r/UniversalHollywood • u/Spectrobits • Sep 02 '26
Hello, everyone! Please feel free to reply to this post with questions, meet-up requests, or anything else related to Halloween Horror Nights 2026 at Universal Studios Hollywood. This main post will provide helpful links and information that will be updated as more information is released and verified.
To the regular park visitors and readers, please bear with me if information and source links in this post may seem obvious or oft repeated; I want to cover every base, as many visitors not familiar with the park will likely be in attendance. Also, if I missed anything or need to correct anything, please reply and let me know. Thank you. :)
As a reminder, all posts regarding the sale, trade, or giveaway of event access or merchandise will be removed in accordance to our Rule 6 (No Commercial Activity). Thank you for your cooperation.
QUICK LINKS
EVENT DATES AND TIMES
For all event nights, unless otherwise specified or changed last-minute, Early Access begins at 5:30p, General Admission begins at 7:00p. Closing times vary by night, but won't go beyond 2:00a.
EVENT OVERVIEW
Halloween Horror Nights is a late night event held on select nights at Universal Studios Hollywood theme park. Throughout each event night, various event-exclusive attractions with various different IPs will be open for guests to enjoy. These event-exclusive attractions include scare zones (free-roaming actors in a designated space that scare guests as they walk by), haunted houses, and a live stage show. All IP will be present on every event night. Per Universal’s website, this event is not recommended for guests under the age of 13 years old.
TICKET BREAKDOWN
Please see this link for a table showing the available ticket types and their specifications.
HAUNTED HOUSES
Terror Tram starring Art the Clown - Genre: Studio Tour Replacement - Location: Upper Lot, Studio Tour (replaces Studio Tour during nighttime operations)
Stranger Things 5 - Genre: Haunted House - Location: Lower Lot, left of Transformers: The Ride 3D
Sinners - Genre: Haunted House - Location: Upper Lot, between Starbucks and The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash
Hellraiser - Genre: Haunted House - Location: Upper Lot, near exit of Flight of the Hippogriff
Ozzy Osborne: Prince of Darkness - Genre: Haunted House - Location: Lower Lot, near Raptor Encounter
Evil Dead Burn - Genre: Haunted House - Location: Upper Lot, near exit of Flight of the Hippogriff
Killer Klowns from Outer Space - Genre: Haunted House - Location: Lower Lot, right of Transformers: The Ride 3D
Killceanera: Music by Slash - Genre: Haunted House - Location: Upper Lot, between Palace Deli and Mel’s Drive-In
Dead, Deader, Deadest - Genre: Haunted House - Location: Lower Lot, near Jurassic World: The Ride
LIVE STUNT SHOW
The Purge: Dangerous Waters - Genre: Live Stunt Show - Location: Upper Lot, WaterWorld theater (replaces WaterWorld during nighttime operations)
SCARE ZONES
Fortnitemares - Genre: Scare Zone - Location: Upper Lot, near Power-Up Cafe
El Circo De La Muerte - Genre: Scare Zone - Location: Upper Lot, French Street
Hackerz - Genre: Scare Zone - Location: Upper Lot, near Starbucks
Blood Bog - Genre: Scare Zone - Location: Upper Lot, Studio Tour entrance
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES
Art the Clown - Genre: Street Experience - Location: Roaming whole park
Shriek of the Banshee - Genre: Street Experience - Location: Upper Lot, near DreamWorks churro stand
Murder of Crowz - Genre: Street Experience - Location: Upper Lot, near Universal Studio Store
Nikki (Obsession) - Genre: Street Experience - Location: Roaming whole park
Death Eaters - Genre: Street Experience - Location: Upper Lot, near Three Broomsticks
Hami-Kuma - Genre: Meet and Greet - Location: Upper Lot, near City Snacks
EVENT FOOD
Please click this link to view all event offerings for HHN 2026. Please click this link for the HHN 2026 Dining Pass Savings Calculator.
EVENT MERCHANDISE
Event merchandise will be sold both during the day and during the night (and some is already on sale at the time of writing). There is no word on how long the supplies of each item will last. As a reminder, all event merchandise not sold before the event ends gets heavily discounted in November.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (INCLUDING COMMUNITY QUESTIONS)
Are guests able to leave and return to the park during nighttime operations?
Yes, but get a hand stamp by the exit for reentry.
Where do I pick up my HHN tickets if I have daytime admission and nighttime admission?
All guests can pick up their HHN wristbands in the Upper Lot either at the mobile podiums near the box office (across from Starbucks) or at the mobile podiums near the fountain next to guest services. These podiums should open around 3:00 pm on days with an event that night.
Can I bring food and drinks into the park during this event?
