Halloween Horror Nights 2013

[lili1126]

you need a park ticket to enter the studios to get to the SnS area.

the hhn ticket allows you to be there for the hard ticket event.
the day ticket allows you to enter the park.

if you have park to park tickets, you can do ioa in the day and return before 5:00 to the studios to enter the park.

if you have a one park ticket only, you can't do both parks that day even if all you need to do is go to the SnS section.

as a hotel guest, you don't need a park ticket to enter the park at 6:00 to go to the SnS holding area.
you show your hotel card and your hhn ticket at that special gate to enter the park at 6:00.

Thanks! this is very helpful....I don't think we'll do the stay and scream option...(but that all could change by October!)

 

[macraven]

lili, you stated above that you are doing hhn on a friday and saturday.


it would be best for you to be in the park before 5:00, and go to the SnS holding area that day .


i have seen lines start to form before 5:00 outside the entrance gate of the park in past years for certain days of the week.

those without a park ticket, do come early and stand in line to wait for the 6:30 opening for hhn.

if you are not in the early portion of that wait line, you could be held up for a good 20 minutes before you go thru the metal detectors to enter the studios.

it would be faster for you to use the special hotel entrance and not stand in the regular line then.
no park ticket is needed, only your hhn ticket and onsite hotel card.

 

[lili1126]

lili, you stated above that you are doing hhn on a friday and saturday.


it would be best for you to be in the park before 5:00, and go to the SnS holding area that day .


i have seen lines start to form before 5:00 outside the entrance gate of the park in past years for certain days of the week.

those without a park ticket, do come early and stand in line to wait for the 6:30 opening for hhn.

if you are not in the early portion of that wait line, you could be held up for a good 20 minutes before you go thru the metal detectors to enter the studios.

it would be faster for you to use the special hotel entrance and not stand in the regular line then.
no park ticket is needed, only your hhn ticket and onsite hotel card.

Thanks macraven!! I think that's what we will do!

 

[DisneyMissy318]

I had posted earlier in this thread about the US/IOA/HHN combo tickets we had ordered from Undercover Tourist in the past. I have been patiently waiting for them to become available on the UT website - no luck yet. However, I did find a BETTER ticket at:

https://www.orlandoattractions.com/tickets/ticket/view/344/105

Unlimited admission to US/IOA/Citywalk with HHN on specific nights (no Saturdays) for 14 days! Cost is $213.07 included tax (free shipping)! The tickets we bought last year were 3-day 2-park passes (2012 cost from UT was $203.95).

Here are the details (copied from site):

The 2-Park Bonus with Halloween Horror Nights® Combo Ticket gives you admission to Universal Studios Florida®, Universal’s Islands of Adventure® and Universal CityWalk® for fourteen (14) consecutive days which includes the first day any portion of the ticket is used PLUS admission to Halloween Horror Nights on any of the following dates which fall within the 14 consecutive day period:

September 20, 26, 27, 29

October 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 13, 16, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, 25, 27, 31

November 1

Not valid for Saturday Halloween Horror Night events.


Just wanted to share the info! There is a box at checkout for a promo code - so looking around for one of those before I place the order - but very excited!

 

[lili1126]

Thanks Everyone!

One more question....do we need a park ticket to go to Citywalk? We're planning on going to dinner somewhere on Citywalk the day we land...if i remember correctly, isn't that BEFORE the entrance to the parks?

 

[macraven]

Thanks Everyone!

One more question....do we need a park ticket to go to Citywalk? We're planning on going to dinner somewhere on Citywalk the day we land...if i remember correctly, isn't that BEFORE the entrance to the parks?

city walk is free to everyone.
yes, it is that section of stores, restaurants, stands, etc prior to entering the park.


at some of the restaurants, a cover charge begins at 9:00 pm, if you are there for the entertainment.

some places it might be later, and some places will waive it if you are there eating dinnner.


at Bob Marleys last year, they started to announce the cover charge would start at 9 but those eating did not have that charge if they left after their meal was done.

 

[lili1126]

Great thanks! We're hoping to go to Margaritaville!

