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Universal Halloween Horror Nights Japan is set to debut the event's first-ever rated 18+ haunted house, dubbed 'Afterimage'.
For their 15th annual Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Studios Japan will introduce their most extreme horror experience yet: “Afterimage,” a “hopeless, inescapable” attraction rated for guests 18+ and requiring a waiver. Universal Studios Japan has released new details about the experience. Afterimage at Halloween Horror Nights “Afterimage” is the first house in Halloween Horror Nights ... Read more
Halloween Horror Nights is bringing Fortnite, the most-played console game in the United States, into the physical event. Universal is opening a Fortnitemares scare zone at both of its US Halloween Horror Nights events this fall, tied to Epic Games’ annual in-game Halloween event of the same name. The zone opens August 28 at Universal […]
The short answer: Spirit Halloween’s flagship store opens Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. General pop-up stores open on a rolling schedule through mid-to-late August, and the full 2026 collection is already previewable on Spirit’s site. Spirit is opening 1,575 stores across the US and Canada this year, a record for the […]
Some of the most beloved original monster mask designs of the ’90s are getting a second life. Trick or Treat […]
Red Coconut Club at Universal CityWalk Orlando will once again become “Dead Coconut Club” during Halloween Horror Nights 2026. This year, the club will be themed to a midwest harvest festival under an alien invasion. Dead Coconut Club – Harvest “Strange lights, unidentified flying objects, and folks acting abnormally…what on earth is happening at Midweston’s ... Read more
It seems every year, Universal Orlando Resort changes Stay & Scream for Halloween Horror Nights as they continue to fine-tune the offering. Here’s everything you need to know about Stay & Scream at Halloween Horror Nights 35. What is Stay & Scream at HHN? Stay & Scream allows eligible guests to remain in Universal Studios ... Read more
Epic’s Fortnite is heading for another crossover, this time with Universal Orlando and Halloween Horror Nights. The title’s annual Fortnitemares Halloween event will be coming to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort in a new scare zone, kicking off on August 28. For those not in the know, Scare zones are themed, open-air areas […]
Legendary stuntman and actor Dick Warlock has just released his official memoir, The Shape of My Career, a new book
Universal Orlando has revealed the new Fortnitemares scare zone for Halloween Horror Nights 35, marking Fortnite's first appearance at the event and sparking debate among longtime fans.
Drop into FORTNITEMARES, a new scare zone inspired by the Fortnite video game coming to Halloween Horror Nights 35 and Universal Studios Florida. FORTNITEMARES Universal said, “Trudge through this scare zone and brace for the Storm, because there’s no telling what horrors it’ll bring with it.” Other scare zones at HHN will include Infernal Carnival ... Read more
Where we droppin’, y’all? Fortnite is officially headed to Halloween Horror Nights. Universal has announced that Fortnite will make its Halloween Horror Nights debut at both Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood, inspired by Fortnite’s annual Fortnitemares event. Now, Halloween Horror Nights’ fans will have the chance to “drop in” to the world of [...]
Halloween Horror Nights is almost upon us and Universal Orlando Resort Annual Passholders can enjoy exclusive perks during the event, like a free magnet, exclusive menu items, and limited-time discounts. Specialty Magnet Giveaway The next UOAP-exclusive magnet will emerge from the fog starting October 1, 2026. Available while supplies last, Passholders can pick it up ... Read more
Universal has confirmed that Evil Dead Burn Halloween Horror Nights houses are heading to both of its U.S. resorts this fall. The attraction opens August 28 at Universal Orlando Resort and September 3 at Universal Studios Hollywood, running select nights at each park through November 1. It arrives as one of the later houses revealed ... Read more
Halloween Horror Nights runs 48 nights at Universal Orlando and 42 at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2026, and the two events share houses but not rules. The costume policies are opposites, the re-entry policies differ, and only one of the two publishes a fixed closing time. This guide covers the visitor logistics for both parks: […]
Target’s 2026 Halloween drop is live on Target.com, part of the broader Summerween wave. Here are the picks worth flagging so far. Trending right now: two Sanrio inflatables and a friendly ghost Three inflatables are landing high on Target.com’s Halloween 2026 module right now, all in the small-yard / entryway size: Hello Kitty 38.5″ Airblown […]
Texas runs one of the country’s deepest haunt seasons. Five Texas haunts hold current Haunted Attraction Association Top Haunt certification, three theme parks run separately branded Halloween events, and the 2026 season opens as early as September 11. This guide covers the state’s major ticketed haunted attractions by metro area, with 2026 dates and pricing […]
Lush Cosmetics has released its 2026 Halloween collection earlier than ever this year for “Summerween” enthusiasts. The collection went live on the Lush app on July 14, then hit stores and Lush.com on July 16. After producing more than 3.2 million Halloween products globally in 2025, Lush is bringing back its fan-favorite bath bombs, bubble […]
Louisville, KY — Kentucky Kingdom is the new home of Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular, the illuminated hand-carved-pumpkin trail that will run its 14th year at the Louisville amusement park this fall. Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular joins Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom, the park’s family-friendly fall festival, for a combined Wednesday-through-Sunday run October 1 through November 1, […]
Poppy Playtime fans, you win Halloween 2026! HalloweenCostumes.com has released two full-size, officially licensed animatronics from the indie horror game franchise this year: a 7.5-foot Huggy Wuggy at $349.99 and a 6.25-foot CatNap with real fog at $399.99. Both are exclusive to HalloweenCostumes.com and part of the retailer’s record-breaking 2026 animatronics lineup. If you want […]