EVE - Bring in 2018 inside Universal Studios Hollywood

Bring in 2018 inside Universal Studios Hollywood during the first-ever EVE event.

This event is a variation of Universal Orlando’s annual EVE party, as the California Attraction holds its first-ever in-park New Year’s Eve celebration on Dec 31, 2017.

The first-ever New Year’s Eve event inside Universal Studios Hollywood is included in the price of theme park day admission for $105 and stay until 1 a.m. with a special park-wide countdown party starting at 9 p.m.

You can also purchase an after 6pm entry for $69, if you do not wish to enjoy all the day attractions.

Rides and attractions with early closures:
   • Studio Tour – last tour departs 5:30pm 
   • WaterWorld – last show 7:35pm 
   • The Walking Dead Attraction – closes at 8pm 
   • Silly Swirly Fun Ride – closes at 8pm 
   • Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™ – closes at 11:15pm

Also on Dec. 31, guests can see The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle projection show several times each night, and celebrate the final day of “Grinchmas” with The Grinch.

Universal Plaza, Area near the Simpsons ride and an area near the Jurassic Park® ride will be transformed into three themed party hubs. At midnight there will be a traditional New Year countdown and a fireworks display visible in all there areas.

Food and beverages, including specialty desserts, champagne, beer and wine, as well as 2018 memorabilia will be available for purchase.

Be part of Hollywood’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebration at Universal Studios Hollywood’s new EVE event this December 31st. For more information visit UniversalStudiosHollywood.com

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Winter WonderFest Organizers apologize to disappointed customers

Winter Wonderfest apologizes to discontented guests

My family and I were present opening night, see my Winter Wonderfest Review and other information regarding the event. I admit we were underwhelmed after reading the description on their web page, but we also did make the best of it and have some fun. I also admire the fact they have admitted they failed customers and are trying to improve the event for future guests as well as offer a revisit to those who found themselves disappointed. I will in fact be returning December 1st and will update this post with a new review.

On November 25th, Winter Wonderfest posted an apology to guests who participated in opening night on Facebook.

The apology is making the news and to try and win back customers, Peter Orr says admission, bounce houses and rides are free to everyone from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. this coming Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.

While Orr says refunds are not available for dissatisfied customers who came over this last weekend, he is offering another free visit for those who contact him.

He hopes the revamped park impresses future customers as they wish this to become a staple event for the Christmas Season in the future.

http://www.facebook.com/WinterWonderfestAZ/posts/1770803013219893

"First and foremost, we want to thank everyone who attended our opening night, Friday, November 24th.

While there may be several reasons; there is absolutely no excuse for the challenges and disappointments some our guests and their families experienced.

As new promoters, our intent was to be able to deliver 100% of our vision for this new holiday Arizona event. We are fully aware that we disappointed many of you, and we want to offer our most sincere apologies to you, and to your families.

We are making every effort possible to improve the experience moving forward and live up to the true potential of this event, both for those of you who attended this past Friday, and for all future patrons.

We are committed to the long term success and improvement of this event, as well as dedicated “to making it right” for those of you, whose experience at our event, did not live up to your expectations. For these folks, we are asking that you email us at winterwonderfestaz@gmail.com, giving us the ability to communicate and resolve these issues directly and personally with you.

Please be patient and allow us a few days to ensure we are able to respond to each and every one on of you.

Sincerely,
Josh Ahearn & Peter Orr
Managing Partners and Owners, Winter Wonderfest AZ."

My two cents

I went back for the free apology day, with one of my kids and had way more fun without spending a ton. 

There was some new decoration which did increase the atmosphere and the snow pit was a nice addition. Part of the issue I think is the venue, a dirt lot is hard to dress up. They also adjusted the hours so it is dusk and lights are on when people arrive, rather than opening at 2PM, which has upset some people, but you can't please everyone.

There were still only like 3 vendors selling things and not really 'Christmas Gift' type stuff. Even Glendale Glitters lacked in vendors this year. I am not sure if it was the event, the vendor fees or the number of attractions this year, but there just does not seem to be an event with vendors to find gifts. 

Now the cost VS value will have increased for those going the next two weekends, compared to the first weekend. However you still should expect to pay for rides, s'mores and crafts. Winter Wonderfest since having lowered their entry fee has started applying the difference in amount paid for pre-purchased tickets to the new $10 admission towards ride tickets.

Christmas in Color - Goodyear Arizona Holiday drive-thru light show

Load up your family and friends into the vehicle and experience Christmas with a drive through of more than 1.5 million lights synchronized to holiday music you’ll listen to on your radio. Drive by giant candy canes, snowmen and through arched pathways. You’ll want to take your time driving through this Winter Wonderland, enjoying all it has to offer.

This is sure to become a staple of your family's Arizona Christmas tradition.

Christmas in Color
Goodyear Ballpark
1933 S Ballpark Way
Goodyear, AZ 85338

November 24 to December 31
Open Monday through Thursday, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. - $25
Open Friday & Saturday, 6:00 to 10:30 p.m. - $30

After you buy your ticket online, you will get a confirmation email with a bar code and QR code in the email. They will scan the code when you arrive. Time slots are sold for 30 minute increments.  You can arrive anytime within the purchased 30 minute time period. They will not guarantee your admission if you arrive outside of your purchased time slot.

At less busy times drive up tickets can be purchased at the event. But during busy times they can only accommodate tickets purchased in advance. Also, Admission at the gate is more expensive and the wait to enter will be longer.

All you need is a normal passenger car, truck, or van with a functional radio. They cannot allow vehicles taller than 10’, buses or limos.

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Glendale Glitters Holiday Weekends in Historic Downtown Glendale

Glendale Glitters Spectacular and the Holiday  weekends

Visitors of all ages will find enchantment in holiday entertainment, food, shopping and holiday gifts, the children’s snow field and petting zoo and visits with Santa Clause at Glendale Glitters.

The holiday magic in downtown Glendale runs Friday and Saturday evenings from December 1st through the 16th from 6 – 10 p.m.

Historic Downtown Glendale is located at 58th and Glendale avenues.

Sixteen blocks of Historic Downtown Glendale will be illuminated with a display of 1.6 million lights, making it the largest free holiday light display in Arizona. The glittering of Glendale with the holiday light displays, remains lit nightly through Jan. 6, 2018, from 5 – 11 p.m..

PARKING for Glendale Glitters Holiday  weekends is available throughout the downtown area with the option and convenience of paying for preferred parking.

Here's a summary of the details of these weekends:

The festivities run the first three Friday and Saturday evenings in December (Dec. 1-2; Dec. 8-9; and Dec. 15-16) between 6 and 10 p.m., with free admission and family-friendly activities, entertainment, food and shopping in and around downtown Glendale.

