BOO! Universal to bring year-round horror experience to Las Vegas
ORLANDO, Fla. — If you would prefer having your Halloween Horror Nights scares any time of the year, then you might want to consider a trip to Sin City. Universal Parks & Resort and Halloween Horror Nights announced Wednesday that a year-round horror experience is heading to Las Vegas. JUST ANNOUNCED: we're bringing an entirely new year-round horror experience to you, Las Vegas. 😈 pic.twitter.com/76d7iV1RsQ — Halloween Horror Nights (@HorrorNightsORL) January 11, 2023SEE: Universal to open new theme park in TexasA specific location or opening timeline is not yet known. The announcement comes off the heels of Universal also announcing Wednesday that it will be opening a theme park in Texas geared toward families with younger children.
wftv.comChucky-themed haunted house coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. — The fog has barely settled on this year’s Halloween Horror Nights, but Universal Orlando Resort is already gearing up for 2023′s spooky festivities. And next year, your friend to the end will be there. READ: Universal to close several attractions to make room for ‘exciting new family entertainment’Universal announced Monday, Halloween night, that a haunted house inspired by the hit USA and SYFY series “Chucky” will unleash the iconic killer doll at both Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood next season. The Chucky-themed attraction is the first haunted house announced for next season’s Halloween Horror Nights, with more coming through next fall. ©2022 Cox Media Group
wftv.comHalloween: 9 Central Florida events to get you excited for spooky season
Central Florida has plenty of events going on this month to help. Channel 9 compiled a list of nine Halloween-themed events happening throughout October:Spooktacular at SeaWorldSeaWorld Orlando’s family-friendly Halloween event is back for some seasonal fun. Happening Friday: Halloween Horror Nights returns to Universal Orlando (WFTV)Mickey’s Not-So-Scary HalloweenMickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is back at Magic Kingdom. Science Night DEADThe fan-favorite, adults-only night at the Orlando Science Center is getting all dressed up for Halloween on Oct. 22. ZombietoberfestGet your costumes ready for the Audubon Park Garden District’s Night Market with Zombietoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
wftv.comUniversal Orlando adds additional dates for Halloween Horror Nights
OIRLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando Resort has added two additional dates for Halloween Horror Nights after it was briefly disrupted by Hurricane Ian. The spooky event will now also take place on Tuesday, Oct. 11 and Monday, Oct. 24. READ: Universal, Disney World announce temporary closures ahead of Hurricane IanExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 16 Universal Studios Florida HHN TM Preview Team Member Preview Halloween Horror Nights Universal Studios Florida (JAMES KILBY)The added dates are also valid for Frequent Fear, Frequent Fear Plus and Ultimate Frequent Fear Passholders. Universal has also added extra nights for Premier Passholders to use their Horror Nights free admission ticket: Oct. 5, Oct. 11 and Oct. 24. Cloud days after Hurricane IanHalloween Horror Nights was canceled Wednesday and Thursday last week as Hurricane Ian blew through Central Florida.
wftv.comDark Arts at Hogwarts Castle show, Death Eaters return to Islands of Adventure for Halloween
ORLANDO, Fla. — As terror rages on at Halloween Horror Nights inside the gates of Universal Studios, magic is also taking a turn for the dark this fall next door at Islands of Adventure. Universal Orlando Resort on Tuesday announced that Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle will return this Halloween season at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade. The “sinister spectacle” utilizes state-of-the-art projection mapping, special effects, lighting and more to bring the Harry Potter films to life on Hogwarts Castle. READ: 9 things to know before attending this year’s Halloween Horror NightsThe nighttime show runs select nights beginning Friday through Halloween from dusk until the park closes. See photos in the gallery below:Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 14 Islands of Adventure Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle show, Death Eaters return to Islands of Adventure for Halloween (Universal Orlando Resort)PHOTOS: Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle show, Death Eaters return to Islands of Adventure for HalloweenGuests in Hogsmeade will also come face-to-face with the Death Eaters, Voldermort’s devoted followers, as they eerily roam and lurk through Hogsmeade.
wftv.comInside the Weeknd's new haunted house at Universal's Halloween Horror Nights
Among the scares this year at Universal Studios' always terrifying Halloween Horror Nights is a brand new experience inspired by The Weeknd, who's known for his eerie, even creepy videos. "I always wanted my own Halloween Horror Nights haunted house, as Halloween has always been significant to my music, so this is a total dream come to life," he said. "That was particularly exciting, cause I was like, 'Wow, we've never done Vegas as horror,’ but there’s so many things about Vegas that could be horror, you know? It's not really the kind of thing horror fans would have seen in the early days of Halloween Horror Nights, which began in the '90s. The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare is currently open at both Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood.
