Happy Haunt season Hipster! Today I have a real treat for you— we are going to go over everything you need to know about Halloween Horror Nights Annual Passholder tickets, discounts and perks.
Plus, a few tips to survive your night at the World’s Premier Halloween Event with my guest Diamond Gray!
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HHN UPDATE from Universal (2023)
Universal has announced that a record-breaking 48 nights have been added to the event from September 1st to November 4th 2023!
Passholders will get special pricing on single-night HHN tickets along with a free ticket option for Premier Passholders which I’ll go over with you later in this guide.
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Listen to the Best HHN Tips on Podcast Episode 53 Below!
Hipster Power Tip: Be sure to listen my other podcast interview with Diamond, a haunt expert, on The ThemeParkHipster Show. We chat about our favorite things to do at theme parks for the fall and for Halloween.
Show Guest: Diamond Gray
Our guest today is the former owner of RideSoother.com. She has a strong love and passion for immersive theme parks rides; particularly at Disney and Universal.
Diamond is the host of Diamond Hearts Theme Park Radio Show where help others enjoy theme parks as much as she does, especially fans who are afraid of rides or who may suffer from motion sickness!
In the Podcast Episode above, we’ll uncover the best Halloween Horror Nights tips such as:
- What to wear to Halloween Horror Nights
- How to not be scared
- Secret things to look for at Halloween Horror Nights
- How to survive a night at the event
Now that you have the best tips for Halloween Horror Nights, let’s go through the prices and days for Premier Annual Passholders to redeem their free HHN ticket.
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Do Universal Annual Passholders get discounts on Halloween Horror Nights?
Absolutely! Each Halloween Horror Nights Passholder can receive a discount on their event tickets.
Plus, Premier Passholders get one free event night admission on select nights.
Halloween Horror Nights Passholder Discount Tickets
- Single-Night Passholder Discount Halloween Horror Nights Tickets – Passholders, save up to $58 on select nights—online only Sept. 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30. Pricing and savings vary by date starting at $67.99 (final details pending)
- 2023 Halloween Horror Nights Premier Passholders Dates for a FREE Ticket: Event Admission Valid on one (1) of the following event nights: September 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27, 28, October 4, 5, and November 1, 2
- R.I.P. Tours – Premier and Preferred Passholders save 10%; Power Passholders save 5%.
To redeem your complimentary Halloween Horror Nights ticket, you must walk up to the gate and present your valid Premier Annual Pass at any Universal Studios Florida turnstile.
If you want to purchase your discounted HHN tickets, then be sure to sign into your UOAP account here!
More 2023 Halloween Horror Nights Passholder Perks
- Exclusive Early Access to the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store – I’m so excited to report that we will get to view the Tribute Store before the general public this year! According to Universal, early access before the general public is valid the first day of the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. – park close. Location pending.
- Passholder Hotel Savings – You’ll get special rates and an exclusive gate access at Universal Studios
- UOAP Collectibles – Universal Orlando Annual Passholders can get special HHN buttons and magnets from the UOAP Lounge in Toon Lagoon in Universal Islands of Adventure from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily and at the Five and Dime in Universal Studios Florida from park open to park close..
- Select UOAP Merchandise – Get Halloween Horror Nights Passholder Exclusive Pin, T-Shirt, Drawstring Backpack, Patch, and Poster
- Dining and Merchandise Discounts for Premier and Preferred Passholders
- Free and Discounted Self-Parking
- Merchandise Garage Sale (NEW): From September 23rd to 25th you can get incredible discounts on select Universal Orlando merchandise at the entrance next to the HHN Tribute Store from park open to 3 p.m.
Passholders Please Know What Dates are Included for Your 2023 HHN Ticket Discount
As mentioned earlier, these are the dates available With for your Universal Orlando Annual Pass (UOAP) for Halloween Horror Nights (subject to availability and to change without notice, limited quantities):
- September 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30.
Plus, Premier Passholders get one free event night admission on select nights.
- September 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27, 28,
- October 4, 5,
- November 1, 2
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2023 Universal Orlando Passholder HHN Vacation Package:
Don’t miss out on that EPIC Orlando Halloween vacation at Universal Orlando!
This package includes hotel accommodations, 1- night event admission, a commemorative Halloween Horror Nights 2023 Pin (one per person), and more.
You must have a valid Annual or Seasonal Pass at time of booking and travel. Call (866) PASS-4-FUN to book your HHN vacation.
Hipster Power Tip: Universal Orlando Passholders can save 35% on all rooms at Universal Hotels during the haunt season. Check the rates for Annual Passholders here.
2023 Halloween Horror Nights Houses
Now that you know when the Halloween Horror Nights Passholder nights are AND how to get your tickets for the event, let’s go over my favorite part….
…the HHN houses and scare zones!
This year there will be 10 haunted houses, five scare zones and two live shows based on some of the biggest names in horror and pop culture (final details pending).
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1. Chucky
This haunted house will be inspired by the USA & SYFY hit series, “Chucky” that will release the iconic killer doll at Universal Orlando Resort to terrify you!
In this house, Chucky is fed up with not being respected by his friends.
