HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS

Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights is getting a double dose of terror from the horror film studio Blumhouse.

The house will blend 'Freaky' and 'The Black Phone.'

The house will blend 'Freaky' and 'The Black Phone.'

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.

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.

Michael Myers is making a slashing comeback to Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights.

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.

Universal Pictures’ Legendary Monsters The Wolf Man, Dracula and The Mummy Unite for the First Time Ever at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights in All-New Haunted Houses, “Universal Monsters: Legends Collide”

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.

Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Orlando’s premier fall event, is set to return this year for a record-breaking 43 nights.

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You could win 2 tickets to experience thirty years of screams at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights!

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

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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

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.

Halloween Horror Nights opened for its 30th year to some terrifying screams Friday night at Universal Orlando Resort.

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.

Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights is back, celebrating 30 years of fear.

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.

With the return of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios, Visit Orlando said that it expects a better tourism Labor Day weekend than in 2019.

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!

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.

Universal Orlando is set to host a job fair to fill food and beverage openings ahead of its popular Halloween Horror Nights event.

Universal debuts menacing menu for Halloween Horror Nights.

Universal gives first look inside new Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store

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.

Universal Orlando gave guests a real fright on Friday the 13th.

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.

Universal Orlando on Thursday announced the final details for Halloween Horror Nights.

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.

Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights announced its newest haunted house coming next month, Halloween Horror Nights Icons: Captured.

Fans of Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights are counting down the days until terrifying screams return to the theme park.

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

Universal hiring 2,000 new team members ahead of Halloween Horror Nights.

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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.

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.

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.

Universal Orlando announced on Thursday the additions of two new haunted houses coming to this year’s Halloween Horror Nights.

Universal is digging into their deep well of classic monsters for the 30th anniversary of Halloween Horror Nights. Beyond the return of their iconic semi-mascot...

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.

The critically acclaimed Netflix series “The Haunting of Hill House” will be at Halloween Horror Nights this year.

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Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights has made the region one of the biggest spots worldwide for fans of spooky season. Now in its thirtieth year,...

Jack the Clown Jack the Clown returns to Halloween Horror Nights this year. (Universal Orlando Resort/Universal Orlando Resort)ORLANDO, Fla. — A Halloween Horror Nights icon will return this year to terrorize guests. Jack the the Clown, a staple at Halloween Horror Nights at previous years, is back for the 30th year, Universal Orlando Resort announced Thursday. ☠️for that and more terrifying details: https://t.co/AZjMr6nYhl — Halloween Horror Nights (@HorrorNightsORL) June 17, 2021Tickets start at $70.99 and vary in price by day. Halloween Horror Nights kicks off Sept. 3 and runs select nights through Halloween.

You can run, but you can’t hide! Notorious horror icon, Jack the clown, is returning to Halloween Horror Nights this year.

Halloween Horror Nights is turning 30, and it's made them a bit reflective. Well, as reflective as a grisly park full of untold horrors can...

SeaWorld is getting into the haunted attraction game. Following in the footsteps of Halloween Horror Nights and Busch Garden's long-running Howl-O-Scream, the park will host...

It seems like we're really pinning our hopes on things being back to normal by Halloween. Halloween Horror Nights came back to life like Frankenstein...

click to enlarge Leslye Gale photo via Magic 107.7Halloween Horror Nights will back this fall and promises to be bigger and better than ever! – LINKWork has resumed on Universal Orlando Resort's fourth theme park, Epic Universe. We're now learning more about a rescheduled launch date nearly two years later than first announced. – LINKRegulations that kept many vaccine hopefuls away from the vaccination site at the Orange County Convention Center have been lifted. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings yesterday opened up the vaccine site to anyone who qualifies.

click image Screen capture courtesy Universal Orlando/YouTubeIt’s showtime! #HHN30 returns Sept. 3rd, featuring the ghost with the most. The iconic creation of Tim Burton and Michael Keaton is splattered all over the HHN homepage and was unveiled with maximum video fanfare on Twitter.This won't be Beetlejuice's first HHN rodeo. Universal confirmed that there will be 10 haunted houses, five scare zones and two live shows set for this year. But so far nothing has been revealed besides " the ghost with the most ."

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.

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.

