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Universal Studios Florida Halloween Horror Nights 2024

We might be enjoying the height of summer right now but the most ardent fans are already looking ahead to the fall, when one of the Orlando theme parks’ most popular events of the year is staged.

As the leaves begin to turn and the nights grow longer, thrill-seekers and horror enthusiasts know it’s time for one of the most anticipated events of the year: Universal Studios Florida’s Halloween Horror Nights (HHN).

In 2024, this iconic event promises to be more terrifying and exhilarating than ever before! Here’s what you can expect from this year’s fright fest.

Event Dates

Halloween Horror Nights 2024 will run on select nights from September 6th through November 2nd.

Be sure to mark your calendars and prepare for nights filled with frights and fun!

Unveiling the horrors: New mazes and scare zones

Halloween Horror Nights 2024 will feature an array of brand-new mazes and scare zones, each designed to immerse guests in their worst nightmares.

This year, Universal Studios has collaborated with top horror filmmakers and studios to create some of the most innovative and spine-tingling attractions to date.

2024 Halloween Horror Nights haunting mazes

Get ready to navigate through meticulously designed mazes that bring popular horror films and original stories to life.

The House of Shadows

Enter a Victorian mansion where the shadows themselves come alive, preying on the unsuspecting.

Zombie Apocalypse

A gritty, post-apocalyptic world overrun by the undead, where survival is the only option.

Carnival of Carnage

A twisted carnival where the clowns are anything but funny, and every turn could be your last.

Legends Collide

Face off against classic horror icons in a maze where Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, and the Wolfman battle it out.

Wicked Growth

Realm of the Pumpkin Lord! Venture into the domain of the Pumpkin Lord, where evil pumpkins grow and terrorize the land.

2024 Halloween Horror Nights scare zones

The streets of Universal Studios Florida will transform into eerie landscapes filled with roaming monsters and sinister scenes.

The Cursed Forest

Wander through a dark, enchanted forest where malevolent spirits and mystical creatures lurk.

Urban Legends

Encounter the terrifying tales you’ve heard around the campfire, from the Hookman to Bloody Mary.

Alien Invasion

An extraterrestrial takeover where the invaders aren’t just looking to abduct—they’re looking to annihilate.

Vampire’s Lair

Enter a gothic vampire den where bloodthirsty creatures of the night await their next victims.

2024 Halloween Horror Nights Live Entertainment and Immersive Experiences

Beyond the mazes and scare zones, Halloween Horror Nights 2024 will feature an array of live entertainment and immersive experiences that push the boundaries of horror.

Stage Shows

Enjoy high-energy performances that combine horror with theatrical artistry. The Freak Show will dazzle and terrify with its blend of acrobatics and macabre acts.

Interactive Experiences

Participate in interactive horror adventures that put you at the centre of the story. Whether you’re solving puzzles to escape a haunted house or surviving a live-action role-playing scenario, these experiences are designed to keep your adrenaline pumping.

Exclusive HHN merchandise

No Halloween Horror Nights experience is complete without some exclusive memorabilia. This year’s event features limited-edition merchandise, including t-shirts, posters, and collectibles inspired by the 2024 themes.

Themed food and drink

Additionally, food and beverage offerings will be tailored to the spooky atmosphere. Sink your teeth into devilishly delicious treats like the “Vampire’s Blood Sundae” or enjoy a “Witch’s Brew” cocktail as you explore the park.

Tips for making the most of HHN 2024

Here are a few ideas for getting more from your 2024 Halloween Horror Nights experience.

Plan ahead

HHN is a popular event, so purchasing tickets and booking accommodations early is essential.

Arrive early

Beat the crowds and maximize your time by arriving before the event starts.

Stay hydrated and comfortable

Wear comfortable shoes and stay hydrated throughout the night to keep up with the scares.

Use Express Passes

For an additional fee, Express Passes allow you to skip the regular lines, giving you more time to experience the attractions.

See you there!

Universal Studios Florida’s Halloween Horror Nights 2024 is shaping up to be an unforgettable event filled with new thrills, chills, and heart-pounding excitement. For older audiences, it’s a seriously spooky thrill.

Why not share this preview with your guests to promote your home for the event run? It’s a great way to boost bookings from September 6th through November 2nd.

Whether your guests are horror aficionados or just looking for a night of fun, HHN 2024 promises to deliver an unparalleled Halloween experience. Guests can expect to make spine-tingling memories that will haunt them for years to come!

