Halloween Horror Nights 2013

[lili1126]

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.

THANKS MACRAVEN!! You're a bundle full of knowledge! I appreicate all of your advice/help!

 

[macraven]

THANKS MACRAVEN!! You're a bundle full of knowledge! I appreicate all of your advice/help!

thanx


you'll be a pro after your hhn visit this year!

next season, you'll be helping the hhn virgins.

 

[Victoria3]

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

How is it a rip-off?

I've quite enjoyed the food there. I guess different strokes.

 

[DisneyMissy318]

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.

We did not have this exact ticket last year - but a combo ticket - and you could go as many times as you liked. Our ticket was a three day pass and we went to HHN on all three nights that we were at the parks the same day. This one is worded a little differently. Something I will definitely check on.

** Edited - I just called OrlandoAttractions - the rep confirmed that it's unlimited admissions to HHN during the first 14 days of use (on the eligible nights, again, not including Saturdays).

As another update - Undercover Tourist listed their US/HHN combo tickets this morning as well. Their ticket has CHANGED from the ones I purchased last year. It's still a 3 day park to park, but only includes ONE night of HHN - not 3 as we had last year. I emailed them to confirm and was told that US changed the offering.

So... I will be purchasing the US/IOA/HHN Orlandoattractions.com tickets and hoping it's all good. (Just in case, I'll have $$ available to purchase S&S for two nights if necessary!

Whew - who thought it would be so difficult to work out tickets??

 

[ThinkTink09]

I was hoping someone could help me figure out which ticket to buy for HHN this year.

We usually buy a 1 day park ticket with S&S plus an express pass, but this year we are just heading over to the studios for HHN. I would like to go on October 6th and get an express pass.

If I'm understanding the tickets correctly...should we buy ROF ($72.99) and then add an express pass for 10/6 ($69.99)? This would be $142. The ROF with express added ticket option is $184. I'm guessing because the express can be used each day you visit? Since we are just visiting the on the 6th, is this my best plan, or am i figuring this wrong??

Thanks a bunch!!

 

[lili1126]

I just got off the phone (TWICE) with the HHN ticket purchase number (LOL or whatever you'd like to call it...).

Just to keep everyone in the loop...They clarified for me that you CAN go to Islands of Adventure during the day and still do the stay and scream for HHN. My friends and I didn't want to purchase a ticket to Universal since we will be there 2 nights in a row for HHN....we really only want to do IOA during the day...but I was told both times I called that you can go to IOA and still get the stay and scream discount...Oh but one more thing they said you have to buy these two things together....

 

[macraven]

i guess they are going to have the same set up as in some past years then.

wait in a section at ioa and when time comes, released to the studios side when the holding areas are released.


that's been done before and from what you said, it will happen again for this year.

 

[wdw_monster]

hey there!
We just moved to Kissimmee about a week ago and having family come visit in September. I was just wondering if I am able to purchase Halloween Horror Night Florida resident tickets for our family also. I know I can't do it for Disney, hoping universal is more lenient.

 

[macraven]

lucky you!

move to florida 3 weeks ago and already the family is coming to stay with you.



i don't have an answer about the floridian residency proof but if you call guest services / UO, they would be up to date to tell you what you would need in order to buy the fl discounted tickets.

 

[Metro West]

hey there!
We just moved to Kissimmee about a week ago and having family come visit in September. I was just wondering if I am able to purchase Halloween Horror Night Florida resident tickets for our family also. I know I can't do it for Disney, hoping universal is more lenient.

Welcome to the Orlando area! Now for the bad news...you cannot purchase FL resident tickets for non-FL residents and you must present official FL issued identification to purchase for yourself. What you want to do is buy an AP and then you CAN purchase tickets at a discount for your family and friends regardless of where they live.

 

[wdw_monster]

Oh ok I was planning on buy a pass so that's some news

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[Metro West]

Oh ok I was planning on buy a pass so that's some news

The AP discounts for HHN are fabulous.

 

[DCTooTall]

I just got off the phone (TWICE) with the HHN ticket purchase number (LOL or whatever you'd like to call it...).