Highlights for the weekends include:

• Dec. 1-2: Local bands will perform; Peppermint James Friday and Zimis Saturday.
• Dec. 8-9: Snowfield! Just $2 to play in the snow, make a snowman or throw a snowball.
• Dec. 15-16: Glendale Firefighters will be onsite to raise money for their holiday toy/food drive, running a 50/50 raffle both Friday and Saturday evenings.

Available event and non 'non-event' nights in downtown Glendale

This year, a select few vendors will be in Murphy Park on Sunday through Wednesday evenings, 6-10 p.m., for those who may be in the area enjoying the lights or looking for the perfect gi.

Many shops will have special holiday displays: like Bears & More, which will be decorated to look like a real gingerbread house.

With a 30-foot Christmas tree, and 16 blocks of lights, there’s sure to be a perfect photo opportunity.

Enjoy dinner or coffee and dessert at one of many restaurants and shops in the downtown area.

Downtown Glendale is home to some of the coolest boutiques and collectible stores ranging from comic books to astrology to handmade jewelry and antiques.

Take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the quaint Catlin Court Historic District, for a fee on Sunday through Thursday evenings between Nov. 26-Jan. 6.

My two cents

Pros

It did appear to be more spread out or less crowded this year, which was nice compared to last year. Also you can't beat the light displays without paying for entry somewhere, it is a nice place to stop and enjoy walking around. Many of the sores that are there year round were running specials and decorated.

Cons

Another Christmas event lacking vendors, I am not sure if there are just so many events this year or spot rental is just too high to attract quality vendors this year. There were a couple of booths selling actual items, but most were charities and organizations looking for donations and food/candy vendors. Very little in the way of looking for Christmas gifts (other than the stores that are already there year round).

Winter WonderFest at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, AZ

Winter WonderFest

Bring the entire family to Winter WonderFest and experience Chandler, AZ's own North Pole at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.

You and your children can write a letter to Santa, create ornaments for your tree in Santa's Workshop and relax by a campfire and roast marshmallows while enjoying a s'more.

Shop holiday vendors at Front Porch Pickens Vintage & Handmade market.

2PM-10PM Every FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY from November 24th to December 24th 

Admission: Ages 3+  $20
Children under 2 are free

Purchase Tickets 

Parking is not included in the ticket price and is $5 per car.

Admission price includes a visit with Santa in his house, a visit with the Queen in her Ice Castle, a ride on Santa's sleigh, writing a letter to Santa, and a light display. There are also various free backyard games like giant Jenga, giant Connect Four and Corn Hole Bean Bag Toss.

Southwest Digital Photography will be onsite to capture your memories with Santa and the Ice Queen at an additional cost. There is no obligation to buy, your child is free to see Santa or visit with the Ice Queen without purchase. No photos with personal devices are allowed.

S'mores: for $10 dollars get  a s'mores kit that makes 4 s'mores while sitting at a fire.

Participation Tickets for additional attractions not included in the above admission can be purchased; 25 tickets for $20. Extra attractions are 1-9 tickets.

• Including a 45 foot high inflatable slide and 185 foot long inflatable obstacle course.
• Zip Line: $9 (9 tickets) - Use the spiral staircase to get to the top of a 34 foot zip-line tower and then zip-line 300 feet.

Consider a VIP ticket ($49) to cut costs. VIP package includes a commemorative lanyard, grants you access to private area with tents, private portable toilets, tables, and seating.

• Private fire pits and s'mores for everyone (save $10) 
• The VIP area will also have its own Santa.
• 1 drink ticket good for soda, water, coffee, or hot chocolate (save $3 -$5)
• 1 ticket for food at one of the food vendors (save approx $11)
• Kids get access to all five craft tables (save $10) 
• write a letter to santa
• roll out clay and stamp out and customize a gingerbread man
• create a snowflake glitter ornament
• create a custom chalkboard ornament
• make your very own Christmas stocking
• 1 ride on both the Ferris Wheel and carousel (save $7)
• 10 tickets for inflatable attractions (save $10)

Winter WonderFest
WILD HORSE PASS MOTORSPORTS PARK
20000 S Maricopa Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226

My two Cents

First I want to say, we did have fun and it was the first day of the event, but in the end price VS value was lacking compared to Lights of the World 2017 or Illumination - Holiday drive-thru light show.

Pros

It is spread out and so when it gets crowded it does not feel like you will lack personal space. We also did not have an issue finding a place to sit and eat. Overall both the kids (tweens) and adults enjoyed themselves.

Cons

Overall the website in my opinion oversells the event and what is available as well as what you get for basic admission and I was underwhelmed when we arrived. Most pictures on the website are not of the actual event.

"Walk down Candy Cane lane and explore a life size Gingerbread House light display unlike anything you've ever seen. Candy Cane fences will tempt you to take a bite at each turn in this magical land. Become a Princess for the day when you enter the Ice Castle where you can visit and get your picture taken with the beautiful Ice Queen who has created an enchanting manor for all to experience. "

Be prepared to spend: parking, rides, food, drink, crafts,s'mores and gifts all cost extra. Food ranges from $7-$15 and drinks from $3 to $6, so for a kid to eat and drink will be about $10 and an adult up to $21. Rides are $1 to $9. We spent about $250 for a family of 5 for the kids to ride and us all to eat and would have got slightly more for the same $250 with 5 VIP tickets.

Read their FAQS page for more information: http://www.winterwonderfestaz.com/faq/

"With holiday music and local performances" Could not hear music except over by the adult beverages and no live performance.

"light display unlike anything you've ever seen" Display was about what most people have in their yards during December.

More like 30 vendors (including food trucks), not 50 and I counted 11 inflatable rides, not 20.

Again, this was opening night and there may be more to come.

________________________________________________________________
Winter Wonderfest posted an apology to guests who participated in opening night.

Christmas at the Westgate Entertainment District - Glendale, AZ

Festive Holiday Events at the Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale, Arizona

Step inside Westgate's Magical Winter Wonderland with fun & festive Holiday Season events for the entire family! Located at 6751 N Sunset Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305.

HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING and FIRST SNOWFALL 

Tuesday, November 21 2017
Fountain Park, 6:30pm

Celebrate the start of the holidays & watch as Westgate's Fountain Park magically transforms into a winter wonderland! Plus, visit with Santa as he makes his official arrival, enjoy the lighting of a brand new 36-foot Christmas Tree & experience the very first snowfall of the season.

