Official 2018 HHN-28 Thread

[RAPstar]

Does anyone know why the last Thursday in September doesn't have a hhn?

I think that's the night that Microsoft usually buys out the park for some convention that's always in town that time of year.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I think that's the night that Microsoft usually buys out the park for some convention that's always in town that time of year.

Oooh that's right, I have heard about that before.

 

[Monykalyn]

We just signed up for the AP night on 9/22! So excited! Last year we were able to do all houses except one, Saw, without purchasing EP. And I think the longest we waited was maybe 20 minutes or so. I'm so psyched about the Stranger Things house this year, as well as the merchandise.

So what is the secret? We will have 4 nights if I end up getting the ROF pass. We have AP's so we can be in the park 3 of the 4 days before HHN starts and park closes. Thursday we likely won't get into park til 9pm or so, but hoping it dies down after 11pm and we can get at least 2 or 3 of the popular houses with minimal waits...

And that ST mug is soooo mine!

 

[vrajewski10513]

So what is the secret? We will have 4 nights if I end up getting the ROF pass. We have AP's so we can be in the park 3 of the 4 days before HHN starts and park closes. Thursday we likely won't get into park til 9pm or so, but hoping it dies down after 11pm and we can get at least 2 or 3 of the popular houses with minimal waits...

And that ST mug is soooo mine!

We were able to do it in 2016. The trick is to be flexible. We did a lot of wait time stalking and ALOT of walking back and forth across the park. It wasn’t so bad because atleast we got to go through the Scare zones multiple times lol

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Huh, I figured that I would miss all the HHN AP events because I know those usually happen pretty early in the event. Just realized that they are doing a Q&A night on Sept 30, which is our first night. Got us signed up. Have they had these Q&A events before? I assume we'll be talking with the designers of whichever house we get early access to, that would make the most sense.

 

[Ohanaof3]

Did you guys see the merchandise article?
https://blog.universalorlando.com/whats-new/merchandise-reveal-hhn2018/

Also, my library doesn't have Halloween 4 or Trick R Treat. I couldn't find them on Amazon Prime streaming or Netflix. Anyone know if there is a place I could watch those?

I found Halloween 4 on YouTube, rented Trick R Treat from my local cable company for 5$

 

[soniam]

I found Halloween 4 on YouTube, rented Trick R Treat from my local cable company for 5$

We are watching it right now, but from Netflix DVD. We're old school and still get DVDs. We find that selection on streaming not the greatest, especially when we are wanting to find old stuff for our son.

 

[keishashadow]

Huh, I figured that I would miss all the HHN AP events because I know those usually happen pretty early in the event. Just realized that they are doing a Q&A night on Sept 30, which is our first night. Got us signed up. Have they had these Q&A events before? I assume we'll be talking with the designers of whichever house we get early access to, that would make the most sense.

We’re coming down a day early (even got a credit from SWA) to do Q&A, sounds interesting. Will stay for the early house & sneak in a few others before we start what was supposed to be the first stop of the spit stay. I can easily live with jumping to 3 different hotels if it equates to more HHN nights!

I’m Guessing the house won’t be a headliner, but it’d be nice if so. Perhaps one of the houses that opens first near simpsons area since that area tends to clear out first? I do wonder how many spaces they offer per night for the Q&A and where it will be held.

Signed up for scareactor dinner for the first time. Having issues with my foot swayed me a bit to at least be able to be sitting vs standing in holding pen until first house is cleared. Not to compare parks but the Knotts Berry Farm hotel holds a dinner in the nearby hotel with just two characters. They were incredibly talented actors. One of things I remember most vividly about that experience. Sounds like U needs to up their game, fingers crossed they come through this year

 

[macraven]

I have done the SA dinner 3 times and that was enough for me


It was not worth it for me
Same issues that others have had

Hope your experience will be better than mine

 

[tony67]

I think that's the night that Microsoft usually buys out the park for some convention that's always in town that time of year.

Yeah - I think it is an employee thing - I seem to end up there that week every year and lose a night of ROF - but at least that lets me have a night off to enjoy Citywalk.

I am pretty happy that they added the Wednesday though - so I can get 6 nights of HHN

 

[tony67]

Vicki, I`ve heard little rumblings that they are really upping the standard of the Scare actor dinner this year...…..sounds as though it will be massively improved from previous years...…..

Hmm - Ive always wanted to do this - but I've heard so many things about it being bad that I have not done it.

Are you just a universal plant trying to drum up business?

I am going to have to think about it now - it's always good to go to these things a year when they are trying to up the quality - that will get them good word of mouth for the next few years even if it declines.

Has anyone done this solo and how was it - did you feel totally out of place? On my own I usually sit at the bar and meet and chat with people - a table on my own is fine - but not much fun

 

[tony67]

Any news on the food offerings this year? Or a list somewhere of what the options and specialty items will be? Apologies if I've missed it!

I found the "specialty items" somewhat disappointing last year compared to previous years - it was more of the standard offerings and I felt I really had to search out unique items.
Pizza fries were a great idea - but it was poorly executed IMO

Also the specialty drinks were hit or miss ( alcohol content wise) - mostly miss - still they always get me as I want a couple of the glasses
(If you want a good drink the outside bar at Simpson's will make whatever you want - and of course Finnegan's)

Also what happened to the IVs - I miss those - although I never bought one

Hopefully it will be better this year

 

[schumigirl]

Hmm - Ive always wanted to do this - but I've heard so many things about it being bad that I have not done it.

Are you just a universal plant trying to drum up business?

I am going to have to think about it now - it's always good to go to these things a year when they are trying to up the quality - that will get them good word of mouth for the next few years even if it declines.

Has anyone done this solo and how was it - did you feel totally out of place? On my own I usually sit at the bar and meet and chat with people - a table on my own is fine - but not much fun

lol...….