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.

click to enlargeUnlike the many COVID-related casualties now dotting our entertainment landscape, the Bill and Ted’s Excellent Halloween Adventure show at Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights had the honor of being retired voluntarily three years ago. Over the preceding quarter-century, the show had garnered a devoted following for its fast-paced and outrageous offering of sketch comedy, stunts, dance routines and ripped-from-the-headlines cultural references. (When “Monica Lewinsky” appeared on stage in her semen-stained dress during one of the late-’90s shows, you knew you weren’t at Mickey’s Not-so-Scary Halloween Party.) Now more than ever, the imperative is to be excellent to one another. We Party On: Bill and Ted’s Excellent Halloween Reunion8-10:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22; youtu.be/olUHdsUALCc; free

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

click to enlarge Photo via Magic 107.7It's going to look a little different, but Universal Orlando says it has no plans to cancel Halloween Horror Nights. - LINK While we're on the subject of Universal, a leaked survey shows some of the changes the entertainment giant is looking to make once it reopens. - LINK So this shouldn't come as a surprise, but Florida apparently has the worst unemployement system in the entire nation. - LINK There are lots of dissapointed fans as nearly every show scheduled this spring has been canceled. Here's how some super fans are fighting to keep the"con-spirit" alive.

"This feels very much like an attempt to pull in a young demo as much as a mainstream demo." He also noted that the focus on more original concepts could also pay off for Universal. "Of course, no HHN celebration is complete without the amazing original houses they bring every year. Kenny Marcellis of the theme parks and pop culture-focused podcast Grim Grinning Hosts is a Halloween Horror Nights superfan who regularly discusses the latest rumors on multiple podcasts . The difference is it was very mainstream in the Rock scene with performers like Slash, from Guns N Roses, or Alice Cooper," said

is billed as "an immersive and interactive two-day fan festival showcasing the best of the companys past, present and future." Universal Parks will have two panels, including one devoted to Halloween Horror Nights. Attendees at the event will also have access to the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park.At CityWalk Hollywood, attendees are invited to an exclusive screening of their upcomingfilm. Between 2014 and 2018, Universal, in partnership with Scholastic and Warner Bros., hosted a Harry Potter-themed convention at the resort. Hopefully, that would even be enough for Disney to finally follow Universal for once and bring a D23 Expo to the East Coast.

click to enlarge photos by Seth Kuberskyclick to enlarge photos by Seth Kuberskyclick to enlarge photos by Seth Kuberskyclick to enlarge photos by Seth Kuberskyclick to enlarge photos by Seth KuberskyThe final weekend before Halloween is here, and hard-core haunted house fans are still seeking one last scare before the season ends. Have you already exhausted the intellectual properties at Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights , and engaged with the interactive spirits at Dark Horizon ? Then it's high time for you to brave the trip down I-4 to, the most frightening haunt we found in Central Florida this year. Ominous Descent is located in Plant City at Sir Henry's Haunted Trail , which took in the fledgling haunt during its first year when a 2017 storm destroyed their original intended location . But Ominous Descent isn't only about blood and guts; there are also some truly awe-inspiring aesthetic touches, like a laser-lit fog swamp that conceals an applause-worthy saurian surprise.Ominous Descent and the two Sir Henry's Trails (2837 S. Frontage Road, Plant City) are open 7:30-11 p.m. on Oct. 25 & 26, and 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. on Oct. 27.

From the outside it looks like a carnival fun house, but inside, it's a mad men freak show, McReynolds said. Once inside, guests will hear the screams and cries of people trying to escape the crazed clowns and their sinister, side-splitting antics. "Universal has always been the home of the monster movie, and this year is our love letter to the Universal monsters. For a fan of all these monsters, and just the Universal horror legacy, this was an awesome maze. Scare zones:Along with the houses and live entertainment, five scare zones will take over the streets of the park.

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ORLANDO, Fla - Universal Orlando's lagoon will light up in fear during Halloween Horror Nights in the all-new show, "Halloween Marathon of Mayhem." The theme park announced the lagoon, in the middle of the park, will feature giant water screens, more than 100 fountains, lasers, electro-music and awesome special effects. This is one '80s nightmare you won't want to miss, Universal said on its blog. pic.twitter.com/LBxGZ2eXuH Halloween Horror Nights (@HorrorNightsORL) August 15, 2019The lagoon was recently updated for "Universal Orlando's Cinematic Celebration," which runs select nights at park close. Halloween Horror Nights runs select nights Sept. 6 through Nov. 2.

ORLANDO, Fla - Universal Orlando is opening the door to Rob Zombie's horror cult-classic "House of 1000 Corpses" at Halloween Horror Nights this fall. Rob Zombie put out a tweet after Universal made the announcement. The HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES maze returns to HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS at UNIVERSAL!!!! #halloweenhorrornights #robzombie #houseof1000corpses #hollywood #orlando https://t.co/M7FMffw1AU Rob Zombie (@RobZombie) August 14, 2019The house is one of ten created for the annual event. Halloween Horror Nights runs select nights Sept. 6 through Nov. 2.

