Halloween Horror Nights is Universal Orlando’s annual Halloween party, and it is one of the most popular
events in Orlando. Especially if you’re a fan of horror films, this is a ‘don’t miss’
event for those looking for something a little edgier than Disney World. This year’s event is entitled "Ripped from the Silver
Screen”. 2009 will mark the event's 19th year, and its popularity is wide spread and well deserved. As part
of the festivities, a series of “haunted houses” are set up around Universal Studios. These are
usually temporary structures set up specifically for the event (although, in the past, certain attractions have been converted
into haunted houses for the event). Each of the houses is themed differently. As you walk thru the attraction, any number
of things or people are likely to jump out at you. Don’t worry, they won’t ever touch you, but they come pretty
close. In addition to the haunted houses, Universal has set up ‘scare zones’ around the park.
These are usually dimly lit areas with a variety of special effects (dry ice, strobe lights), and again – any number
of creatures chasing you down the street or lunging at you from behind corners wielding chainsaws.
2009 Halloween Horror Nights Overview
Step inside living cinematic terror at
Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights as the most demented films of all time come to life. Torn from
their upcoming films, The Wolfman and Saw join with Chucky to descend upon
you, with a host of terrifying horrors close behind.
On
select nights in September and October, Universal Studios in Orlando Florida is transformed
into the nation’s premier Halloween event. Venture into a nightmarish maze of horrid Haunted Houses,
lurid Live Shows, and shocking Scare Zones while an army of mutants, monsters and maniacs roam the darkened studio streets.
Now in its 19th year, Halloween Horror Nights
annually draws hundreds of thousands of horror fans from around the globe to this one-of-a-kind event. Tony Timpone, Editor
of Fangoria Magazine, said, “After visiting scream parks all across the US for the last 20 years, I can easily say that
Universal’s is the best in the business… Halloween Horror Nights is the ultimate
Halloween experience.”
It’s
the greatest exhibition of pure terror ever unleashed anywhere.
Who should attend:
This event is geared more towards teens and
adults. The theme and tone of the party is modeled after horror films, and some of the ‘players’ you’re
likely to encounter will be very scary – some bordering on disturbing. If you’re comfortable watching a horror
film without getting nightmares, then it’s a safe bet you’ll enjoy Halloween Horror Nights. This
is definitely NOT an event that small children should attend. No costumes are allowed to be worn at Halloween
Horror Nights.
Dates
and prices:
The dates for Halloween Horror Nights 2009 are: September 25, 26, October
1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 21-25, 28-31
Prices for
the event are wide ranging. The list price is $69.99 per person (plus tax). This is considered a ‘hard ticket’
event (meaning that it requires separate admission and is not included with your multi-day pass). Universal
is offering a “Frequent Fear Pass” that offers 13 nights for the price of 1 – for $69.99 (plus tax) you
could attend Halloween Horror Nights as many as 13 nights ( September 25, 26, October 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18,
21, 22, 25, 28 & 29 2009). The best deal is reserved for those who have the 2 park unlimited admission ticket. With that
ticket, you can also add on Halloween Horror Nights. There are no discounts offered on Saturday night events.
Halloween Horror Nights
extras:
You can purchase an express pass to by-pass the lines on the haunted houses – but you’ll
pay for it. Keep in mind that on busier nights an express pass is the difference between seeing one or two of the haunted
houses or all of them.
