Official 2022 HHN 31 - Horror is Universal

[tony67]

My (unsolicited) opinion is that if you’re trying to decide between two levels, start with the cheaper option because you can always upgrade but you can’t get refunded. When I try to decide between two things, I ask myself what I would rather have - this or that.

Was considering that as well - probably the best choice - just upgrade later and be sure to at least have a ticket since since they do stop and start multi night tickets at various times.

If I were going for 7 nights (and I really wish I could go for 7 nights!), I’d rather have almost $400 to spend on extras than shorter lines. That could pay for a night of RIP or an unmasking tour. It could pay for scare actor dining. It could pay for a lot of food and drinks to enjoy while people watching. Or it could pay for some combination of the above. If I only had to get through one or two houses a night to see them all, shorter lines would enhance the experience far less than blinky drinks every night.

Agreed -that is my thinking exactly - but boy those lines are a killer on a Friday\Saturday - of course with two Sundays and a Wednesday Ill probably see all the houses at least once - could always do the stay and scream on the busy nights.
I've gotten express and the past and I will miss it - but it seems like its really jumped quite a bit this year - and to be honest didn't get the value from it last year as HHN was a bit disappointing IMO.

 

[keishashadow]

Looks like the weekend & legends in the death March area. might cull the crowd for repeat walk thrus lol

 

[keishashadow]

Not a podcast fan, have enjoyed this hhn series

 

[wdwrule]

Photo Creds: UPNT

 

[lisam70]

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Looks like the weekend & legends in the death March area. might cull the crowd for repeat walk thrus lol

What does it mean death match area ??
First time for us

 

[Skippyboo]

What does it mean death match area ??
First time for us

The houses are pretty far away from wear you get in line. It’s a lot of walking to the house and then you have to hike it back to park area. The one line will snake through the kids zone area. I believe Weeknd is where Hill House was last year.

 

[Monykalyn]

What does it mean death match area ??
First time for us

Loooooong loooong walks to tent then loooong looong walks back out to start of next tent line. And IIRC that area has mini oceans to cross when it rains. So soaked feet and loooong looong walks

 

[Skippyboo]

Was Beetlejuice the ET house last year that house had a lake in front of the entrance on my night last year because of the rain.

 

[Monykalyn]

For first timers- the areas marked on the map for the houses are where line entrance is-not where you enter the actual house itself. The house is usually anloooong walk -often through rivers after it rains- back to house entrance. Then you hike back out to get into park areas again to get into the next line entrance. I think this might be why some are confused when we say “SAVE THE FEET” lol for not doing heavy park days if going to HHN hat night.

Maybe we need a sticky of first timer tips/tricks? So questions don’t get lost?

 

[Skippyboo]

They don’t have houses at former Shrek and left of MIB. Those 2 were normally the closest to entrance houses since they could use shrek queue.

 

[Monykalyn]

They don’t have houses at former Shrek and left of MIB. Those 2 were normally the closest to entrance houses since they could use shrek queue.

Yeah-why more walking I think this year. Even the soundstages have quite a walk normally with exception of one or two. And if close entrance still need to wind through queue switchbacks.

 

[lisam70]

For first timers- the areas marked on the map for the houses are where line entrance is-not where you enter the actual house itself. The house is usually anloooong walk -often through rivers after it rains- back to house entrance. Then you hike back out to get into park areas again to get into the next line entrance. I think this might be why some are confused when we say “SAVE THE FEET” lol for not doing heavy park days if going to HHN hat night.

Maybe we need a sticky of first timer tips/tricks? So questions don’t get lost?

Thank you for this. I figured this was the case but was a little confused after looking at maps like why is everyone saying the walking is so bad !??!
We plan to sleep in ( if I can I am an early riser by nature) and not get to the park til close to 4.

 

[lisam70]

Another newbie question- what time do the lines start to get unbearably long like more than hour plus? Or is it immediate ?
Going on Sunday 9/11

 

[Lynne G]

And those lines to a house, can be really long, with switch backs and long runs. Miles can be walked on any given night.

