{"id":377379,"date":"2026-08-21T11:04:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T11:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/377379\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T11:04:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T11:04:12","slug":"your-guide-to-halloween-horror-nights-35-clowns-chaos-haunted-houses-at-universal-orlando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/377379\/","title":{"rendered":"Your guide to Halloween Horror Nights 35: Clowns, chaos, haunted houses at Universal Orlando"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2013 From Pinhead to Vecna to Jack the Clown, some iconic villains in horror are headed to Universal Orlando Resort<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Running Aug. 27 through Nov. 1, Halloween Horror Nights is celebrating its 35th year with 10 all-new haunted houses, outrageous entertainment, terrifying scare zones, and street experiences.<\/p>\n

Below is a lineup of what to expect.<\/p>\n

Haunted houses<\/p>\n

Cybergoria<\/p>\n

Cybergoria at Halloween Horror Nights 65 (Universal Destinations & Experiences)<\/p>\n

Tagline: \u201cImmortality Comes at a Cost\u201d<\/p>\n

Synopsis: Thousands of years in the future, a haunted house holds a chilling secret: the machines running it have one singular goal \u2014 to keep you alive forever, no matter the cost.<\/p>\n

Evil Dead Burn<\/a><\/p>\n

Evil Dead Burn (Universal Destinations & Experiences)<\/p>\n

Tagline: \u201cFan the Flames of Evil\u201d<\/p>\n

Synopsis: An infernal force has taken hold of a family home, and it\u2019s hungry for its next victim. Dodge Deadites hell-bent on bloodshed in this haunted house based on the new film, \u201cEvil Dead Burn\u201d.<\/p>\n

Hellraiser<\/a> <\/p>\n

Hellraiser poster (Universal Destinations & Experiences)<\/p>\n

Tagline: \u201cRaise Some Hell\u201d <\/p>\n

Synopsis: Nearly 40 years after its cinematic debut, the iconic \u201cHellraiser\u201d franchise makes its Halloween Horror Nights debut with its first-ever themed haunted house. Inspired by the original trilogy, guests enter a realm of pure pain, where Pinhead and his tormented Cenobites exact their hellish pleasures on all who dare cross their path.<\/p>\n

H.R. Bloodengutz Presents: A Halloween Fright-Tacular!<\/p>\n

H.R. Bloodengutz Presents: A Halloween Fright-Tacular! (Universal Destinations & Experiences)<\/p>\n

Tagline: \u201cBig Screams on the Small Screen\u201d<\/p>\n

Synopsis: The ma\u00eetre d\u2019 macabre is back. WKNB\u2019s beloved host returns for a special Halloween scare-athon, bringing with him a haunted house full of ghouls, gore and enough frights to keep audiences coming back for more.<\/p>\n

INVASION: Alien Abduction<\/p>\n

INVASION: Alien Abduction (Universal Destinations & Experiences)<\/p>\n

Tagline: \u201cExtraterrestrial. And Extra Terrifying\u201d<\/p>\n

Synopsis: Visitors come face to face with horrors from worlds unknown in this haunted house, where a crew of Gray aliens has descended upon a remote homestead \u2014 and they\u2019re not leaving without fresh test subjects.<\/p>\n

Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control<\/a><\/p>\n

Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control (Universal Destinations & Experiences)<\/p>\n

Tagline: \u201cThe Forces of Horror Collide\u201d<\/p>\n

Synopsis: Horror icons aren\u2019t born \u2014 they\u2019re made. The unholy origins of Jack the Clown come to light as he enters Dr. Oddfellow\u2019s universe, where chaos and control collide in a showdown decades in the making.<\/p>\n

the circus is in town \ud83d\ude08<\/p>\n

see Jack and Dr. Oddfellow\u2019s new looks coming to Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 35. pic.twitter.com\/SYaus7WOjH<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Halloween Horror Nights (@HorrorNightsORL) August 17, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n

MADLANDS: Caged Cannibals<\/p>\n

MADLANDS: Caged Cannibals (Universal Destinations & Experiences)<\/p>\n

Tagline: \u201cYou\u2019re at the Bottom of the Food Chain\u201d<\/p>\n

Synopsis: The animals may be gone, but the danger isn\u2019t. Visitors must fight to survive a crumbling, abandoned zoo that has fallen into the hands of deadly, warring cannibal factions.<\/p>\n

Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness<\/a><\/p>\n

Universal Studios\u2019 Halloween Horror Nights pays tribute to pioneer heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne in the all-original haunted houses, \u201cOzzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness,\u201d inspired by his prolific solo career. (credit: Universal Studios)<\/p>\n

Tagline: \u201cLet the Madness Begin\u201d <\/p>\n

Synopsis: You\u2019re in Ozzy\u2019s world now. Bow at the throne of the Prince of Darkness in this haunted house inspired by the twisted mind of one of rock \u2018n\u2019 roll\u2019s greatest legends.<\/p>\n

Sinners<\/a><\/p>\n

Sinners (Universal Destinations & Experiences)<\/p>\n

Tagline: \u201cYou\u2019re in for One Bluesy Bloodbath\u201d <\/p>\n

Synopsis: Opening night at the Smokestack Twins\u2019 juke joint takes a terrifying turn when a hive mind of bloodthirsty vampires crashes the party. The immersive haunted house experience, inspired by the film \u201cSinners\u201d, transforms a night of blues music into a blood-soaked battle for survival.<\/p>\n

