2026 HAUNTING SEASON. We spend a lot of time here at Get Away Today exploring Orlando vacation destinations, especially during Halloween season! If you’re looking for seriously scary thrills and immersive frights, Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights are one of the best picks in all of Florida.
Tickets are on sale now for 2026 Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando.
WARNING: EVENT MAY BE TOO INTENSE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13. NO COSTUMES OR COSTUME MASKS ALLOWED.
This annual event knows how to scare up some fun to celebrate the Halloween season. Geared toward ages 13+, it’s the perfect mix of fun and fright for TV and movie buffs.
This Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights guide breaks down everything so you can better plan for 2026 including dates, discount tickets, the scariest line up of attractions, costume policies and more.
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Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights Dates
At Universal Orlando, Halloween Horror Nights will be held on select nights August, September, October and November from about 6:30 pm to 1:00 am. Only Halloween Horror Nights ticket holders will be admitted for entry. Tickets are now on sale.
Dates for 2026 have been announced:
- Premium Scream Night. August 27, Everything you love about Halloween Horror Nights but with limited capacity, shorter wait times, haunted house entry staggered by group, select all-you-care-to-enjoy food and more.
- August: 28, 29, 30
- September: Daily, expect Monday and Tuesday nights
- October: Daily, expect Monday and Tuesday nights with the exception of October 19
- November: 1
Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights Tickets
Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event at Universal Orlando. On select dates August - November 2026, Universal transforms into a Halloween-lover’s dream… or nightmare… come true!
There are a number of different Halloween Horror Nights tickets which can be purchased right here from Get Away Today or by calling 855 GET AWAY.
Your Halloween Horror Nights ticket includes:
- Haunted Houses access (formerly known as “mazes”)
- Scare Zone access
- Live show options
- Rides and other attractions
Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights Attractions
Did you know Universal created the monster movie genre? Perhaps that’s why they’re considered the very best at ghoulish, ghostly, ghastly Halloween events.
Inside Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando, you’ll find hair-raising, spine-tingling thrills from the worlds of the living, the dead, the in-between and even the Upside Down.
Here’s what you can expect during Halloween Horror Nights in 2026.
Halloween Horror Nights Haunted Houses Orlando
2026 Haunted Houses have now been released. See what’s coming:.
- Hellraiser - Raise Some Hell in this haunted house based on the original Hellraiser trilogy, enter a realm of pure pain where Pinhead and his tormented Cenobites derive their hellish pleasure./li>
- Stranger Things 5 - The Final Chapter. Join the Hawkins gang for one last adventure. Try to survive an army of Demogorgons, face the Mind Flayer and defeat Vecna once and for all in this haunted house based on Stranger Things 5./li>
- Sinners - You’re in for One Bluesy Bloodbath. It’s opening night at the Smokestack Twins’ juke joint. But the blues become red when a hive mind of bloodthirsty vampires crashes the party in this haunted house based on the original film, Sinners./li>
- Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control - The Forces of Horror Collide. Horror icons aren't born. They’re made. Discover the unholy origins of Jack the Clown and enter Dr. Oddfellow's universe as the two pit chaos versus control in this showdown decades in the making./li>
- Cybergoria - Immortality Comes at a Cost.Awaken thousands of years in the future in this haunted house and brave a cold world driven by machines with a singular goal: to make you live forever, even if it kills you./li>
- INVASION: Alien Abduction - Extraterrestrial. And Extra Terrifying. Make contact with horrors from worlds unknown in this haunted house, where a ship full of Grays have torn apart a remote homestead in search of fresh test subjects./li>
- MADLANDS: Caged Cannibals - You’re at the Bottom of the Food Chain. The animals might be gone, but animalistic violence is inescapable. Try to survive a defunct zoo that has become the deadly domain of warring cannibal factions in this haunted house./li>
- H.R. Bloodengutz Presents: A Halloween Fright-Tacular! - Big Screams on the Small Screen. Your favorite maître d’macabre returns to WKNB with a special Halloween scare-athon! Tune into this haunted house complete with ghouls, gore and all the frights that keep you coming back for more.
Halloween Horror Nights Scare Zones
Throughout Universal Orlando you’ll encounter various Scare Zones. These are between attractions, so keep your eyes peeled! These pop-up creatures prowl the streets to elicit reactions from even the most stoic of guests. Watch out because they’ll appear where you least expect!
More Tips for Halloween Horror Nights
To stay organized and to find out where everything is located during Halloween Horror Nights, download the official Universal Orlando app. You can check showtimes, ride wait times and more right from your mobile device.
It’s important to know that costumes are not permitted at Halloween Horror Nights. This includes masks and face paint.
Any guests who mistreat “scare-actors” will be sent home. So while you may have the instinct to protect yourself from the cast of your favorite scary attractions, keep in mind you will be asked to leave if you don’t play nice.
Outside food and drink is not permitted at Halloween Horror Nights, and re-entry will not be granted to guests who leave during the event. Parking is not included in Halloween Horror Nights ticket purchase. The event will happen rain or shine, so be prepared to enjoy the experience regardless of the weather.
Orlando Halloween Horror Nights sell out fast, so book now to avoid missing out. You can view all Halloween Horror Nights ticket options online, or call one of our travel agents at 855-GET-AWAY. Happy Haunting!
Book Your Universal Orlando Halloween Trip
We hope this article helped you plan for the best Halloween vacation at Universal Orlando. Remember, since tickets are date specific, we recommend purchasing your tickets as soon as you know you’ll be going.
Whether you're looking for tickets, Universal hotels or a complete Florida vacation package, our team would love to help. You can purchase all of our Universal tickets at a discount online, or call our travel experts at 855-GET-AWAY to add more l theme parks to your vacation.
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