It’s been bothering him so much that he decides to take matters into his own hands and turn his haunted house into a full-blown slaughterhouse.
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2. The Last of Us
This video game, by Naughty Dog and PlayStation, has been a hit with audiences for a whole decade now!
To celebrate its anniversary, they’ve created an awesome real-life experience that lets you actually step into the terrifying world of the game.
The Last of Us takes place in a world that’s been completely destroyed. You’ve got infected people and tough survivors all over the place.
So, imagine stepping into a haunted house inspired by The Last of Us. It’s like diving headfirst into a world of chaos and destruction.
Why I’m Excited for this HHN House
Just like Joel and Ellie, the main characters in the game, you’ll experience their intense struggle as they navigate through a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a crazy fungal virus.
This virus transforms people into something horrifying, known as the Infected. It’s a wild ride, for sure!
In The Last of Us, you’ll come across all these crazy creatures like the Infected Runners, Stalkers, and Clickers.
And if that’s not enough, there’s also this group of unfriendly humans called The Hunters. They’re all stuck in this Pittsburgh Quarantine Zone, trying to get out and stay alive.
They have to go through some pretty iconic places from the game like The Hotel Grand, which is super creepy and deserted, and a bunch of dark, gross tunnels.
It’s basically a race against time to escape and survive.
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3. Stranger Things
Get ready to be spooked at this year’s haunted house, Stranger Things.
It’s gonna take you right to Hawkins, Indiana, where you’ll come face-to-face with the scariest new bad guy, Vecna.
This creature is on a mission to destroy the demented Upside Down, break the barrier between both worlds and take over the real world.
Talk about a chilling adventure!
You’ll go on this terrifying adventure alongside your favorite characters from the series, such as:
- Eleven
- Max
- Eddie and more!
Not only will you go through the iconic scenes in Hawkins, you’ll also come face-to-face with your darkest fears such as the demobats and even Vecna himself.
According to Universal, this is the ultimate showdown within Vecna’s blood-red Mind Lair!
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4. The Exorcist: Believer
Welcome to The Exorcist: Believer, where you’ll be transported to a vibrant street market in Haiti.
It all starts with a seemingly innocent purchase of a peculiar folk doll with three eyes.
Little do you know, this purchase will unleash a demonic portal, awakening sinister spirits and leading to the mysterious disappearance of two 12-year-old girls in the U.S.
After three days, the girls are found, but they have no recollection of what happened to them.
It becomes clear that an exorcism is the only way to save them from the malevolent forces that now possess them.
Anyone who comes into contact with them, including unsuspecting guests like yourself, is suddenly at risk of losing their own souls.
This house is inspired by Universal Pictures’ terrifying new horror film from Blumhouse and Morgan Creek Entertainment (in theaters Friday, October 13).
5. Universal Monsters: Unmasked
Get ready to be spooked as you take you on a bone-chilling journey through the infamous Catacombs of Paris.
Sixty feet below the bustling streets, a sinister secret awaits in the form of Universal Monsters: Unmasked, a brand new haunted house that will send shivers down your spine.
As you descend into the depths of the Catacombs, you’ll discover a macabre world where millions of skeletal remains fill every nook and cranny.
But that’s not all – lurking in the shadows are some of Universal’s most notorious creatures such as:
- Phantom of the Opera
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame
- Dr. Jekyll and his deranged alter ego Mr. Hyde, and Dr. Jack Griffin (also known as The Invisible Man)
They all lie in wait, thirsting for vengeance against unsuspecting guests who dare to enter their domain.
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6. Dr. Oddfellow: Twisted Origins
Step right up, folks! Welcome to Dr. Oddfellow’s twisted menagerie, an eerie collection of bizarre oddities that will send chills down your spine.
Journey back to the haunting era of the 1930s Dust Bowl, where you’ll be irresistibly drawn into a world of grotesque animals and fiendish creatures.
Brace yourself as you enter Dr. Oddfellow: Twisted Origins – but beware, the price to experience this spine-tingling adventure is steep, as it feeds the doctor’s immortal power with souls.
7. Dueling Dragons: Choose Thy Fate
The legendary wizard Merlyn has undergone a crazy transformation into the Enchanted Oak.
With Merlyn out of the picture, there’s now a struggle for power between two warlocks who decide to invade Merlyn’s castle with one goal in mind: steal his spell book.
They’re then hit with a spell that transforms them into fearsome dragons – one fiery and the other icy. Talk about a twist!
As a guest at this mystical castle, you find yourself caught right in the middle of this epic battle between the fire and ice dragons.
8. YETI: Campground Kills
Welcome to the spine-chilling world of YETI: Campground Kills!
Imagine being in a 1950s campground, where a pack of monstrous yetis is on a rampage, terrorizing campers, rangers, and anyone unlucky enough to cross their path.
Brace yourself for a heart-pounding experience as you navigate through the campground, desperately seeking refuge in cabins, a bait shack, and even an ominous outhouse.
Your ultimate goal?
Make it to the safety of the ranger tower before it’s too late.
