Official 2022 HHN 31 - Horror is Universal

[ishbit92]

Last night I finally bought our HHN tickets + express passes for early October. This will be my first time, going with a group of friends. I have been desperate to go to HHN since I was 11 years old and my family was there. I begged and begged for them to let me go to HHN, I remember seeing spooky dudes on stilts walking around in the mist behind the gates and there was nothing I wanted more as a horror loving little 11 year old than getting past those gates and experiencing the terror. My dream is finally coming true lol. I'm hoping since this is my first time, I won't notice some of the lessened quality that some regulars are referring to.

 

[leiaorgana]

So annoyed with Universal right now. The only reason we bought the Premiere Pass was because it included a HHN ticket and now we can’t even use it because they’re only primarily September dates.

Last year, it was every Wednesday and Thursday in October as well and so that’s why we booked our RIP tour for the 26th Oct because last year that corresponding Wednesday was the last date you could use it (we were supposed to go then but had to cancel again because we still couldn’t get into the US due to their border restrictions) so now we’ve had to panic buy 3 single night tickets for that night on top of the money we’ve already spent on APs, the tour and Hard Rock because we’re locked into that date. I’ll be sending an email to Universal later because I’m not happy at all.

 

[wmoon]

Can the experts please help me with ticket choices?

Very first HHN. 6 night trip from the UK. We are annual pass holders. We can fit in 3 nights, Sunday 16th, Wednesday 19th ( we also have the unmasking the horror tour booked that morning) and Thursday the 20th.

So the frequent fear pass. I had planned to buy with express but $510 fir each of us is a bit more than I’d like to spend. For 3 nights do we need express if we do stay and scream or do we split the difference and buy one night express for the middle night which would save $190 for each of the 3 of us.

Just worried about picking the wrong thing. Thanks for any help.

 

[Ghostface]

This is probably a dumb question, but is it possible to upgrade a single night ticket to a rush of fear pass? First timer here and I got nervous about nights selling out and purchased a single night ticket for our visit. Now I'm realizing that we could potentially go two other nights with the Rush of Fear and the price difference is not as significant as I expected.

 

[namelessoracle]

This is probably a dumb question, but is it possible to upgrade a single night ticket to a rush of fear pass? First timer here and I got nervous about nights selling out and purchased a single night ticket for our visit. Now I'm realizing that we could potentially go two other nights with the Rush of Fear and the price difference is not as significant as I expected.

Yes they will let you do the difference for a Rush of Fear if you havent redeemed your ticket yet. (or at least they did last year)

 

[LK81]

So annoyed with Universal right now. The only reason we bought the Premiere Pass was because it included a HHN ticket and now we can’t even use it because they’re only primarily September dates.

Last year, it was every Wednesday and Thursday in October as well and so that’s why we booked our RIP tour for the 26th Oct because last year that corresponding Wednesday was the last date you could use it (we were supposed to go then but had to cancel again because we still couldn’t get into the US due to their border restrictions) so now we’ve had to panic buy 3 single night tickets for that night on top of the money we’ve already spent on APs, the tour and Hard Rock because we’re locked into that date. I’ll be sending an email to Universal later because I’m not happy at all.

We're in exactly the same position. They announced the dates really late, we've already booked flights and hotels so now have the choice of paying more to add some single night tickets or forget HHN and just do the parks.

 

[namelessoracle]

Can the experts please help me with ticket choices?

Very first HHN. 6 night trip from the UK. We are annual pass holders. We can fit in 3 nights, Sunday 16th, Wednesday 19th ( we also have the unmasking the horror tour booked that morning) and Thursday the 20th.

So the frequent fear pass. I had planned to buy with express but $510 fir each of us is a bit more than I’d like to spend. For 3 nights do we need express if we do stay and scream or do we split the difference and buy one night express for the middle night which would save $190 for each of the 3 of us.

Just worried about picking the wrong thing. Thanks for any help.

