UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS: ALL THE HOUSES, SCARE ZONES WE KNOW
We're just about a month away from the start of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort, and we now know all of this year's haunted house themes, at least for Florida.
Universal revealed Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines will be the fourth and final house guests can experience on both coasts. Other houses and scare zones are unique to their location.
All 10 of Universal Orlando's houses have now been announced, but Universal Studios Hollywood, which kicks off its Halloween Horror Nights in September, still has one under wraps.
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Here’s what fans should know about Halloween Horror Nights 2024:
What to expect from Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines
Universal Studios is leaning into its classic horror film legacy for Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines, but adding a twist. All the key characters in this new house are female.
"Fans will encounter Saskia Van Helsing, a new fearless huntress and daughter of revered Abraham Van Helsing – who killed Count Dracula by driving a stake through his heart and destroying his reign of terror. Saskia now faces Dracula’s Daughter, Countess Marya, who arose from the dead to seek revenge for her father and destroy the Van Helsing bloodline," Universal said in a press release.
"With a mission to kill, Dracula’s Daughter, from 1936’s 'Dracula’s Daughter,' forms a deadly alliance with the She-Wolf, inspired by the 1946 film 'She-Wolf of London,' and Anck-Su-Namun, from the 1932 film 'The Mummy' – only to be intercepted by Saskia and an unlikely ally, The Bride of Frankenstein."
Universal Studios Hollywood guests are in for a special treat. Their house, on the studio back lot, will be located in the very sound stage where original 1930s "Dracula," "Frankenstein," and "The Bride of Frankenstein" movies were filmed, Sound Stage 12.
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What houses will be at Halloween Horror Nights 2024?
Universal Halloween Horror Nights features a mix of intellectual property and original concept houses as well as scare zones.
In addition to Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines, the are three other bi-coastal houses.
◾ Insidious: The Further - According to Universal, the new house will follow the Lamberts’ footsteps through the "Insidious" franchise’s infamous red door into the dark dimension of the Further, where fans will face the Red-Faced Demon, KeyFace, the Bride in Black, the Man Who Can’t Breathe and more.
◾ Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire - While the house is themed around the latest "Ghostbusters" film, which hit theaters this spring, Universal said it will also include “iconic ghosts, creatures and characters from the beloved classic series in authentic haunted houses that capture the horror and humor for which the films are known."
◾ A Quiet Place - “Fans will relive the tension that will come to life in the iconic scenes from the first two films, including traveling through the farmhouse that serves as the Abbott family’s shelter and stepping into the root cellar where Evelyn Abbott escapes to give birth as one of the creatures closes in," according to Universal.
Universal Orlando will host 10 total houses and five scare zones this year. Its six original house themes are:
◾ Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America
Four of Universal Orlando's five scare zones have been announced: Torture Faire, Swamp of the Undead, Duality of Fear, and Demon Queens. Additionally, the Florida resort revealed their fiery Nightmare Fuel entertainment will return with a new show called Nightmare Fuel: Nocturnal Circus. It also teased fans can expect something related to Blumhouse.
Universal Studios Hollywood will have eight houses, four scare zones, and its popular Terror Tram. The other houses announced thus far are:
◾ The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Legacy of Leatherface
◾ Monstruous 2: The Nightmares of Latin America
The four scare zone themes are: Luchadores Monstruosos, Murder of Crowz, Chainsaw Punkz and Skull Lordz.
What are the dates for Halloween Horror Nights 2024?
Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights will run across 48 nights beginning Aug. 30.
◾ Aug. 30-31
◾ Sept. 1, 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29
◾ Oct. 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30-31
◾ Nov. 1-3
This year, the Florida resort is also hosting its first Premium Scream Night on Aug. 29. The limited-capacity event will offer early access, shorter wait times, select all you-care-to-enjoy foods and nonalcoholic drinks, a souvenir credential, and free self-parking.
Universal Studios Hollywood’s longest Halloween Horror Nights season yet will be held on 40 select nights starting Sept. 5.
◾ Sept. 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, 26-29
◾ Oct. 3-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30-31
◾ Nov. 1-3
How much is Universal Halloween Horror Nights?
Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights tickets start at $82.99, up from last year’s starting price of $79.99. Tickets to Universal Orlando’s Premium Scream Night cost $350.
Universal Studios Hollywood’s HHN tickets start at $77, up from $74 last year.
Can you ride rides during Halloween Horror Nights?
Yes, a selection of rides are available at both parks during Halloween Horror Nights. However, not all daytime experiences are available.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights: All the houses, scare zones we know
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