Stranger Things 5<\/a><\/p>\n

A “Stranger Things” haunted house will be featured at Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights. (Universal Orlando Resort)<\/p>\n

Tagline: \u201cThe Final Chapter\u201d <\/p>\n

Synopsis: Join the Hawkins gang for one last adventure. Survive an army of Demogorgons, face the Mind Flayer, and defeat Vecna once and for all in this haunted house experience inspired by the final season of \u201cStranger Things\u201d.<\/p>\n

Scare zones & street experiences<\/p>\n

Club Horror<\/p>\n

Tagline: \u201cParty Like Your Life Depends on It\u201d<\/p>\n

Synopsis: The streets of San Francisco have been transformed into Club Horror,\u2028where the DJ is undead but the vibe is alive and well.<\/p>\n

Downtown Clowntown<\/p>\n

Downtown Clown Town (Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.))<\/p>\n

Tagline: \u201cThere\u2019s the Wrong Side of Town\u2026 Then There\u2019s Clowntown”<\/p>\n

Synopsis: The city that never sleeps becomes a waking nightmare when its boroughs are overrun by murderous clownsfolk who can\u2019t wait to tear you limb from limb. Welcome to the neighborhood! The scare zone features some of the most infamous clowns in Horror Nights history: Art the Clown and Killer Klowns From Outer Space<\/p>\n

Downtown Clown Town scare zone (Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.))<\/p>\n

Fortnitemares<\/a><\/p>\n

Halloween Horror Nights is dropping a new scare zone inspired by Fortnite\u2019s signature event \u201cFortnitemares\u201d. (Universal Destinations & Experiences)<\/p>\n

Tagline: \u201cThe Storm Is Coming\u201d<\/p>\n

Synopsis: Drop from the Battle Bus into the chaos of FORTNITEMARES. The Storm is spreading through this scare zone, bringing new horrors with it.<\/p>\n

Infernal Carnival of Nightmares<\/p>\n

Jack the Clown statue in the Infernal Carnival of Nightmares (Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n

Tagline: \u201cLet the Nightmares Begin\u201d<\/p>\n

Synopsis: Jack and Dr. Oddfellow invite you to step right up and see what horrors hide in every shadow at a sinister spectacle decades in the making.<\/p>\n

Mel\u2019s Die-In: Zombies<\/p>\n

Mel’s Die-In zombie at Halloween Horror Nights (Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n

Tagline: \u201cShake, Rattle and R.I.P.\u201d<\/p>\n

Synopsis: Zombie carhops have swarmed Mel\u2019s Die-In, and they aren\u2019t just here for the burgers.<\/p>\n

Sideshow of Decay<\/p>\n

Sideshow of Decay (Universal Destinations & Experiences)<\/p>\n

Tagline: \u201cThe Past Will Haunt You\u201d<\/p>\n

Synopsis: In the carnival junkyard, Cindy Caine has opened a portal where decayed nightmares from Halloween Horror Nights past are back to haunt you.<\/p>\n

ShowsHalloween Horror Nights 30 entertainment (Universal Destinations & Experiences)<\/p>\n

A Rockin\u2019 Stranger Things Rewind<\/p>\n

Synopsis: The music. The monsters. The memories. In this show, tune in to a special WSQK broadcast and relive five epic seasons of \u201cStranger Things\u201d.<\/p>\n

A New Nightmare Begins<\/p>\n

Synopsis: Embark on a dark musical journey and resist temptation as death-defying stunts lure you deeper into a vampire-ridden metropolis.<\/p>\n

Halloween Horror Nights 35 IP structures (Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.)Feed your fear<\/p>\n

Universal Orlando Resort is once again delivering its signature highly themed food and drink experience for Halloween Horror Nights.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s lineup includes devilishly creative sips like the Hopper\u2019s Recharger, Cenobite\u2019s Kiss, Slide Guitar Smash, Black Rain and Frostbite cocktails. <\/p>\n

Food showcase for Halloween Horror Nights 35. Must be 21+ with a valid photo ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages. (Universal Destinations & Experiences)<\/p>\n

On the food side, guests can sink their teeth into El\u2019s Battery Jerky, Pleasure and Pain Brain, Annie\u2019s Juke Joint Catfish & Grits, Lasagna Burn, Torn to Shreds Pork Sandwich, Birria Pizza Fries, Meat Grinder Red Velvet, and the Rigatoni Titual Pie.<\/p>\n

Save room for The Prince of Darkness Cake \u2014 if you dare.<\/p>\n

Ticket options<\/a><\/p>\n

Guests can buy:<\/p>\n

Single-night tickets (valid on any one night)<\/p>\n

Halloween Horror Nights Universal Express Passes (allows you to skip the line)<\/p>\n

R.I.P Tour (provides a number of premium benefits)<\/p>\n

Behind the Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tour (a special behind-the-scenes look)<\/p>\n

Halloween Horror Nights Scream Early Ticket<\/p>\n

Halloween Horror Nights Rush of Fear Pass<\/p>\n

Halloween Horror Nights Frequent Fear Pass<\/p>\n

Halloween Horror Nights Frequent Fear Plus Pass<\/p>\n

Halloween Horror Nights Ultimate Frequent Fear Pass<\/p>\n

Tickets for a limited-capacity event<\/a>, Halloween Horror Nights Premium Scare Night, are also on sale for Monday, Oct. 19.<\/p>\n

For ticket information, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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