I experienced Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 35, and for the first time in a long time, it was difficult to pick which was the scariest. It wasn’t hard to pick an overall favorite, though.
Hello, theme park fanatics. It’s Haley
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Hellraiser is one of the most hyped houses of the season. Spanning the first three films, it’s the longest house in the lineup, so the wait is likely worth it.
Sinners was another highly anticipated experience — one that had plenty of hype to live up to, especially for fans of the film’s standout soundtrack. In hindsight, certain scenes were left out for logistical reasons — and that context helps manage expectations.
Even so, every house is worth the walk-through. Ranking them based on personal taste is half the fun — and I already have plans to return this month to see if the rankings hold up.
Click here to see how all 10 houses stack up.
Not every highlight requires a line. Downtown Clowntown has transformed the entire New York area into the largest scare zone Universal Orlando has ever produced, bringing back fan-favorite characters alongside debuts.
Out with the animals🐕
One of Universal Studios Florida’s original attractions is heading for the exit.
The writing may have been on the wall for Animal Actors on Location! — even the park’s interactive map still lists the show’s location as Woody Woodpecker KidZone, not DreamWorks Land.
Universal has not announced what will replace the attraction, though the park has increasingly favored intellectual property-based experiences in recent years.
More epic times 🕧
Whether you’re looking to experience the park under the stars or score a budget-friendly getaway, Universal is giving guests plenty of reasons to plan a visit before the end of the year.
The resort announced its added after-hours dates at Epic Universe and is rolling out a limited-time ticket offer just for Florida residents.
For ticket information, click here.
Walt Disney World and beyond
No one skates like Gaston ⛸️
”Beauty and the Beast" will be one of many 30 beloved stories featured in Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic!.
The show skates into town starting Friday at the Kia Center.
Setting The Stage newsletter writer Brooke Savage caught up with one of the performers to get the inside scoop on some of the show’s nostalgic numbers.
If you’re taking in fall theme park decorations and fall experiences around Central Florida, don’t forget our PinIt! page. There is an In the Loop channel.
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See you next week!
- Haley
