halloween horror nights for next year (2014)

[Metro West]

HHN ticket questions:

We will be buying 2 or 3 day park to park tickets. If DD and DH plan to stay for HHN and have already purchased those tickets, do they just stay in the park and not have to go back out of the gate?

How does a Stay and Scream ticket differ? Is it a better deal?

I really like the idea of already being in the park!!

Also, do you buy the express pass for HHN in the park or can you get them online?

Thank you for all of your help!!

1. Yes but they would have to purchase their HHN ticket for that night before the park closes in order to stay inside after closing.

2. There is no S & S ticket...S & S is the discount you're given if you already have park tickets. Also...S & S is the holding area where those folks pass the time until they are released into the park. You can usually do 2-3 houses before the lines get long.

3. You can purchase HHN EPs either online or once you're there...either way.

 

[Kathy427]

Thank you everyone for your input for HHN. It will take me sometime to read all of the information everyone has left. LOL

 

[Mikkimús]

We 'll be there.............we are staying at RPR from 9th till 27th September.............will be at HHN providing it's not all zombie themed again ..........we'll have to say hi I won't recognise you unless you look like your avatar though

And yes to express pass

Ohh so cool, I might do a little pre-and trip report and put some photos there.

I might just show up as my avatar, people can get face painting at the park, couldn´t I just get in on that

 

[schumigirl]

Ohh so cool, I might do a little pre-and trip report and put some photos there.

I might just show up as my avatar, people can get face painting at the park, couldn´t I just get in on that

Pre trip report sounds like a plan miss mikki

 

[AllyElly]

Last year we purchased the Rush of Fear option when buying our tickets. I think I remember seeing a ROF + Express option but can't seem to find it listed anywhere. Did this exist and if so, does it provide express pass for each of the nights the ROF pass is valid, or just one night?

Thanks!

 

[Metro West]

Last year we purchased the Rush of Fear option when buying our tickets. I think I remember seeing a ROF + Express option but can't seem to find it listed anywhere. Did this exist and if so, does it provide express pass for each of the nights the ROF pass is valid, or just one night?

Thanks!

ROF Plus Express provides Express each night the ticket is valid...not just one.

We have a sticky on HHN 2014...merging.

 

[D Land Fan]

Hey just a little clairification, do you need a park ticket as well as the horror night ticket? Also, whats the guess on horror night ticket prices this year? Thanks again!

 

[Metro West]

Hey just a little clairification, do you need a park ticket as well as the horror night ticket? Also, whats the guess on horror night ticket prices this year? Thanks again!

If you want to do Stay & Scream you will need both a park ticket and HHN ticket so you can stay in the park after closing. If you just want to come to HHN, then all you need is a HHN ticket. I have no idea what ticket prices are going to be this year. I would guess a single night HHN ticket will be in the $80-$85 range before passholder or FL resident discounts.

 

[Gruff320]

I've searched but can't seem to find specifics... is opening night typically crowded? I know it's typically on a Friday and Fridays are crowded, but was wondering if it being in September would cause lower crowd levels.

Thanks!

 

[agavegirl1]

I am planning on attending HHN on Thursday, October 30. It's the only day that works for our stay at Portofino at that time. I have Orlando Flex tickets already. How do I use these for "Stay and Scream" or do I have to buy a full price HHN ticket? I do have my resort reservation already.

 

[RAPstar]

Looks like I might get to do 2 weekends of HHN this year. End of Sept/beginning of Oct if dates are similar to last years. Woo!

 

[Metro West]

I've searched but can't seem to find specifics... is opening night typically crowded? I know it's typically on a Friday and Fridays are crowded, but was wondering if it being in September would cause lower crowd levels.

Thanks!

Opening weekend is busy but not unmanageable. I've gone opening weekend for the past seven years and have seen crowd levels increase pretty much each year. It's definitely not as busy as later in the event but it will still be busy.

