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HamiKuma, the Halloween Horror Nights mascot from Universal Studios Japan, has finally arrived at Universal Orlando Resort. During Halloween Horror Nights 35, attendees can meet him at Five & Dime in the Hollywood section of the park. HamiKuma Meet and Greet The meet and greet is set to open at 6:45 p.m. nightly and the ... Read more
Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir is a new version of the recurring stunt stage show at Halloween Horror Nights in Universal Studios Florida. Sword swallower Auzzy Blood is featured in this year’s show. Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir Video Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir Embark on a dark musical journey and resist temptation as death-defying stunts lure you ... Read more
Halloween Horror Nights is turning 35, and Universal Orlando is celebrating in a way it never has before: by finally putting its two most famous ... Read more
We ranked all 10 haunted houses at Halloween Horror Nights 2026, including “Hellraiser,” “Stranger Things Five” and “Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness.”
Fans of the video game will have a great time with this feature-length cut of 'Dead Reset.' Check out our review.
Halloween Horror Nights 35 is open at Universal Orlando, and this year’s Infernal Carnival of Nightmares runs 10 haunted houses. We walked all of them at Premium Scream Night, and the gap between the best and the rest is wide this year. Our ranking runs best to worst, with a read on which houses are […]
John Carpenter‘s Cathedral graphic novel and companion soundtrack album are out now, and we talked to the project’s iconic co-writer
The limited-entry Keyholder Bar at Halloween Horror Nights 35 is just a snack stand behind some barriers. The Keyholder Bar The “bar” is to the left of the Music Plaza Stage at Universal Studios Florida, behind simple barriers with “The Keyholder Bar” on them. It’s one of the permanent outdoor snack stands of the plaza ... Read more
North Texas sculptor and mold maker Edyn Rashae‘s new art exhibit, Familiar Faces, opens this weekend, featuring masks heavily inspired
Showtimes are now available for Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir and Stranger Things: Return to Hawkins at Universal Studios Florida during Halloween Horror Nights 35. Halloween Horror Nights Showtimes Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir, the sixth version of the recurring HHN stage show, will be performed nightly at 8 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 11 p.m., and 12:30 a.m. ... Read more
A Barney-like kids show icon goes on a killer rampage in the new horror movie Buddy, hitting theaters this week,
A map of Halloween Horror Nights 35 offerings is now available in the Universal Orlando Resort app. Halloween Horror Nights Map 2026 To find the map of only Halloween Horror Nights offerings, look for “Halloween Horror Nights 2026” on the home page and select any menu option. At the bottom of the page will be ... Read more
The houses at Halloween Horror Nights 35 in Universal Studios Florida open in four phases between 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., the official start time of the event. Guests participating in Stay & Scream can visit houses during the early opening phases. Halloween Horror Nights House Opening Times To enjoy Stay & Scream, guests must ... Read more
Collectible Halloween Horror Nights 2026 medallions are now available in a machine inside the Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida. The designs feature characters from some of the IP-based haunted houses. Halloween Horror Nights Medallions There are four coin designs. One coin is $12 and all four are $35. The machine does not take cash. ... Read more
Evil Dead Burn merchandise has arrived at Universal Studios Florida in honor of the film’s haunted house during Halloween Horror Nights 35. Find these items in Five and Dime, the HHN Tribute Store, and San Francisco Candy Factory. Orange “Kunda” T-Shirt – $35 This ombré orange tee features a demonic face with “Kunda,” the first ... Read more
Party City is open for Halloween again, its first spooky season since the chain went bankrupt and closed all of its company-owned stores at the start of 2025. The brand is back in two places this year, and the difference between them matters if you are shopping for costumes. The full Halloween assortment lives online […]
Follow live updates from Halloween Horror Nights 2026 opening weekend, beginning with Premium Scream Night and continuing throughout the official opening night.
Universal Studios Hollywood is adding a giveaway element to Freaky Nikki encounters during Halloween Horror Nights 2026. Nikki will roam the darkened streets of the park as the latest victim of the One Wish Willow’s curse. Guests who find her and share that night’s secret phrase can receive a surprise. To participate, follow @horrornights on ... Read more
Dorney Park Halloween Haunt returns in 2026 with seven haunted mazes, five scare zones and four live entertainment experiences. Here’s what to expect, including the new Blair Witch: No Signal maze and separate Haunted Attractions Pass requirement.
The San Francisco Candy Factory at Universal Studios Florida has been transformed into the Carey Candy Company for Halloween Horror Nights, now offering themed candy and confections inspired by the event. Carey Candy Company The candy shop was previously decorated with Jaws elements as part of the temporary “Little Amity” land. Now signage at the ... Read more