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Step into Southern California’s scariest Halloween event, where the entire park transforms into a realm of nightmarish thrills, chills, and screams.
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Journey through eight uniquely terrifying haunted houses, crafted to keep your adrenaline high and your heart racing all night long.
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Ride the infamous Terror Tram, taken over by the most terrifying Blumhouse villains of the past 15 years, including Blissfield Butcher and The Babyface Killer.
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Enjoy sinister scare zones, immersive live entertainment shows, and a range of themed merchandise, food & beverages.
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Start Halloween Horror Nights early with special access at 5:30pm. Enjoy certain haunted houses before the main gates open at 7pm, helping to reduce wait times and offering more opportunity to explore. You can also upgrade to include Halloween Horror Nights (general admission) with a 1-day ticket to Universal Studios Hollywood.
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General admission to Halloween Horror Nights from 7pm
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Early Access to Halloween Horror Nights from 5:30pm (as per option selected)
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Access to 8 haunted houses
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Terror Tram ride
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Scare zones
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Live shows
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General admission to Halloween Horror Nights + 1-day ticket to Universal Studios Hollywood (as per option selected)
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Arrive at Universal Studios Hollywood with your event ticket and photo ID ready. Pass through security screening, then present your ticket at the gate for wristband validation before entering.
What to expect
Halloween Horror Nights
The scariest Halloween event in Southern California, famous for immersive haunted houses, scare zones, and heart-pounding live entertainment.
Features
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Haunted houses with movie-quality sets and terrifying storytelling.
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Scare zones filled with live actors, chilling effects, and themed environments.
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The Terror Tram, a twisted ride through the backlot packed with frights.
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Nighttime atmosphere that transforms the park into a world of horror.
Extras
Early access: Enter select haunted houses by 5:30pm before the gates open.
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What to bring
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A valid ticket for your selected date.
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Valid photo ID for verification.
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Wear comfortable walking shoes and carry a light jacket/sweater.
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A fully charged phone with the Universal Studios Hollywood app to check wait times, show times, and make hotel reservations.
What's not allowed
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Outside food and beverages.
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Costumes that violate Universal’s costume policy, including costume masks.
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Sharp objects, weapons, and items resembling weapons.
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Flash photography, recording devices, flashlights, or laser pens in haunted houses.
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Line jumping, place-holding, or any disruptive behavior toward Scareactors or visitors.
Accessibility
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Wheelchair and ECV rentals are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Service animals are permitted in most locations, with restrictions in select attractions (confirm on-site).
Additional information
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Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood will take place on select nights between September 4 and November 2, 2025.
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Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event, valid only on the selected date.
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You can get General Admission access to the Park at 2pm only with the Early Access ticket upgrade.
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The event takes place rain or shine, with no refunds, rain checks, or returns.
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The event may be too intense for children under 13; parental discretion advised.
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Parking is not included with your ticket.
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Dates, times, attractions, and experiences are subject to availability and change without notice.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
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Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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