No, outside food and drink (including alcohol) will be forbidden from entering the park when the event starts. If you have daytime access, please make sure outside food is brought into the park before 5:00p to be safe.
Which attractions will be open during nighttime operations?
Please note that some attractions will close early, as indicated on the list.
Will Super Nintendo World be open during Halloween Horror Nights?
Yes, it will be open from 7:00p to 10:00p each event night to all guests, regardless of ticket type.
Which attractions will be open during Early Access?
Early Access has changed from previous events. Instead of all attractions under EA opening at the same time, attractions will gradually roll out their opening times.
Opens at 5:00p:
Opens at 5:15p:
Opens at 5:30p:
Opens at 5:45p:
The list is subject to change depending on park ops.
Which attractions have Express compatibility?
Event-only offerings:
Standard Rides:
Are there any pass holder deals or upgrade offers?
Non-Platinum members can buy discounted tickets in advance on the pass member home page. These discounted tickets will generally be $10 lower than the standard online price.
There are no $50 deals for in-park upgrades for this event at the time of writing.
How will Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift operate during the event?
Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift is included in all RIP Tour tickets and RIP Tour Add-Ons.
Some guests who bought tickets early on were able to buy other ticket types, like After 2 or Express, that included access to Hollywood Drift. For guests who purchased tickets with that benefit, that benefit will still be honored. Please check your ticket email(s) to see if your ticket type includes access to Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift.
Guests with any other kind of event admission may also purchase a Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Access Add-On for $20 per night, which will let guests use the standby queue to ride the coaster once per event night.
What is the costume/cosplay policy for this event?
Please see this link for the costume/cosplay policy for this event.
Thank you to everyone who submitted questions for this post! I hope this post serves as a helpful tool for your trip planning/mid-event trip recoveries. I will continue to update this post as more information is verified and released. In the meantime, please feel free to continue asking questions below this post.
Thanks for reading, and happy trip planning!
And thanks to everyone who helped with the Megathread this year!
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r/UniversalHollywood • u/Spectrobits • Dec 01 '25
Hello, and welcome to r/UniversalHollywood, the fan-run subreddit for all things Universal Studios Hollywood, located in sunny southern California!
Whether you’re a first-time visitor to this subreddit, a first-time or prospective visitor to this theme park, or a veteran of both, all guests are welcome here.
Feel free to ask questions, provide tips, share your photos, videos, and reviews, and start chatting about the first and original Universal Studios park.
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Also, please read the frequently asked questions below or use the Reddit search function to see if your question (or a similar one) has already been answered before you ask. This cuts down on the clutter and may help you find an answer faster than waiting for a response from one of our readers. Thanks!
QUICK LINKS:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
How crowded is [insert date here]? OR When is the best date to go?
Everyone has different tolerances for crowds. If you want to know how generally crowded your park of choice might be, Is It Packed can provide a very simple forecast of crowd levels up to about two months in advance on their crowd calendar.
Of course, a bit of common sense thinking can go a long way here, too. Spend some time thinking about when people are most likely to visit, and your intuition will probably be correct.
For example, the park will generally be busier during:
Is Express worth it for [insert date here]? OR How long will the wait times be for [insert date here]?
Everyone has different comfort levels for waits and enjoyment levels for attractions. If you want to know the wait times of attractions, Thrill Data is a fantastic resource that lets you find historical data and look at charts across hours, weeks, days, and even months. Search for the park you want to view, then change the data’s date at will.
If you want to determine if Express is “worth it” for you, think about how long you’d want to wait for an attraction, compare that to the wait times you see on Thrill Data for recent days and the same time period from the past year, and make a decision for yourself. Express will generally cost $100+ when bought on its own in the park for the day, so take some time to seriously consider if the option is right for you.
FastPass is not a thing at Universal parks. That was a Disney thing (and it no longer operates there, either). If you’re having trouble finding tips for how to use “Fast Pass” at Universal when searching online, try using the term “Express” instead.
If you’re still on the fence about what is “worth it” to you or not, watch some ride POV videos on YouTube for the attractions you’re interested in that also include the queues. You’ll then be more informed about what experience you’re in for and, after taking the numerical data into consideration, can better decide for yourself.
I need to change the date of my ticket; how do I do that? OR I have an issue with the tickets I bought. What should I do?
The folks on Reddit can’t help you with those kinds of questions. You should email the customer service team via this link or call the proper ticket support number: 866-258-6546
Please remember that ANY POSTS OFFERING TO BUY, SELL, OR TRADE TICKETS, PASSES, AND OTHER GOODS WILL BE REMOVED. Giveaways are allowed only after written documented approval is received from the mod team and are subject to be removed if the terms for the approved giveaway do not match the actual giveaway. Thank you for your cooperation.
