Official 2022 HHN 31 - Horror is Universal

A quick question I never thought to ask before - With the public rip tour, I’m guessing you’re supposed to tip your tour guide at the end of it like you would on a regular park day tour?

Never done one of these tours before so just want to double check and not accidentally make a faux pas of any kind.
 
So it’s actually MNSSHP not that after hours thing? Still doing HHN, but might consider the mouse if the actual party is back and with the Sanderson sisters…
Yes, it's the actual regular party, and yes, the Disney blog has said the Sanderson sisters will be everywhere - stage show, merchandise, food. However, be warned that the price has jumped to roughly the same cost as a full day ticket $109 for weekdays in Sept, to $159 to $199 for almost all October dates (there's one $139 October party).
 
Yes, it's the actual regular party, and yes, the Disney blog has said the Sanderson sisters will be everywhere - stage show, merchandise, food. However, be warned that the price has jumped to roughly the same cost as a full day ticket $109 for weekdays in Sept, to $159 to $199 for almost all October dates (there's one $139 October party).
When the parks give me what I want, I’m okay with paying more.
 

So it’s actually MNSSHP not that after hours thing?
Yes, with what appears to be some modifications. character M&G info seemed vague in original details
When the parks give me what I want, I’m okay with paying more.
i had honestly expected prices to be higher. At least they dont use demand pricing, slowly increasing the some pricing for these events (As in EP re HHN)
 
since it’s come up a few times here, below are 2021’s multi-night tix prices released 8/5/21. Posting for planning purposes/reference for those who are holding out for them & for others wondering exactly what was offered in the near-past.

Note: I Have no idea if/what products will be offered this year as to multi-night tix Nor the cost(s).

that said, I‘m guessing at least an average 20% price increase. Thinking the wild card will be EP costs this year, both single & multi-night add on options.

popcorn::Just for giggles, any other thoughts here as to whether multi-night HHN tix will again be offered & your anticipated pricing points?


Rush of Fear Pass
: 1st 4 weeks
$129.99+
with Express Pass $399.99+

Frequent Fear Pass: Sunday thru Thursday & the first weekend $159.99+
with Express Pass $459.99+

Frequent Fear Plus Pass: Sunday thru Friday & 1st weekend
$189.99+
with Express Pass $509.99+

Ultimate Frequent Fear Pass: every night
$284.99+
with Express Pass $729.99+
 
Universals HHN is a steal for the price they charge, it's amazing Disney gets people to buy in at this price for really not much of an extra experience.
Horror is in the eye of the beholder 😈

it’s the add-ons (EP, tours, character dining of the past) that can rack up the tab at HHN. Many non locals do feel they are a need not a want with the larger crowds

I love both events for different reasons and expectations. however, HHN absolutely needs to continue to focus on mature theming, while WDW stays in their lane.

we skipped wdw’s Halloween substitute offering in 2021. It sold out most nights. With so many of their die hards jumping ship to U due to lack of AP sales, park reservations & genie+ this year; do have concerns the HHN product will become even more diluted to appeal to that PG audience😱

SW had a strong first offering last year. price was surely right & the vibe was directed to adults Vs their daytime offerings.
 
When the day comes that hhn is watered down, I won’t be back

You might want to hop in your DeLorean then. HHN has gone through several watering.

I'd argue it started with The Walking Dead and then doubled down with Stranger things.

Some probably have a better memory than me, but I think that year they censored? one of the shows was probably the true downfall.
 
You might want to hop in your DeLorean then. HHN has gone through several watering.

I'd argue it started with The Walking Dead and then doubled down with Stranger things.

Some probably have a better memory than me, but I think that year they censored? one of the shows was probably the true downfall.
To be fair, it’s probably hard to keep it at the more intense level when more and more children come every year. I know that’s the parents’ choice of course but it can cause some issues if your kid isn’t ready and you’re holding up everyone behind you while you drag them through a house :rolleyes1
That being said HNF was definitely not watered down. It wasnt scary, but definitely mature
 
Are there alot of little kids that attend? Just curious because this will be our first HHN. It will be me and my teenager, leaving the younger sibling at home. I assumed there is an age recommendation for good reason lol.
 
You might want to hop in your DeLorean then. HHN has gone through several watering.

