In Orlando the haunting season tends to start a little early. The spooks at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) kicks off on select nights from August 29- November 2, 2025. The spooky Halloween season begins early around here, and this year is another special moment for Halloween Horror Nights.
Horror Nights 2025 Tips
- View the full lineup ahead of time
- Visit on a weeknight
- September is less crowded than October
- Plan extra time to enjoy the scare zones
- Take a break and hydrate
- Save time with early admission
- Fuel up with signature food and drinks
- Don't forget to ride some rides
- Talk about your expectations and comfort level
- Splurge on an Express Pass
- Book a guided tour
Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Houses
Only one of the 2025 HHN houses have been announced, and we do know that Five Nights at Freddy's is coming to Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando this year.
Prime Video’s Hit Series “Fallout” will have its own house with iconic scenes and characters!
As you travel through the hellish Wasteland, you will go through iconic locations like the Super Duper Mart and encounter The Ghoul, an ageless bounty hunter who has endured radiation exposure for centuries. Additionally, they will come face-to-face with a young squire named Maximus and gaze in awe at his T-60 armor.
Keep reading to check out what they did last year to give you an idea of what you might be able to expect this year. Tickets are now available, including single-day and R.I.P. Tour tickets.
Scare Zones 2025 Halloween Horror Nights
Stay tuned for details as announcements are made.
Read on for our guide on making the most of a date night, or should we say dare night, at Halloween Horror Nights 2025.
Note: Admission to Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights is NOT included with regular park admission. You will need a separate event ticket in order to attend. Also, parking is NOT free until after 10pm, so be prepared to pay full price.
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Check out the full Halloween Horror Nights lineup
The headlining houses are worthy of the buzz, but you won't get the full experience if you overlook the incredible scare zones, shows, and original concept houses. Be sure to review the full list of Universal Orlando's HHN houses, scare zones, shows and rides in advance.
Viewing the Halloween Horror Nights Map (2025 TBA) will give you an idea of where you can find your favorite haunts.
LIST OF 2025 HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS HOUSES
No officially houses for 2025 have been made, but Universal Orlando has confirmed that Five Nights at Freddy's will be offered in a “whole new way.”
STAGE SHOW
2025 shows are to be announced. Stay tuned! We will update when announcements are made.
How to save time at Halloween Horror Nights
The lines for the most popular Universal Orlando HHN houses can get as long as three hours, with average wait times around at least an hour or more for popular houses based on movies and TV shows. Alternatively, the original concept houses are full of detail and unique experiences, and tend to have lower wait times – not a bad Halloween Horror Nights shortcut!
Halloween Horror Nights officially kicks off at 6pm on most nights and generally runs until 1am.
Take breaks, enjoy the experience, and show those scary fiends they are no match for the power of love!
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EARLY ADMISSION
You can purchase early access! Start the thrills early at Universal Studios Florida from 3-5 pm. At 5 pm you’ll wait in a Stay & Scream area until the event begins. Event admission for the same day is required and not included.
To use the early access you must arrive to Universal Studios Florida before 5:00PM and present proof of a valid 2025 Halloween Horror Nights Event ticket at time of redemption.
The cost is $55 per person.
Guests who arrive at Universal Studios after 5 pm forfeit their Scream Early Ticket.
It is wise to map out the event ahead of time and determine which part of the park has one or two houses you want to see the most so you can utilize the proper holding area. You should be able to get through one house right away and then get in line for your next house with little wait time.
2025 EXPRESS PASSES
The alternative to early admission is the Halloween Horror Night's Express Pass – and it is going to cost extra. The prices start at $139.99. The question always is “is it worth it?” And there’s no easy answer to that. Will you get through more houses in less time? Yes. Will it eliminate all waits at all the houses completely? Not so much.
A few important notes: Halloween Horror Night Express Passes do sell out on peak nights, including weekends and dates in mid to late October, so make your decision about purchasing Halloween Horror Night Express Passes well in advance. If you choose to go on a peak night, some wait times can be as long as 2 hours or more for the most popular houses. An Express Pass for Halloween Horror Nights 2024 does not guarantee you won’t have to wait in line. On peak nights, the line for the Express Pass can still be up to half of the posted wait time.
2025 GUIDED TOURS
If you're able to splurge, Universal offers a special R.I.P. Tour where you'll join fellow fans on a guided VIP tour of Halloween Horror Nights 2024. The tour includes VIP entry to all houses along with other perks. R.I.P. tours begin at $369.99/person and require separate event admission.
If you can swing it, this is a pricey but fun way to ensure you won't have to wait in line and will be able to see all of the houses.
VISIT ON A WEEKNIGHT
I recommend visiting Halloween Horror Nights on a non-peak night (such as a weeknight and in September or early October) and that you take advantage of early admission if eligible. It is also recommended that you enjoy the scare zones and shows and a ride or two to get the full value of your event ticket.
Fuel up on signature HHN food & drink
Over the years the good people at Universal Orlando have learned that special events require special food and drinks. The Halloween Horror Night food and beverage should not be overlooked. There are multiple food and beverage kiosks throughout the park.
Can't wait to try? 2025's menu is not yet released, but you can get an idea of the type of offers based on last year's Halloween Horror Nights Food and Drinks
Ride some Horror Nights rides
Take a break from the horror to ride some rides. Some of Universal Studio's top attractions are open during HHN. This is a great way to experience rides with very low wait times and without having to pay regular park admission.
The following four rides are usually open during Halloween Horror Nights:
- Revenge of the Mummy
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley (Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts)
- Men In Black Alien Attack
- more announcements to come…
Also, while you're enjoying Diagon Alley, keep an eye out for some dark characters. An ominous presence returns to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort this fall as Death Eaters appear for the first time ever in Diagon Alley select dates September 1 through November 4.
OTHER HELPFUL HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS TIPS
Talk about your HHN comfort level
Perhaps one of you is more enthusiastic about being scared. Perhaps you're both a little hesitant. Or maybe you're both brave and ready to face the Halloween Horror Night scare zones and dark, loud houses together. Whatever your tolerance level for scary stuff may be, it is best to get it out in the open upfront. This way you're both on the same page and prepared to be supportive of each other if needed.
It is fun to push yourself and conquer your fears, but you also don't want to end up making each other uncomfortable without realizing it. The best way to have a date night at Halloween Horror Nights is to be supportive and understanding of each other’s comfort level.
Map it out
Halloween Horror Nights is a different experience and layout even if you've been to Universal Studios. In order to maximize your time, it is best to review the official Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights map – which is available to view on the Halloween Horror Nights ABOUT page.
Take note of the location of your must-see houses and scarezones. Start in the back of the park and work your way back to the front.
Make it a getaway
Consider making your trip to HHN an overnight getaway. Universal Orlando has a great variety of resorts that are perfect for couples. Last year all eight of Universal Orlando’s hotels offered exclusive activations and experiences for hotel guests inspired by HHN.
Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort usually has lots of photo opportunities and some decorations, including a pop-up that is open from 2-10pm during Halloween Horror Nights, and is free for Universal Orlando hotel guests. Guests must show their room key. Cabana Bay guests will receive priority access, and guests staying at other Universal Orlando hotels will wait in a standby line.
Feature image credit: Jodi Caballero