VISIT SANTA

November 21 through December 24, 2017
Fountain Park

Visit Westgate Entertainment District for photos with Santa! Share your christmas list, get pictures and receive a FREE GIFT (*While supplies last.). Photo packages are available for purchase, but are not required. All guests will receive one (1) free downloadable photo.

Visit westgateaz.com/santa for hours.

NIGHTLY SNOWFALL

November 21 - December 31, 2017, excluding Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day
Fountain Park, 7pm & 8pm

Fountain Park is transformed into a living snow globe with nightly (8-minute snowfalls) at 7pm & 8pm! and enjoy snowfalls every hour from 11am to 8pm on Christmas Eve.

FREE HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES

Fridays & Saturdays from November 24 to December 23, 2017
Water Dance Plaza, 5pm - 9pm

Travel around the Westgate Entertainment District on carriage ride that is sure to be memorable! Free holiday carriage rides are offered first-come, first-served.

• The carriage pick-up & drop-off destination will be in WaterDance Plaza (across from Gila River Arena). 
• On Arizona Coyotes home game nights, the pick-up & drop-off will be in front of AMC Theatres.

SKATE WESTGATE

November 21 - January 7, 2017
Fountain Park
Kids & adults can help break in the ice at Skate Westgate, in a real ice skating rink! Make Holiday memories with your loved ones. All skill levels are welcome, even if strapping on skates for the first time.

Visit westgateaz.com/skate for hours & pricing.

LIVE MUSIC

Every Friday & Saturday Night from 6:30pm - 9:30pm at Fountain Park.

Lights of the World 2017 - Phoenix Arizona Lights and Lantern Festival

Lights of the World: Phoenix AZ Lights and Lantern Festival

Lights of the World is an international Lantern Arts Festival and is known as the largest Light Show in North America. This unique Chinese Lantern Arts Festival combines 10,000,000 lights in 11 exhibits representing 6 continents with over 71 stunning displays for a Global Celebration of Lights.

The largest lights and lantern festival in North America brightens the downtown Phoenix Arizona State Fairgrounds this holiday season. Lights of the World combines the age-old Chinese tradition of lantern festivals with some modern technology and lights.

Some of the Lights of the World lantern displays are as tall as 60 feet, showcasing different cultures and civilizations around the globe. Lights of the World also has other entertainment features which includes food, over 20 Carnival rides and games, daily performance of acrobatics and more.

5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Daily 
November 16th, 2017 through January 2, 2018 
Closed December 26, 2017

Admission:

Adults: $18
65+: $16
Children (3-13): $15
Children under 3 are free
All active Military & First Responder Personnel get free admission on Tuesdays.

Discount tickets also available at all Phoenix Walgreens Locations!

Buy Tickets Online - Buy early and save 20% through November 1st

Acrobat Tickets are a Separate charge of $8 



Lights of the World has ten Million Lights making up the following displays:

DINOSAUR STAMP (INTERACTIVE)
EGG HATCHING (INTERACTIVE)
HOPSCOTCH LANTERNS (INTERACTIVE)
KOREAN DRUM (INTERACTIVE)
MOON LAUNCH (INTERACTIVE)
PHOTOS WITH THE ZODIAC (INTERACTIVE)

10,000 SCALED DRAGON
A WALK IN THE DESERT
ANIMAL GARDEN
BLOSSOMING FANS
CANOPY OF LIGHT
CHRISTMAS AVENUE
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
CHRISTMAS TREE
CRYSTAL GLASSES
DEEP OCEAN WONDERS
DESERT CACTI
DINOSAUR FARM
DINOSAUR GATHERING
DINOTOPIA
DIY LANTERN PAINTING
DUTCH LIFE
ELEGANCE OF PEARLS
ENCHANTED LIGHTS
FOREST OF DREAMS
GINGERBREAD HOUSE
GOLDEN GATE
HARMONY WITH NATURE
HELLO, PANDA
HOLIDAY GOODIES
LEANING TOWER OF PISA
LITTLE TRAIN
LONDON BRIDGE
LOST KINGDOM OF THE MAYA
LOVE AT THE EIFFEL TOWER
MAGICAL LIGHT PILLAR
MERRY CHRISTMAS
MYSTIC WEAVING
NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
NIRVANA
PEARL OF THE SEA
POLAR BEARS
PORCELAIN TREASURE
RIVER OF UNIVERSES
ROMANTIC SKY
SAINT BASIL’S CATHERDRAL
SEAHORSE GUARD
SECRET FLOWERS
SECRETS OF EGYPT
SHOOTING STARS
SPLENDOR OF JEWEL
SPORTS LIFE
STARRY ROAD
STATUE OF LIBERTY
STEGASAURUS FAMILY
STEGOSAURUS
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
TEMPLE OF HEAVEN
TERRACOTTA ARMY
THE 12 CHINESE ZODIAC
THE AMERICAN DREAM
THE NUTCRACKER
THE PEACOCK SHOWS IT’S TAIL
THE WONDERS OF EASTERN ASIA
THE WONDERS OF SOUTHERN ASIA
TIME MACHINE
TIME OF THE DINOSAURS
TREE GROVE
TRIBAL MASKS
TYRANASAURUS REX
UNDERSEA PARTY


For more Fantastic light displays this Christmas Season, visit Illumination - Phoenix Arizona Holiday drive-thru light show

Illumination - Phoenix Arizona Holiday drive-thru light show

Illumination Symphony of Light invites you and your family to experience Arizona’s largest Christmas drive through holiday light show, fully synchronized to your favorite holiday music. Come enjoy the 1-mile long attraction featuring millions of holiday lights.

They are located in Phoenix right off the I-17 and Jomax; just minutes north of the 101 and within 30 minutes of Scottsdale, Phoenix and Glendale areas.

The attraction will run nightly from November 15th, 2017 to January 14th, 2018.  Enjoy 14 acres of, state of the art, holiday lights and displays. The holiday attraction cost is as little as $29.50 per car and a percent of the proceeds benefits local charities.

The fun doesn’t end there, after the 1-mile drive through experience, get your family and friends out of the car to stroll around the Holiday Boulevard; a park. Play and eat in the interactive walking area which includes bounce houses, food trucks, selfie stations and other holiday experiences to create unforgettable memories.

They have developed (4) 800 foot queue lines for when enter from the service road, this can handle approximately 300 cars at one time. The check-in Elves will scan your ticket and keep the lines moving, doing their best to keep wait times down to a minimum.

You can print your ticket at home and bring it or you can keep it on your phone to scan at the entrance. The journey through Illumination will take on average of 25 minutes in the car.  Once your journey through Illumination is complete, you can stay and visit the “Holiday Boulevard” where you park, play, eat and visit Santa’s Village.

