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Halloween Horror Nights reveals new theme, first haunted house of 2026

The “Infernal Carnival of Nightmares” will fit in just fine here in Florida

by Mia Schaeperkoetter March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

Halloween Horror Nights brings the news of its 2026 theme and the very first haunted house announcement of the year.

Universal announces dates for Halloween Horror Nights and big 2026 events

Mardi Gras, Volcano Bay Nights, holiday at the park are also on the way

by Chloe Greenberg January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

This year’s Halloween Horror Nights is the best iteration this decade

But it’s almost impossible to take in everything in just one visit

by Seth Kubersky September 11, 2025September 12, 2025

Universal Orlando wins big at industry awards, Disney World flops

Universal took home five awards for Epic Universe and Volcano Bay

by Chloe Greenberg September 8, 2025September 8, 2025

Photos: Halloween Horror Nights kicks off with 10 new haunted houses, food, merch

by Chloe Greenberg August 29, 2025

Halloween Horror Nights 2025 begins this week at Universal Orlando

With lots of scary-long lines, probably

by Emmy Bailey August 26, 2025September 1, 2025

Universal Orlando and WWE team up for Halloween Horror Nights Haunt based on the Wyatt Sicks

Deep connections to Central Florida wrestling history

by Matthew Moyer July 30, 2025September 1, 2025

Halloween Horror Nights announces new ‘Terrifier’-themed haunted house for 2025

The house joins several haunts already announced so far for this year’s event

by Lola Fontanez July 14, 2025August 28, 2025

Halloween Horror Nights announces final original house for 2025 at Universal Orlando

Chilling, literally

by Jessica Battisti June 30, 2025August 5, 2025

Halloween Horror Nights 34 in Orlando will be permeated with a ‘late-1800s emo aesthetic,’ creatives say

Expect an immersive Gothic-conservatory vibe, with stained glass and creeping vines everywhere

by Seth Kubersky June 25, 2025August 4, 2025

Halloween Horror Nights announces two new original houses for 2025

‘El Artista: A Spanish Haunting’ and ‘Hatchet and Chains: Demon Bounty Hunters’ are on the way

by Jessica Battisti June 24, 2025August 2, 2025

Universal Orlando reveals that Jason Voorhees will have a haunt at 2025 Halloween Horror Nights

Prepare to buy your hockey mask merch

by Matthew Moyer June 13, 2025July 31, 2025

Universal Orlando teases ‘Fallout’-themed haunt for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights

HHN opens for business on Aug. 29

by Lola Fontanez and Matthew Moyer June 6, 2025August 5, 2025

Universal Orlando announces dates for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights, teases new Volcano Bay Nights

HHN starts (one day) earlier than last year!

by Matthew Moyer January 24, 2025July 16, 2025

Spend your lunch hour delving into Central Florida’s spooky attractions at the Orange County History Center

From Terror on Church Street to Halloween Horror Nights?

by Matthew Moyer October 2, 2024November 26, 2024

Death Eaters return to Universal’s Wizarding World this Halloween season

Lord Voldemort’s supporters will stalk the streets of Diagon Alley and London through Nov. 3

by Chelsea Zukowski August 27, 2024July 22, 2025

All-female Universal Monsters house coming to Halloween Horror Nights

Get ready to face Dracula’s daughter, the She-Wolf, the Bride of Frankenstein and Mummy Princess Anck-Su-Namnu

by Chelsea Zukowski July 25, 2024October 24, 2024

All the best Halloween events returning to Orlando theme parks in 2024

Here’s what Universal, SeaWorld, Disney World and Legoland have cooking for spooky season

by Chelsea Zukowski July 23, 2024March 14, 2025

New ‘Insidious’ house debuts at Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights this year

‘Insidious: The Further’ will feature iconic scenes and demonic entities from the iconic film franchise.

by Chelsea Zukowski July 17, 2024August 1, 2025

‘A Quiet Place’ haunted house is coming to Orlando at Halloween Horror Nights this year

There are still three more houses left to announce this year

by Chelsea Zukowski June 6, 2024September 18, 2024