Without a doubt, one of the best things about Orlando this time of year is Universal's Halloween Horror Nights. It's hard work creating one of the world's best haunts– just ask the hundreds of local scare actors that sweat it out on a nightly basis. It's a tough job. Scare actors have to deal with weird hours, drunk and unruly guests, YOLO teens, you name it. So, be nice to these guys!
28 problems only Halloween Horror Nights scare actors understand
By Orlando Weekly Staff on Thu, Oct 29, 2015 at 7:06 pm
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Dressing up for Halloween outside of work just becomes a chore.
"Our few moments of being "something" for Halloween before transforming at HHN."
Photo via jpowell5133 on Instagram.
"Our few moments of being "something" for Halloween before transforming at HHN."
Photo via jpowell5133 on Instagram.
You must never touch your face.
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Photo via Tumblr
You're so beat, you take the opportunity to sleep whenever and wherever you can.
"When the sleep struggle is this real you can pretty much crash anywhere."
Photo via _scarecrowjoe_ on Instagram
"When the sleep struggle is this real you can pretty much crash anywhere."
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You just have to live with the fact that fake blood doesn't always wash off.
Photo via stephpressman on Instagram
Photo via stephpressman on Instagram
Because after working the weekend, your car looks like a crime scene.
Photo via blondeyankeegirl on Instagram
Photo via blondeyankeegirl on Instagram
In fact, every light switch in your house is now covered in fake blood or makeup.
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Photo via kitch_xo on Instagram
It's healthy to keep your life and work totally separate.
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Photo via Tumblr
Earplugs become your best friends.
Photo via coltonbrooks on Instagram
Photo via coltonbrooks on Instagram
Come on, be scary!
Photo via isabellascene89 on Instagram
Photo via isabellascene89 on Instagram
The fact is, Halloween Horror Nights is brutal on your body.
"He wants me to get up... But my whole body hurts!"
Photo via themattzimmer on Instagram
Photo via themattzimmer on Instagram
This is just part of the job.
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Photo via scareactors on Instagram
Do you think this is a game?!
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Photo via Tumblr
Yeah, a ticket to HHNs costs more than this. But seriously, don't be this idiot.
Photo via jillanne_marie on Instagram
Photo via jillanne_marie on Instagram
Don't even bother attempting to do your nails this time of year.
"Got bored, did my nails even though tomorrow the zombie makeup will take over!"
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"Got bored, did my nails even though tomorrow the zombie makeup will take over!"
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Also, your hairline takes a savage beating from all that latex.
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Photo via kristinlleigh on Instagram
This is the truth.
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Photo via Tumblr
However, Boo Bucks make everything better.
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Photo via ettubrucey on Instagram
If you're this type of person, please stay home.
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Photo via scareactors on Instagram
It doesn't matter if you go right before, you will have to pee.
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Photo via Tumblr
Halloween never comes too early.
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Photo via scareactors on Instagram
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