ORLANDO, Fla - Bloodthirsty zombies, chainsaw-wielding slashers, twisted-minded artists and more will take over the streets of Halloween Horror Nights. Halloween Horror Nights is bringing the 2009 Sony Pictures' "Zombieland" to life at this year's event. Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando horrornightsorl is hosting a ScareZone based on Hellbilly Deluxe! Event leaders are also promising to debut an all-new show for Halloween Horror Nights. Halloween Horror Nights runs select nights Sept. 6 to Nov. 2.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Graveyard Games will make its debut of dark mausoleums and coffin piles at Halloween Horror Nights this fall. The original themed house will scare the life out of guests as they walk through the Ascension Parish Cemetery. The house is one of 10 that will be featured this year at Universal Orlando Resort from Sept. 6 to Nov. 2. Other house themes include Netflix's "Stranger Things" and Jordan Peele's "Us." To learn more about Graveyard Games, check out the Universal Orlando blog.

ORLANDO, Fla - Universal Orlando announced Wednesday the global horror hit blockbuster "Us" is coming to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights. The smash-hit from award winning film director Jordan Peele follows a Adelaide Wilson and her family, who return to a beachfront home where she grew up as as child. Haunted by her past, horrifying things unfold as four masked strangers show up at her family's home, forcing them to fight to survive. To make matters worse, things take a disturbing turn when the masked strangers turn out to be doppelgangers of each of the family members. Universal's Halloween Horror Nights runs select nights from Sept. 6 to Nov. 2.

ORLANDO, Fla - The ever-popular 1980's "Killer Klowns from Outer Space" is coming back for a sequel at Universal's Halloween Horror Nights. The cult favorite was featured as a scare zone in 2018 but is now returning in an all-new haunted house. Guests will witness Killer Klowns making unsuspecting guests into cotton candy cocoons. Guests will experience 10 haunted houses, five scare zones and live entertainment and can try a list of food options. "Killer Klowns from Outer Space" joins an already popular list of houses already announced:CLICK HERE for tickets and information.

For the first time ever, fans of the 1984 Sony classic "Ghostbusters" will get to venture through their favorite scenes at this year's Halloween Horror Nights. Universal said Wednesday the maze will have guests follow the same footprints of Ghostbusters Peter, Ray, Egon and Winston as they venture through recreated scenes like the firehouse, New York Public Library and the Temple of Gozer. An army of ghoulish spirits, hideous specters and ectoplasm-dripping phantasms will attack you from every corner, event leaders said. Fans of the film will also come face-to-face with Slimer, Gozer the Gozerian and the ultimate destructor: the Stay Puft Marshmallow man. Universal's Halloween Horror Nights runs Friday, Sept. 6, through Nov. 2.

click to enlargeUniversal Studios just announced the addition of an OG Ghostbusters-themed haunted house to its 2019 Halloween Horror Nights lineup, which runs from Sept. 6 through Nov. 2.According to Universal, the Ghosbusters haunted house is set to commemorate the blockbusters 35th anniversary, tracking the movements of Peter, Ray, Egon and Winston through iconic scenes like the firehouse, New York Public Library and the Temple of Gozer.Cult classic villains like the Slimer, Gozer the Gozerian and Stay Puft Marshmallow Man promise to lurk around every corner.The Ghostbusters attraction joins a number of other professionally designed haunted houses and scare zones that are set up to set you on edge. The theme of this years Halloween Horror Nights is an homage to the '80s, and the haunted houses that have been announced thus far include a Netflix-inspired Stranger Things house and several Halloween Horror Nights originals like Universal Monsters, Depths of Fear, Nightingales: Blood Pit and Yeti: Terror of the Yukon, according to the website

click to enlarge Photo via Universal OrlandoOne of Orlando's most popular destinations for fear is back with Universal's Halloween Horror Nights, and it's bringing 2,000 new job opportunities along with its heart-wrenching and spine-chilling terror. Halloween Horror Nights, the annual Universal Studios scare event, runs for 41 select nights this fall between Sept. 6 and Nov. 2. The positions are full-time, part-time and seasonal.For those interested in becoming team members, multiple job fairs will be held by appointment in the next several weeks. Candidates should apply online and will be contacted to schedule an interview appointment. Team members who are selected can earn benefits including free park admission, discounts, complimentary guest passes and more.Visit Universal's site to apply or view job opportunities

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.

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.

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.

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.