wftv.comMore benefits announced for Universal Passholder Appreciation Days
ORLANDO, Fla. — Halloween Horror Nights is in full swing at Universal Orlando Resort, but passholders now have even more benefits to shriek in excitement about as part of Passholder Appreciation Days. READ: 9 things to know before attending this year’s Halloween Horror NightsOn Tuesday, Universal announced more benefits for Universal Orlando passholders for the rest of the month. They include:An exclusive gate entrance at Universal Studios during select hours. A 30% discount on Universal Express passes for both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. READ: Universal Orlando unwraps early details for this year’s holiday celebrationClick here for more information.
wftv.com9 things to do this weekend: Labor Day beaches, Artemis launch and Halloween haunts
Artemis 1 is set to launch from Florida’s Space Coast at 2:17 p.m.Watch #Artemis I launch to the Moon! Florida Beach• 3) ‘Halloween Horror Nights’ beginsUniversal’s Halloween Horror Nights start this weekend, and Friday and Saturday are already sold out. Superfans, screamers, selfie queens and skeptics summon your scream squad to Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights with 10 haunted houses, 5 scare zones, 2 live shows, and exciting attractions. pic.twitter.com/17i2PpY2GM — Halloween Horror Nights (@HorrorNightsORL) August 16, 2022Watch: Labor Day travel surge expected at Orlando International Airport this weekend• 4) D.L. Join us for TCM Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 40th Anniversary in theaters nationwide on September 4, 5, & 8!
wftv.comVery hot Wednesday ahead in Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. — It’s going to be a very hot day in Central Florida. Watch: NASA announces new targeted launch date for Artemis IThe average high temperature for our area should reach around 94 degrees. Central Florida will see a 50% chance of scattered afternoon rain and storms. Channel 9 continues to track the tropics and thankfully, there is nothing threatening Florida. Very hot Wednesday ahead in Central FloridaIf the tropical disturbance in the Central Atlantic doesn’t get a name today (odds are it will not), this will be the first time in 25 years that we’ve gone through August without a named storm.
wftv.com9 things to know before attending this year’s Halloween Horror Nights
Halloween Horror Nights returns to Universal Studios this weekend, unleashing nearly two months of terror on Central Florida for its 31st year. Halloween Horror Nights runs select nights from Friday through Halloween, from 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., inside Universal Studios. If frightful fun makes you work up an appetite, there will be plenty of specialty themed food to enjoy across Halloween Horror Nights. Photos: Universal Orlando offers taste of ‘killer’ Halloween Horror Nights menuExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 19 Halloween Horror Nights menu Pizza Skull: Pepperoni and cheese stuffed skulls served with a marinara dipping sauce. You can also take the scares home with you with special Halloween Horror Nights merchandise.
wftv.com6 original houses, scare zones announced for Halloween Horror Nights
On Tuesday, the park announced its “sinister slate” of original offerings for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights, which includes six new original concepts for haunted houses, five scare zones and two shows. READ: Universal Orlando announces dates for Halloween Horror Nights 2022The six new original houses are:Spirits of the Coven – Enter a 1920s speakeasy and discover they are the main ingredient of a witch’s brew. Halloween Horror Nights kicks off Sept. 2 and runs through Halloween. READ: The Weeknd collaborating with Universal for new Halloween Horror Nights house this fallExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 5 Photos: Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights 2022 Scare Zones (Universal Orlando Resort)Guests who need a break from the scares at Halloween Horror Nights will be able to enjoy two brand-new shows, “Halloween Nightmare Fuel,” a sequel to last year’s hit show “Halloween Nightmare Fuel” and “Ghoulish! Guests will also be able to shop at the Tribute Store where Halloween Horror Nights will be a major influence inside.
wftv.comUniversal Orlando unwraps early details for this year’s holiday celebration
ORLANDO, Fla. — While many Floridians are planning their best Halloween costumes, Universal Orlando Resort is unwrapping some early details about this year’s holiday celebration. The holiday event will feature a mix of festivities highlighting some of pop culture’s most beloved stories and characters, Universal said. The return of Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s at Universal Studios, featuring fan favorite characters from “Despicable Me,” “Shrek” and “Madagascar,” alongside larger-than-life balloons, floats, performers and more. Mannheim Steamroller takes the stage at Universal Studios again on Dec. 3, 4, 10 and 11. READ: Blumhouse hits ‘The Black Phone,’ ‘Freaky’ heading to Halloween Horror NightsAccess to Universal Orlando’s holiday celebration is included with park admission.
