Hey everybody! Halloween season continues on with Halloween Horror Nights 2025 at Universal Studios Hollywood. We filmed our entire experience in the video above, but keep reading to learn everything you need to know before your next visit.
The Basics
Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event at Universal Studios Hollywood, offering IP-based and original haunted houses, scare zones, live entertainment, the Terror Tram, and more.
This event may be too intense for young children, and isn’t recommended for those under the age of 13. Costumes are subject to Universal’s Costume Policy, and no costume masks are allowed.
Dates
Halloween Horror Nights takes place on select dates from September 4 through November 2, 2025. Specific event dates are as follows:
- September 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, and 28
- October 2, 3, 4,5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, and 31
- November 1, and 2
Tracker Tip: The event begins at 7 p.m., and ends most nights at 2 a.m., with some nights ending at 1 a.m. Be sure to check your tickets for exact operating hours on the date you plan to attend.
Tickets
A variety of tickets and multi-night passes are available for Halloween Horror Nights 2025, with special pricing for Universal Studios Hollywood Annual Pass Members. These options include:
- Halloween Horror Nights General Admission – Starting from $77 per person
- Admission to Halloween Horror Nights
- Halloween Horror Nights Universal Express – Starting from $259 per person
- Admission to Halloween Horror Nights
- Express Access
- Super Nintendo World access from 7-10 p.m.
- Halloween Horror Nights Universal Express Unlimited – Starting from $299 per person
- Admission to Halloween Horror Nights
- Unlimited Express Access
- Super Nintendo World access from 7-10 p.m.
- Halloween Horror Nights R.I.P. Tour – Starting from $449 per person
- Admission to Halloween Horror Nights
- Priority R.I.P. Entry to all Haunted Houses with Unlimited Express access
- R.I.P. Tour Perks
- Expert guided tour
- Gourmet meal
- VIP Trolley to the backlot and more
- Super Nintendo World access From 7-10 p.m.
- Complimentary Valet Parking
- Halloween Horror Nights After 2 pm Day/Night – Starting from $117 per person
- Admission to Halloween Horror Nights
- Same-Day Park Admission after 2 p.m.
- Early Event Access starting at 5:30 p.m. to select haunted houses
- Super Nintendo World access From 7-10 p.m.
- Halloween Horror Nights After 2 pm Day/Night Universal Express – Starting from $319 per person
- Admission to Halloween Horror Nights
- Same-Day Park Admission after 2 p.m.
- Express Access starting at 2 p.m., one-time (per day) Express access during the day and the event.
- Early Event Access starting at 5:30 p.m. to select haunted houses
- Super Nintendo World access From 7-10 p.m.
- Halloween Horror Nights Frequent Fear Pass – $179
- Admission to Halloween Horror Nights for up to 33 nights (based on selected first visit date during purchase)
- Event Dates Available
- September 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28
- Oct. 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 26, 29-31
- November 1, and 2
- Halloween Horror Nights Ultimate Fear Pass – $299 per person
- Admission to Halloween Horror Nights for up to all event nights
- Available All Event Dates
- Halloween Horror Nights Early Access Ticket (Add-On) – Starting from $15 per person
- Early Event Access starting at 5:30 p.m. to select haunted houses
- Separate event admission for the same date is required
- Halloween Horror Nights Universal Express (Add-On) – Starting from $180 per person
- Express Access
- Super Nintendo World access From 7-10 p.m.
- Separate event admission for the same date is required
- Halloween Horror Nights Dining Pass – $65 plus tax, totaling $71.34 per pass
- Two (2) eligible entree items
- Four (4) eligible side, snack, dessert or beverage items
- Dining Pass is valid on your selected date only
- Separate event admission for the same date is required
Things to Do
This year’s event features 8 haunted houses, 4 scare zones, the return of Blumhouse on the Terror Tram, a stunt show in the WaterWorld arena, and a special, limited-time appearance from HamiKuma.
Haunted Houses
Five Nights at Freddy’s
Can you last even one night at Freddy’s? In this haunted house, you’ll start the night watch at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria, and come face-to-face with the animatronics Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy.
Tracker Tip: Jim Henson’s Creature Shop worked in collaboration with Universal to create exact replicas of the Freddy, Foxy, Bonnie, Chica, and Cupcake characters. They’re full-scale puppets, so when you see them, you’re seeing the real thing come to life!
Terrifier
Based on all three of Damien Leone’s Terrifier films, this haunted house will take you inside the Terrifier funhouse from Terrifier 2. See Art the Clown’s disgusting “creations,” run into Vicky and the Little Pale Girl, and literally get wet on your way out.