I'd argue it started with The Walking Dead and then doubled down with Stranger things.

Some probably have a better memory than me, but I think that year they censored? one of the shows was probably the true downfall.
Yeah - I have to agree - when I look at the history of HHN on you tube it really reminded me of what it once was (Expedition Theme Park Channel I think) - they break it down into several small videos covering a few years at a time and its a shell of what it once was IMO

Still ill be going - but last year really did not click for me at all and I skipped several nights
 
I guess I don't really think of it being watered down. I have only been going since 2018 though. I don't get scared at any of the haunted house events. They would have to come at me with real needles or live large spiders or snakes to get me. I guess that's an advantage of not getting scared; I don't think of the event as watered down, because it always was for me.
 
June "ish" seems to be the consensus.
Should I wait to purchase tix until EP is available? We went last year and felt like we didn’t get to do as much as we would have liked due to long lines. Definitely will buy the EP.
 
Should I wait to purchase tix until EP is available? We went last year and felt like we didn’t get to do as much as we would have liked due to long lines. Definitely will buy the EP.
If you are definitely going on specific dates and don't think you need multi-day tickets, then there's really no reason to not buy. I can't see any reason why they would not sell EP.
 
You might want to hop in your DeLorean then. HHN has gone through several watering.

I'd argue it started with The Walking Dead and then doubled down with Stranger things.

Some probably have a better memory than me, but I think that year they censored? one of the shows was probably the true downfall.
They have a tradition of having at least “a” house that’s tongue in cheek, more of a set piece sort

just that many think they’ve diluted the more visceral elements that were shocking in the past
To be fair, it’s probably hard to keep it at the more intense level when more and more children come every year. I know that’s the parents’ choice of course but it can cause some issues if your kid isn’t ready and you’re holding up everyone behind you while you drag them through a house :rolleyes1
That being said HNF was definitely not watered down. It wasnt scary, but definitely mature
They generally do have a loosely recommended age posted. one of the most asked questions re the event is “should I take my ’mature’ child”. :headache: My thots, if your parental senses are tingling to the point you need to ask, then you already have your answer.:confused3

It’s just not the minors that melt down in the houses
I guess I don't really think of it being watered down. I have only been going since 2018 though. I don't get scared at any of the haunted house events. They would have to come at me with real needles or live large spiders or snakes to get me. I guess that's an advantage of not getting scared; I don't think of the event as watered down, because it always was for me.
You’ve missed some doozies lol
I can't see any reason why they would not sell EP.
If presales are strong enough they might either not offer, raise the prices substantially to thin the herd or sell a more limited type of product that may not appeal to most. personally, hoping for none of the above To roll out.

Do believe being able to more easily control crowd levels & still working thru staffing issues could be a factor in whatever they do decide.
 
I assumed there is an age recommendation for good reason lol.
You're a sensible, responsible person. Sadly (for those of us who love adult themed HHNs of the past), you will see many parents that aren't - and thus, 🚰🚰🚰🚰🚰 of said event after all these complaining parents ignore the posted warnings, take their tots, then scream at the poor TMs at Guest Services because the "ages 13 & over strongly recommended" event scared their 2 or 3-year old little snowflake. :rolleyes1
 
I'm holding off on buying HHN tics until I see those EP prices. Last year my dates were about $89-99 at first publishing (before they jacked them up a week later). Fingers crossed they're close to that. If not and they've jacked them up a lot more for those midweek dates, I'm out. I'll just do Howl O Scream again- and maybe add BG's horror event.

We got our horror fix - albeit not as grand as HHN - but also without the insane crowds, waits and prices either. Didn't need the Quick Queue pass either - lines moved fairly well.

We combined Howl O Scream with an all-inclusive Discovery Cove resort day visit + Sea World by day. All for about the same cost as HHN tics + express for a single weeknight.

I was a bit sad to miss HHN, but not devastated by any means.
 
Fingers crossed they're close to that. If not and they've jacked them up a lot more for those midweek dates, I'm out. I'll just do Howl O Scream again- and maybe add BG's horror event.
Don’t think you are alone in your sentiments here.

Do think the parks tend to follow the others’ leads as to many things, especially tix pricing. We shall see where the chips do fall.:wizard:
 





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