Official 2016 HHN-26 Thread

[keishashadow]

This thread is a work in progress.
Changes/updates will be made as needed.
Check the posted costs as needed.

Thanks to Mod Mac for making this a temporary sticky.

This thread is designed to be your go-to place for information as to this year's HHN.

Please feel free to chat and post any sites you feel will help others & they will be linked in post #4.

Above all else, be excellent to each other


http://www.halloweenhorrornights.com/orlando/

Universal 407-224-7840

under construction, updating ticket prices

NEW -
http://www.halloweenhorrornights.com/orlando/scareactor-dining.html

Annual Pass holders have the 1st chance to make reservations for the HHN Scareactor Dining Experience now thru June 22, 2016. Call 407-224-FOOD to purchase HHN Dining Experience tickets and make reservations.

September 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30
October 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29

Fuel up for the fear with the NNH Scareactor Dining Experience on select nights in September & October at Universal Studios's Classic Monsters Café. Enjoy an all-you-care-t0-eat themed dinner buffet with a special menu that's to die for, scareactor photo ops and a digital download of one photo taken during the dining experience. Seating times are between 5 pm & 7 pm.
$49.99 per person + tax



Ticket Information

General Admission

HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS ADD-ON FLEX TICKET $72.99+
Add a night of Halloween Horror Nights™ to your daytime theme park ticket.

Your Halloween Horror Nights Add-On Flex Ticket does not have to be used the same day as your daytime theme park ticket.

Daytime adult single-park tickets start at $105 + tax. Head directly to the front gate with the Halloween Horror Nights Add-On Flex Ticket, on any one (1) Sunday – Friday event night of your choice.

Want a day of thrill rides PLUS a night of terror? Add the Halloween Horror Nights Add-On Flex Ticket to your daytime theme park admission and attend any one (1) Sunday – Friday event night of your choice.

Valid on a single night:
SEPTEMBER
16, 18, 22, 23, 25, 29, 30
OCTOBER
2, 6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 20, 21, 23, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31

Ticket must be purchased in conjunction with a regular theme park daily admission ticket.
Save $32 - $72.99 per person, plus tax and daytime theme park admission
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HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS ADD-ON TICKET-
PRESELECT YOUR EVENT NIGHT
Add a night of Halloween Horror Nights™ to your daytime theme park ticket and save (versus purchasing them separately). Your Halloween Horror Nights Add-On Ticket does not have to be used the same day as your daytime theme park ticket. Daytime adult single-park tickets start at $105 + tax. Preselect your event night at time of purchase.

Annual Passholder - Individual ticket prices

Premier - Take advantage of your Free HHN ticket. Coupon is enclosed with your ticket sleeve and is valid for one of the following dates. to redeem, you must present your coupon and valid Premier Pass at the front gate window.
SEPTEMBER: 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29
OCTOBER: 2, 6, 12, 19, 26, 30, 31

FLORIDA RESIDENTS - Save up to $49 on select nights with UPC code from Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero or Sprite (prices listed below)

Wednesday
$55.99 per person, plus tax and daytime theme park admission
AP: $55.99+
FL: $55.99+
Valid on a single night:
OCTOBER
12, 19, 26
Ticket must be purchased in conjunction with a regular theme park daily admission ticket.


Thursday/Sunday
STARTING FROM $55.99 per person, plus tax & daytime theme park admission
AP: From $51.99+
FL: From $55.99+
Event admission for a single Thursday or Sunday event night with purchase of a daytime theme park admission ticket:
$55.99 + tax ($49 savings¥) Sept 18, 22, 25, 29, Oct 2, 6, 27, 30, or 31
$59.99 + tax ($45 savings¥) Oct 9, 13, 16, 20, or 23
Valid on a single night:
SEPTEMBER
18, 22, 25, 29
OCTOBER
2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30, 31
Ticket must be purchased in conjunction with a regular theme park daily admission ticket.



Friday
STARTING FROM - $66.99 per person, plus tax & daytime theme park admission
AP: From $55.99+
FL: From $66.99+
Event admission for a single Friday event night with purchase of a daytime theme park admission ticket:
$66.99 + tax ($38 savings¥) Sept 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, or 28
$72.99 + tax ($32 savings¥) Oct 14 or 21
Valid on a single night:
SEPTEMBER
16, 23, 30
OCTOBER
7, 14, 21, 28
Ticket must be purchased in conjunction with a regular theme park daily admission ticket.


