Can I buy passes for Universal Orlando’s ‘Halloween Horror Nights’? What to know about tickets
Samantha NeelyWhile it's still technically summer, the pull of spooky season is too strong with pumpkin spice making its return, Halloween decorations lining every shelf and Halloween Horror Nights' opening date nearing.
The theme park's signature Halloween event will officially return on Friday, Aug. 30, hosting 10 houses and five scares zones in total this year.
Do you have your ticket yet? For those considering attending the event, here's what to know about dates, prices and how you can go multiple nights this season.
What are the dates for Halloween Horror Nights 2024 in Orlando?
Mark your calendars! Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights will be on:
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- 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
Can I buy tickets and passes to Halloween Horror Nights 2024? How much are HHN tickets?
Guests can secure their spot for the screams with single-night event tickets and Express Passes available for purchase now on its website.
A single-night ticket for HNN at Universal Orlando Resort starts at $82.99 and increases depending on the date, which USA TODAY notes is a hike from last year’s $73.99. The ticket is a separate event ticket from park admission.
There’ll also be an express pass allowing visitors to skip the line at haunted houses one time. The cost for the express pass is $129.99.
Want to go multiple nights to Halloween Horror Nights? See pass prices
Worried you won't hit every house or be able to snack on all the scary good treat you want in one night? Universal offers passes for those who want to attend multiple nights. Here's the different passes and the prices:
- Rush of Fear Pass: Access to up to the first 18 event nights of terror - $179.99
- Frequent Fear Pass: Every Sunday - Thursday, plus the first weekend - $239.99
- Frequent Fear Plus Pass: every Sunday - Friday, plus the first weekend - $289.99
- Ultimate Frequent Fear Pass: Every night of the event -$399.99
Can you get into Halloween Horror Nights Orlando earlier? See how
For the first time in the event’s history, Universal Orlando also announced that guests can experience Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights before it officially opens on Thursday, Aug. 29. For $350 plus tax, guests can purchase tickets for the park's Premium Scream Night.
What houses have been announced for Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights so far?
As of June 2024, Universal Orlando officials have announced nine of the 10 house themes. Here's the houses and their descriptions from Universal:
- Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
- A Quiet Place
- Insidious: The Further
- Triplets of Terror
- Monstrous: The Monsters of Latin America
- The Museum: Deadly Exhibits
- Major Sweets Candy Factory
- Goblin’s Feast
- Slaughter Sinema 2