Orlando Florida, August 28, 2025
News Summary
Universal Orlando has revealed its themed food and drink menu for Halloween Horror Nights, featuring items designed to trick the senses. Running from August 29 to November 2, guests can savor dishes inspired by the event’s haunted houses, including unique offerings such as Yum Yum Deviled Eggs, which are actually a sweet coconut panna cotta. Signature cocktails like Light the Way and Witches Brew will also enhance the eerie culinary experience. This year’s focus is on playful yet unsettling food illusions, ensuring an unforgettable experience for visitors.
Orlando — Universal Orlando has unveiled the themed food and drink menu for its 2025 Halloween Horror Nights, which runs from August 29 to November 2, 2025. The menu is built around a deliberate sensory trick: many items are designed to look like one thing while tasting like something entirely different, and the offerings will be available across food kiosks at Universal Studios Florida and select Universal Orlando Resort hotels.
Key details
The 2025 Halloween Horror Nights menu introduces a range of bite-sized and full-sized dishes plus cocktails that align with the event’s ten haunted houses and scare zones. Executive sous chef Chris Colón described the overall concept as intentionally deceptive, aiming to be playfully gross while remaining flavorful. Among the standout items is the Yum Yum Deviled Eggs, which visually mimic classic deviled eggs but are actually a sweet coconut panna cotta topped with whipped pineapple ganache and a sprinkle of tajín.
Menu ties to haunted houses and tributes
Many menu items are thematically connected to the event’s haunted houses. The menu includes tributes tied to one of this year’s major house themes, The Wyatt Sicks, honoring the late WWE performer Bray Wyatt through dishes inspired by that house. The ten haunted houses referenced for 2025 are Fallout, Terrifier, Jason Universe, WWE Presents: The Horrors of The Wyatt Sicks, El Artista: A Spanish Haunting, Cursed Carnival, Dolls…Let’s Play Dead, and The Cat Lady of Crooked Lane, among others.
Highlighted drinks
The drink selection complements the food’s theatrical approach with a variety of cocktails and mixed beverages. Notable beverages on the menu include:
- Light the Way — blue curaçao syrup and Firefly moonshine-based cocktail
- Starry Night Spritz — Gran Gala orange liqueur with cranberry juice
- Radaway — lemonade with chipotle pineapple
- Crystal Lake Coffee — whiskey combined with cold brew and syrup
- Pack Mule — tequila and liqueur cocktail
- Bloody Sour — whiskey sour topped with Pinot Noir
- Spicy Jack-O-Rita — pumpkin-flavored cocktail with a spicy note
- Witches Brew — a French 75 variation served over dry ice for visual effect
Highlighted food items
The food roster mixes carnival-style snacks, handhelds, and novelty items that reflect the event’s horror and suspense themes. Items on the 2025 menu include:
- Yum Yum Deviled Eggs — coconut panna cotta with whipped pineapple ganache and tajín, presented as deviled eggs
- Clown Cafe Bloody Popcorn — popcorn chicken served with marinara-style sauce
- Elotes — grilled corn topped with cotija cheese and tajín, or an option with Flamin’ Hot Cheetos
- Huskus’ Muscle Man Slop — beef sloppy Joe-style sandwich with jalapeño bacon
- Artist’s Palette — sugar-coated churros served with multiple dipping sauces
- Death by a Cheese Stick — mozzarella stick served with a spicy marinara
- Lyla’s Temper Tantrum Tendies — chicken tenders offered with a variety of sauces
- Birria Beef Walking Taco — taco served with birria beef, red onions, and salsa
- Classic Pizza Fries — crinkle fries topped with pepperoni, sausage, and melted cheese
- Twisted Tater Chips — fry chips with choice of spicy cheddar or ranch & vinegar
- Five Nights at Freddy’s-inspired Cupcake — cupcake filled with cannoli cream and raspberry
Availability and locations
Menu items will be distributed across several food kiosks located around Universal Studios Florida and at select Universal Orlando Resort hotels. Availability of specific items may vary by night and location during the event, and some items may be offered for a limited time or in limited quantities.
Event context
Halloween Horror Nights is an annual seasonal event that features haunted houses, scare zones, live entertainment, and themed food and beverage offerings. The 2025 edition continues that format while placing additional emphasis on culinary illusions and horror-themed presentations to enhance the guest experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Halloween Horror Nights 2025 run?
The event runs from August 29 to November 2, 2025.
Where will the themed food and drinks be sold?
Food and drinks will be available at select kiosks around Universal Studios Florida and at select Universal Orlando Resort hotels. Availability may vary by location and night.
What is the concept behind this year’s menu?
The menu is designed to trick the senses by presenting items that appear to be one thing but taste like another, combining playful and unsettling presentations with flavor-driven recipes.
Are any menu items tied to specific haunted houses?
Yes. Several dishes and drinks are tied to the themes of the event’s haunted houses, including tributes to The Wyatt Sicks and menu items aligned with the ten houses featured in 2025.
How many haunted houses are part of Halloween Horror Nights 2025?
There are ten haunted houses planned for the 2025 event.
Quick reference chart: Key features
| Feature | Count / Examples | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Event dates | August 29 – November 2, 2025 | Universal Orlando |
| Haunted houses | 10 (examples: Fallout, Terrifier, Jason Universe, The Wyatt Sicks) | Event footprint at Universal Studios Florida |
| Featured drinks | 8 (Light the Way, Starry Night Spritz, Radaway, etc.) | Park kiosks and select hotels |
| Featured food items | 11 notable items (Yum Yum Deviled Eggs, Clown Cafe Bloody Popcorn, Birria Beef Walking Taco, etc.) | Park kiosks and select hotels |
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- Attractions Magazine: Halloween Horror Nights Food & Drink Menus 2025
- Today.com: Halloween Horror Nights Food & Drink Menu 2025
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- Wikipedia: Halloween Horror Nights
- Google Search: Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Orlando
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Halloween
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