wftv.comLeaked Map reveals all potential Houses and Scare Zones for Halloween Horror Nights 31 — KnightNews.com
While 4 Haunted Houses have been officially announced for Halloween Horror Nights 31, a Leaked Speculation Map might have revealed the remaining houses, scare zones and shows for this year’s event. Horror Night Nightmares, a publication focused on Halloween Horror Nights Orlando and everything related to Halloween in the Central Florida area released a Speculation Map based on leaks for the the entire lineup of Halloween Horror Nights 31:AdvertisementThe time has come. pic.twitter.com/uH8nmsB9Ft — Horror Night Nightmares (@HNNightmares) July 27, 2022The Following six out of the total 10 haunted houses will all be Horror Night “Original” concept houses that will not be based on previous intellectual properties such as Halloween or The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare. While this is all not confirmed by Universal Orlando or Halloween Horror Nights officially, it looks like the leaks shown are pretty much accurate, considering the publication has predicted all four houses released this year for the annual Halloween event in Orlando. Halloween Horror Nights 31 runs from Sept. 2 –Oct.
knightnews.comThe Weeknd collaborating with Universal for new Halloween Horror Nights house this fall
The Weeknd joining forces with Halloween Horror Nights The Weeknd joining forces with Halloween Horror Nights (Universal Orlando Resort/Universal Orlando Resort)ORLANDO, Fla. — The Weeknd is coming. The award-winning artist is joining forces with Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights on The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare, an all-new terrifying haunted house based on his album, “After Hours,” Universal announced Tuesday. 1 album and included hits such as “Too Late,” “Heartless,” “In Your Eyes” and “Blinding Lights.”READ: Michael Myers returns to Halloween Horror Nights in new house this fallSelect tracks from the album will be reimagined as a horror movie soundtrack for the outrageously haunting experience, Universal said. See the announcement video below:READ: Legendary horror movie monsters to unite in new Halloween Horror Nights house“I always wanted my own Halloween Horror Nights haunted house as Halloween has always been significant to my music, so this is a total dream come to life,” Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye said in a news release. Halloween Horror Nights begins Sept. 2 in Orlando.
wftv.com'The Weeknd' themed Haunted House coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2022 — KnightNews.com
4-time Grammy winner, The Weeknd, brings his nightmarish After Hours music videos to life in an all-new haunted house in this year’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando. The Haunted House will be called, The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare. Advertisementhaunted house announcement:The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare. Enter the macabre mind of @theweeknd in this haunted house as he stalks you through the surreal nightmare of his After Hours music. Halloween Horror Nights will run from Sept. 2 through Oct. 31 on Select dates.
knightnews.comBlumhouse hits ‘The Black Phone,’ ‘Freaky’ heading to Halloween Horror Nights
The Horrors of Blumhouse Halloween Horror Nights Unleashes “The Horrors of Blumhouse,” An All-New Haunted House Inspired by Blumhouse's Freaky and Upcoming Supernatural Thriller The Black Phone, Beginning September 2 at Universal Orlando Resort and September 8 at Universal Studios Hollywood (Universal Orlando Resort/Universal Orlando Resort)ORLANDO, Fla. — Get ready for a double dose of terror this fall. Universal Orlando Resort has announced “The Horrors of Blumhouse,” which will bring to life two of the studios’ recent fright fests: “The Black Phone,” which opened last weekend, and “Freaky,” the 2020 horror-comedy, under one roof. READ: Michael Myers returns to Halloween Horror Nights in new house this fallFor “The Black Phone” half, guests will find themselves trapped in a house where ghostly voices will whisper hints on how to escape as they must outwit and outrun “The Grabber,” the creepy, mask-wearing villain in the film. In the “Freaky”-inspired portion of the house, guests will have to outrun the serial killer “The Butcher,” who has switched bodies with a high school girl. READ: Legendary horror movie monsters to unite in new Halloween Horror Nights houseHalloween Horror Nights begins in Orlando Sept. 2.
wftv.comMichael Myers returns to Halloween Horror Nights in new house this fall
ORLANDO, Fla. — The boogeyman returns to Universal Orlando Resort this fall. Michael Myers, the relentless slasher from the “Halloween” franchise that began in 1978, will return to Halloween Horror Nights in a terrifying haunted house inspired by the original classic film, Universal announced Wednesday. ➡️ https://t.co/rgvRl8SIwH pic.twitter.com/ASVF900TNv — Halloween Horror Nights (@HorrorNightsORL) June 8, 2022Halloween Horror Nights kicks off at Universal Orlando on Sept. 2 and runs through Oct. 31. READ: Universal Orlando announces dates for Halloween Horror Nights 2022The “Halloween” haunted house marks the second one announced so far for this year’s event, followed by Universal Monsters: Legends Collide. Select tickets and vacation packages for Halloween Horror Nights are now on sale.