 

[Marquibiri]

It's been another year that I am disappointed with the website....

Check out the HHN site for Universal Studios Singapore (it's great!). What's happening to the Orlando one???

http://www.halloweenhorrornights.com.sg/#home

Howl-o-Scream site is also much better (as it has been the last few years)..

http://seaworldparks.com/en/howloscream-tampa?source=fromportal

Come on, snap out of it HHN Orlando!

Cheers!

Marquibiri

 

[sonofanarchy]

What is the Stay & Scream area I keep seeing? Is this for people that already have tickets to the event that night?

 

[macraven]

What is the Stay & Scream area I keep seeing? Is this for people that already have tickets to the event that night?

it is the holding area for those that are in the park during the day and plan to stay for hhn.

if you have a day ticket and the hhn ticket, you do not have to leave the park and wait in the long line to enter at 6:30.

the park closes at 5:00 and security does a sweep to have all leave the park.
you either leave or show your hhn ticket and go to a holding area.


many times the all clear is given and those in the holding area/stay and scream area, are allowed to start the houses early.
i have done this many times and have been released, depending on the day of the week, between 5:35 to 6:00.

3 houses will be set up for those doing the early start for that night.

no additional charge to go to the stay and scream area.

last year there were other holding areas a person could wait at.


it's a good thing to stay in the park on the hhn nights.

the lines can become long to enter the park when it opens at 6:30.

 

[sonofanarchy]

it is the holding area for those that are in the park during the day and plan to stay for hhn.

if you have a day ticket and the hhn ticket, you do not have to leave the park and wait in the long line to enter at 6:30.

the park closes at 5:00 and security does a sweep to have all leave the park.
you either leave or show your hhn ticket and go to a holding area.


many times the all clear is given and those in the holding area/stay and scream area, are allowed to start the houses early.
i have done this many times and have been released, depending on the day of the week, between 5:35 to 6:00.

3 houses will be set up for those doing the early start for that night.

no additional charge to go to the stay and scream area.

last year there were other holding areas a person could wait at.


it's a good thing to stay in the park on the hhn nights.

the lines can become long to enter the park when it opens at 6:30.

So the event starts at 6:30 each night?

That's good to know. Probably head back to the hotel for a nap in the afternoon, then head back on over around 4:00 to make sure we're there. Even though we've got Express, sounds like a good idea to be there early.

BTW, thanks for all your great information on HHN! Very much appreciated. This is my 1st one, and you've been a tremendous source of info for me!

 

[macraven]

So the event starts at 6:30 each night?

That's good to know. Probably head back to the hotel for a nap in the afternoon, then head back on over around 4:00 to make sure we're there. Even though we've got Express, sounds like a good idea to be there early.

BTW, thanks for all your great information on HHN! Very much appreciated. This is my 1st one, and you've been a tremendous source of info for me!

i love hhn virgins..........!

and i love the show Sons of Anarchy...


the people in the holding areas are allowed to start the hhn adventure once the all clear has been given to the staff.

chances are you will be released around 6 and will be able to do 3 houses.
they will be fully staffed and ready for you......

you can stay ahead of the crowd by this early start.

only those inside the park get this perk of starting early.


don't use your express pass for the houses until the lines are long.

i use my ep later in the evening when the place is dark.
those first 3 houses you do will seem different when you repeat them with your ep.


glad i could help and others here love to help too.

ask any question you wish.
one of us will know the answer.

 

[sonofanarchy]

So, does EP only work once per house? How about rides?

Another thing I thought of - Which restaurants stay open?

 

[patster734]

It's been another year that I am disappointed with the website....

Check out the HHN site for Universal Studios Singapore (it's great!). What's happening to the Orlando one???

http://www.halloweenhorrornights.com.sg/#home

Howl-o-Scream site is also much better (as it has been the last few years)..

http://seaworldparks.com/en/howloscream-tampa?source=fromportal

Come on, snap out of it HHN Orlando!

Cheers!

Marquibiri

It does appear that the creative minds that used to create original and exciting themes and the HHN website for Orlando are now working in Singapore.