Yes. Think of it this way. Stay and scream gets you 1 house, (usually more like 2) and you will get one easier house towards the end of the event if you are willing to stay till close. So thats 6 accounted for in your 3 days. Pretty sure you can get 4 more houses, 2 shows and some food stands done in the remaining time.

The value of express is when you want to get everything done in one night. (All 10 houses, both shows, and food stands) Or want time to do Universal attractions other than the houses.

 

[keishashadow]

I won't notice some of the lessened quality that some regulars are referring to.

Familiarity often does breed contempt

have things changed?

100% IMO, a lot of it having to do with covid fallout.

has the adult vibe morphed to a more PG13 one?

Again, IMO, yes. Bigger audience equates to a bigger ‘gate’. Smaller factor being the more PC times in which we live. Would like to think they will never abandon their quality control of the event and honor Universal’s history of translating horror into entertainment.

nearly every single year, there is a dark horse candidate of a house that unexpectedly just blows me away...whether it’s the enthusiastic scareactors, set design or even a campy concept.

I’ve been to haunts all over the country, for me; HHN (even in it’s recent offerings); literally blows them all away on most levels. The only way to decide if it’s really for you is to experience it first hand…see you in the fog.

For 3 nights do we need express if we do stay and scream or do we split the difference and buy one night express for the middle night which would save $190 for each of the 3 of us.

depending on if early in the season, on weeknights and if you effectively position yourself in holding pens to stay & scream probably could avoid buying EP entirely if budget is tight

We can fit in 3 nights, Sunday 16th, Wednesday 19th ( we also have the unmasking the horror tour booked that morning) and Thursday the 20th.

Is this October?

Wednesday is going to be a very long day for you with the day tour.

Sunday typically has shorter hours, smaller crowds (except for Columbus Day & closer to Halloween, proper). Not sure I’d go with EP that day.

if anything, you will have the lay of the land by the 20th. If you are going to buy an EP, I’d pick that day.

have fun!

 

[Skippyboo]

First time going this year and the lineup is so weak. I really dont care for any of them. The monsters and Halloween would be the priorities I guess. The other 2 houses for me may as well be originals. The only thing I know about the Weekend was that he play on the Super Bowl. Lets see if the blumhouse movies made it to streaming before my trip.

Freaky is on HBO max. That’s where I watched it. It has the Happy Deathday horror comedy vibe.

 

[Monykalyn]

First time going this year and the lineup is so weak. I really dont care for any of them. The monsters and Halloween would be the priorities I guess. The other 2 houses for me may as well be originals. The only thing I know about the Weekend was that he play on the Super Bowl. Lets see if the blumhouse movies made it to streaming before my trip.

Please don't judge until you've been. Can not AT ALL get what the house is about from bad titles. Often the originals far far outshine the IP's anyway. I know some were expecting Stranger things when that has not even been in the rumor mill for months (just a lot of casual fan's wish list) Frankly I am excited this year-time to get back to big scares, no plexiglass and people not being upset at being scared. While I enjoyed beetlejuice, ghostbusters, ST -they just weren't scary houses. The bug house in particular has the potential to really be scary especially if SIF is back!

heard many on their visit listen compare it to a song vibe off Miami vice

YES-kinda MV vibe with Thriller lite visuals is what I was getting from Dawn FM
For those wanting to get a glimpse of The Weeknd Prime video has DawnFM on it.

Freaky is on HBO max. That’s where I watched it. It has the Happy Deathday horror comedy vibe.

OOOH thanks for this! will definitely be watching this weekend. Broke down and bought Black Phone this weekend -got the 'rona last week and am quarantining!! I Loved Happy DeathDay-surprised myself by how much (the movie-that mish mash house was just ok)

 

[Monykalyn]

has the adult vibe morphed to a more PG13 one?

