Halloween Horror Nights 2013

[dbennett3899]

Question(s)... I'm planning on hitting up HHN on the 16th of October. Sorry if this has been answered 100x but wouldn't it be wiser for me to purchase the "frequent fear" ticket for 83.99 vs. Gen Admission for 91.99? I'll only be able to use it from one day but because my day falls within the dates I'll be ok right?

Also, This will be my first time going... When are you allowed to enter the park and which rides are typically running? Harry Potter? I'm not a Universal guy... Love the parks but we're Disney folk. Thanks for any info that you can give!

 

[macraven]

Question(s)... I'm planning on hitting up HHN on the 16th of October. Sorry if this has been answered 100x but wouldn't it be wiser for me to purchase the "frequent fear" ticket for 83.99 vs. Gen Admission for 91.99? I'll only be able to use it from one day but because my day falls within the dates I'll be ok right?

Also, This will be my first time going... When are you allowed to enter the park and which rides are typically running? Harry Potter? I'm not a Universal guy... Love the parks but we're Disney folk. Thanks for any info that you can give!

go with the cheaper ticket.
FF looks best.

if you don't have a day park ticket, you'll need to get to UO earlier.
go directly to the gate at the studios to wait in line for when hhn opens at 6:30pm.

if you have a park ticket, you do not have to leave the studios if you have the hhn ticket.
when the park closes at 5:00, go to the stay and scream holding area.


rides listed on the hhn site will be running that evening.

 

[Planogirl]

The reward for Face Off's Future Frankenstein challenge is to have the monsters featured in both HHN Hollywood and Orlando. We know where we will see them in Hollywood (Universal's Monsters Remix: Resurrection). I am wondering where we will see them in Orlando. What do you think?

That's interesting. I haven't watched much of Face Off this year but this piques my interest. It'll be interesting to see what happens.

 

[DisneyInfinityFan]

That's interesting. I haven't watched much of Face Off this year but this piques my interest. It'll be interesting to see what happens.

The only two houses I can think of are a Frankenstein house or House of Horrors from last year.

 

[fizbobunny]

go with the cheaper ticket.
FF looks best.

if you don't have a day park ticket, you'll need to get to UO earlier.
go directly to the gate at the studios to wait in line for when hhn opens at 6:30pm.

if you have a park ticket, you do not have to leave the studios if you have the hhn ticket.
when the park closes at 5:00, go to the stay and scream holding area.

rides listed on the hhn site will be running that evening.

If the poster has a day ticket, wouldn't it be cheaper to buy stay and scream for that one night?

 

[MRAven]

OMG I feal I have the responsabily to apologize to this community

Since I was the first to mention it I feal responsible for it

Tonight I saw the Movie "The Wailer / La Llorona"

It is literally the worst movie I've ever seen. Please, please don't see it and you will never be damaged from it. It's to late for me.

Better think of Mama to get in the mood for HHN.

 

[RAPstar]

Is anyone else kinda bored/slightly upset at the lack of any build up for this year's event? I mean even "reveal week" didn't reveal everything. I keep hearing on the HHN boards that Hollywood is technically running HHN for both coasts but still with separate teams. Which, considering last year's and this year, it kinda makes sense. HHN Hollywood is very IP/outside move heavy and doesn't do many original houses (like this year: Insidious, The Walking Dead, Black Sabbath, and Evil Dead. 1 original house based on the boogeyman). This year, we're technically getting 2 fully original houses, though one of them is a sequel, and one original but it was done in Hollywood previously. I'm sure the houses will be great as always, I'm just let down by the total lack of motivation that they'd had in previous years. It seems as if they're throwing the movie houses out there and not doing anything else to promote it, wholly relying on them to attract customers.

 

[DisneyInfinityFan]

What I don't understand is Universal promised us with a great storytelling build up and legendary truth interactive game. Both of these sound very exciting at the beginning, but it is a pretty snooze fest so far. Universal's idea of a great storytelling is apparently a boring blog that takes a long time with the story. The legendary truth is only active once the event starts. The reveal is not very exciting. I remember where we had to play games in order to reveal the houses or scare zones. That was a really great experience because I had to earn my way. Everything has been extremely slow this year. There is still one house not being revealed by USO. There is no RIP tours date and price. I am extremely frustrated this year with the event.