Saturday
$82.99 per person, plus tax and daytime theme park admission
AP: $62.99+
FL: $82.99+
Valid on a single night:
SEPTEMBER
17, 24
OCTOBER
1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Ticket must be purchased in conjunction with a regular theme park daily admission ticket.




INDIVIDUAL TICKETS


General Admission Ticket

Valid on a single night:
SEPTEMBER
16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30
OCTOBER
1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
ENTRY FOR A SINGLE NIGHT - $104.99+ per person


FREQUENT FEAR
Multiple nights of terror for one low price!

Rush of Fear
ADVANCE PRICE! - $91.99+
AP: $80.99+
FL: $91.99+
Valid on all the following nights:
SEPTEMBER
16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30
OCTOBER
1, 2


Rush of Fear + HHN Express Pass
ADVANCE PRICE - $299.99+
AP: $288.99+
FL: $299.99+
Valid on all the following nights:
SEPTEMBER
16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30
OCTOBER
1, 2



FREQUENT FEAR PASS
ADVANCE PRICE $109.99+
AP: $91.99+
FL: $102.99+
EVERY Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday event night plus the first Friday & Saturday!
Valid on all the following nights:
SEPTEMBER
16, 17, 18, 22, 25, 29
OCTOBER
2, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27, 30, 31


FREQUENT FEAR + HHN EXPRESS PASS
ADVANCE PRICE $319.99+
AP: $308.99+
FL: $319.99+
Add Halloween Horror Nights Express Pass to your Frequent Fear Pass and bypass the regular lines one time at all the haunted houses, plus at participating rides and attractions.
Valid on all the following nights:
SEPTEMBER
16, 17, 18, 22, 25, 29
OCTOBER
2, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27, 30, 31



FREQUENT FEAR PLUS PASS
ADVANCE PRICE: $118.99+
AP: $106.99+
FL: $118.99+
EVERY Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday event night plus the first Saturday!
Valid on all the following nights:
SEPTEMBER
16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 25, 29, 30
OCTOBER
2, 6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 20, 21, 23, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31


FREQUENT FEAR PLUS PASS + HHN EXPRESS PASS
ADVANCE PRICE: $399.99+
AP: $387.99+
FL: $399.99+
EVERY Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday event night plus the first Saturday!
Valid on all the following nights:
SEPTEMBER
16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 25, 29, 30
OCTOBER
2, 6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 20, 21, 23, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31



ULTIMATE FREQUENT FEAR PASS
ADVANCE PRICE: $199.99+
AP: $189.99+
FL: $199.99+
Valid on all the following nights:
SEPTEMBER
16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30
OCTOBER
1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31


ULTIMATE FREQUENT FEAR PASS + HHN EXPRESS
ADVANCE PRICE: $599.99
AP: $589.99+
FL: $599.99+
You're ready to take on the terror. And not just once—but on EVERY night. Add Halloween Horror Nights Express Pass to your Ultimate Frequent Fear Pass and bypass the regular lines one time at all the haunted houses, plus at participating rides and attractions.

Valid on all the following nights:
SEPTEMBER
16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30
OCTOBER
1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31



R.I.P. Tours & Unmasking the Horror Tour
For a truly unique, fright-filled and blood red carpet Halloween Horror Nights™ experience, take part in the R.I.P. & Behind the Screams Tours!

R.I.P. Tours guide you through a realm of frightening creatures, terrifying maniacs and a multitude of horrors more ghastly than you can imagine.

And if that’s not enough, Behind the Screams Tours give you a lights-on, chilling look into how Universal’s Orlando’s Art & Design team transforms the biggest names in horror into haunted houses.

RESERVATIONS & INFO
Limited Availability - Book Now!

To reserve your tour, check on tour availability or ask any questions, please contact the VIP Services Office. We are available 7 days a week, 9:00AM to 7:00PM EST, and can be reached via phone or email:

Phone: 1-866-604-7556

Email: vipexperience@universalorlando.com



Universal Dining Plan – Quick Service at Halloween Horror Nights™


$27.99 + Tax
1 Quick Service Meal
(includes 1 entrée, 1 non-alcoholic beverage)
1 Snack
1 Non-Alcoholic Beverage
1 Day of Unlimited^ Coca-Cola freestyle® soft drinks
(at participating locations in both parks)

$21.99 + Tax
1 Quick Service Meal
1 Snack
1 Non-Alcoholic Beverage

$12.99 +Tax
1 Day Unlimited Coca-Cola freestyle soft drinks

Look for the Universal Dining Plan symbol next to valid menu items and present your Universal Dining card when you place your order to redeem.