Operation Hours:

Nightly From November 14th 2017 – January 14th 2018
Monday – Thursday: 6:00PM – 10:30PM
Friday – Sunday & Holidays: 6:00PM – 11:30PM

Location: 27701 N. Black Canyon Highway Phoenix, AZ 85085
Contact: 602-567-3618 or by email info@worldofillumination.com

Admission:

They recommend you purchase tickets online for $29.50, Only One Ticket Per Vehicle with up to 8 People!

All ticket sales are final and non-refundable and are valid only for the date designated on the ticket. Time slots are sold for 60 minute increments. Though you will choose a preferred time of attendance at check-out, your ticket will be honored anytime during our operating hours on the day it is scheduled for!

In the event of extreme weather (heavy rain, high winds, etc.) they may need to temporarily close the event for safety reasons.  If this happens they will reschedule your ticket to another date/time free of charge.

They cannot guarantee availability of drive-up tickets which cost $35.00 per vehicle.

Discount Tickets:

Every Thursday in November and December they will give you a discount for bringing nonperishable food items for St. Mary’s Food Bank. You will receive one dollar off your admission per item, up to $5. for every item you donate to .

They have also partnered with Phoenix Children’s Hospital this holiday season and plan on holding several on site fundraisers in efforts to benefit various other non-profits in the Arizona who need all of our help throughout the year.

Illumination Symphony of Light Holiday Giveaways

Enter to Win: The Illumination team will draw winners and announce on their Facebook page:

100 Free Tickets (November 15th – 30th)
4th Place $50 (November 22nd)
3rd Place $100  (November 29th)
2nd Place $250 (December 6th)
1st Place $500 (December 25th)

For more Fantastic light displays this Christmas Season, visit Lights of the World

Illumination, Symphony of Light is now World of Illumination

Krampus - Christmas themed haunted house event in Phoenix, AZ

Krampus: A Haunted Christmas 2017 

Come see Krampus the nights of December 8th or 9th at Phoenix’s Fear Farm Haunted House.

Krampus has come to take you in his sack "For you’ve all been naughty so you’ll never come back!".

Travel through this Twisted Christmas tale of terror and encounter a yuletide character that will give you a fright, so why not share.

Krampus: A Haunted Christmas is a holiday-themed haunted house event taking place one weekend only!

Krampus A Haunted Christmas

Discount TICKETS go on sale at noon on Tuesday, November 14th, 2017

WHEN

Friday, December 8th
Saturday, December 9th

NOTE: All tickets are valid only for the date that you purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges for unused tickets.

WHERE

Fear Farm
2209 N. 99th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85037

Also open December 8th and 9th at the following locations throughout the US:
13th Floor in Denver, CO
13th Floor in Chicago, IL
Fear Fair in Seymour, IN
Factory of Terror in Canton, OH
Nashville Nightmare in Nashville, TN
House of Torment in Austin , TX


Learn more about The Christmas Legend of Krampus




THANK YOU for supporting this locally owned and operated attraction in Arizona which is supporting the Don’t Be A Monster Anti Bullying Campaign.

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood

Halloween Horror Nights officially launched at Universal Studios Hollywood October 9, 1997, it ran through the 2000 Halloween season and then returned in Halloween 2006. It has continued since.

Last year was my first year and I can not wait to return this year, with my kids this time.

Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights 2017: Prepare for what is promoted as the scariest and most intense Halloween event in Southern California (100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608) and is created by the same minds and studio that bring many of your favorite blockbuster horror films.This year Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights features 8 terrifying mazes based on some of the most frightening television shows and movies.

The Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights 2017 line up includes The Walking Dead,  Ash vs Evil Dead, Titans of Terror (Leatherface, Jason Voorhees and Freddy Krueger), the Roanoke chapter of FX's American Horror Story and Stanley Kubrick's The Shining. The one I am looking forward to SAW: The Games of Jigsaw and others still to be announced.

Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Night 2017 hours and dates of operation:
September 15th through November 4th 2017
Hours: 7:00pm - 2:00am 
Terror Tram line closes at 11:15 p.m. on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays and at 11:45 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and on Halloween.


Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights 2017 ticket prices and admission varies based on day and type of tickets purchased.

RIP Tour: Unlimited Front of Line, gourmet buffet dining, guided walking tour, valet parking. R.I.P. Tour $269-319

General Admission - Purchase Online $65 -89 Buy Tickets for Halloween Horror Nights

Front Of the Line Ticket: Cut to the front one time at each maze, show, ride and Terror Tram.
Front of Line Ticket  $169-219

Day Night Combo: Enjoy The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and more during the day and Halloween Horror Nights that night!
General Admission tickets $95-115
Front of Line $199-245

Universal Studios Hollywood 2017 Halloween Horror Nights Houses, Mazes, Scare Zones and Terror Tram:

SAW: The Games of Jigsaw

The SAW series is one of the highest grossing horror franchises of all time and this maze will bring his twisted traps to life. It might also feature a bit of a sneak peek at the upcoming eighth SAW film (Jigsaw, in theaters Oct. 27 2017). This maze will test you as you come face-to-face with mastermind Jigsaw and his collection of infamous traps.

The film franchise revolves around John Kramer, AKA the "Jigsaw Killer" or "Jigsaw". He was introduced only briefly in initial Saw movie and his character was developed in more detail in Saw II. Jigsaw traps them in situations that he calls "tests" or "games" to test their will to live through physical and psychological torture, rather than killing his victims outright.

American Horror Story: Roanoke

There is an isolated farmhouse Deep in the backwoods of North Carolina that will allow you to witness its centuries of horror. Legend says this house was built close to the site of the infamous "Lost Colony of Roanoke", an English settlement that mysteriously vanished back in the late 1500's.

The Shining

Welcome to The Overlook Hotel, an isolated century old hotel with a tragic history of murder and madness. During the harsh Colorado winter Jack Torrance a writer and former teacher who has agreed to be the caretaker for The Overlook Hotel. Be there to experience his descent into madness that will put his family and yours in grave danger as Jack slowly gets more violent and angry. See if Danny can use his special talent, the "Shining", to inform your group what is going on in the hotel before it is too late.

Ash vs Evil Dead

Witness an epic battle between the chainsaw-wielding Ash Williams and the Deadites in Ash vs Evil Dead.

Titans of Terror

Fall victim to some of the most deplorable slashers and killers in film history who need no introduction. See Leatherface (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre) wielding his chainsaw, Jason Voorhees (Friday the 13th) with his machete, and Freddy Krueger (A Nightmare on Elm Street) with his trademark glove.

