30 Years & Counting HHN 2021, XXX Let’s Stick This One!

[macraven]

I'm going on a Wednesday in September, so I'm not expecting it to be overly busy. I saw they had a 2 PM-12 AM ticket last year. I haven't been to this event or Universal since I was a kid, before Harry Potter world. Do you think 2 until the opening show is enough time to check out the HP area and ride a bunch of (if not all) the coasters?

Late September will have hhn on Wednesday for the end of that month
Check the hhn park hours for the date you might go

They will close the studios to the public probably at 5:00
But IOA will be open

I assume September will have some crowds depending on date you go

What are your planned dates?

 

[rainyvegandisney]

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[macraven]

Yes, hhn will be at the studio side

 

[vrajewski10513]

I guess there is a rumor that some TA's were being notified that tickets may drop on June 17th?? Could just be a rumor, but doesn't hurt to BOLO just in case.

 

[FoxC63]

First time attending HHN, I can honestly imagine holding onto my hubby very tightly and walking around with my eyes shut!

 

[heidijanesmith]

First time attending HHN, I can honestly imagine holding onto my hubby very tightly and walking around with my eyes shut!

I thought I would be like that too, on my first HHN. It turns out that I was not scared walking around. It's fascinating!! The detail is incredible, and the scareactors are so much fun! Hope you have a great time!

 

[Lynne G]

Oh Fox, I hope you still have a good time. Agree, the details are amazing. Though I have been known to hold a hand and a purse strap going through some of the houses. Very dark areas are hard for me to see in.

So looking forward to this year’s HHN. And I am looking forward to join a private VIP tour too. Great way to see all in HHN in one night.

And since I have a BOGO ticket, I’ll have another night to stroll and enjoy at a lower pace.

 

[FoxC63]

I don't understand the whole tour offers. We have 4 adults, do I need to buy HHN tickets AND pay for the tour? Someone also mentioned joining a group to tour along with, how does that work?

 

[vrajewski10513]

I don't understand the whole tour offers. We have 4 adults, do I need to buy HHN tickets AND pay for the tour? Someone also mentioned joining a group to tour along with, how does that work?

If you're talking about the RIP tour, yes the cost is in addition to the normal HHN ticket. With 4 guests a private tour would be really pricey, so sometimes people will post here that they have room on their private tour to cut down on costs. You can also sign up for a non-private tour and you will be grouped with other random people on a non private tour.

 

[Lynne G]

Yes, there are two types of RIP tours. One is private that one person buys and covers up to 10 people. The other is public, that you can buy yourself, to join. Not sure the number in a public tour, but is not a large number of people. And yes, you must enter HHN with a valid ticket before joining your tour inside the park.

Pricey night, having to pay for a ticket and a tour price. But with either type of tour, you get front of line, and will see all the houses and do some rides. And depending on the night, the houses can have some very long lines. So being in a tour will get you to bypass those long lines.

And yes, sometimes someone who bought a private RIP, will offer others or another to join their group. The ones I have joined, I have always prepaid my share of the tour price. The person who bought those tours, always kindly divided total, that was paid when booking tour, by the number of people and asked for payment of that divided amount from each person. And also, the private tour does have a discount for being an AP buyer.

All info about tickets, express passes, and tours, should be available when they finally publish the HHN pricing. And hoping that will be soon. Though I think I remember buying my ticket last year in July. Sigh. Lots of us are ready to buy already.

 

[vrajewski10513]

The other is public, that you can buy yourself, to join. Not sure the number in a public tour, but is not a large number of people.

I believe I saw the public tours will have no more than 12 people per group.

 

[tinkerbell1991]

I have been known to hold a hand and a purse strap going through some of the houses.

I went to HHN for the first time in 2017 and I'm a huge horror fan but jeeeeez, I could NOT manage a single house without gripping the back on my partners t-shirt with one hand and covering one ear with the other - I was petrified and hated the loud noises haha but am hoping so desperately I can make it out there this year

 

[FoxC63]

I believe I saw the public tours will have no more than 12 people per group.

We're only a party of four, no AP's and would be happy to do a tour on Oct 30th with another group!

 

[FoxC63]

I wear glasses, might have to have them strapped to my head or I could use duct tape

 

[Lynne G]

Oh Tink, I hope you go this year and enjoy. I’m not the best horror fan, but I do enjoy the costumes. Fallen angels were some of my favorite.

 

[KayKayJS]

Yes, there are two types of RIP tours. One is private that one person buys and covers up to 10 people. The other is public, that you can buy yourself, to join. Not sure the number in a public tour, but is not a large number of people. And yes, you must enter HHN with a valid ticket before joining your tour inside the park.

Pricey night, having to pay for a ticket and a tour price. But with either type of tour, you get front of line, and will see all the houses and do some rides. And depending on the night, the houses can have some very long lines. So being in a tour will get you to bypass those long lines.

And yes, sometimes someone who bought a private RIP, will offer others or another to join their group. The ones I have joined, I have always prepaid my share of the tour price. The person who bought those tours, always kindly divided total, that was paid when booking tour, by the number of people and asked for payment of that divided amount from each person. And also, the private tour does have a discount for being an AP buyer.

All info about tickets, express passes, and tours, should be available when they finally publish the HHN pricing. And hoping that will be soon. Though I think I remember buying my ticket last year in July. Sigh. Lots of us are ready to buy already.

Do you remember how much the private ran on average? I've got a group of 7 trying to decide which to do this year.

 

[Lynne G]

Kay, I’ve never bought it. But in 2019 it was around $2600, with an AP discount. But do not remember how much the AP discount was. Maybe another poster that has bought a private tour before can better answer. I think you call to reserve it. I’m sure the info will be on the HHN website whenever it is decided to add such info.

It may be a cost worth booking, as if your group goes with a private tour, then you control what your family wants to do and have a guide that is only for you for the night. And as said above, though if you’d like some to join you, you can always post how many open slots you have.

 

[macraven]

I booked a private tour in 2019 and it was about $3200 before my ap discount (10%)

Weekend dates cost more for private tours
Weekdays are cheaper.

Had one person drop out when I was filling my last group and could not replace them so I ended up taking a loss and covered two slots.

I had already told the group what their portion would be and it was set in stone

I have been doing private tours for many years
Everyone in my groups have enjoyed them

I also do public tours for 3 nights during my stay
as a solo and never an issue
Still do all the houses with limited waits.

No info has been released yet this year for hhn tours
I’m planning on doing a couple of nights of public tours this year.

Tipping the tour guide is an additional cost for private or public tours

 

[tinkerbell1991]

Oh Tink, I hope you go this year and enjoy. I’m not the best horror fan, but I do enjoy the costumes. Fallen angels were some of my favorite.

Was that the house where the actors were om bungee type cords? If so, yep that scared the bajeezus out of me haha

 

[imprint]

I've also seen ramblings that tickets will open on the 17th, so hopefully we'll all get some clarity on our plans in a week.