VALID LOCATIONS DURING HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS
Available venues in Universal Studios during HHN include:

• Universal Studios’ Classic Monsters Café
• Louie’s Italian Restaurant
• Richter’s Burger Co.
• Mel’s Drive-In
• Beverly Hills Boulangerie
• Starbucks®
• Ben & Jerry’s
• Fast Food Boulevard
• Select Halloween Horror Nights Food & Beverage Carts

Available venues in Universal Citywalk include:

• Hot Dog Hall of Fame®
• Bread Box Handcrafted
• Sandwiches
• Icon Hub Cart
• Coke® Icon
• Dippin Dots
• Starbucks® (limited selection)
• Cinnabon® (limited selection)
• Cold Stone Creamery®
• Auntie Anne's® Pretzels (limited selection)

COCA-COLA freestyle® locations include:

• Universal Studios’ Classic Monsters Café
• Mel’s Drive-In
• Louie’s Italian Restaurant
• Richter’s Burger Co.
• ICEE Cart in World Expo
• Kid Zone Pizza Co.
• Lagoon Lemonade Cart

 

[keishashadow]

This fall, the streets of Universal Studios Florida™ come alive with hordes of horrifying mutants, monsters and maniacs. Explore nine all-new terrifying haunted houses, brave multiple creature-filled scare zones, enjoy outrageous live shows and experience many of the park’s most exciting rides and attractions.

ICON - Chance - Announced 6/9

Introducing the Hostess of the Horror! While Jack's away, Chance will play.

Universal Orlando's Entertainment Creative Director, Michael Aiello, announced that this year's HHN will pick up where the 25th anniversary ended:

The aftermath of the carnage is still fresh and Chance finds herself incarcerated for the crimes of last year. With the “Jack in the Box” on an evidence shelf somewhere waiting for someone to turn the crank once more, Chance bides her time within her cell.

But this is not a tragedy for her. This prison is a toy box. It’s within the confines of her cell that she enters her horrific “theatre of the mind”. She knows that the acts committed inside her mind will manifest in the real. Both equally deranged and gothically beautiful.

So, we have two very distinct states of mind for Chance—as well as two distinct looks. Terror itself, ripped in half… the shockingly real and the grotesquely imagined. This is an evolved Chance taking her rightful place atop Halloween Horror Nights.

How these worlds collide and the amazing nightmares that are brought forth as a result is what Halloween Horror Nights 26 is made of. Our amazing line-up of houses and scare zones—drawn from movies, TV shows, and original stories—all live within the confines of her terrifying theatre.

HOUSES (9 confirmed 6/9)

Texas Chainsaw - Announced 4/14

Exorcist - 4/26

The Walking Dead - 6/3

Halloween-Hell Comes to Haddonfield - 7/7

Krampus - 8/4


The following 3 IP, 5 scare zones and 2 shows announced 8/10:


Lunatics Playground 3D – You Won’t Stand A Chance

The Icon’s house this year – While Jack’s away, Chance has unleashed the horrors of her imagination. Her twisted delusions and reality are continuously blurred in a 3D playground of carnage. When the music box plays, the world shifts to her sinister theatre of the mind. But when the alarm starts ringing, Chance is thrown back into the brutal reality of her incarceration.

Ghost Town – The Curse of Lightning Gulch

Ghost Town was originally house featured in Horror Nights 14, so this house is a sequel – When lightning strikes, the curse of Lightning Gulch comes to life and this ghostly town appears. These doomed souls—who once went searching for gold—found death and destruction. And now they seek others to join them. As thunder cracks, flashes of lightning will lead your way through this treacherous wild west nightmare. Good luck!

Tomb of the Ancients

An ancient evil has surfaced and immortal beings from the past have returned to rule mankind. It was only a matter of time until “The Ancient Ones” were unearthed. Now these makers of chaos are loose from the pits of hell—and the whole world will pay.