wftv.com'Halloween' returns to Halloween Horror Nights 2022 — KnightNews.com
The Shape is back to terrorize babysitters and guests alike as John Carpenter’s 1978 horror classic ‘Halloween’ returns to Universal Orlando for Halloween Horror Nights 31.haunted house announcement: his beginning is your end. come face to face with Michael Myers and go back to where it all began. ➡️ https://t.co/rgvRl8SIwH pic.twitter.com/ASVF900TNv — Halloween Horror Nights (@HorrorNightsORL) June 8, 2022If you your scratching your head thinking you saw this house before, you are right. A haunted house on the 1978 original ‘Halloween’ film originally debuted at Halloween Horror Nights 24 in 2014. This year, step into the original 1978 horror classic, Halloween.
knightnews.comLegendary horror movie monsters to unite in new Halloween Horror Nights house
Halloween Horror Nights Theme park officials said The Wolf Man, Dracula and The Mummy will unite for the first time in the all-new haunted house, “Universal Monsters: Legends Collide.” (Universal Orlando Resort)ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando is uniting three notorious horror movie monsters in one haunted house during this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. Theme park officials said The Wolf Man, Dracula and The Mummy will unite for the first time in the all-new haunted house, “Universal Monsters: Legends Collide.”It’s the first of 10 haunted house themes to be revealed for this year’s event, which begins Sept. 2 at Universal Orlando. “With the full moon on the rise and a race against time, guests find themselves entangled in a bloodthirsty battle between the terrifying titans — and only one will survive,” theme park officials said in announcing the house. READ: Universal Orlando announces dates for Halloween Horror Nights 2022Tickets and vacation packages are now on sale for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort, click here for more information. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
wftv.comUniversal Orlando announces dates for Halloween Horror Nights 2022
ORLANDO, Fla. — Spring just sprung, but it’s never too early to start getting scared for Halloween. Universal Orlando Resort on Thursday announced that Halloween Horror Nights will officially return for select nights Sept. 2 through Oct. 31. READ: Game-changer: Super Nintendo World to open in Universal Studios Hollywood next yearits time to summon your scream squad https://t.co/E5MsMj6NY0 pic.twitter.com/yHggEMUzaT — Halloween Horror Nights (@HorrorNightsORL) March 24, 2022This year’s annual fright fest will include 10 haunted houses, five scare zones, two live shows, themed food and drink, rides and attractions and theme merchandise, according to Universal’s website. SEE: Universal Orlando opens new quiet room for guests with autismSingle-night tickets are already on sale starting from $73.99 per person. READ: Popular Vegas attraction AREA15 announces Orlando locationClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
wftv.comEveryone we saw at Carl Cox’s house music blowout this weekend
The 25 hottest new restaurants in Orlando right nowEveryone we saw at Carl Cox’s house music blowout this weekendLauren Daigle sent Orlando’s Amway Center into a raptureOrlando marches against abortion restrictions at ‘Bans Off My Body’ rallyThese are the most gruesome performers at Halloween Horror Nights this yearTampa Bay Buccaneers co-owner’s palace is on the market for nearly $9 million
photos.orlandoweekly.comLauren Daigle sent Orlando’s Amway Center into a rapture
The 25 hottest new restaurants in Orlando right nowEveryone we saw at Carl Cox’s house music blowout this weekendLauren Daigle sent Orlando’s Amway Center into a raptureOrlando marches against abortion restrictions at ‘Bans Off My Body’ rallyThese are the most gruesome performers at Halloween Horror Nights this yearTampa Bay Buccaneers co-owner’s palace is on the market for nearly $9 million
photos.orlandoweekly.com9 things to do this weekend: Movie night in Cocoa, Repticon goes to Kissimmee & more
ORLANDO, Fla. — Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are nine things to do in Central Florida. Thank you to all who joined us for Opening Night at @EnzianTheater! There’s lots more to come! Check out the full #GPFF2021 schedule here: https://t.co/hehiHjjHmA #peacefilmfest #filmfestival #filmmakers pic.twitter.com/jQ5mP0IBmL — Global Peace Film Festival (@PeaceFilmFest) September 22, 2021READ: Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights kicks off: Here are 9 things to knownow until oct 31 — Halloween Horror Nights (@HorrorNightsORL) September 16, 2021READ: SeaWorld Orlando prepares for return of ‘Halloween Spooktacular’ event©2021 Cox Media Group
wftv.com9 things to do this weekend: Florida Puerto Rican Parade, Marketplace at Avalon opens and more
ORLANDO, Fla. — Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are nine things to do in Central Florida. READ: Grand opening date set for Marketplace at Avalon ParkREAD: Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights kicks off: Here are 9 things to knowREAD: SeaWorld Orlando prepares for return of ‘Halloween Spooktacular’ event©2021 Cox Media Group
wftv.com‘Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle’ show returns to Islands of Adventure this fall
ORLANDO, Fla. — As Halloween Horror Nights rages on at Universal Studios, something dark and ominous also is brewing next door at Islands of Adventure. “Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle” returns Sept. 18, running nightly in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Hogsmeade from dusk until the park closes. READ: Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights kicks off: Here are 9 things to knowReady to experience the Dark side of magic? “As darkness falls in Hogsmeade, the all-consuming Dark Arts will be unleashed as ominous green light and fog flood the village. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 33 Halloween Horror Nights 30th year Universal Orlando Resort's 30th Halloween Horror Nights officially kicks off.