The Walking Dead Attraction

Enter AMC's vision of a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies "The Walking Dead", presented by Universal Studios Hollywood. A fully immersive navigation through a world overrun by hungry walkers (you can call them biters if you want). This attraction is available year round, so make sure you get the other mazes done first.

Recently released Halloween Horror Nights 2017 Houses: Insidious: Beyond the Further and The Horrors of Blumhouse.

Titans of Terror Tram: Hosted by Chucky

The Titans of Terror Tram will be hosted by Good Guy Doll Chucky. You will be transported into a nightmare of carnage pitting you against the same characters you escaped from in the Titans of Terror Maze, you will be led by infamous serial killer doll Chucky as you navigate a portion of the world-famous back-lot.

As usual the Terror Tram includes being dropped off near the Bates Motel set from Psycho where you can get a picture with Norman Bates.

Scare Zones

Halloween Horror Nights 4 was the first year to introduce the scare zones. These are specific outdoor areas that feature themed costumed characters intent of scaring people who walk through the areas, it is necessary to travel through these scare zones to get to certain areas of the park.

Urban Inferno

Encounter Burnt Lost Souls, Half-Goat Executioners, Mad Monks, Blacksmiths Forging the chains of Purgatory and demons including the towering King and Queen.

Hell o ween

Witches, ghosts, vampires, werewolves and zombie children have come out to roam New York Street in celebration of Halloween.

Toxic Tunnel

Utility workers were doing repairs inside the tunnel and accidentally burst a pipe with toxic gas, everyone has been infected by the gas and turned into zombie-like sub-humanoids.

Rides

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, Studio Tour and other select attractions will not be open during Halloween Horror Nights. To experience all our daytime attractions, check out our Day/Night Combo Ticket.

Some rides that will be open are:
Transformers™
Jurassic Park™
The Simpsons™
Revenge of the Mummy™

Happy Halloween

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Price Breakdown of R.I.P. Tour - Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood

Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood R.I.P. Tour

The event is packed every night If you don't have Front of the Line passes you are going to spend a lot of your night in line, and there is no guarantee that you'll be able to see everything, especially if you don't plan ahead. (see my Survival Guide).

So what does your family do? Get the Front of the Line Pass? But that's either $169 up to $219 depending on the night and you only get to do each maze once without standing in line then you still have to pay for parking and dinner. (compare to Knott's Scary Farm)

So let's look at the next step up, the R.I.P. Tour. The cost: $269 - $319, basically $100 more than a standard Front of the Line pass for your chosen night.

What do you get:

• Front Gate Valet Parking: $50 vakue 
• Admission: $169 up to $219 value
• Dinner and 2 drinks (if over 21): Approx $50 value
• UNLIMITED Front of the Line
• Guided Walking Tour of Halloween Horror Nights
• Reserved VIP Seating at Jabawockeez 

If you include Admission, Front of the Line, Parking (Frankenstein lot rate) and dinner, then you're basically getting Unlimited Front of the Line, Guided HHN Tour and VIP Seating for free. ​Now for a family of 4 this is between $1076-1276, which not everyone can afford, but if you can it might be worth it because the Unlimited Front of the Line and Walking Tour aren't available a la carte.

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Pumpkin & Chili Party - Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek AZ

This really is a pretty good family time, especially with younger children. I suggest paying the additional cost for the spooky train ride as well.

Starts: October 5, 2017
Ends: October 29, 2017
Place: 24610 S. Rittenhouse road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Hours:  Every Thursday – Sunday in October beginning October 5th, October 29th is the last day.
              Thursdays 10am - 9pm
              Fridays & Saturdays 10am - 10pm
              Sundays 10am - 9pm

Regular Admission: $20.00 (includes tax) at the gate
Discount Tickets: $15.00 at any FRY’S beginning September 14th
Children 2 & under: Free

Admission Includes:

• Hayrides
• Roller coaster
• Swinging lady bugz
• Honeybee adventure
• Flying farmers ride
• Carousel rides
• Jumping pillows
• Petting zoo
• Cornhole games 
• Country road rally
• Rock climbing wall
• Miniature golf
• Bonfires
• Marshmallow roasting
• 4 acre corn maze
• 10 acre corn maze
• Forest ZIP LINE
• Lil Farmers Play Yard
• Mountain Slides

Entertainment:

• Extreme Canine Dog Show
• BMX Show
• GYPSY Time Travelers
• Pumpkin Launch
• Fireworks (Friday & Saturday nights)
• Country Air
• Farmhouse museum
• Hillbilly Bob’s Pig Races

Admission Does NOT include:

• Train Rides:  $3 during the day $5 for the Spooky train ride beginning at 6:30
• Food:  $4-$16 for a full dinner
• Pumpkins:  Sold by the size $3, $6, $9, $12, $15

Main Grill Menu

• Chili Dinner: Bowl of Chili, Grilled Corn on the Cob, Home made Corn Bread, Fudge oreo Brownie and drink – $13.00 incl tax
• Chili & Chicken Dinner: Bowl of chili, Grilled chicken breast, roasted corn on the cob, corn bread, fudge Oreo brownie & drink – $16.00 inc tax
• Hot dog Dinner: All beef hot dog, bag of Chips, Oreo Brownie and Drink $7.00
• Chili Dog Dinner: Chili Dog, Corn on the cob, chips, Oreo brownie & drink $12.00

Farm Grill Menu

• Succotash: sweet onions, peppers, sweet corn. okra, garden squash, potatoes grilled on our custom 20’griddles.  Bowl $11.00 (Add chicken is $3)
• Grilled Pizza: Margarita (cheese with fresh basil) or pepperoni $10.00

Burger Shack Menu

• Hamburger or Cheeseburger Meal: Burgers, Chips, Brownie & Drink  $10.00  (comes with fresh lettuce, tomato)
• Hot Dog Dinner: Hot dog, Chips, Brownie & drink $7.00
• Pulled Pork Meal: Pulled pork sandwich, Chips, cole slaw, Brownie & drink $12.00

Fright Dome - 2017 - Circus Circus - Las Vegas Nevada

Fright Dome is taking over The Circus Circus Adventuredome in Las Vegas the entire month of October.

• Fright Dome features 250,000 'scare' feet of fear.
• Six new haunted houses and four all new scare zones
• 4-D Panic House 
• Thrill Rides and Attractions
• Live shows and much more. 

Spread throughout five acres, this haunted house and theme park attraction features dark, fog-filled attractions with ghoulish scare actors.

