Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights 2024: All the houses, scare zones
Eve ChenWe're just weeks away from the start of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood, and we finally know the theme of every haunted house and scare zone on both coasts.
On Wednesday, Universal Studios Hollywood revealed its last remaining house, The Weeknd: Nightmare Trilogy.
Halloween Horror Nights fans will remember the Grammy-winning Weeknd previously partnered with Universal for The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare house in 2022. Universal Studios Hollywood says this year’s house promises a “one-of-a-kind horror experience with surprises at every turn and music by The Weeknd.” And unlike last time, it won't be in Florida, too.
The California park also revealed the theme of this year’s Terror Tram: Enter the Blumhouse. Universal Studios Hollywood says, “horror fans will set off on the Universal Studios backlot and encounter some of the most frightening characters from Blumhouse’s popular franchises, including 'M3GAN,' 'The Black Phone,' 'Freaky,' 'The Purge' and 'Happy Death Day.'”
Universal Orlando announced Wednesday that it would feature an Enter the Blumhouse scare zone.
Here’s what else Halloween Horror Nights fans and first-timers should know.
What houses will be at Halloween Horror Nights 2024?
Universal Halloween Horror Nights features a mix of intellectual property and original concept houses as well as scare zones. There are four houses both resorts will have in common this year:
◾ Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines – Universal Studios is leaning into its classic horror film legacy, but adding a twist: All the key characters in this new house are female. Dracula’s daughter will face off with the daughter of Dracula’s killer, Abraham Van Helsing. The Bride of Frankenstein, She-Wolf and Anck-Su-Namun from 1932’s 'The Mummy’ will also join the fray. Universal Studios Hollywood’s version of the house will be located on the very sound stage where the original 1930s "Dracula," "Frankenstein," and "The Bride of Frankenstein" movies were filmed, Sound Stage 12.
◾ Insidious: The Further – According to Universal, the new house will follow the Lamberts’ footsteps through the "Insidious" franchise’s infamous red door into the dark dimension of the Further, where fans will face the Red-Faced Demon, KeyFace, the Bride in Black, the Man Who Can’t Breathe and more.
◾ Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire – While the house is themed around the latest "Ghostbusters" film, which hit theaters this spring, Universal said it will also include “iconic ghosts, creatures and characters from the beloved classic series in authentic haunted houses that capture the horror and humor for which the films are known."
◾ A Quiet Place - “Fans will relive the tension that will come to life in the iconic scenes from the first two films, including traveling through the farmhouse that serves as the Abbott family’s shelter and stepping into the root cellar where Evelyn Abbott escapes to give birth as one of the creatures closes in," according to Universal.
Universal Orlando will host 10 total houses and five scare zones this year. Its six original house themes are:
◾ Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America
Universal Orlando's five scare zones are Torture Faire, Swamp of the Undead, Duality of Fear, Demon Queens and Enter the Blumhouse. Additionally, the Florida resort's fiery Nightmare Fuel entertainment will return with a new show called Nightmare Fuel: Nocturnal Circus.
Universal Studios Hollywood will have eight houses, four scare zones, and its popular Terror Tram. Its location-specific houses are:
◾ The Weeknd: Nightmare Trilogy
◾ The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Legacy of Leatherface
◾ Monstruous 2: The Nightmares of Latin America
The four scare zone themes are Luchadores Monstruosos, Murder of Crowz, Chainsaw Punkz and Skull Lordz. The California resort will also bring back its fiery stunt show The Purge: Dangerous Waters.
What are the dates for Halloween Horror Nights 2024?
Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights will run across 48 nights beginning Aug. 30.
◾ Aug. 30-31
◾ Sept. 1, 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29
◾ Oct. 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30-31
◾ Nov. 1-3
This year, the Florida resort is also hosting its first Premium Scream Night on Aug. 29. The limited-capacity event will offer early access, shorter wait times, select all you-care-to-enjoy foods and nonalcoholic drinks, a souvenir credential, and free self-parking.
Universal Studios Hollywood’s longest Halloween Horror Nights season yet will be held on 40 select nights starting Sept. 5.
◾ Sept. 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, 26-29
◾ Oct. 3-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30-31
◾ Nov. 1-3
How much is Universal Halloween Horror Nights?
Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights tickets start at $82.99, up from last year’s starting price of $79.99. Tickets to Universal Orlando’s Premium Scream Night cost $350.
Universal Studios Hollywood’s HHN tickets start at $77, up from $74 last year.
Can you ride rides during Halloween Horror Nights?
Yes, a selection of rides are available at both parks during Halloween Horror Nights. However, not all daytime experiences are available.