nights 2024 guarantees an experience of unmatched scares, spine-chilling haunted houses, and thematic shows. Ten haunted houses are meticulously designed to reflect classic and contemporary horror, bringing spine-chilling design, jump scares, and production value.

Here’s a look at this year’s most unforgettable houses:

1. Insidious: The Further – Guests are drawn through the red door into the haunting, astral realm of The Further, with spirits like the Red-Faced Demon and KeyFace lurking to ensnare souls.

2. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire – In a chilling Ghostbusters-inspired maze, guests will face icy threats and ghostly enemies, helping the team battle Garraka, a powerful ancient spirit.

3. A Quiet Place – Fans of A Quiet Place will love this eerily silent haunt. Following the Abbott family, visitors navigate silently through desolate landscapes to avoid sound-sensitive creatures.

4. Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines – Saskia Van Helsing and the Bride of Frankenstein lead the charge against iconic foes like Dracula’s daughter, Marya, in a fierce clash of horror royalty.

5. Slaughter Sinema 2 – A B-movie lover's dream, this house takes guests through vintage horror-inspired sets, from creature features to spaghetti westerns.

6. Goblin’s Feast – Set in a goblin village, visitors join a grotesque banquet where witches and hobgoblins prepare a feast with guests as the main course.

7. Major Sweets Candy Factory – Candy-coated terror awaits in this sinister factory where treats turn children into frenzied, candy-craving monsters.

8. The Museum: Deadly Exhibit – An evil artifact disrupts a folklore museum, causing mayhem in this unsettling and surreal haunted museum.

9. Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America – Guided by La Muerte, brave souls encounter the myths of Latin America, facing monsters like La Lechuza and El Silbón.

10. Triplets of Terror – Enter a twisted birthday celebration where the Barmy triplets reenact their family’s murderous past in this darkly disturbing house.

Scare Zones:

Scattered around the park, scare zones provide a thrilling outdoor scare experience. This year’s zones include:

1. Enter the Blumhouse (San Francisco) – Characters from Blumhouse films like M3GAN haunt this terrifying gauntlet, offering jump scares and eerie atmosphere.

2. Torture Faire (New York) – A twisted Renaissance Faire featuring medieval torture devices, daring visitors to endure its horrors.

3. Swamp of the Undead (Central Park) – Zombies roam the murky Louisiana bayous, terrorizing anyone who dares to trespass on their undead grounds.

4. Duality of Fear (Production Central) – Featuring two hosts, Sinister and Surreal, this zone offers guests a choice: face visceral horror or psychological dread.

5. Demon Queens (Hollywood) – Sinister demon queens preside over this hellish landscape, inspired by the darker realms of the subconscious.

Production Show: Nightmare Fuel – Nocturnal Circus

For a thrilling break from the haunts, Nightmare Fuel: Nocturnal Circus takes the stage with hypnotic choreography, pyrotechnics, and acrobatics set to electronic music. This high-energy show weaves a dark, twisted storyline that captivates and entertains.

HHN’s themed food and drink offerings are as much of a draw as the attractions, with options like the Twisted Tater (a favorite in sour cream and chive flavor), a Stay Puft Marshmallow Man S’more inspired by Ghostbusters, and a Quiet Place eclair. Specialty cocktails are also available, including a Quiet Place drink in a lightbulb souvenir cup.

For those planning a visit next year, HHN offers an impressive lineup of haunted houses and themed snacks. With high-quality production across its top houses and unique themed treats, it’s an event that horror fans won’t want to miss.