Tracker Tip: Despite Universal advertising that there’s “no wet path” in this version of the house, we didn’t notice any water at the end where we expected to get wet. Also, don’t miss the guest-activated trigger (G.A.T.) in the scene where a kid is eating Art Crispies with a heart in the bowl!
Fallout
Based on the Amazon Prime TV series, Fallout brings you to post-apocalyptic Los Angeles following nuclear war. Travel into the vaults and survive against raiders with Lucy, escape into the wasteland and confront The Ghoul, and encounter Maximus and the Brotherhood of Steel.
Tracker Tip: Keep an eye out for a secret character from Season 2 of the TV show inside the house! The new season releases on Amazon Prime on December 17.
WWE Presents: The Horrors of the Wyatt Sicks
Go head-to-head with the famous Wyatt Sicks of WWE infamy in this haunted house. Enter their eerie arena and travel through the minds of Uncle Howdy, Rambling Rabbit, Mercy the Buzzard, Abby the Witch, and Huskus the Pig.
Tracker Tip: Though it is definitely helpful to read up on the WWE lore of the Wyatt Sicks and Bray Wyatt, we think it’s still a great haunted house experience, even if you’re not familiar with the overall story.
Jason Universe
Jason Voorhees is back in this haunted house celebrating several of the Friday the 13th films. Flee into the woods and step into Jason’s shack, before venturing into the summer camp where his legend began.
Poltergeist
This haunted house brings the 1982 classic horror film to life once again. Step into the house lit by the glow of the TV and cross over into another world as you face the Beast.
Tracker Tip: This haunted house returns from its first appearance at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2018.
Monstruos 3: The Ghosts of Latin America
La Muerte is back to guide you through three ghostly legends of Latin America in this original house: La Llorona, La Muelona, and La Siguanaba.
Tracker Tip: This is the third installment of the Monstruos original house series. Previous houses in the trilogy were Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America (2023) and Monstrous 2: The Nightmares of Latin America (2024).
Scarecrow: Music by Slash
This original haunted house will bring you to an abandoned Depression-era farm, where scarecrows seek revenge on the humans who ravaged their land. New for this year, the house features an original score by Slash.
Tracker Tip: This haunted house is not only returning from Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2022, but is also Orlando in 2017. You can also experience a version of this house at Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas — which we did! Check out our blog from that visit.
Scare Zones
Murder of Crowz
This scare zone, located in Universal Plaza near The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, brings you inside a massive crow’s nest, where the flock defends its territory by pecking your bones clean.
Noche de Brujas
This scare zone is located in Universal Plaza on the Upper Lot, just outside of Super Silly Fun Land. Here, evil witches from Latin American legends will hunt you down and trap you within their enchantments.
Chainsaw Clownz
If you’re scared of clowns, you’ll be happy to know this scare zone also features them wielding chainsaws. Fun! It’s located in the Hollywood section on the Upper Lot.
Carnival of Carnage
This scare zone, located in Universal Plaza across from where you can meet HamiKuma, brings the carnival to town. Enter a seedy sideshow where “clownz” will make you part of the show.
Tracker Tip: Despite the name, this scare zone seemingly has no ties to Jack the Clown or lore related to the Halloween Horror Nights icon.
Terror Tram: Enter the Blumhouse
Blumhouse is back aboard the Terror Tram this year, celebrating villains from the studio’s films across the past 15 years. You’ll cross paths with M3GAN, The Grabber from The Black Phone films, members of The Purge, The Blissfield Butcher from Freaky, The Babyface Killer from Happy Death Day, and more.
Tracker Tip: Look for the “Log Bunny,” the unofficial mascot of the Terror Tram. John Murdy, creative director of Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood, and his crew found the log behind the Bates Motel set one day, and took him to the Backlot rest area, where they put a set of devil horns on it. When the devil horns mysteriously disappeared, a pair of bunny ears was added in their place. Murdy and his team would move the Log Bunny to a new spot every night, earning its status as a fan-favorite “character.”
Entertainment
The Purge: Dangerous Waters
This show held in the WaterWorld arena will bring you into the world of The Purge with fire, stunts, and more.
Chainsaw Man: The Chaos
This Universal Studios Japan show, presented in the DreamWorks Theatre, makes its Hollywood debut this year. In the original storyline, characters from the Chainsaw Man anime Denji, Aki, Power, Kobeni, and more battle the Halloween Horror Nights Devil and their army of zombies.
Opening Scaremonies
In addition, the Opening Scaremonies for the event will take place each night in the Carnival of Carnage scare zone.