So, does EP only work once per house? How about rides?

Another thing I thought of - Which restaurants stay open?

Yes, EP is only good for each house and ride just once.

I expect that the restaurants that will be open during HHNs are Louie's, Finnegan's, Monster's Cafe, Mel's and the new Simpson's food court.

 

[sonofanarchy]

OT, but the Simpsons food court is the coolest thing. Unfortunately, it's a rip-off and the food sucks.

 

[macraven]

haven't been to checkit out yet.
from what i have read, not too keen on the burger with the liquid cheese.



i'm looking forward to the big donut...........
and, i'm not sharing.

 

[TaylorsDad]

I had posted earlier in this thread about the US/IOA/HHN combo tickets we had ordered from Undercover Tourist in the past. I have been patiently waiting for them to become available on the UT website - no luck yet. However, I did find a BETTER ticket at:

https://www.orlandoattractions.com/tickets/ticket/view/344/105

Unlimited admission to US/IOA/Citywalk with HHN on specific nights (no Saturdays) for 14 days! Cost is $213.07 included tax (free shipping)! The tickets we bought last year were 3-day 2-park passes (2012 cost from UT was $203.95).

Here are the details (copied from site):

The 2-Park Bonus with Halloween Horror Nights® Combo Ticket gives you admission to Universal Studios Florida®, Universal’s Islands of Adventure® and Universal CityWalk® for fourteen (14) consecutive days which includes the first day any portion of the ticket is used PLUS admission to Halloween Horror Nights on any of the following dates which fall within the 14 consecutive day period:

September 20, 26, 27, 29

October 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 13, 16, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, 25, 27, 31

November 1

Not valid for Saturday Halloween Horror Night events.


Just wanted to share the info! There is a box at checkout for a promo code - so looking around for one of those before I place the order - but very excited!

Does it sound like it only includes any one night of HHN listed or any/all nights of HHN listed. If it would be good for muptiple HHN nights listed it would be just what our friends may be interested in purchasing for their visit with us.

 

[lili1126]

i love hhn virgins..........!

and i love the show Sons of Anarchy...


the people in the holding areas are allowed to start the hhn adventure once the all clear has been given to the staff.

chances are you will be released around 6 and will be able to do 3 houses.
they will be fully staffed and ready for you......

you can stay ahead of the crowd by this early start.

only those inside the park get this perk of starting early.


don't use your express pass for the houses until the lines are long.

i use my ep later in the evening when the place is dark.
those first 3 houses you do will seem different when you repeat them with your ep.


glad i could help and others here love to help too.

ask any question you wish.
one of us will know the answer.

Ok so since I'm staying on property, how does that work since I won't be doing stay and scream?? There's a separate holding area for guests who are staying on property? or am I making that up in my head? LOL!

 

[patrickpiteo]

OT, but the Simpsons food court is the coolest thing. Unfortunately, it's a rip-off and the food sucks.

Even the waffle and chicken sandwich LOL
Was looking forward to one..

 

[macraven]

Ok so since I'm staying on property, how does that work since I won't be doing stay and scream?? There's a separate holding area for guests who are staying on property? or am I making that up in my head? LOL!

on site hotel guests can use the park "hotel" entrance between 6-8 for entering the park to go to S&S.


once hhn begins to the public, there is no S&S holding area.

this is how it has been in past years.
we have not recieved any official info yet if this hotel perk will continue for this years hhn.

the hotel guests do not have a separate S&S holding area.
but, they are allowed to go to that holding area if it is still open when they arrive.

no one has to go early to the holding area.
you have the option of leaving the park and returning later when hhn is opened.


when the park closes at 5:00 on hhn nights, everyone has to clear the park.
security checks are everywhere.
only those that are in the holding areas are allowed to stay in the park.


if a person has the hhn tix, they can stay in a section in the park that is supervised by TM's.
you enter it by showing your hhn ticket.
that section is called the holding area or the Stay and Scream area.
it's roped off and all stay inside that area.


if you stay onsite and don't want to go to hhn until after it begins, that is fine.