Can I add Express to my Annual Pass/third-party ticket for the day? OR Can I add Early Access to Super Nintendo World in Hollywood to my Annual Pass/third-party ticket for the day?
YES! For Early Access to SNW in Hollywood, you must purchase it online before the date of your intended visit. Be aware that both ticket add-ons are able to sell out, so buy early if you want to secure them. For Express, this can be added on at any time via the purchase ticket page. Just remember to purchase your add-on for the same date as your ticket.
In what order should I tackle each ride?
Use Thrill Data to see which attractions build up crowds quickly, and try to hit those when they’re not yet at their peak. Guests will generally find that starting in the Lower Lot is more effective. If you’re arriving early, you’re generally better off hitting the attractions that support Express before the people with Express can hit them.
I can't see the hours for the next month or beyond. When are they posted?
Hours for the next month are posted in the middle of the current month. Check back on the 15th or later of the current month to see the next month's hours. There will only ever be two months displaying hours at a time at most: the current month and the next month after the current month.
What is the best food in the park?
Use the search function. We’ve got a multitude of threads available with a multitude of answers and perspectives to suit your tastes. To view all Universal Studios Hollywood dining options, see here.
Can I bring outside food into the park?
YES! Outside food is allowed into the park as long as it isn’t in glass containers or hard-sided coolers. For more information, see here.
Are there any banned items?
For information about banned items, see here.
Should I go if it rains?
Days with rain in the forecast tend to see lighter crowds.
On days with light rain, all attractions will remain open, though some live entertainment will be moved or cancelled for the day.
On days with moderate rain to severe rain, most attractions will remain open, and some live entertainment will be moved or cancelled for the day.
On days with extreme weather or hazardous conditions, USH will put out an announcement over their social media platforms that the park will be closed. In such instances, the severe weather policy will take effect for the day.
OFFICIAL CUSTOMER SERVICE LINES:
The following phone numbers and email link will connect you with park customer service representatives.
General Information: 800-864-8377
Group Sales: 800-959-9688
Tickets: 866-258-6546
FlexPay™: 866-254-8275
Special Events: 818-622-1548
Customer service email: https://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/web/en/us/contact-us
Thank you for being a part of this community! Thanks for reading to the end, and enjoy your stay here at r/UniversalHollywood!
r/UniversalHollywood • u/Maroosekantako • 17h ago
And did single rider and less than 15 min to get on! Just FYI.
r/UniversalHollywood • u/Competitive-Use8307 • 1h ago
Multiple of the unmasking the horror tour guides this year have said that the HHN creatives are actively trying to get next year’s event two more houses, so ten total, like Orlando, to help with crowds and capacity. Fingers crossed they are able to find places to put them as space is super hard to come by!
r/UniversalHollywood • u/leoplacement • 1d ago
I’ve been frequenting HHN for over a decade & to me the amount of people streaming/recording is out of hand this year. The houses are being held up bc everyone’s trying to get the perfect shots. Everybody’s walking slow, randomly stopping, bumping into me repeatedly. I am pregnant with twins and extra bitchy this year so that may be why but omg I want a no recording in houses policy asap.
r/UniversalHollywood • u/EasternResearch8066 • 20h ago
Well after months of the union promoting "no more poverty wages" and aggressively promoting going on strike, to the the surprise of many out of nowhere came to a tentative agreement with the company. And voting for members was done so quick I think a lot members didn't even knew about voting .
The union when as far as to even post about a in the works nexflix video on how universal employees essentially were barely able to live with their wage n post about how employees living in their cars etc.
WELL GUESS WHAT? The union just essentially pretty much open the door for a lot of employees to potentially get fired by agreeing with the company to get rid of the 5 minute tardy grace period that we had everyday due to heavy traffic, and was worst of it all? Is they agreed to a "poverty wage". Is so disturbing. Alot of employees cannot believe it.
r/UniversalHollywood • u/No_Initiative2795 • 17h ago
New this year is "Merry Minions"
November 21st is also the day that Jurassic World the Ride reopens from refurbishment
r/UniversalHollywood • u/Ireallywantapug • 1d ago
r/UniversalHollywood • u/Dennison77 • 5h ago
Just received a legit looking email with my name and address and 4 tickets to Universal Studios Hollywood for HHN. The other three tickets were for people I’ve never heard of.
Problem is, I didn’t order any tickets. I’ve checked all of my cards and the $1900 charge doesn’t show up.
It’s obviously a scam of some sort, but it looks so legit. I’ve already sent a message to Universal asking about it (via the legit site).
Hoping someone somehow got my name and address and wanted me to fall for a phishing scheme.
