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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 […]
LEGOLAND is adding a new attraction called Brick or Treat Street at both LEGOLAND California and LEGOLAND Florida for the 2026 Halloween season, an interactive trick-or-treat walkthrough featuring six life-sized LEGO monster homes and a new Halloween light trail. Brick or Treat Street debuts as part of each resort’s Brick-or-Treat season. What Brick or Treat […]
Universal has announced Evil Dead Burn haunted houses at both of its United States Halloween Horror Nights events this fall, tied to New Line Cinema’s newly released sixth film in the Evil Dead franchise. The houses open August 28 at Universal Orlando Resort and September 3 at Universal Studios Hollywood. Tickets and multi-night pass options […]
Universal Studios will bring fun for all the family to Halloween Horror Nights this year with a new haunt based on EVIL DEAD BURN.
The next haunted house announced for Halloween Horror Nights at both Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood is based on the new film, Evil Dead Burn. Evil Dead Burn Haunted House An infernal force has taken hold of a family home, and it’s hungry for its next victim. Dodge Deadites hell-bent on bloodshed in ... Read more
Universal has officially announced that Evil Dead Burn will be featured as an all-new haunted house at both Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood at Halloween Horror Nights 2026. First introduced in 1981, Evil Dead has evolved from an independent cult classic to one of today’s most terrifying horror properties. Blending extreme gore with dark [...]
Universal Orlando has introduced a new five-house R.I.P. Tour for Halloween Horror Nights 2026, but the traditional experience covering all 10 houses remains available.
Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner will reunite with their Strange Darling filmmaker JT Mollner for Skeletons, an upcoming creature feature that also stars Brie Larson and John Goodman. We’ve learned this week that it’s releasing in Summer 2027. Skeletons will release in theaters from Sony on June 4, 2027. The film’s cast will also include Ione Skye, Keith Carradine and Daithí Ó Haragáin. From Sony Pictures, Skeletons is […]
Multi-night Frequent Fear and Rush of Fear passes are now available for Halloween Horror Nights 35 at Universal Orlando Resort. As Universal previously announced, multi-night passes that include Express Pass have been discontinued. Halloween Horror Nights Multi-Night Passes The following prices are for online purchases. In-person purchase prices are higher. Halloween Horror Nights Rush of ... Read more
Universal Orlando has released information and prices for multi-night tickets, including the Frequent Fear Pass, for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights 35 at Universal Studios Florida. Available passes include Rush of Fear, Frequent Fear, Frequent Fear Plus, and Ultimate Frequent Fear, with prices starting at $229.99. As reported last week, Express Pass add-ons are no [...]
The first ticketed Halloween event of the year is August 7. Plus who’s actually buying that $25,000 Balrog. Halloween is less than three weeks away. Now that you’re done panicking, let me explain. August through October used to be the “shoulder season” in theme parks, the slow time after summer when families were settling into […]
Orlando, FL — Universal Orlando has put its Halloween Horror Nights 35 multi-night Frequent Fear passes on sale, and it has added a brand-new 5-House R.I.P. Tour to the 2026 lineup at a lower entry price than the standard R.I.P. product. Both are showing up in the Universal Orlando app first. Some buyers have reported […]
The Halloween International Film Festival will return to the historic and haunted Outer Banks of North Carolina for its 7th
Sony Pictures has officially set a release date for one of its most anticipated upcoming horror films. JT Mollner‘s (Strange […]
The Halloweenies take a break from the cenobites and dig up the deadites again to review Evil Dead Burn. It’s a full house for this installment and the feelings are all over the place with some divisive takes amongst the five of them. Lucky for you, there’s a seat at the table… join them and […]