wftv.com9 things to do this weekend: Halloween Horror Nights returns, Disney on Ice comes to Amway Center
Here are nine things happening in Central Florida. Halloween Horror Nights officially kicks off at Universal Orlando Resort on Friday night and runs select nights through Oct. 31. READ: Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights starts this weekend: Here are 9 things to knowExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 14 Universal unveils special menu for HHN 2021 Graveyard Cupcake (NBCUniversal)Disney on Ice is coming to the Amway Center this weekend. The event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and 1:15p.m. The event runs from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and is included with admission.
wftv.comUniversal's Horror Nights open for screams after absence
Halloween Horror Nights kicked off at the Florida theme park resort for a 30th year of disturbing haunted houses, live entertainment and celebrations of pop-culture scares. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File) (John Raoux)ORLANDO, Fla. — (AP) — After a pandemic-related absence of almost two years, Universal Orlando Resort's celebration of all things scary opened for screams on Friday. Halloween Horror Nights kicked off at the Florida theme park resort for a 30th year of disturbing haunted houses, live entertainment and celebrations of pop-culture scares. This year's haunted houses are inspired by the movies, “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," “The Haunting of Hill House," “Beetlejuice," and “The Bride of Frankenstein." Halloween Horror Nights starts next week at Universal Studios Hollywood in California.
wftv.comUniversal’s Halloween Horror Nights starts this weekend: Here are 9 things to know
Halloween Horror Nights Universal Orlando announced this week that it will hire 2,000 people ahead of its annual Halloween Horror Nights event. Halloween Horror Nights officially kicks off at Universal Orlando Resort on Friday night and runs select nights through Oct. 31. READ: Jack the Clown returns for Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights, tickets now on saleIn preparation for the big event, we’ve compiled a list of 9 things you need to know first:1. READ: Halloween Horror Nights announces house featuring ‘most menacing’ original charactersREAD: Halloween Horror Nights announces house featuring ‘most menacing’ original characters3. This year, Halloween Horror Nights will offer two live shows as well: “Marathon of Mayhem: Carnage Factory” and “Halloween Nightmare Fuel.”READ: It’s showtime!
wftv.comLooking for work? Universal’s hiring; here’s how to apply
Halloween Horror Nights Universal Orlando announced this week that it will hire 2,000 people ahead of its annual Halloween Horror Nights event. (Universal Orlando Resort)ORLANDO, Fla — Universal Orlando announced it is looking for team members to fill several positions in its food and beverage division ahead of its annual Halloween Horror Nights event. Universal says the positions are perfect for people looking for additional work. READ: Universal Orlando to raise minimum wage to $15 an hourStarting pay for team members is $15 an hour but could be higher depending on the position. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 14 Universal unveils special menu for HHN 2021 Graveyard Cupcake (NBCUniversal)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.
wftv.comUniversal unveils special menu for HHN 2021
ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando Resort unveiled its Halloween Horror Nights menu for 2021. The new menu, developed by Universal Orlando’s executive chef and his culinary team, will be available on select nights throughout Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 14 Universal unveils special menu for HHN 2021 Graveyard Cupcake (NBCUniversal)As with past celebrations, the Halloween Horror Nights menu ties in with this year’s theme and pays homage to select haunted houses highlighted by the event. Halloween Horror Nights to return this fall with Beetlejuice houseUniversal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights begins Friday, September 3 and runs select nights through Sunday, October 31. More information on Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights can be found here.