9. The Darkest Deal
Picture this: blues musician, Pinestraw Spruce, finds himself at a major crossroads – not just figuratively, but literally too!
It’s at this intersection that he encounters a truly diabolical being known as The Collector.
Now, The Collector has a proposition for Pinestraw – he’s willing to grant him musical glory, but at a huge cost.
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10. Bloodmoon: Dark Offerings
Imagine a quaint village trapped in the grip of a moon-worshiping frenzy from colonial times.
Their devotion reaches its peak during the fall festival, when the blood moon ominously ascends.
In their fervor, they perceive this celestial event as a command to eliminate all non-believers residing within their community.
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2023 Halloween Horror Nights Scare Zones
If you think you can avoid the scares by avoiding the HHN houses, then you’re WRONG!
Throughout the park are five all-new scare zones:
- Dr. Oddfellow’s Collection of Horror: Dr. Oddfellow will lift the veil on all the horrors where you all will soon realize you may not survive the evening.
- Dark Zodiac: Dr. Oddfellow, who has taken a dive into a creepy dark dimension. His goal? To tap into the power of the Zodiac and become immortal.
- Jungle of Doom: Expedition Horror: Dr. Oddfellow is taking his demented ways into the deep jungle to perform terrible experiments on nature. See what terrifying creatures await in the 1920s.
- Vamp ’69: Summer of Blood: The 1960s music fest has landed in a small New York town and while you’re partying it up with popular bands, Dr. Oddfellow is quietly waiting to release ravenous vampires upon you.
- Shipyard 32: Horrors Unhinged: A 1940s San Francisco mysterious shipping yard is filled with unearthly crates and cages that have Dr. Oddfellow’s symbol on them. Just when you think you’re safe, you’re attacked from all sides with the chaos brought on by the petrifying oddities.
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Halloween Horror Nights Tickets For the General Public
Now that we have all of the information regarding Halloween Horror Night tickets for Passholders, let’s go through what’s available for the general public.
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Halloween Horror Nights Single-Night Ticket
Choose a night now and save up to $53 on select nights. Online only. You should also know that the prices for Halloween Horror Nights vary based on the dates that you choose.
The cost of HHN starts at $79.99.
How much are Halloween Horror Nights tickets if I want to go on multiple days?
If you want to visit HHN on multiple occasions, then be sure to review the multi pass breakdown.
The Halloween Horror Nights Rush Frequent Fear Pass is the BEST value for your money.
Halloween Horror Nights Frequent Fear Pass Prices 2023
The Frequent Fear Pass allows you to visit HHN on many of the nights throughout the event for ONE PRICE!
Rush of Fear Pass
This HHN ticket is $179.99 per person and allows you to visit the event on September 1–3, 6–10, 13–17, and 20–24.
Do keep in mind that this ticket includes 6 Months of Peacock at no extra cost to you and you can add an Express Pass for an additional $350 for a total cost of $529.99
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Frequent Fear Pass
For this pass you will pay $229.99 per person and get up to 30 nights. You are also able to come EVERY Sunday through Thursday of the event PLUS the first weekend.
The HHN Frequent Fear Pass includes the following dates:
- September 1–3, 6–7, 10, 13–14, 17, 20–21, 24, 27–28
- October 1, 4–5, 8, 11–12, 15, 18–19, 22, 25–26, 29, 31
- November 1-2
This ticket also includes 6 Months of Peacock at no extra cost and you can add an Express Pass for an additional $380 for a total cost of $609.99.
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Frequent Fear PLUS Pass
This HHN pass is $269.99 per person and you get up to 40 nights. You’ll be able to come EVERY Sunday through Friday of the event PLUS the first and last Saturday of HHN.
The HHN Frequent Fear PLUS Pass includes the following dates:
- September 1–3, 6–8, 10, 13–15, 17, 20–22, 24, 27–29
- October 1, 4–6, 8, 11–13, 15, 18–20, 22, 25-27, 29, 31
- November 1-4
This HHN ticket includes 6 Months of Peacock at no extra cost and you can add an Express Pass for an additional $430 for a total cost of $699.99.
Ultimate Frequent Fear Pass
For $374.99 per person, you can get up to 48 nights and experience EVERY night of the HHN!
Plus, you’ll get FREE Regular parking after 5 p.m. on all event nights.
The HHN Ultimate Frequent Fear PLUS Pass includes the following dates:
- September 1–3, 6–10, 13–17, 20–24, 27–30
- October 1, 4–8, 11–15, 18–22, 25–29, 31
- November 1-4
This HHN ticket includes 6 Months of Peacock at no extra cost and you can add an Express Pass for an additional $545 for a total cost of $919.99.
As you can see, you’ll be able to go on multiple days allowing you to see and do all that the event has to offer.
Plus, if you get the HHN Rush of Fear Pass, then you won’t need to get an Express Pass since you can take your time going through the haunted houses throughout your multiple visits.
Be sure to check out the full list of prices for the Frequent Fear Passes here.
Remember to always check to see to see if Groupon is offering Halloween Horror Nights discount tickets or The Park Prodigy for the year. You can also book your Universal Orlando discount hotel through Hotels.com.
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