I am planning on attending HHN on Thursday, October 30. It's the only day that works for our stay at Portofino at that time. I have Orlando Flex tickets already. How do I use these for "Stay and Scream" or do I have to buy a full price HHN ticket? I do have my resort reservation already.

Since your flex ticket covers park admission, you can qualify for the Stay & Scream discount for the HHN ticket. You will need to purchase either online (once you have the tickets in hand) or at Guest Services at either park. You do not have to purchase and go the same night so you can buy the HHN ticket any time after your park tickets are in hand. Also...onsite guests get early entry into HHN at 6PM through a special gate at the Studios.

 

[Gruff320]

Opening weekend is busy but not unmanageable. I've gone opening weekend for the past seven years and have seen crowd levels increase pretty much each year. It's definitely not as busy as later in the event but it will still be busy.

Thanks! I'm trying to convince my group to do Express Passes so it won't matter as much but it's a hard sell with those prices! LOL!

Much appreciated!

 

[mischief32]

Me and my husband would not got the HHN without express passes. The lines are usually long even at the beginning. We do not like to weight in lines. I guess we have been spoiled by express passes from staying on site. I know they are expensive but so worth it. Even with express passes last year we had to wait at least 30 minutes sometimes.

 

[schumigirl]

Thanks! I'm trying to convince my group to do Express Passes so it won't matter as much but it's a hard sell with those prices! LOL!

Much appreciated!

If you`re only doing one night get the EP.

Last year was the first year we didn`t buy EP for HHN as we were going multiple nights and we saw everything. We also did S&S......that helps too.

We were there opening weekend, with Metro West actually and he is right, it was busy but manageable.

Following weekend was slightly busier but still ok.

 

[Gruff320]

Me and my husband would not got the HHN without express passes. The lines are usually long even at the beginning. We do not like to weight in lines. I guess we have been spoiled by express passes from staying on site. I know they are expensive but so worth it. Even with express passes last year we had to wait at least 30 minutes sometimes.

If you`re only doing one night get the EP.

Last year was the first year we didn`t buy EP for HHN as we were going multiple nights and we saw everything. We also did S&S......that helps too.

We were there opening weekend, with Metro West actually and he is right, it was busy but manageable.

Following weekend was slightly busier but still ok.

Thanks, guys! I'm gonna make sure to show my group your posts. Also, the DIS Unplugged episode about HHN last year when they talk about the EPs, too.

We're hopefully doing the park that day and Stay & Scream to save a little to put towards EPs. We did do FL resident tix from Publix one year and they never checked IDs but don't wanna chance it since we'll already be in the park that day and the Stay & Scream is a decent discount (assuming they'll offer it again).

I did EPs back in 2006 or so and loved it, but in 2012 we didn't do it and it was that Thursday in Oct when Orange County schools were out on Friday (I didn't research it well enough). Unbelievably packed with high schoolers, Universal even extended the hours but we only got to do 3 houses; I was with a different group of folks that trip. Was AWFUL! I made that same mistake of not checking local school schedules back when I was a local in Orlando and you'd think I'd have learned, right? Haha.

Once again, thanks for all of the input. Maybe this will help convince my group it's worth the moolah!

 

[Molyneuxd]

19th Sept - 1st Nov (select nights normally Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

 

[Mikkimús]

19th Sept - 1st Nov (select nights normally Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

the 19th it is then

 

[JillyBean1899]

This is a link to the Behind the Thrills blog, they deal with Disney/Universal on both coasts, plus some SW and BG in Florida, and they're a great resource for information. This page deals specifically with HHN, and it's got the specific dates listed, along with some speculation on what the themes will be based on hints that have been leaked out.

Behind the Thrills HHN

 

[babesboo99]

We are arriving Oct 25th so we can go Oct 25th the 26th and the 29th since we are leaving on the 30th to go to Disney. I just have another question since they announced the dates when do they come out with the ticket sale?