wftv.comUniversal Orlando announces new haunted houses and shows for HHN 2021
Beetlejuice Halloween Horror Nights A Beetlejuice-themed haunted house will be part of Halloween Horror Nights this fall. (Universal Orlando Resort)ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando Resort announced its final lineup for Halloween Horror Nights 2021 with the addition of five scare zones and two live shows. https://t.co/wn6r1Z18nQ pic.twitter.com/8rJIds9xhj — Halloween Horror Nights (@HorrorNightsORL) August 12, 2021The park also announced two all-new stage shows for 2021. Halloween Horror Nights to return this fall with Beetlejuice houseMarathon of Mayhem: Carnage Factory, a brand-new nighttime lagoon show that features some of the top names in horror and Halloween Horror Nights history. READ: Universal Studios unveils early look at 2021 Halloween Horror NightsThe theme park’s annual Halloween event at Universal Studios Florida is now in its 30th year and runs from Sept. 3 through Oct. 31.
wftv.comHalloween Horror Nights announces house featuring ‘most menacing’ original characters – WFTV
Halloween Horror Nights Universal Orlando is celebrating its 30th year of Halloween Horror Nights with an all-new haunted house featuring the event’s most notorious characters. (Universal Orlando Resort)ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando is celebrating its 30th year of Halloween Horror Nights with an all-new haunted house featuring the event’s most notorious characters. The new house, “Halloween Horror Nights Icons: Captured,” will feature the following icons:READ: Now hiring: Universal Orlando to fill 2,000 jobs ahead of Halloween Horror NightsThe Caretaker, a once well-respected surgeon who has become eerily infatuated with the removal of internal organs – especially while his patients are consciousThe Director, an aspiring filmmaker obsessed with capturing the suffering and torture of his victims on film – placing them in their very own living horror movieREAD: Netflix’s ‘Haunting of Hill House’ comes to Halloween Horror Nights this fall with new mazeThe Usher, who seeks to invoke violent vengeance on those who don’t follow the rules of his theaterThe Storyteller, who stops at nothing to entrap guests in her latest tales of terror, where no one lives happily ever afterJack the Clown – the original Halloween Horror Nights icon and the most feared of them all – with his assistant Chance making a deadly pair who thrive on tormenting victims in ways that embody their sick sense of humorREAD: It’s showtime! Halloween Horror Nights to return this fall with Beetlejuice houseUniversal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights begins Friday, Sept. 3, and runs select nights through Sunday, Oct. 31, featuring 10 elaborately-themed haunted houses, five scare zones and live entertainment.
wftv.comNow hiring: Universal Orlando to fill 2,000 jobs ahead of Halloween Horror Nights
Halloween Horror Nights Universal Orlando announced this week that it will hire 2,000 people ahead of its annual Halloween Horror Nights event. (Universal Orlando Resort)ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Turn your job hunt into a job haunt. Universal Orlando announced this week that it will hire 2,000 people ahead of its annual Halloween Horror Nights event. Halloween Horror Nights to return this fall with Beetlejuice houseThe theme parks are also hiring in other areas for full-time, part-time and seasonal positions. READ: Universal Studios unveils early look at 2021 Halloween Horror Nights
wftv.comLatest buzzzz: ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ ‘Bride of Frankenstein’ head to Halloween Horror Nights
Texas Chainsaw Massacre "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" is coming to Halloween Horror Nights this year. (Universal Orlando Resort)ORLANDO, Fla. — Classic horror icons will come to life at Halloween Horror Nights this fall, Universal Orlando Resort announced Thursday. The theme park announced two mazes to add to the growing list of attractions at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights: “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” and “Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives.”an incredibly-popular franchise in an all-new, twisted way. READ: Netflix’s ‘Haunting of Hill House’ comes to Halloween Horror Nights this fall with new mazeDespite Halloween Horror Nights being canceled last year, “The Bride of Frankenstein Lives” maze made an appearance in the fall with social distancing measures in place. Halloween Horror Nights to return this fall with Beetlejuice houseClick here for tickets.
wftv.comHalloween Horror Nights returning to Universal theme parks
ORLANDO, Fla. — (AP) — After a pandemic-related absence of a year, Halloween Horror Nights are back with haunted houses based on the “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” and “The Bride of Frankenstein" planned for Universal theme parks in California and Florida. The company said Thursday that Halloween Horror Nights would return to Universal Orlando Resort on Sept. 3 and Universal Studios Hollywood on Sept. 9. Halloween Horror Nights were canceled last year at the California and Florida parks because of the spreading coronavirus — and the fact that it's difficult to scare the wits out of someone while socially distancing. A haunted house based on the “Beetlejuice" movie also will be at the Florida park. Universal said Thursday that it will announce details on other haunted houses at both parks in the upcoming weeks.
