Orlando, September 15, 2025
News Summary
Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights has officially begun, featuring an unprecedented 10 new haunted houses inspired by popular films, video games, and original concepts. This year’s lineup includes attractions based on the hit film Five Nights at Freddy’s and Prime Video’s Fallout, alongside others that highlight WWE and unique nightmares. The event promises not just haunted houses but also scare zones, live entertainment, and themed culinary offerings, running until November 2.
Orlando
Universal Orlando opens Halloween Horror Nights 2025 with 10 new haunted houses; event runs through Nov. 2
Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2025 began on August 29, marking the festival’s earliest start date in its history. The separately ticketed event runs through November 2 and features 10 new haunted houses inspired by films, video games and original concepts. New attractions include immersive adaptations of the 2023 film Five Nights at Freddy’s and Prime Video’s Fallout, along with themed houses based on WWE, Terrifier, and multiple original nightmares. The event also includes multiple scare zones, live shows and a new fountain show.
Key house features and new adaptations
- Five Nights at Freddy’s — A new haunted house based on the 2023 film, which is noted as Blumhouse’s highest-grossing movie to date. The maze includes full-scale replicas of Freddy Fazbear, Chica, Bonnie, Foxy and Mr. Cupcake and guides guests through recognizable scenes such as the security room and showroom seen in the game and film.
- WWE Presents: The Horrors of The Wyatt Sicks — A new house centered on the legacy and characters associated with Bray Wyatt, featuring encounters with Uncle Howdy and other eerie elements tied to that storyline.
- Terrifier — An immersive house set in the world of Art the Clown that emphasizes intense gore and gruesome scenes. Guests can select either a Dry Path or a more graphic Blood Bath routing to determine the level of simulated violence experienced.
- Fallout — A post-apocalyptic walkthrough based on Prime Video’s adaptation, set in the year 2296 after a nuclear war. The house presents mutated creatures and scenes of underground Vaults where survivors took refuge.
- Hatchet and Chains: Demon Bounty Hunters — An Old West–themed house invaded by fiery lava demons.
- Dolls: Let’s Play Dead — A house that shrinks visitors to doll size as they navigate through hazardous toys and fashion dolls come to life.
- Grave of Flesh — A graveyard-to-underworld experience featuring flesh-eating threats.
- Gálkn: Monsters of the North — A house focused on a wicked being rising from the dead and terrorizing townspeople.
- El Artista: A Spanish Haunting — Set in an isolated manor, this house explores a tortured artist whose creations come alive.
Shows, scare zones and on-site offerings
The event lineup includes several scare zones with a greater emphasis on menacing, story-focused elements compared with prior years. Nightly live entertainment features a Nightmare Fuel pyrotechnic dance show and a new Haunt-o-Phonic fountain show. Food offerings at the event include themed items tied to the haunted houses and several vegetarian and vegan choices, such as Twisted Tater Chips and Five Nights at Freddy’s cupcakes.
Operations, access and visitor options
Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed affair; standard admission is required in addition to any regular park tickets. Universal Orlando is offering options designed to reduce wait times, including Express access and specialized RIP tours that provide shorter lines for select experiences. The creative team behind the event is led by Mike Aiello and Lora Sauls, who oversaw design and storytelling for this year’s houses and zones.
Context and notable points
Beginning on August 29, this edition of Halloween Horror Nights holds the distinction of the earliest opening date in the event’s history. The inclusion of multiple property-based houses — including a movie adaptation that performed strongly at the box office and a Prime Video franchise — reflects a continued trend of blending popular intellectual property with original concepts to broaden appeal. The event is scheduled to run through November 2 and will operate on specific nights during that period as detailed in ticketing information available from Universal Orlando.
Practical details
- Event dates: August 29 through November 2, 2025.
- Ticketing: Separate tickets required; Express and RIP tour options available for reduced wait times.
- Accessibility: Standard accessibility policies apply; guests should consult venue guidance for specific accommodations.
- Food options: Themed items available, including vegetarian and vegan selections.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dates for Halloween Horror Nights 2025?
The event opened on August 29, 2025 and runs through November 2, 2025.
How many haunted houses are featured this year?
There are 10 new haunted houses for Halloween Horror Nights 2025.
Is Halloween Horror Nights included with regular park admission?
No. Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event; attendees must purchase event tickets to enter on event nights.
What ticket options are available to reduce wait times?
Options to reduce wait times include Express access passes and RIP tours that offer shorter lines for selected experiences.
Are there food options for dietary restrictions?
Yes. The event includes vegetarian and vegan choices among its themed food items.
Quick reference chart: Halloween Horror Nights 2025 key features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Start date | August 29, 2025 (earliest start in event history) |
| End date | November 2, 2025 |
| Haunted houses | 10 new houses (film, game, TV and original themes) |
| Notable IP | Five Nights at Freddy’s; Fallout; Terrifier; WWE-themed house |
| Shows | Nightmare Fuel pyrotechnic dance show; Haunt-o-Phonic fountain show |
| Ticket options | Separate event tickets; Express passes and RIP tours available |
| Food | Themed items including vegetarian and vegan choices |
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Additional Resources
- WESH: Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 2025
- Orlando Weekly: Halloween Horror Nights Best Iteration
- Game Rant: Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Review
- People: Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights 2025
- Orlando Informer: Vegan Options Halloween Horror Nights 2025
- Wikipedia: Halloween Horror Nights
- Google Search: Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 2025
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Halloween
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