Just to keep everyone in the loop...They clarified for me that you CAN go to Islands of Adventure during the day and still do the stay and scream for HHN. My friends and I didn't want to purchase a ticket to Universal since we will be there 2 nights in a row for HHN....we really only want to do IOA during the day...but I was told both times I called that you can go to IOA and still get the stay and scream discount...Oh but one more thing they said you have to buy these two things together....

i guess they are going to have the same set up as in some past years then.

wait in a section at ioa and when time comes, released to the studios side when the holding areas are released.


that's been done before and from what you said, it will happen again for this year.

OR...

They could be simply talking about being able to qualify for the "Stay and Scream" Discounted tickets.... but not about the "Stay and Scream" holding pen.

All you need to qualify for the discount is existing park admission. You don't actually have to be in the park though with that ticket. you DO however need to be in the park to utilize the holding pen.

(Example: I Could buy a 2 day Universal Studios Ticket. With this Ticket I could buy 2 Stay and Scream discounted tickets.

Thursday - Visit Universal studios. Go to the holding pen at 5 and attend Halloween horror Nights.

Friday - Pool day at the resort. Use my Halloween horror Night's 2nd ticket [purchased at the discount] to enter from the front gate at 6:30 when it's opened to the public.

Saturday - Go to IOA. Spend the night at Citywalk.)

 

[DanniDeer]

okay, question time..

My bf and I are officially Universal Passholders [as of two days ago!!], and while we've been to HHN before, it hasn't been as passholders.

Would we be able to use the Stay and Scream holding pen, if we're in Universal around 3 or 4?
We're getting the Frequent Fear passes.

 

[Metro West]

okay, question time..

My bf and I are officially Universal Passholders [as of two days ago!!], and while we've been to HHN before, it hasn't been as passholders.

Would we be able to use the Stay and Scream holding pen, if we're in Universal around 3 or 4?
We're getting the Frequent Fear passes.

Yes...to enter the holding areas you have to be in the park before it closes at 5PM. Your AP lets you in the park so you're good.

 

[DanniDeer]

Yes...to enter the holding areas you have to be in the park before it closes at 5PM. Your AP lets you in the park so you're good.

awesome, thanks!
I kind of assumed that, but figured I'd check here.

 

[ThinkTink09]

I was hoping someone could help me figure out which ticket to buy for HHN this year.

We usually buy a 1 day park ticket with S&S plus an express pass, but this year we are just heading over to the studios for HHN. I would like to go on October 6th and get an express pass.

If I'm understanding the tickets correctly...should we buy ROF ($72.99) and then add an express pass for 10/6 ($69.99)? This would be $142. The ROF with express added ticket option is $184. I'm guessing because the express can be used each day you visit? Since we are just visiting the on the 6th, is this my best plan, or am i figuring this wrong??

Thanks a bunch!!

Can anyone help? I can't find the answer...thank you!

 

[Metro West]

If I'm understanding the tickets correctly...should we buy ROF ($72.99) and then add an express pass for 10/6 ($69.99)? This would be $142. The ROF with express added ticket option is $184. I'm guessing because the express can be used each day you visit? Since we are just visiting the on the 6th, is this my best plan, or am i figuring this wrong??

Thanks a bunch!!

If purchasing the ROF with Express for one night is cheaper, do it! For HHN tickets it's usually cheaper to buy either the ROF or the FFP...which is what I get every year. I don't do Express any more...it's too expensive.

 

[macraven]

Can anyone help? I can't find the answer...thank you!

if you are basing the costs off the general admission, i see that the rof is valid for including oct 6th


$72.99 for the rof
$69.99 for the sunday express pass

$142.98 plus tax is the cost of that sunday for you by your calculations.


i am assuming you have the day ticket for the studios as you stated you will be in the park that day.


if you have the day ticket, you do not have to leave the park when it closes at 5:00. you go to the holding area for hhn.


if you are not in the park that day, but buy the hhn ticket and express, you will have to wait in the line to enter the park at the main gate at the studios.


you need a park ticket in order to go to the holding area when the park closes.


i hope i have not confused you.
have only had one cup of coffee when i started this.

 

[ThinkTink09]

Thanks for the responses metro and macraven!

I can't believe its cheaper to buy a multi day pass than a 1 day pass..can't quite wrap my mind around that! Lol

We're not going to the parks, just HHN on the 6th. I want to get everything in so I'll get an express pass (though the price is outrageous!)

Can't wait!! My sister is a huge walking dead fan so we're both pretty psyched! Thanks again