 

[Metro West]

The website team was changed a few years ago and the website has been a complete and total bust each year since. I understand the people who do the USH website are handling it now but I can't confirm.

 

[disney_princess_85]

Hi guys,

I've bought HHN tickets for my boyfriend as a surprise- he's always wanted to go, whereas I'm a scaredy cat and have always avoided it! Anyway... I don't have the tickets in hand yet and I'm wondering how I could present them as a gift? Any ideas?

 

[3forWDW]

We are planning on attending HHN on Thursday, Sept 26th. We also want to do both parks one day. We will only be in Orlando for that one weekend. So I planned on buying the One Day-Both Parks Ticket with the Stay and Scream add-on for HHN. Then I realized What if it is Raining that night??? Solution: Don't buy Stay & Scream until that day at the park if weather is good. If weather is bad, add a 2nd park day on ticket and Stay and Scream for the Friday or Saturday night (so we would be in park and in early to HHN). Great idea huh? Well when I called Universal Tickets today to confirm I can do that, the lady told me that to add the 2nd day at the parks will be $20 more per ticket than adding them on-line ($19 per ticket on line; $39 at parks) which I would deal with) and that the Stay and Scream could sell out for the night. I remarked to her that I thought it would be okay since it was a Thursday in September and she said "Oh no, I can't say for positive it will sell out, but those Thursdays were the nights we sold out last year". Now I don't know what to do?? Really didn't want to lock in the HHN night so we wouldn't have to go in the rain, but don't want to risk not getting tickets either? What do you experts think? Was she just trying to sell the tickets or should I Risk the sell-out or risk the rain???

 

[Metro West]

Now I don't know what to do?? Really didn't want to lock in the HHN night so we wouldn't have to go in the rain, but don't want to risk not getting tickets either? What do you experts think? Was she just trying to sell the tickets or should I Risk the sell-out or risk the rain???

I seriously doubt HHN will sell out any night...Express yes but the event...no. You have to remember one thing about HHN. There are different prices for different days of the week. Your Thursday discount is going to be less than Friday or Saturday which are the two busiest nights. For example...S & S for a Sunday or Thursday is $38.99/plus tax but Friday is $53.99 and Saturday is $69.99 so it's not really a difference between online and in person as she suggested...it's the day of the week. The event is held rain or shine and there's always a chance it can rain...September is still hurricane season. I attended opening night last year and it poured most of the night. I still had a good time and the lines were short so it can be good to do HHN in the rain.

As long as you have valid theme park tickets, you can purchase the HHN ticket at the S & S discount at either park. You don't have to use the HHN ticket the night you buy it so you could buy it Thursday but not use it until Friday...you would be charged more since Friday/Saturday are considered peak nights.

 

[fizbobunny]

I just watched American Werewolf in London. It's on Netflix and its been awhile. I had forgotten how awesome it is and fozzie bear makes a cameo (frank oz)

 

[nj2ftl]

Is there any chance of them opening up new nights? I'll be in town with a friend on September 22nd, a Sunday. We both really want to see the Cabin in the Woods part of this but the event isn't taking place on that sunday.. only ALL of the following sundays

 

[macraven]

no chance.
the schedule that is up for hhn nights, will be it.

 

[ChrissyLady]

Hello!

I've never been to HHN but will possibly do it this year. I'll be on a business trip and everyone we are traveling with is hellbent on this event.

3 things throwing me off... 1st, the price tag. We won't have time to do the park during the day, since we will be at work, so it will only be the event only, one day only, general admission ticket. Any way to get around the $92 price tag??

2nd... I'm a scaredy cat. I don't like people chasing me, grabbing me, or jumping out at me. I will say, in the name of good fun, I will put up with it. But I will take an easy route if there's any available... Is there a place to escape to if it becomes too much too handle? And are there guides to help you if you are truly uncomfortable?

And 3rd... What else is open in the park, if anything, during these hours?? Any rides or restaurants? I mean, for $92 it would be nice

Feedback will be greatly appreciated!!