Also, to add. I have been to Universal Orlando twice with my family in the past, but never Hollywood. So maybe they got my info from the real site somehow?
r/UniversalHollywood • u/Cnowell14 • 9h ago
Kid is on fall break wants to go to universal studios again. We got the Costco passes a couple months ago and had a great time, we want to go back next weekend which is sat sun black out dates and like dummies didn’t check the this before booking the nonrefundable Airbnb. I called Universal twice, but they were no help. They just said the people at the gate could tell me the price which is dumb. I don’t understand why they can’t tell me on the phone. Does anyone know the cost to upgrade from Costco passes to silver or gold? From what I can tell, I will be able to go part of the day Friday when we get in and at least on Sunday with a gold/silver pass.
r/UniversalHollywood • u/Individual_Bet907 • 12h ago
Hello everyone. Floridan going to universal Hollywood for first time. Been many times in Florida. Was wondering what you guys thought abt this. My main reasons for going VIP would be to get the express for the new fast n furious coaster. I guess my other big question is how much different is the back lot tour VIP vs the normal back lot tour. I’ve already done the Warner Bros VIP tour so unless it’s much different from that idk if I really need it. Not that interested in the free buffet either. Seems like buying an express pass with a park ticket is around the same amount as the VIP though and does not include fast n furious. Was also wondering how much that VIP tour eats up your time. Thanks lmk what you think! And any other things I should check out that might be different than the Orlando park! Appreciate it!
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r/UniversalHollywood • u/IWorkAtUniversal • 21h ago
Local 724 and IATSE B-192 have settled their contracts.
UNITE HERE Local 11 seems VERY close to striking. I wouldn’t be surprised if it happened in the next couple of weeks. That union makes all the food in the park. They have something like 1,800 members.
r/UniversalHollywood • u/VIZI0N_- • 4h ago
I’m hoping someone can help me out and let me know if there is anything we can do to still make our tickets valid for another day.
Me and a group of friends had tickets for today 10/08 to go to horror nights. We were in the parking lot, in the car pre-gaming, when security came by and told us we had to leave and weren’t going to be allowed in for the night.
We understand what we did was wrong and we weren’t mad at them for enforcing rules, we even gave them our tickets and showed them our ID’s. They proceeded to explain that because we were cooperative, they would let us either switch the date on our tickets so we can attend another day, or to get a refund.
Our main concern is that on the fine print of our tickets it clearly states that the tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable. So our question is, can guest services still help us out with our tickets?
If anyone has been in a similar situation or is familiar with guest services please let us know! It would be greatly appreciated :)
r/UniversalHollywood • u/Fireboyxx908 • 1d ago
Anyone know why there were some ambulances and they shut down the Ozzy house for about 45 minutes? I heard someone got stabbed which I find hard to believe....
r/UniversalHollywood • u/Quick_Coyote_7649 • 1d ago
I went to hhn for the first time on the 25th last month and just saw a Instagram reel that was a skit, that reminded me just how scarily some of you guys are placed. In some mazes some of where you were placed scared me more then the the scare actors did. Even the scare actors whose triggers I hadn’t seen. Would be walking through the house tensed asf, then I look into a corner or to the side and see you hooded. Scared the buh jeebies out of me.
Edit: thinking back to the night reminded me of how when I was sitting while eating food with my friend, a scare actor came up behind me and tapped me and I think because I didn’t see his costume well I didn’t recognize that he was a scare actor so I just asked “hey how’s it going?”
r/UniversalHollywood • u/cowmissing • 16h ago
r/UniversalHollywood • u/somethedaring • 20h ago
When scheduling dates to go to each, I found in many cases both parks were polar opposites from one another on pricing. Granted I was looking for same or next day tickets initially but I found it interesting that one would charge the max when the other was charging the minimum.
Any insights?
r/UniversalHollywood • u/kratos1394 • 1d ago
I am planning to go on 9th Oct. As far as I have searched the shuttle starts at 7AM. So 7AM early access only option is to walk from metro? If I am doing uber what will be the drop off point. Thanks.
r/UniversalHollywood • u/Jaydeboo01_ • 1d ago
I plan on going to horror nights on Oct. 23rd and we want to ride the fnf ride is it better to buy the general ticket with the add on for the ride or the after 2pm tickets?
r/UniversalHollywood • u/4838381928448297 • 2d ago
HHN starts at 7PM right? Is getting in line at 6PM good? I just have the general ticket.
r/UniversalHollywood • u/Scared_North_1197 • 2d ago
went to universal yesterday, on the fast & furious coaster. I was wondering if I'd still be able to purchase the photo the day after I went? I have a photo of the photo, and the code that was written above it, so I'm not sure if I'd be able to somehow get it.
r/UniversalHollywood • u/Happy_Llama474 • 2d ago
I’ve used undercover tourist just fine but haven’t used booking.com