ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Universal Orlando announced new details about this year\u2019s Halloween Horror Nights on Saturday, and what fans can expect at the resort\u2019s premier Halloween event.<\/p>\n
What You Need To Know<\/p>\n
Universal Orlando announced new details about this year\u2019s Halloween Horror Nights on Saturday
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This year\u2019s theme is \u201cInfernal Carnival of Nightmares,\u201d which will transform Universal Studios Florida into a decrepit, fear\u2011fueled carnival
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Officials said this year will feature a new slate of haunted houses, scare zones and entertainment, led by Halloween Horror Nights icon Jack the Clown and his rival, Dr. Oddfellow
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Tickets for the event at Universal Studios Florida will go on sale \u201cvery soon,\u201d officials said<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s theme is \u201cInfernal Carnival of Nightmares,\u201d which will transform Universal Studios Florida into a decrepit, fear\u2011fueled carnival as the event returns for its 35th anniversary.<\/p>\n
Officials said this year will feature a new slate of haunted houses, scare zones and entertainment, led by Halloween Horror Nights icon Jack the Clown and his rival, Dr. Oddfellow.<\/p>\n
the forces of horror are BACK \ud83c\udfaa<\/p>\n
Jack The Clown and Dr. Oddfellow return to wreak havoc together at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. u ready? #HHN35<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/inlWUve5rE<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Halloween Horror Nights (@HorrorNightsORL) March 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Officials also said that one of the original haunted houses at this year\u2019s event will bring guests face-to-face with the two characters in \u201cJack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control.\u201d Guests will journey into the origins of the long\u2011standing conflict between Jack and Dr. Oddfellow. As the nemeses battle for dominance, they discover that the only way to get the power they seek is not to fight each other, but to join forces instead.<\/p>\n Fans can start building up excitement for this year\u2019s Halloween Horror Nights with the 2026 merchandise collection featuring Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow on sale now. Guests can shop the new apparel and more at select retail locations in Universal Studios Florida or online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dates for Halloween Horror Nights will be held on select nights from Aug. 28 through Nov. 1. Tickets for the event at Universal Studios Florida will go on sale \u201cvery soon,\u201d officials said. Get the latest information on the park\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n