Hours of Operation: 7pm – Midnight
Address: 2880 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (800) 634-3450

Buy Tickets - Prices From: 

• Prices vary depending on day.
• General Admission - $37.95, $41.95, $49.95
• Fast Pass - $57.95, $61.95, $69.95
• VIP Tour - $89.95, $99.95
• Private Tour - $139.95, $149.95

Restrictions:

• Not recommended for children 12 and under. 
• Height requirements of at least 42" to experience mazes.

Celebrating its 15th Anniversary in 2017 it is one of the top haunted attractions in the nation, this terrifying experience has been making people scream since 2003.

HAUNTED HOUSES

• Lights Out
• Zombie City
• Chainsaw Massacre
• Hex
• Happy Hellidays
• Killer Clowns in 4D

SCARE ZONES

• Infectious Point
• Marionette Madness
• New World Disorder
• Clown Havoc

4D THEATER

• Horror fans will experience another dimension of terror in Friday the 13th™ 4-D

RIDES & ATTRACTIONS

• Midway Games 
• Arcade 
• Highway 66 
• Canyon Blaster 
• El Loco 
• Canyon Cars 
• Sand Pirates
• Disk’O 
• Inverter 
• Sling Shot
• Chaos

Halloween Review - Knott's Scary Farm VS Halloween Horror Nights

Knott's Scary Farm at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park   

VS   

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood

This last weekend me and my daughters had the opportunity to enjoy both of these events and I want to share my perspective with you in the following review as well as provide some side by side Statistics to help you decide which event best suits you and your family.                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Review of Price Comparison

Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights costed us $229 each for the After 2PM Day/Night Combo Front of Line ticket.

Cons

• Can not use the front of the line pass until 7PM, meaning from 2PM to 7PM you are waiting in line for rides.
• The pass does not include parking, which will cost another $25-50 depending on the lot you park in. We paid $35 for preferred parking.
• The pass does not include food of any kind. Eat first or pay to eat in the park.
• You can only cut the line once per attraction. This is a major negative for me as we wanted to do some of the houses again and ride more rides at the end and this meant waiting in lines.
• Total cost after parking and admission for 3 persons $779 and this did not include food costs.

See the Price Breakdown of R.I.P. Tour at Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood for the next step up which is another $100 per person.

Knott's Scary Farm costed us $153.99 each for the Scary Farm All Inclusive Ticket.

Pros

• They let you into the park at 6PM and you are able to use the front of the line pass imediatly.
• Includes free parking, a value of $18.
• The pass includes a free Boo-fet dinner, a $28.99 value where you eat from a pretty decent spread with monsters for entertainment.
• The pass is unlimited front of the line, cut the line to ride rides and enter the houses over and over as often as you please.
• Total cost for 3 persons after parking, food and admission, $461.97.

Review of Attractions, Haunted Houses and Scare Zones

Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights has 7 Haunted Houses (8 if you count the year round Walking Dead Attraction), 3 Scare Zones and a Terror Tram. All in all 12 Halloween attractions and 4 rides remain open (Transformers, Jurassic Park, Simpsons and the Mummy).

Overall I was disappointed and liked 2016 Halloween Horror Nights more, Krampus was my favorite from the last 2 years. It seems like they are so focused on finding a movie theme and did not put proper effort into the costumes and mazes. You could see the necks of those scare actors with masks and with the number of people moving through at the same time, they could not get back in place to jump out.  For being a movie studio, overall it was pretty amateurish.

• American Horror Story: Roanoke - This was average overall. 3/5
• Stanley Kubrick's The Shining - This was average as well, but perhaps my hopes had been to high. 3/5
• SAW: The Games of Jigsaw - This was the best and had the pass allowed reentry at the front of the line, I would have gone again. An immersive scene which included a stunning scent helped raise it to the top. 5/5
• Ash vs Evil Dead - This was a total waste. Repetitive and lacked any creativity. More comedy than scare and that is a reference to the costumes and makeup. 1/5
• Insidious: Beyond the Further - This was also just average. 3/5
• Titans of Terror better - This one was one of the better ones, even though it was fairly repetitive. This was also the Theme of the Terror Tram. 4/5
• The Horrors of Blumhouse - This one was also average and probably rated a little higher than I normally would have, but since it went through more than one movie (Purge, Sinister and Happy Death Day) it made it a little more interesting. Had it been based on any one of the movies alone it would have likely been a 2. 3/5
• Terror Tram - Other than giving your feet a break, the photo op with Norman Bates at the Bates home is the major plus. The Friday the 13th area was probably the most creative section. 3/5

Knott's Scary farm surprised me, far more bang for the buck. 9 Haunted houses (10 if you count the Timber mountain Log Ride conversion to Halloween Hootenanny), 4 scare zones. 14 Halloween attractions and 10 rides remain open.

There were a lot of teenagers here, so the unlimited ride pass really saved time when riding rides. The scare actors had hidden tunnels and were able to pop out in multiple places when compensating for the large number of people moving through. This allowed them to get more than 1 person to jump. After visiting this, I may skip Halloween Horror nights all together in the future. Just appeared more thought and effort went into the themes and layout and it is nearly 40% cheaper.

• Dark Ride - Interesting theme and props. Survive a broken down amusement park ride. 5/5
• Paranormal Inc. - Now this one, the beginning is the best part. No Spoilers here, but it is a repeat house from previous years. 5/5
• Pumpkin Eater - This one had a surprise waiting that made some people stop moving through the maze. Definitely a top of the list maze. 5/5
• Shadow Lands - Had a hard time finding the entrance, was a little hidden and not as highly marked as the others. I liked the beginning of this one as well. 5/5
• Special Ops: Infected - This was interactive. You "laser tag" by shooting zombies and try to make it out alive. The gun records kills and damage you take. This one was worth doing twice. 5/5
• The Red Barn - Was not sure if the rushing us through was part of the theme, but there was a kid that refused to enter so some scare going on there. 4/5
• The Tooth Fairy - This was an interesting theme, though some parts were a little demented. 4/5
• Trick or Treat: Lights Out - This was interactive. You were given a flashlight that slowly dies as you make your way through the Haunted House. 5/5
• Voodoo - I have to admit, there was one spot in this one that made me jump. Only 1 out of the 17 mazes between the two parks so it has to get a 5 as well.

In the end Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights was just average and more expensive than it should have been in comparison to Knott's Scary Farm.

Fear Farm VS 13th Floor - Arizona Haunted House Review

The 13th Floor

Address: 2814 W Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85053
Phone: (602) 456-2250

Admission varies based on date: $26.99, $29.99 & $33.99 (tax not included) - Buy tickets

Operating dates

• September 29, & 30

• October 1, 6, 7, 8, 11 - 15, 19 - 31

• SPECIAL EVENT - BLACKOUT: $26.99 + tax on November 4th. This ONE night event includes you and your friends AND ONE GLOW STICK. Upon arriving each group (NOT each person) is given ONE glowstick. then the fun begins when you enter the 13th Floor in total darkness where a horde of monsters roam freely, equipped with the night vision, they see you, but you may not see them. 