Again, IMO, yes. Bigger audience equates to a bigger ‘gate’. Smaller factor being the more PC times in which we live. Would like to think they will never abandon their quality control of the event and honor Universal’s history of translating horror into entertainment.

nearly every single year, there is a dark horse candidate of a house that unexpectedly just blows me away...whether it’s the enthusiastic scareactors, set design or even a campy concept.

I wonder if this year the adult vibe goes back up-no comic draw like Ghostbusters, no ST to draw in more casual fans...BJ was fine but it really really depended on SC and with the plexiglass and obvious shortage of SC even that house was just ok at best.
So far haven't seen any concerns of plexiglass (@keishashadow I know you visit other boards too) or at least not yet -think SC rehearsals start in a couple weeks so guess will know more then. Hope SIF is back as I think a few of the houses can really take the fear/ick factor up with it ....I am "dreading" the bug house as I have a feeling that one may be my "nightmare" house lol!

 

[keishashadow]

So far haven't seen any concerns of plexiglass (@keishashadow I know you visit other boards too

Busted Unless monkeypox decides to make like King Kong, would like to think we will escape plexiglass this year

I am "dreading" the bug house as I have a feeling that one may be my "nightmare" house lol!

going to make us “Squirm”

 

[Matt Morales]

This is probably a dumb question, but is it possible to upgrade a single night ticket to a rush of fear pass? First timer here and I got nervous about nights selling out and purchased a single night ticket for our visit. Now I'm realizing that we could potentially go two other nights with the Rush of Fear and the price difference is not as significant as I expected.

I have a similar question. We're going on September 4 and haven't bought the tickets yet. If we buy the tickets for 9/4 and later also decide to go on September 3, would we be able to upgrade the 9/4 ticket to Rush of Fear or would we have to make a whole new purchase.

 

[schumigirl]

Please don't judge until you've been. Can not AT ALL get what the house is about from bad titles. Often the originals far far outshine the IP's anyway. I know some were expecting Stranger things when that has not even been in the rumor mill for months (just a lot of casual fan's wish list) Frankly I am excited this year-time to get back to big scares, no plexiglass and people not being upset at being scared. While I enjoyed beetlejuice, ghostbusters, ST -they just weren't scary houses. The bug house in particular has the potential to really be scary especially if SIF is back!



OOOH thanks for this! will definitely be watching this weekend. Broke down and bought Black Phone this weekend -got the 'rona last week and am quarantining!! I Loved Happy DeathDay-surprised myself by how much (the movie-that mish mash house was just ok)

Completely agree with not judging.

Some of the stars houses of previous years have been unknown and turned out to be amazing.

Stranger Things has not been on the cards for a long time, I for one am glad it`s not there.....time for a change.

Hope you enjoy Black Phone. We went to the cinema to see it, decent movie and while it wasn`t terrifying, you could see where it`ll make a good house!

 

[shb5007]

Is anyone considering the Dining Experience?

For my date, I can get 5pm (2 people) for $117.14 right now. We are going on a Sunday in October.

I do have Express Passes for our HHN night.

Our other option is the Scream Early tickets which would be $74.56 right now.

We were going to eat at CW and then enter right around 4:45pm.... now thinking about the Dining Experience for the extra $42?

Just don't want to worry about waiting in a long time to even ENTER the park.

I am guessing...

1.) They will let us into the park around 4:45 for a dining reservation?

2.) They will place us into a Stay & Scream area after eating?

 

[keishashadow]

Is anyone considering the Dining Experience?

For my date, I can get 5pm (2 people) for $117.14 right now. We are going on a Sunday in October.

I do have Express Passes for our HHN night.

Our other option is the Scream Early tickets which would be $74.56 right now.

We were going to eat at CW and then enter right around 4:45pm.... now thinking about the Dining Experience for the extra $42?

Just don't want to worry about waiting in a long time to even ENTER the park.

I am guessing...

1.) They will let us into the park around 4:45 for a dining reservation?

