{"id":349396,"date":"2026-07-23T02:21:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T02:21:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/349396\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T02:21:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T02:21:14","slug":"full-guide-to-stay-scream-early-access-for-halloween-horror-nights-35","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/349396\/","title":{"rendered":"Full Guide to Stay & Scream Early Access for Halloween Horror Nights 35"},"content":{"rendered":"

It seems every year, Universal Orlando Resort changes Stay & Scream for Halloween Horror Nights as they continue to fine-tune the offering. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about Stay & Scream at Halloween Horror Nights 35.\"Entrance<\/a><\/p>\n

What is Stay & Scream at HHN?<\/p>\n

Stay & Scream allows eligible guests to remain in Universal Studios Florida after it closes to day guests but before Halloween Horror Nights officially begins. This year, guests taking advantage of Stay & Scream can enjoy early access to select Halloween Horror Nights houses starting at 2 p.m.<\/p>\n

Stay & Scream Eligibility<\/p>\n

To enjoy Stay & Scream, guests must have both valid daytime admission to Universal Studios Florida and valid Halloween Horror Nights admission for the event that same night.<\/p>\n

This means Universal Orlando Resort Annual and Seasonal Passholders are already eligible for Stay & Scream.<\/p>\n

Non-Passholders can access Stay & Scream if they have single-day or multi-day tickets for both Universal Studios Florida and Halloween Horror Nights, or if they have a Halloween Horror Nights Scream Early ticket.<\/p>\n

What is a Scream Early Ticket?<\/p>\n

The Scream Early add-on allows entry to Universal Studios Florida starting at 2 p.m. to enjoy attractions and select haunted houses. It previously granted access starting at 3 p.m. It\u2019s in addition to a same-day HHN ticket. Pricing starts at $70\/person.<\/p>\n

Stay & Scream Wristbands\"A<\/a><\/p>\n

Prior to 2025, guests utilizing Stay & Scream had to remain in holding areas. HHN 2025 introduced a wristband system<\/a> so guests could roam the park freely, continuing to enjoy attractions.<\/p>\n

Guests participating in Stay & Scream will need wristbands to access haunted houses that open at 2 p.m. before HHN officially starts at 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

New this year, guests will be able to pick up their wristbands near Guest Services starting at park open.<\/p>\n

At 2 p.m., additional in-park wristband locations will open at Hogwarts Express: King\u2019s Cross Station and Illumination\u2019s Villain-Con Minion Blast.<\/p>\n

When Will Haunted Houses Open?\"A<\/a><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the timeline for haunted houses opening:<\/p>\n

2 p.m. \u2014\u00a0Three haunted houses open<\/p>\n

4 p.m. \u2014\u00a0Select haunted house queues open<\/p>\n

5:15 p.m. \u2014\u00a0Select additional haunted houses begin opening<\/p>\n

6:30 p.m. \u2014\u00a0Halloween Horror Nights officially begins, all houses open<\/p>\n

Note that at 4 p.m. only select house queues open, not the houses themselves.<\/p>\n

Universal has not announced which houses will open when. They suggest guests use the Universal App for the latest and most accurate house opening times.<\/p>\n

Halloween Horror Nights 35\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Halloween Horror Nights 35 at Universal Studios Florida is on select nights from August 28 through November 1, 2026.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s haunted houses are:<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s theme is the \u201cInfernal Carnival of Nightmares,\u201d centering around a scare zone of the same name<\/a> starring Jack and Oddfellow.<\/p>\n

Other scare zones include Sideshow of Decay<\/a> and\u00a0Killer Klowns from Outer Space<\/a>. There will be a Stranger Things\u00a0lagoon\u00a0show<\/a>. This year\u2019s stage show will be\u00a0Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir<\/a>\u00a0featuring\u00a0sword swallower Auzzy Blood<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Are you attending Halloween Horror Nights this year? Let us know on social media!<\/p>\n

For more Universal Studios news from around the world, follow Universal Parks News Today on Twitter<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>. For Disney Parks news, visit WDWNT<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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