My two Cents

13th Floor has the benefit of being able to build inside a building and so scenes, props and animatronics far outweigh that of Fear Farm. However, the trade off comes in the length of the line. First you want to buy your tickets ahead of time or you will wait in two lines. Second, I suggest paying the extra for the front of the line if you do not enjoy waiting. They also have some entertainment, such as dancing mummies to help. You are far more likely to jump and run scared in this haunted house attraction compared to fear farm.

Fear Farm

Address: 2209 N 99th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85037
Phone: (623) 866-5378

Admission varies based on date: $26.99, $29.99 & $33.99 (tax not included) - Buy tickets

Operating dates

• September 22, 23, 29, & 30

• October 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11 - 15, 18 - 31

• October 13th - Friday the 13th Fest: extra fun includes Themed Actors, Merchandise Giveaways and other Prizes

• SPECIAL EVENT - BLOOD HARVEST: $26.99 + tax on November 3rd & 4th. This two night event includes you and your friends, acres of cornfield and only the moonlight and a glow stick to light your path. Fear Farm will go back to its roots and deliver the original Fear Farm experience. Enter a labyrinth of corn with only a glow stick to light your path while exploring acres of maze filled with deranged maniacs waiting for you to get lost. 

Phoenix Haunted Hayride: Add $10 to your ticket and experience a 10-acre nighttime ride through the cornfields in a trailer of loose hay being pulled by a tractor while experiencing a themed haunt.

My two Cents

Though Fear Farm is fun, I have been 3 times so far this year with various groups, it does lack in some areas. The scenes and props are pretty good, no doubt. Where the fear lacks is in the scare actors who more or less stand in a corner screaming at you, rather than hide, jump and surprise you. Also, over use of chainsaws, which are not as scary as they are loud and smelly. You will also be prone to splinters from all the wood you come in contact with. I suggest getting the tickets as cheap as possible to make this haunted attraction feel worth the value. There is also no need to spend the money on front of the line tickets, as there are separate lines for each of the 5 houses, which reduces the wait time. Especially if you pick the order to do each one based on the length of the line. I also recommend the hayride, although it is not as good this year with the clowns as last years Wendigo theme, it is worth while.

Baffled Escape Rooms - Peoria Arizona

Why just play a game when you can live it at Baffled Escape Rooms in Peoria Arizona.

Da Vinci’s Secret

For Thousands of years the Holy Grail has been the center of hundreds of theories and tales regarding its journey and final resting place. Your team are Treasure hunters who have stumbled upon a secret room of Leonardo Da Vinci, use the clues and puzzles he has left, but be careful because once you have found and unlocked the “Room of Souls” you will only have 1 chance and 1 choice to pick the correct chalice and escape.

Nuclear Meltdown

One of he greatest threats to the planet and our existence is the possibility of a nuclear explosion. This threat used to be from a nuclear war, but now computer hackers can be in control of such a device. You and your team are the best the FBI has to offer and you have been called to decode a series of clues and puzzles that have been left by a computer hacker. This criminal has stolen the launch codes to an a  nuclear warhead, able to be launched at the superpowers of the world. You need to find and enter into the mainframe the disable code or the world will be a far different place in 60 minutes.

The Trap

Your team are victims of a Madman’s twisted game. He is watching as you try and escape his house of horrors. You will all have to solve the riddles and puzzles starting in his basement until you figure out how to escape and move to the “Hall of the Slain” and then his living quarters. You will have to use all of your wits and cunning if you want to make it to the last door. So do you want to play a game?

PRICING
$28 per person
Fall Special: use discount code FALL50 at checkout to save 50%

Each 1 hour time slot is for 2 to 8 people.

If you have less than 8 people you may be grouped with other people. To guarantee a private escape experience, you must either book all 8 slots, or choose the Private Escape Room Experience.

HOURS
Monday: 5PM – 9:45PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday - Friday: 5PM – 9:45PM
Saturday: 11AM – 9:45PM
Sunday: 11AM – 8:30PM


Baffled Escape Rooms
623-466-9086
7420 W. Cactus Road
STE B12
Peoria, AZ 85381

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Disneyland - Mickey's Halloween Party is Sold Out (online) for 2017

Mickey's Halloween Party

Get ready to trick-or-treat at this not so scary event on select nights in September and October 2017. The Anaheim, CA Disneyland Halloween event features Trick-or-Treating, a Halloween Parade, spectacular fireworks, and photo ops with some popular Disney Villains.

Sold Out: Tickets for this event are no longer available for online purchase.

Purchase of a separate event admission ticket is required to join the Halloween fun.

• (NEW in 2017) Your ticket lets you enjoy both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park for up to 3 hours before Mickey’s Halloween Party starts. 
• Then you’ll be treated to 5 hours of Trick or Treating fun at Disneyland Park with Halloween themed attractions, Character Greetings, fireworks, the Ride of the Headless Horseman and more.

Highlights at Disneyland Park During Mickey's Halloween Party:

• Ride of the Headless Horseman: The haunted herald leads a Frightfully Fun Parade down Disney's Main Street, U.S.A..
• Halloween Screams: Fireworks celebration.
• Trick-or-treat stations: Offer a safe and fun environment to Trick Or Treat for candy and healthy goodies (loved the apple crisps treats when went).
• Meet Disney Villains: A chance to meet, greet and pose with some Disney Characters decked out in Halloween costumes.
• Watch the zombie barbershop quartet perform a host of spook-tacular hits. Ghosts ‘n’ Guests alike can sing.
• From September 15, 2017 through early January 2018, the Haunted Mansion will be transformed with jack o’ lanterns and wreaths, terrifying toys and kooky characters from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.
• New for Mickey’s 2017 Halloween Party: Souvenir Disney PhotoPass photos taken during the event.

Trick-or-Treating at Mickey’s Halloween Party

At Mickey’s Halloween Party, you’ll be handed a small souvenir treat bag to collect your night’s candy collection. Use a special map or the Disneyland app and follow along designated Treat Trails to locate the trick-or-treat stations and claim your Halloween treats, no costume required.

Disneyland Halloween Parade 

The Headless Horseman will rise from the shadowy depths of Sleepy Hollow this Halloween Season as he holds a flickering jack-o-lantern to lead a procession of Halloween festive friends down Main Street, U.S.A..