2.) They will place us into a Stay & Scream area after eating?

good questions. Strongly suggest calling them and inquiring

If you can get details on menu offerings that would be swell lol

I’m guessing they “might” have guests with a stay & scream enter at the gate, where the blue man group used to be…then escort over to Louies???

certainly something you need to know before you purchase the tix.

Only fine print out there on website:

Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event. Event occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds. Prices, dates, times, attractions, entertainment, and/or experience details are subject to availability, changes and/or cancellation without notice. Park, attractions, entertainment or access to event may be restricted or unavailable due to capacity/closures/other factors and benefits are subject to change without notice. Parking not provided. Additional restrictions may apply.

The Halloween Horror Nights Scareactor Dining Experience (“Dining Experience”) Ticket entitles one (1) guest to one (1) meal consisting of a dinner buffet at Louie’s Italian Restaurant including one (1) non-alcoholic beverage, photo opportunity with scareactors from the Halloween Horror Nights event, and digital download* of one (1) photo taken during the Dining Experience. Guest must Restaurant 15 minutes prior to scheduled seating time printed on the back of the ticket. Ticket is date and time specific. Reservations required and must be made up to 24 hours before arriving. Reservations can be made by calling 407-224-3663. Tickets are not refundable and not exchangeable. Halloween Horror Nights event admission ticket required AND must be valid for the same calendar day as your Dining Experience ticket.Characters, dates, times and benefits are subject to availability and to change without notice. *The digital photo ticket must be exchanged for a My Universal Photos card at the Scareactor Dining Experience. Access to digital viewing is provided by Colorvision International, Inc. and is subject to additional terms and conditions. Data rates and other charges may apply. Please check with your carrier. Guest must go online to www.myuniversalphotos.com to view and gain digital access to photo. Association of photos with My Universal Photos account is required. See My Universal Photos Team Members at participating locations for assistance. Additional restrictions may apply and benefits are to change without notice.

The above product is non-refundable, non-transferable, and must be used by the same person on all days. Standard entry includes biometric scan. Valid only during normal operating hours. Parks, attractions, or entertainment may: close due to refurbishing, capacity, weather or special events; change operating hours; and otherwise change or be discontinued without notice and without liability to the owners of Universal Orlando Resort (‘Universal’). Unless otherwise stated, does not include admission to any of the Universal theme parks or separately ticketed events at any of the Universal theme parks or within any of the CityWalk venues, Universal Cinemark, or Hollywood Drive-In Golf™, and parking or discounts on food or merchandise. Some CityWalk venues require ages 21 or older for admission. Valid Photo ID required. Additional restrictions may apply and benefits are subject to change without notice.

 

[keishashadow]

FYI for those considering the scareactor meal, looks like they did amp up the number in 2019.

Would be nice to see one featured from every house/scare zone

 

[schumigirl]

FYI for those considering the scareactor meal, looks like they did amp up the number in 2019.

Would be nice to see one featured from every house/scare zone
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Yep, we went in 2018 for that.....there was also some random vampire guy wandering around.....I do have pics of that too. That was a poor offering from them.

We were also confused as to who the Wicked Witch/Lady Liberty were as we hadn`t visited those houses yet.....so there were many of us around the place didn`t have a clue why they were there......lol......

Yes, I`d expect one from every house.....if MM is going to be there.....I`ll be there with bells on!!!

 

[BroadwayHermione5]

Shame my one aunt isnt into theme parks or haunts-she LOVES the Weeknd and would go through that house a bagillion times!

 

[keishashadow]

I did call the dining res #. The rep had no information on the offerings other than what we are able to see on the website as to menu items.

did put me on hold for a bit to inquire with supervisor.

was told that all they know 100% is that it will be a buffet.

They assume it may feature the day offerings, including pizza, pasta, meatball sandwiches, soup & salad & one soft drink of choice.

Offered that more information ‘should’ be available as the date approaches, to check back.

Did caution there would be no refunds if the fare wasn’t acceptable.

Guess I’ll put it on back burner For now.