 

[Metro West]

1. You can purchase your HHN ticket at the Stay and Scream discount if you already have theme park tickets in hand. You could purchase one of the multi-night tickets (Rush of Fear or Frequent Fear)...those are cheaper than a one night general admission ticket. Otherwise...only discounts for Florida residents and passholders are given.

2. The fact that scareactors constantly try to scare guests...especially those who act scared is an integral part of HHN. There are areas where they won't bother you...too much but not in the houses. Those are completely for getting in your face. If you are truly having a bad experience in one of the houses, there are TMs throughout to show you to an exit.

3. There are usually five attractions open in addition to the HHN houses and shows. Not all of the park is open during hard ticket events but there's enough open that you can go sit and relax for a while.

Is there any chance of them opening up new nights? I'll be in town with a friend on September 22nd, a Sunday. We both really want to see the Cabin in the Woods part of this but the event isn't taking place on that sunday.. only ALL of the following sundays

As Macraven said...the schedule will not change opening weekend. It's always been Friday and Saturday only that first weekend...nothing will change this year.

 

[purple hippo]

1. You can purchase your HHN ticket at the Stay and Scream discount if you already have theme park tickets in hand. You could purchase one of the multi-night tickets (Rush of Fear or Frequent Fear)...those are cheaper than a one night general admission ticket. Otherwise...only discounts for Florida residents and passholders are given..

Hello....this might be a silly question but I just want to make sure I understand. Can you buy a rush of fear ticket without buying a day pass or another hhn ticket? Just pay the price on the website and its good for all the days listed? Thanks.

 

[macraven]

Hello....this might be a silly question but I just want to make sure I understand. Can you buy a rush of fear ticket without buying a day pass or another hhn ticket? Just pay the price on the website and its good for all the days listed? Thanks.

the ROF hhn ticket will be valid for the dates listed for it on the website.
it is your admission ticket to hhn.
it is a multi day hhn ticket.


you do not need a day ticket for hhn.


you only need a day ticket if you want to be in the park before it closes and use the holding area which we call the stay and scream area.

 

[DisneyInfinityFan]

Hello!

I've never been to HHN but will possibly do it this year. I'll be on a business trip and everyone we are traveling with is hellbent on this event.

3 things throwing me off... 1st, the price tag. We won't have time to do the park during the day, since we will be at work, so it will only be the event only, one day only, general admission ticket. Any way to get around the $92 price tag??

2nd... I'm a scaredy cat. I don't like people chasing me, grabbing me, or jumping out at me. I will say, in the name of good fun, I will put up with it. But I will take an easy route if there's any available... Is there a place to escape to if it becomes too much too handle? And are there guides to help you if you are truly uncomfortable?

And 3rd... What else is open in the park, if anything, during these hours?? Any rides or restaurants? I mean, for $92 it would be nice

Feedback will be greatly appreciated!!

2. Based on last year street experience, there is no safe place. The scare actors can go inside the restaurants, shops and all parts of Universal Studios. The only part they cannot enter is the restroom. Another thing is they cannot touch you and you cannot touch them. Since this year will be another street experience, the chance of having a safe zone is very little. The zombies will chase you, jump at you, etc. There are a lot of exits inside the haunted house. There is a guide in each exit. It is marked with a big green sign and usually between the different rooms. If you need a break, go to one of the shows or the restrooms or the rides. I used to be a scaredy cat too. The first time I went here, I was extremely afraid to go beyond the front shop. I wasn't expecting how big the sensory overload in this event is. Now I cannot get enough. I keep telling myself that they are just normal people wearing masks. I am less afraid that way but not completely ruin the experience.

3. I know for a fact two rides are open: The Simpsons Ride, The Revenge of the Mummy. I think Men in Black is also open. I also think the new Transformers ride will be opened. Not sure about the rest. Some of the quick service restaurants are open (Mel's Diner, the burger place in San Francisco area, street vendors). I am not sure about the Italian restaurant nor the Monsters Cafe. I get the feeling that the restaurants in the new Simpsons area will be opened.