American Horror Story - 8/16



SCAREZONES

• Survive or Die – A global catastrophe has ruined Earth’s atmosphere. One group of survivors secured a machine that provides clean air. The two other surviving groups are on the hunt to gain control of the machine and are recruiting new members to help them. You can either join them or feed their staving ranks. Which will you choose?
• Banshee’s Lair – Travel deep into the forest where evil spirits and horrific creatures of the ancient world roam free. Mother Nature’s magical barrier of vines has been torn away and the modern world has found the entrance to this corrupted grave.
• Dead Man’s Wharf – When a fishing vessel named Annabel Lee never returned to the harbor and was lost forever, the wharf was left uninhabited as a memorial to her. Now, a strange fog has rolled into the village. And the long-lost fishermen’s spirits seek to punish the town that left them.
• Vamp 1955 – Welcome to Hollywood High School’s 1955 Homecoming Parade. Everything is in place, until the greasers roll into town with fangs instead of switchblades. It’s a procession of chaos with vampires ready to take a bite out of anyone in sight.
• A Chance In Hell – Get ready for the audition of a lifetime. Chance may be locked away, but that hasn’t stopped her. As the alarms ring and the bloody remains of those who tried to stop her lie around, she’s busy recruiting cellmates to join her biggest act yet.

 

[keishashadow]

SHOWS

• Academy of Villains: House of Fear – Join this high energy performance troupe of inmates in an explosion of insanity that will thrust you into a realm of mayhem and maniacal terror featuring dance and specialty acts. The Show Must Go On!

• Bill and Ted’s Excellent Halloween Adventure – No Halloween Horror Nights would be complete with these “excellent” dudes! The Wyld Stallyns return with an all-new Halloween adventure.

 

[keishashadow]

Add on Experience:

IMMERSIVE PARANORMAL VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE

“The Repository” seamlessly blends custom virtual reality technology with immersive real-life storytelling bringing guests into the next dimension of horror experiences.

Throughout this heart-pounding, psychological journey, guests’ most personal and intimate fears will be tested as they encounter real-life characters in highly themed physical environments, while working together in teams of four to uncover a paranormal mystery told through the use of the cutting-edge technology.

“The Repository” can be purchased as an upgrade from your Halloween Horror Nights admission for $49.99 plus tax, per person. It will be available to guests during all Halloween Horror Nights events, beginning Sept. 29 and running through Oct. 31.

Universal Orlando Annual Passholders can purchase tickets beginning August 16. Check the Universal Orlando Annual Passholder Facebook page for details. Tickets for the general public will be on sale beginning August 23. Halloween Horror Nights admission is required.

 

[macraven]

Thank you for creating this thread !!



This will be your come to place to get all information for HHN 2016

 

[RealRickButler]

Has anyone been able to buy HHN add-on tickets since the ticket launch this week? I get an error message not letting me buy tickets. My brother who is a Florida resident is having the same problem getting an HHN express pass.

 

[seltzer77]

I just called up and made all of my reservations (online tends to be a little wonky at times). So far I have annual pass add on for 10/14 & 10/15, RIP Tour on 10/14, Express Pass for 10/15, and Scare actor dinner on 10/15. I can't wait!

 

[RealRickButler]

I was hoping to do it all online. I have other going on our trip so we all need to buy separate tickets and I need to give them a total price of everything.

 

[Alice Royal]

I'm so excited for this year's event. This will be my second HHN and, if all goes well on Tuesday night, my first as a scareactor. I have many, many friends who work the event so they've convinced me to try out.

 

[keishashadow]

I'm so excited for this year's event. This will be my second HHN and, if all goes well on Tuesday night, my first as a scareactor. I have many, many friends who work the event so they've convinced me to try out.

how cool is that? goooood luck!!! TMs in general work hard and are under-appreciated by many. Scareactors even moreso...Chainsaw Wolf shout out

 

[BagOLaughs]

Chance is back! chance is back!! OMG yey!!

Loved her with Jack and now she gets her time in the spot light. I think it's a great idea.

 

[mischief32]

The prices listed above are not correct. I think these are prices from last year because the ROD express pass ticket is $288 not $219. That was last year.

 

[keishashadow]

The prices listed above are not correct. I think these are prices from last year because the ROD express pass ticket is $288 not $219. That was last year.

do you mean Return of Fear Express Ticket? just checked the wdw site, it says $219. Appears they linked last year's ticket prices to 2016 information. I cribbed the info from wdwinfo (sponsor site), didn't verify it, ergo the provsio to verify before booking

will try to dig up another price list. Otherwise, will plow thru the U site later to bring it over here. However, if you have different link/can copy info from reliable source, feel free to post & i'll update the post

thanx for catching it. this is a community sorta wiki thing...all input is wanted & encouraged to help us all make the best of HHN

 

[macraven]

The prices listed above are not correct. I think these are prices from last year because the ROD express pass ticket is $288 not $219. That was last year.

i called vip tours and they are working on correcting what was originally put on the site yesterday.
keisha set this up yesterday and had to use the listings UO put out.