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Universal is set to open a new park in Orlando in 2025. Interest in Epic Universe should boost tourism and benefit vacation-home owners.

Universal is delivering its most Epic park yet in 2025. And it has kicked off 2024 by releasing exciting new glimpses of what we can expect from the forthcoming Universal Epic Universe.

What can homeowners expect from Epic Universe?

A new park opening is great news for vacation homeowners in Florida, especially an epic park of this scale and ambition.

Universal is set to open its doors to Epic Universe in 2025. Owners should expect to see an uptick in bookings during 2025 and beyond. The excitement generated about Epic Universe is already reaching epic proportions – so we are confident that, even allowing for the extra hotel rooms Universal is building in the park, we’re going to see a surge in bookings from guests visiting Epic in 2025.

What can park visitors expect from Epic Universe?

Epic Universe is Universal’s most ambitious park yet. It nearly doubles the size of the Universal resort in Florida with five Epic worlds and more than 50 fabulous attractions.

Visitors can look forward to five different amazing and immersive worlds. They include:

With incredible rides and some of the most immersive experiences Universal Orlando has created, we cannot wait for the doors to open to Epic Universe.

What details has Universal released about Epic Universe?

Universal is building excitement by feeding information out slowly to its excited guests and fans. The trailer on the Universal website is a great introduction to what we can expect.

Universal says that when creating Epic Universe, it asked its audiences what they wanted. Guests told them that they want to see more of what Universal already does well.

It’s not a surprise, then, that one of Epic Universe’s new worlds is a new horror-themed world. Dark Universe will bring together characters from Universal’s classic horror films. It builds on the success of one of Universal’s most eagerly awaited annual events, its Halloween Horror Nights.

The new Wizarding World of Harry Potter world is themed on the Ministry of Magic and will bring together elements and characters from both the original Harry Potter stories and the Fantastic Beasts franchise.

We can’t wait to see more of the new world based on the How to Train Your Dragon films. Together with the Nintendo world, it is going to be a big draw for kids of all ages. 

Looking forward to an Epic 2025

This news is great for the local economy in Florida and especially for vacation homeowners. The increased capacity at the parks and the interest this exciting new launch will generate will help to boost bookings through 2025 and 2026.

We cannot wait to find out more about what we can expect from the park. If you are eagerly awaiting news, you can sign up for updates direct from Universal here: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/gb/things-to-do/whats-new

We are certain it is going to be an Epic adventure!

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Halloween might be a little scaled back this year in Orlando’s theme parks, but you can still scream yourself silly in these haunted houses and ghost tours around Orlando this Halloween! 

Here’s the White Rose Villas team’s pick of some of the scariest tours you can take in or around Orlando this Halloween season.

Walking ghost tour of downtown Orlando

Walking around the city is usually a lot of fun, but on this tour you need to be prepared to feel a little uneasy!  You’ll hear tales of the criminal underworld, the leylines on which the city was built and all kinds of tales about Orlando’s supernatural history!

The walking tour takes in a range of spooky and scary stories at eight locations around the city.  You can expect to cover approximately a mile’s walk over a 60-minute tour.

There is also a slightly longer option that takes in a further four locations… if you can stand four more spooky stories!  If so, the tour is 90-minutes and covers 1.3 miles.

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Drive-through scare-fest

This year, social distancing has upended everyone’s social plans – but not always for the worse.  This drive-through Halloween theatrical event is one of the better innovations to emerge from the pandemic situation.

You can safely get your spooks and scares following a completely contactless journey in your own vehicle. The theme is Rapunzel’s journey… so expect things to get a little hair-raising!

The drive-through runs from September 25 through to November 7, 2020.  Please note: like most outdoor theatrical events, the drive-through event is weather dependent – so be prepared for a last minute cancellation if conditions get too inclement.

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All-year round haunted house

You probably know that, although Universal Orlando’s traditional Halloween celebrations aren’t running this year, you can tour two of the haunted house attractions from Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights within the normal park admission.  But did you know that Orlando has a haunted house attraction that runs all year round?

Mortem Manor is located on West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Old Town Kissimmee.  The spooky attraction tells the tale of mysterious disappearance of a family and includes more than a few scares along the way! 

Tickets start at just $15 so it is a really affordable way to get your Halloween haunted house fix!

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Book your Orlando vacation!

If you fancy visiting any of these haunting Halloween attractions, or any of the other special Halloween and fall events in Orlando this year, there is still availability for you to book a short stay at one of our vacation homes. 