wftv.comNetflix’s ‘Haunting of Hill House’ comes to Halloween Horror Nights this fall with new maze
Haunting of Hill House 'The Haunting of Hill House' is coming to Halloween Horror Nights. (Universal Orlando Resor/Universal Orlando Resort)ORLANDO, Fla. — A popular Netflix show will terrify guests as a haunted house at Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights this fall. See full details on Netflix's The Haunting of Hill House haunted house at https://t.co/rinFyWxhfW. pic.twitter.com/KNuEbWxxpB — Halloween Horror Nights (@HorrorNightsORL) July 8, 2021READ: It’s showtime! READ: Universal Studios unveils early look at 2021 Halloween Horror Nights“I have loved Halloween Horror Nights for so long,” show creator, director and executive producer Mike Flanagan said in a news release.
wftv.comUniversal’s Halloween Horror Nights 2021, Beetlejuice returning for new scares
ORLANDO, Fla. – Universal Orlando Resort announced Friday that Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice will be the first house for this year’s return of the popular Halloween Horror Nights. The Beetlejuice haunted house will let people to enter the world of the 1988 film. Universal Orlando was forced to cancel its original plans for the 30th year of Halloween Horror Nights due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. AdAccording to the Halloween Horror Nights website, officials have a number of new terrifying haunted houses, scare zones and live entertainment planned. Halloween Horror Nights 2021 begins Sept. 3 and runs through Halloween.
It’s showtime: Universal surprises horror nights fans with ‘Beetlejuice’ house
ORLANDO, Fla – Universal Orlando surprised Halloween Horror Nights fans with a “Beetlejuice“ themed house Saturday morning. Universal described the house on its mobile app. Universal even highlighted Beetlejuice in this year‘s tribute store. Universal Orlando Resort Reveals the Final Two Highly-Themed Rooms of Its Popular Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store – Including an All-New Space Inspired by Pop Culture Legend, Beetlejuice (Universal Orlando)Universal said on social media that the new house would be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Virtual queue signs for Beetlejuice haunted house (WKMG)Operating hours are subject to change, and officials said the house may be limited as leaders continue to manage attendance in the theme parks.
’Puppet Theater: Captive Audience’ house coming to Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights
ORLANDO, Fla – The creative and twisted minds behind Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights announced Tuesday an all-new haunted house for 2021, “Puppet Theater: Captive Audience.”The original house will transport guests into the horrifying and gory scenes of San Francisco’s Grandeur Theater in the turn of the century in the 1900′s. “They all start losing their mind and the puppet troupe start taking the patrons, cutting them up, and turning them into puppets” Gray described. The house is one of several already being planned for the 2021 event by the team at Universal Orlando. Universal Orlando is currently offering fall and Halloween activities through Nov. 1, which include two haunted houses, scavenger hunts and a Halloween Horror Nights tribute store. Guests can start planning their fall 2021 visit to Halloween Horror Nights and enjoy other seasonal experiences across the destination by clicking here.
Universal Orlando extends daytime haunted houses, Halloween offerings into October
ORLANDO, Fla – Universal Orlando announced on social media Tuesday that it’s extending its Halloween scares to Sept. 26-27 and Oct. 3 through Nov. 1. Virtual Line Pass for Universal Haunted House (Official Universal Orlando app)Here is how Universal described both houses on its website. Universal Orlando bringing Halloween Seasonal Experience Testing Sept. 19 (Universal Orlando)*Haunted houses may be too intense for young children and are not recommended for children under the age of 13. Horror fans can also live their nightmares through the Halloween Horror Nights tribute store at Universal Studios. Jack the Clown inside the Halloween Horror Nights tribute store (WKMG-TV)Universal began its tribute store in the 25th year of Halloween Horror Nights, and each year, leaders said they have tried to top the overall experience.
Frankenstine, Bride scare-up frights in new Universal monster Halloween décor
Fans of Universal and the studio’s classic monster characters are getting a real treat this Halloween season. Universal Monsters characters like the Bride of Frankenstein, Invisible Man, The Mummy and Creature from the Black Lagoon come to life with short-circuit LightShow® Projection. (Gemmy Industries)Home decorations include horrifying monster light show projections, creepy mirrors, crawling mummy hands, pumpkin push pins and an incredible 9-foot Frankenstein air blown inflatable. Trick-or-treaters are sure to be frightened when they come in contact with monster Halloween greeters and an animated Frankenstein doorbell that zaps to life showcasing a grim-green eye. 9-foot Frankenstein Airblown® Inflatable (Gemmy Industries)“For the Universal monsters collection, our goal was to create a program centered around some of the most iconic characters in history,” said vice president of licensing at Gemmy Industries, Kim Richeson.