Dining
There are several locations for dining on exclusive grub during Halloween Horror Nights 2025. These include:
- Chucky’s Dive Bar (Upper Lot)
- Dia de Los Muertos Bar (Upper Lot)
- Universal Tower Snack Bar (Upper Lot)
- Terrifier Clown Cafe Cart (Upper Lot)
- Filly Foodstuffs (Fallout) [Upper Lot, located in Hollywood & Dine]
- Slash Bar (Lower Lot)
- Jason Universe Barbecue (Lower Lot)
- Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza Place (Five Nights at Freddy’s) [Lower Lot, located in Studio Cafe]
You can use your Dining Pass at any of these locations, but only during normal event operating hours. Some of the dishes and drinks available this year include:
- Loaded Cram Fries, Filly Foodstuffs – Crispy chili-glazed spam served over pub fries
- Yum Yum Deviled Eggs, Filly Foodstuffs – Coconut panna cotta filled with Chamoy pineapple bits and topped with mango topping and Tajin
- Rad Away (Non-Alcoholic), Filly Foodstuff – Chipotle pineapple brown sugar lemonade served in a blood bag
- Cupcake, Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza Place – Vanilla cupcake with strawberry filling and strawberry buttercream
- Sunflower Glasses, Terrifier Clown Cafe Cart – Lemon raspberry cookie sandwich
- Pamela’s Smoked Brisket Mac and Cheese, Jason Universe Barbecue – Creamy mac and cheese topped with smoked brisket and Angry Orchard BBQ sauce
- Jason Universe Mask S’more, Jason Universe Barbecue – Fire Roasted Marshmallow, Graham cracker, milk chocolate, and blood splatter
- Camp Creamy Gouda Fondue, Jason Universe Barbecue – Gouda and Angry Orchard Fondue served in a sourdough bread bowl with sliced apples
- Slash’s Top Hat, Slash Bar – Vanilla bean sponge cake with tropical habanero compote and coconut lime mousse
There are also themed offerings at select CityWalk locations, including:
- Jason Universe Doughnut, Voodoo Doughnut – Raised shell with sour lemon filling and vanilla frosting
- Dracula Doughnut, Voodoo Doughnut – Yeast raised shell topped with vanilla frosting, decorated with the vampire’s face and filled with chocolate Bavarian cream
- Mummy Doughnut, Voodoo Doughnut – Yeast raised shell topped with chocolate frosting, strips of vanilla frosting, blue frosting “eyes” and whipped raspberry filling
- Swamp Water, NBC Sports Grill & Brew – Tequila cocktail featuring citrus liqueur, curacao, lemon juice, simple syrup, raspberry liqueur and a lime wedge
- Pumpkin Horchata, Antojitos Cocina Mexicana – Rum, coffee liqueur and horchata (ground rice milk and cinnamon), topped with cinnamon and whipped pumpkin spice foam
- Sparkling Sangria, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville – Cocktail featuring sparkling wine, mango rum, elderflower liquor, blood orange syrup, orange, lime, and a maraschino cherry
- Poisoned Apple Martini, VIVO Italian Kitchen – Vodka cocktail featuring fruit liqueur, sour apple, lemon juice, simple syrup and strawberry puree, and topped with a cherry
- Mango Mortis, The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen – Creamy mango shake swirled with chamoy sauce and topped with gummy worms, chili lime seasoning, whipped topping, colorful white chocolate skulls, and a chamoy rim
Limited Time Offerings
HamiKuma
For a limited time this season, HamiKuma, HHN icon from Universal Studios Japan, is meeting guests for the first time ever at Universal Studios Hollywood. Guests could meet the zombie bear during normal park hours (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) on the Upper Lot in Universal Plaza. We also got to meet HamiKuma when visiting Universal Horror Unleashed — check out that blog and video!
In addition, a HamiKuma dessert is also available, featuring layers of chocolate cake and chocolate buttercream, raspberry jam and assorted candies and sprinkles, topped with an edible HamiKuma medallion. You can find the treat at the Plaza Cart in Universal Plaza, across from his meet and greet.
Tracker Tip: Despite being advertised as limited time through September 15, we were able to meet HamiKuma during our visit after that date. Be sure to check with a Team Member to make sure whether or not HamiKuma is meeting guests on the day of your visit.
Art the Clown
Keep your eyes peeled for Art the Clown, who will pop up at various locations throughout Halloween Horror Nights. You never know where he might appear next.
We had so much fun at Halloween Horror Nights in Universal Studios Hollywood, and can’t wait to go back! To learn more about this year’s event, visit Hollywood.HalloweenHorrorNights.com.
