2025 HAUNTING SEASON. We spend a lot of time here at Get Away Today exploring Southern California vacation destinations, especially during Halloween season. If you’re looking for seriously scary thrills and immersive frights, Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights are one of the best picks in all of SoCal.
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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 Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights guide breaks down everything so you can better plan for 2025 including dates, discount tickets, the scariest line up of attractions, costume policies and more.
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Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights Dates
At Universal Studios Hollywood, Halloween Horror Nights will be held on select nights this fall from 7:00 pm to 1:00 am. Only Halloween Horror Nights ticket holders will be admitted for entry.
Halloween Horror Nights begin on September 4 and run through November 2, 2025. The complete Halloween Horror Night dates are listed below.
- September 4, 5, 6, 7 (Thursday-Sunday)
- September 11, 12, 13, 14 (Thursday-Sunday)
- September 18, 19, 20, 21 (Thursday-Sunday)
- September 25, 26, 27, 28 (Thursday-Sunday)
- October 2, 3, 4, 5 (Thursday-Sunday)
- October 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 (Wednesday-Sunday)
- October 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 (Wednesday-Sunday)
- October 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 (Wednesday-Sunday)
- October 29, 30, 31, November 1, 2 (Wednesday-Sunday)
While general admission allows you inside Universal Studios Hollywood at 7:00 pm, there are various ticket types—some with even earlier access. We’ll explain each of your options in the ticket section below.
Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights Tickets
If you’re planning to attend Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, you will need:
1. Halloween Horror Nights event admission ticket for the specific date you want to attend. Tickets are date specific and pricing varies depending on the date you choose.
- Your general admission ticket gets you access into the park as early as 7:00 pm on your event night.
- Daytime admission to the Park is not included.
- Access to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD during Halloween Horror Nights event is not included with this ticket type.
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2. Halloween Horror Nights After 2 pm Day/Night for the specific date you want to attend. Tickets are date specific and pricing varies depending on the date you choose.
- Ticket valid for one (1) After 2:00 p.m. Daytime General Admission to the Park, AND same-day evening General Admission to Halloween Horror Nights event.
- Ticket includes early event access to select haunted houses starting at 5:30 pm. (subject to change)
- Ticket includes same-day access to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm (subject to change).
Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights Tickets Add-Ons
For special access, consider adding on one of these options to your Halloween Horror Nights ticket:
1. Halloween Horror Nights Early Access Ticket (add on to your Halloween Horror Nights general admission ticket)
- Ticket includes one (1) early access admission starting at 5:30 pm.
- Ticket includes one (1) early access admission to select haunted houses (starting at 5:30 pm, subject to change)
- Ticket is not valid for Halloween Horror Nights admission, which must be purchased separately for the same date.
- Daytime admission to the Park is not included.
- Access to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD during Halloween Horror Nights event is not included.
2. Halloween Horror Nights Universal Express Add-On
- Ticket includes an add-on one-time (per day) express access to each haunted house, ride, and attraction
- Includes same-day access to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD from 7:00 pm. to 10:00 pm (subject to change).
- Ticket is not valid for Halloween Horror Nights admission, which must be purchased separately for the same date.
- Daytime admission to the Park is not included.
- Event begins at 7:00 pm, subject to change.
- Ticket does not include early event access.
There are a number of different Halloween Horror Nights tickets which can be purchased right here from Get Away Today.
What’s Included at Halloween Horror Nights
Your Halloween Horror Nights ticket includes:
- Haunted Houses access (formerly known as “mazes”)
- Scare Zone access
- Live show options
- Rides and other attractions
Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights Attractions
Did you know Universal Studios Hollywood 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 Hollywood, you’ll find hair-raising, spine-tingling thrills from the worlds of the living, the dead, and the in-between.
Halloween Horror Nights Haunted Houses
These Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Haunted Houses have been officially announced:
- Five Nights at Freddy’s - You wouldn’t last one night at Freddy's, let alone five. You’re about to be hunted by deadly animatronics Freddy, Bonnie, Chica and Foxy as you flee through creepy, abandoned hallways.
- The Terrifier - Try your luck against Art the Clown in the Terrifier funhouse. You’ll witness his grotesque handiwork of torture and be exposed to the spatter of his victims. It’s a whole new level of gore!
- Fallout - Face your fears in post-apocalyptic LA. Escape from the vaults to the wasteland and confront the formidable bounty hunter The Ghoul.
- Jason Universe - The iconic horror villain Jason Voorhees is coming for you. Step into his terrifying world, from his sinister shack in the woods to the summer camp where it all began.
- The Horrors of the Wyatt Sicks - Go head-to-head with The Wyatt Sicks as they lure you through the ominous doorway to their shadowy realm. You’re about to meet your match.
- Poltergeist - Spirits will lure you through the TV’s glowing whisper into a surreal landscape, where you’ll be menaced by the rage-fueled Beast.
- Scarecrow: Music by Slash - At an abandoned Depression-era farm, vengeance takes root. Scarecrows are taking revenge on those who ravaged the land. The only harvest that will be reaped is you. Features an original score by Slash.
- Monstrous 3: The Ghosts of Latin America - One wails. One bites. One beguiles. La Llorona, La Muelona and La Siguanaba await in the dark. Three legends La Muerte wants you to meet, but you’ll wish you never did.
These walk-through haunted house mazes pop up in any available space throughout Universal Studios Hollywood; look for them in the Backlot, Lower Lot and unused queue areas during Halloween Horror Nights.
Each haunted house takes about five minutes to walk through, and you’ll typically be given access in small groups.
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Halloween Horror Nights Scare Zones
Throughout Universal Studios Hollywood 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!
Halloween Horror Nights Rides
A number of existing rides will remain open for Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood like:
- Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
- Jurassic World – The Ride,
- Revenge of the Mummy
- Jurassic World - The Ride
- Transformers: The Ride - 3D
More Tips for Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights
To stay organized and to find out where everything is located at Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights, download the official Universal Studios 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 Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights, and re-entry will not be granted to guests who leave during the event. Parking is not included in Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights ticket purchase. The event will happen rain or shine, so be prepared to enjoy the experience regardless of the weather.
Hollywood 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!
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We hope this article helped you plan for the best Halloween vacation at Universal Studios Hollywood. Remember, since tickets are date specific, we recommend purchasing your tickets as soon as you know you’ll be going.
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