Scary souvenirs: Halloween Horror Nights lives on with new tribute store
ORLANDO, Fla Universal Orlando Resort opened its Halloween Horror Nights tribute store to guests on Tuesday. This year would have marked Halloween Horror Nights 30th anniversary. Full Screen 1 / 5 Halloween Horror Nights merchandise now on saleUniversal said the retro store will sell merchandise like shot glasses, socks, T-Shirts pins and posters that feature images and characters from past Halloween Horror Nights events. Photos posted online show the tribute store featuring two separate themed rooms. Halloween Horror Nights tribute store now open (Universal Orlando)The tribute store is located at Universal Studios between the Jimmy Fallon: Race through New York and Revenge of the Mummy attractions.
Universal canceling Halloween Horror Nights because of virus
ORLANDO, Fla. It's hard to scare the bejesus out of someone in a haunted house while socially distancing, which may explain the decision by Universal to cancel its Halloween Horror Nights this year at its U.S. theme parks. The company said Friday it wouldn't be hosting the celebration of all things scary at its Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood so that it could focus on operating its theme parks for daytime guests under pandemic restrictions. Halloween Horror Nights typically lasts more than a month starting in September, but its planned for more than a year. Last month, Walt Disney World canceled its annual after-hours Halloween party at Magic Kingdom that typically begins in mid-August. Universal Orlando reopened last month, and Disney World started welcoming back visitors two weeks ago.
CANCELED: Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando will not be happening this year
Following the theme of 2020 and numerous canceled events, Universal announced Friday that its major tourist attractor Halloween Horror Nights will not be happening this year. According to a news release, Universal Orlando Resort will be focusing exclusively on operating its theme parks for daytime guests. Scareactors prowl through the streets of Universal Studios preying on those who are unsuspecting of a quick fright. Universal Studios Florida, Universals Islands of Adventure and Universals Volcano Bay all closed in mid-March to stop the spread of COVID-19. Photo: Universal Orlando ResortTo keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.
2 arrested in Halloween Horror Nights attacks reported at Universal
ORLANDO, Fla. – Police made two arrests for violent attacks on Universal Orlando team members at Halloween Horror Nights. The arrests come days after News 6 reported about two scare actors quitting Halloween Horror Nights after being attacked. A representative for Universal Orlando told News 6, "The safety of our team members and our guests is our most important priority. We have a zero-tolerance policy that can include prosecution of anyone suspected of compromising the safety of our team members. News 6 bought a ticket to the event to see what the interaction was like between guests and scare actors.
Halloween Horror Night 25 kicks off at Universal Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. – The 25th annual Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando kicks off Friday night. The experience in that how even has a stamp of approval from the Executive Producer and Director of the show. There is no shortage of frightening moments at Halloween Horror nights this year. From face-masked criminals in "The Purge" to sinister scenes from "Insidious", Universal Orlando is pulling out all the stops for the 25th year of the event. Halloween Horror Nights 25 runs on 30 select nights from September 18-November 1.
Halloween Horror Nights to have Alice Cooper-themed haunted maze
ORLANDO, Fla. – Universal Orlando Resort's Halloween Horror Nights will have an Alice Cooper-themed haunted attractions, the theme park announced on Tuesday. For the first time, Alice Cooper's own version of a demented and dark subconscious will come to life in the haunted maze, "Alice Cooper – Welcome to My Nightmare," according to a Universal Orlando release. Inspired by elements from his first solo album, the attraction will put guests inside the haunted dreams of the album's recurring character, "Steven." "I grew up watching classic Universal horror movies so it's a thrill for me to work with Universal's designers to create the quintessential Alice Cooper maze for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort," Cooper said in a release.
Halloween Horror Nights to feature 'The Walking Dead' themed maze
ORLANDO, Fla. – Guests running in fear at 2012 Halloween Horror Nights will be able to experience the "walkers" from the popular television show "The Walking Dead." Universal announced Wednesday the Emmy Award-winning AMC series will be the theme of elaborately themed, haunted mazes during the annual event at Universal Studios. It marks the first-time Universal Studios has featured a television series at Halloween Horror Nights on both coasts. This will be the first time the park has ever brought a video game franchise to Halloween Horror Nights. The park says it's now working with the video game creators and film makers to create the experience at Universal.