Lisa, I’m almost always an early riser. I go back to room after lunch, and relax, even if I don’t sleep, to save my walking for the evening. I also tend to take my shoes off, and shower then too. I do get into a stay area, to shorten the lines for one or two houses, by entering the park again, by close to around 4:30pm. They set up the stay areas by around 4 pm.

I’d say lines build at the start, then later in the night, they may be less busy. But on a Friday through Sunday, I’d say, the lines don’t lessen that much, until maybe the last hour or two.

 

[macraven]

depends on the house

Some are worth an hour wait and some do not

(in reference to lisam70)

 

[Monykalyn]

To see the amount of walking -this is one house. Marked ‘D’ on maps outlined in blue. You walk all along side of building they swithcbacks then back out. Now do almost exact same thing for house entrance right by it house on map. Same soundstage but you have to walk all the way back out then get in line for the other house in same soundstage.
See soundstage building to immediate right? 23. Two houses in it. One with entrance through Jimmy Fallon, one over by the music plaza. And nope-cant Jump across but walk through line to building and out for each house.

And that’s just 4 houses with locations literally next to each other but a gazillion steps

The sprung tents can have even longer walks back and out. F&F is being used so maybe a shorter walk? Looks like tent is immediately behind queue area? I’ve not been when A closer to minions (American horror story) but judging by HHN 27 map the exit was by side of Fallon.
ETA-credit for the picture. Blue line is mine lol. But has history here of where houses were/are. Pretty cool
https://www.hhnlegacy.com/house-locations.html

 

[lisam70]

Thanks everyone we will definitely be having a lazy pool day until it’s time to go. We arrive on Saturday so that’s good too my feet won’t be completely ruined yet. And probably a lazy morning after too lol.

 

[tony67]

And those lines to a house, can be really long, with switch backs and long runs. Miles can be walked on any given night.

This is probably the best reason to do a RIP tour if you can swing it and only have one night - they have all sorts of shortcuts and can go from house to house without going all the way back

 

[keishashadow]

What does it mean death match area ??
First time for us

Not to trivialize the concept but, March as in death March

To see the amount of walking -this is one house

So many Are shocked by the amount of walking as they are used to the direct routes during the day in the easily walkable U parks

First timers find it difficult to believe it’s very easy to rack up 7-8 miles at bare minimum during a night at the event

This is probably the best reason to do a RIP tour if you can swing it and only have one night - they have all sorts of shortcuts and can go from house to house without going all the way back

In the tent houses you still have quite the haul, however, they do trim it. More importantly, after whatever walk, the wait is much shorter once the entrance is reached vs those in the EP line

That particular puddle referenced earlier is perennial issue when it rains. Assume a long-standing drainage issue there when it rains

 

[keishashadow]

Maybe we need a sticky of first timer tips/tricks? So questions don’t get lost?

That suggestion has arisen in the past. BTW a big thank you is extended to you & so many others for actively contributing to this thread!Its all
About the community input to keep it humming along nicely

The management has been kind enough to support this sticky for years, thank ‘dem very much!

One of the founding thots was to corral all things HHN into one thread in order to help keep the U boards concise. both specific questions and general discussion is actively encouraged

Many queries that pop up repeatedly have either been answered here in some fashion (this year or past) or are quickly responded to by the community on this board.

General suggestions to newcomers trying to develop a plan of attack is:

1. take a bit of time to read thru the first page of the sticky

2. read a trip report or two from prior years.

3. then, formulate a list of specific questions.

4. Next step is to utilize the search engine here to whittle said list down

5. Finally, engage here. thankfully, the community is so very helpful

Most regulars have indeed developed a specific plan of attack, however, it can vary.

Posters are certainly more than welcome to share their specific suggestions and hints here to help others. HHN goers are often a passionate sort and can be fixed in their habits. One size doesn’t necessarily fit all.

In that regard, for those who might want to compile a list, I suggest l using a header on their posts here

MY HHN HINTS

Would help it pop up in an easy search here