i have had some lengthy calls with them and at this point, the hhn site is correct.
I added a memo in the intro to state changes will be made when UO makes updates or changes.
At the present time, Keisha is updating the info

She is aware of the changes and is on top of it to modify to reflect what is showing today.
some of the other sites that advertise hhn, i noticed have typos but i'm sure they will update in order to be relecting the hhn site.

there are still issues with some of the set up of hhn items.
for what i booked yesterday by phone, is still not correct in the system.

this happens yearly.......lol

i'm sure all will be corrected by UO very soon.

the AP rates for tour discounts are still not in the system.
if you want to book a tour, you can either pay full price like i did and or you can go on a list to be called when the discounts are availble in the system for booking.
if you book now, you will get an updated email to show the new rate and be credited for your over payment.




i'm thankful that keisha has created this thread so we can keep the basic info in one place for helping anyone that is interested in hhn this year.

 

[macraven]

I'm so excited for this year's event. This will be my second HHN and, if all goes well on Tuesday night, my first as a scareactor. I have many, many friends who work the event so they've convinced me to try out.

congrats on becoming a SA !!

so kewl....
you are going to love that job. And i'm sending Mummy Dust that Tuesday is a special day for you and be chosen for the SA position.

i have met many by being in a private group that went public (some years back)
Chainsaw Wolf.
have done meet ups with the group in the past and have met many wonderful SA.

wish you the best season ever.

 

[Alice Royal]

congrats on becoming a SA !!

so kewl....
you are going to love that job. And i'm sending Mummy Dust that Tuesday is a special day for you and be chosen for the SA position.

i have met many by being in a private group that went public (some years back)
Chainsaw Wolf.
have done meet ups with the group in the past and have met many wonderful SA.

wish you the best season ever.

Thanks so much--I'm not officially one yet but I am scheduled to audition on Tuesday night and I am confident it'll happen.

The SAs my boyfriend (the scarecrow with the shovel in Evil's Roots ) worked with as well as our friends who were in the anniversary zone are some of our best friends and they drew me out of my normally horror-hating shell to turn me into a Maniac. So keep your fingers crossed!

 

[macraven]

i'm liking the blood red color in the first box.
puts me in the hhn mood...........


just a heads up that the 2016 hhn date, when are you going, is now up.
it is a temporary sticky also which will be removed november 1st.

 

[CalKhat]

Wow their website is a mess. I get different options and prices depending on which way I go in.

I want tickets for Oct 26 HHN. I already bought park passes through UT so my understanding is that I either have to pay full price or wait to buy the add-on when I'm there already. I'm afraid they will sell out, or the price will change, or the add-on is only available online (because that's what it says on the website). We are arriving Oct 23, so I can buy them that night. Anyone have ideas? Are they likely to be sold out by then? Will they give me the add-on price?

Another question: We are landing at 7:30 at MCO. After getting our luggage and doing our transfers I figure we will get to our room around 9 or so. Would it be worth it to go on Sunday night? Are they open until 2 am?

 

[keishashadow]

Wow their website is a mess. I get different options and prices depending on which way I go in.

I want tickets for Oct 26 HHN. I already bought park passes through UT so my understanding is that I either have to pay full price or wait to buy the add-on when I'm there already. I'm afraid they will sell out, or the price will change, or the add-on is only available online (because that's what it says on the website). We are arriving Oct 23, so I can buy them that night. Anyone have ideas? Are they likely to be sold out by then? Will they give me the add-on price?

Another question: We are landing at 7:30 at MCO. After getting our luggage and doing our transfers I figure we will get to our room around 9 or so. Would it be worth it to go on Sunday night? Are they open until 2 am?

call ticketing 407-224-7840. Then come back & share the info so it can be added to the sticky.

I rarely gain entrance to our suite onsite before 4 pm. During HHN when it'super busy (I will assume many are slow to vacate the rooms after being up until 3 am the night before @ HHN), it's been later. Once had to have bell services deliver bags after HHN as we didn't want to get stuck in line outside...scary long lines. It might be different for standard rooms, since there is more of them. If you want to stay & scream, be prepared though.

Sunday HHN closes earlier, MAC will know.

fyi, I do believe UT will take returns still if you haven't opened the plastic packaging? think there's a restocking fee though. If numbers work out to be better, might want to consider it.

 

[CalKhat]

I should have been more clear- we are arriving at about 9 PM on Sunday. If they close early on top of our late arrival it's probably best just to wait until Wednesday to go to HHN. Thank you!!
I have some phone anxiety- but I will call them once I give myself time to get used to the idea!! lmao