Book with our booking partner Ellis Exclusive Villas and you’ll be protected by their cancellation guarantee.  Cancel for any reason between 60 days and 2 days before your departure and you will receive a full refund on all monies paid.

If you can’t get away this year, why not book for 2021

We’re going to all be wearing a different type of mask this Halloween. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of seasonal fun to enjoy!

Here’s our round up of things to enjoy this fall in and around Orlando and Central Florida.

Remember that, given the current need for COVID-secure procedures, most events require you to book online in advance. You’ll also need to adhere to social distancing rules and wear a mask.

If you have any queries or concerns ahead of your visit, please contact the venue or organiser directly.

Halloween Fun in Orlando’s theme parks

In the parks, many events have been scaled back or cancelled (notably Mickey’s not-so-scary-Halloween Party and Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights).

Nevertheless, Universal has plenty of Halloween themed décor, merchandise and trick or treating to enjoy.  Plus, there are two Haunted House attractions to get your fear fix!

Disney is also ratcheting up the Halloween-themed goodies, sweet treats and décor around the Magic Kingdom.  Your little ones can still enjoy plenty of themed character meet and greets and scaled-back parades.

SeaWorld’s Spooktacular is continuing this year, with changes to the trick or treating to enable better safety and social distancing, as well as other special themed activities around the park.

Halloween Fun in Orlando and Central Florida

Away from the parks, we’re delighted that some of our favourite low-key fall events are running this year.  Lakeridge Winery is known for its family-friendly events as much as its delicious wines and tasting tours, and from October 3rd and 4th, it’s bringing back its Weekends at the Winery events. This year, its featuring some of the area’s best food trucks along with the outdoor wine bar.

Enjoy some great food and wine under the trees, then try your luck at the cornhole games set up for some outdoor fun. The winery’s beautiful grounds offer plenty of outdoor space so you can enjoy a safe, social distance as you sip! See more information here.

Gatorland’s Gators, Ghosts, and Goblins is a daytime Halloween event taking place weekends from October 10th through November 1st.

Costumes are encourage for this family-friendly event with spooky train rides, costume contests, and a trick-or-treat trail from 11am to 2pm. There’s also Frank & Stein’s Octoberfest, featuring an undead polka band and German Beer and food. Note that face masks are required per Orange County Executive Order # 2020-23 regarding COVID 19, and must be visible at all times (you can find out more about Gatorland’s safe reopening policy on its website).

Book tickets in advance – there’s a half-price deal for Florida residents through October 31st. Halloween activities are included in the normal admission.

For a really rural take on the fall festival, Our Fall events at Southern Hill Farms in Clermont began on Saturday, September 26th and continue until November 8th (Thursday to Sunday).

Events feature live music, local food trucks, Farm Wagon rides, and Southern Hill Farms seasonal favourites including fresh apple cider donuts, blueberry lemonade and pumpkin muffins. While adults tuck in or cut a bouquet of beautiful sunflowers and zinnias, kids will adore the petting zoo and playground. Then pick out your perfect Jumbo Jack pumpkin for carving.

To help ensure safe social distancing, this year’s events are going ahead with 40 percent of normal capacity.  You’ll need to book in advance here.

At Orlando’s CityArts, 39 S Magnolia Avenue, you can take part in a wonderful outdoor art event on Thursday, October 15, 2020.  The 11th Annual Dia de los Muertos and Monster Event is a themed exhibition at CityArts Orlando and an outdoor experience with live performances, vendors, and more! Now in its 11th year, the Día de los Muertos & Monster Art Exhibitions will showcase Day of the Dead and Halloween-inspired art created by regional, national, and international artists. This unique art exhibition will be paired with an outdoor experience on opening night that will feature food, drinks, entertainment and spooky art vendors.

Cost to enter CityArts only: $5

Cost of the Outdoor Dining Experience $35-$40 per person/seat

It is essential to book in advance and you can do this online.

Note that all guests will be required to wear a face covering, but guests may remove their face coverings if they are clearly eating or drinking outside CityArts.  All guests are required to register for a time-of-entry; only 20 people are permitted at a time.  For more details about CityArts’ COVID-19 Reopening Protocol, visit https://downtownartsdistrict.com/covid-19/.

There’s plenty more happening besides, these are simply our pick.  We’d love to hear your suggestions for fun fall or Halloween events – add your comments and suggestions below!

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