I`m going to change my signature to I`m not a plant

​

Feed me Seymour...….Feed me...……………………

Still, better than a Universal shill!!!!

I haven't done it, but heard so many didn't enjoy it previous years including friends and even TM friends who didn't rate it highly...….and I said so on the boards. So, no, not a plant...…..

One friend did it on his own and said he asked the staff member with the SA if they would come over early to him as he wanted to leave quickly and they did......he got some fabulous pictures......I`m not sure if he sat on his own, I didn't ask, but he really enjoyed it...….but you could feed him dry toast and he`d eat it!!!! Not fussed about food at all.

But, things improve and they do get feedback, so hopefully it will be better...…..

 

[tony67]

They just went Live with the AP early entry sign ups!! We will be there the 21st!

You can access on the AP page on the universal Orlando website.

So - does anyone have the dates?

I see that between various posts people have posted the 21st, 22nd and 30th.
Anyone have the full list?

Unfortunately I cant get my AP till the day i get there as I have a 3day ticket I need to upgrade - Ill try to book it on the day.

Last year I did not even know about this and just walked up and they added me to the list.
It was good - I think I did 4 or 5 houses in a very short time

 

[macraven]

Hmm - Ive always wanted to do this - but I've heard so many things about it being bad that I have not done it.


Has anyone done this solo and how was it - did you feel totally out of place? On my own I usually sit at the bar and meet and chat with people - a table on my own is fine - but not much fun

I did it 3 times solo

Only had the characters at my table when I went to one of the handlers to request it a visit from the characters

Also saw other single diners were passed over
So it wasn’t just me

The sitting each time was either in the middle area of two groups
Bench seat that covered 3 seating sections
I was in the middle section

Table top for one person
If there were 2 peeps, a chair could be used for across the bench seating and could be used for two where I sat

My only pictures with a character and me in them happened to be in the line for pic with the photo connect card

One year I went back to the food line to get some thing else

Returned to my table and it was cleaned off with new peeps sitting there
Was not a good way to start the evening

Each time I booked first seating

If you go, hope they have corrected the issues for single diners

Food was not all that great but eatable
If you are hungry, it serves a purpose
At the cost of it at $50, you would expect a better quality of food

Some peeps may rave about it, others may not

Even when there is a poor review for this event, peeps will continue to book it for the experience

 

[macraven]

So - does anyone have the dates?

I see that between various posts people have posted the 21st, 22nd and 30th.
Anyone have the full list?

Unfortunately I cant get my AP till the day i get there as I have a 3day ticket I need to upgrade - Ill try to book it on the day.

Last year I did not even know about this and just walked up and they added me to the list.
It was good - I think I did 4 or 5 houses in a very short time

I’ll look up the dates and put them
In my post here



You need the confirmation email. Your ap
And picture ID to get in for the event


September
14. 15. 16. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 26

28. 29. 30

October
3. 10. 17. 24. 28


November
1. 2. 3

 

[schumigirl]

I did it 3 times solo

Only had the characters at my table when I went to one of the handlers to request it a visit from the characters

Also saw other single diners were passed over
So it wasn’t just me

The sitting each time was either in the middle area of two groups
Bench seat that covered 3 seating sections
I was in the middle section

Table top for one person
If there were 2 peeps, a chair could be used for across the bench seating and could be used for two where I sat

My only pictures with a character and me in them happened to be in the line for pic with the photo connect card

One year I went back to the food line to get some thing else

Returned to my table and it was cleaned off with new peeps sitting there
Was not a good way to start the evening

Each time I booked first seating

If you go, hope they have corrected the issues for single diners

Food was not all that great but eatable
If you are hungry, it serves a purpose
At the cost of it at $50, you would expect a better quality of food

Some peeps may rave about it, others may not

Even when there is a poor review for this event, peeps will continue to book it for the experience

I remember you didn’t have good experiences.

Coming back to folks sitting at your table is unacceptable.

I really hope it is improved this year as there’s a few people I know now going........fingers crossed.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

We’re coming down a day early (even got a credit from SWA) to do Q&A, sounds interesting. Will stay for the early house & sneak in a few others before we start what was supposed to be the first stop of the spit stay. I can easily live with jumping to 3 different hotels if it equates to more HHN nights!

I’m Guessing the house won’t be a headliner, but it’d be nice if so. Perhaps one of the houses that opens first near simpsons area since that area tends to clear out first? I do wonder how many spaces they offer per night for the Q&A and where it will be held.

Signed up for scareactor dinner for the first time. Having issues with my foot swayed me a bit to at least be able to be sitting vs standing in holding pen until first house is cleared. Not to compare parks but the Knotts Berry Farm hotel holds a dinner in the nearby hotel with just two characters. They were incredibly talented actors. One of things I remember most vividly about that experience. Sounds like U needs to up their game, fingers crossed they come through this year

Any excuse to come early is a good one.

So are you going on the 30th as well?

 

[Robo56]

HHN 28 will be here soon

 

[vrajewski10513]

So - does anyone have the dates?

I see that between various posts people have posted the 21st, 22nd and 30th.
Anyone have the full list?

Unfortunately I cant get my AP till the day i get there as I have a 3day ticket I need to upgrade - Ill try to book it on the day.

Last year I did not even know about this and just walked up and they added me to the list.
It was good - I think I did 4 or 5 houses in a very short time

I’ll look up the dates and put them
In my post here



You need the confirmation email. Your ap
And picture ID to get in for the event


September
14. 15. 16. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 26

28. 29. 30

October
3. 10. 17. 24. 28


November
1. 2. 3

This year the nights for AP early enter are September 14, 15, 21 and 22. The AP exclusive Q&A are on i believe September 28, 29 and 30th.