Mickey’s Halloween Party Dates and Times

6:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Friday, September 22, 2017
Monday, September 25, 2017
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Friday, September 29, 2017
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Friday, October 6, 2017
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Friday, October 13, 2017
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Friday, October 20, 2017
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Friday, October 27, 2017
Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Ticket Prices

Advanced Ticket Price: $95- $120
Annual Passholder: $85 - $120
Date-of-Event Ticket Price: $105 - $120

Costume Rules:

While they encourage creativity, Disneyland values safety and good judgment. The above rules apply during the hours of the event.

How to survive Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood

Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights 2017 

One of the highlights of Halloween is experiencing Hollywood's Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights. This annual event runs on select nights in September, October and November starting September 15th 2017.

Here is a survival guide for your chance to experience the movie quality haunted houses, mazes and scare zones in Universal City, CA, the best part is they are themed around your favorite Horror TV shows and movies.



One of the most terrifying parts of Universal's Halloween Horror Nights is the fear of not getting to experience all of the mazes due to long lines. So here are some tips.

When to Visit Universal Studio's Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studio's Hollywood starts September 15th and runs on select nights through November 4. Be sure to add the following information to your crowd calendar when planning your trip.

Halloween Horror Nights often will sell out and gets very crowded, the least crowded nights tend to be Sundays and Thursdays. Going in September or after Halloween in November generally provides for slightly smaller crowds and a discount ticket price.

Saturdays are usually the most expensive and crowded, followed by Fridays.

In October Sundays and Thursdays generally still offer the best discount on price, but crowds become a problem, especially closer to Halloween.

Peak Nights: Here are the “busy dates” so you can scratch them off your calendar: October 7, 14, 21, 27, 28, 29 and 31.

Halloween Horror Night Hours

The event runs from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. each night. I recommend that you arrive by 5:00 p.m. for early entry.

Select mazes will open at 5:15 p.m. and if you start in the lower lot, you may be able to do several of the mazes with short to no lines.

Last year, as soon as the event officially opened at 7 p.m., the wait for some of the mazes were already near 2 hours long. Those waits only increased as the evening went on, so having Front of Line passes or taking advantage of early entry is important when trying to see it all.

Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights Ticket Prices

The general admission prices range from $65 to $95.
These are separate tickets from the regular park admission. You can arrive early (5:00 p.m.) for early admission some of the mazes open at 5:15 p.m.

If you can’t get to the front of the line tickets and you miss early entry, here’s my advice, save the year-round rides for after you have done your favorite mazes and scare zones. Skip the shows unless you are a huge Jabbawockeez fan.

Front of Line Passes range from $169 to $219.
These are also separate tickets from the regular park admission. Front of Line is good for one Front of Line access for each maze.

Be sure to buy in advance because Universal only offers a limited number of Front of Line tickets. Arriving early can mean doing your favorite mazes twice, just do not scan your Front of Line Pass the first time and then use the pass later when the line is long.

They offer a Day/Night Combo ticket, which allows you to enter the park at 2 PM. These tickets range from $95 to $139 for general admission and $199 to $259 for Front of Line access.

This allows you to visit daytime attractions that will be closed during Horror Nights. Since The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, and normal Studio Tour and shows close at 5PM for Halloween Horror Nights.

For a killer experience, The R.I.P. Tour offers an exclusive VIP walking tour (approx 4.5 hours) of Halloween Horror Nights and includes:
Complimentary VIP parking
VIP entrance to event
Gourmet buffet dinner with drinks (up to two adult drinks for guests over 21) at a VIP dining room
Unlimited Front of Line access

The Frequent Fear Pass. For $159 you can select any night for your first visit and then return for a total of 16 visits on select nights. They are: September 28, October 5, 12, 15, 19, 20, 22, 25, 26, 27, 29, and November 2, 3, 4.

For Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood tickets or Front of Line passes, you will need to purchase them from Universal Studios Hollywood.

The heart of Horror Nights is in the Lower Lot and Back Lot, which has a long walk involving two scare zones along the way to reach three mazes.

Complete everything you want to do while you are down in the Lower Lot/Back Lot and then move to the Upper Lot after you have exhausted everything down there. You don’t want to spend valuable time going up and down the escalators to/from the Lower Lot.

Halloween Horror Nights 2017 Mazes

The Shining
American Horror Story: Roanoke
Ash Vs. Evil Dead
Titans of Terror (Freddy Krueger, Jason, Leatherface and Chucky)
SAW - The Games of Jigsaw
The Walking Dead (This attraction is year round so make sure you see the others first)
Insidious
The Horrors of Blumhouse

Universal Studios Hollywood 2017 Scare Zones

Urban Inferno
Hell-O-Ween
Toxic Tunnel

Halloween Horror Night Terror Tram

This is no child’s play. The Titans of Terror cannot be contained in just a maze. These guyss will also take over the backlot. Chucky hosts, as the Terror Tram transports you into a nightmare: Freddy with his glove, Jason in his hockey mask and machete and Leatherface with his chainsaw will be waiting. The experience takes about an hour, which is why we don't usually recommend riding it first thing, but me mindeful as the line closes at 11:15 p.m. on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays and at 11:45 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Halloween night.

Halloween Horror Night Shows

Jabberwockeez

Features music, theatrics and dance moves of the Jabbawockeez. They deliver gravity-defying choreography as well as special effects and humor. We say that this is one you can skip or save for the end after you have gotten in your must-see mazes. Do not see the first show because you need to use that valuable time to hit the mazes.

Open Rides During Halloween Horror Nights

The normal Tram Tour will not be running. Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Despicable Me Minion Mayhem will be closed so these must be done between 2pm and 5pm.

Some of the regular rides: Transformers 3-D, Revenge of the Mummy, Jurassic Park In the Dark and The Simpsons Ride will be open, but only do these between 2pm and 5pm or after you have completed the Halloween attractions.

Parking costs during Halloween Horror Nights

Parking ranges from $10-$50 depending on lot and time of arrival. After paying for parking, you'll be given a receipt and directed by attendants to one of five garages. Your garage assignment will depend on the tier of parking you purchased and the time you arrive at the park.

Garages typically open an hour before the park's scheduled opening time. Take note of your garage character, floor level, and letter.

Curious George – General Parking, typically filled up first, Approx 15 minute walk to the park
E.T. - General Parking, furthest from the park, Approx 20 minute walk to the park

Jurassic Park – Preferred Parking, Approx 10 minute walk to the park
Woody Woodpecker - Preferred Parking, Approx 8 minute walk to the park

Frankenstein – Front Gate Parking, adjacent to the park entrance. Approx 5 minute walk to the park

Other things to note:

No masks or costumes allowed.
You may not take flash photos.
Do not touch the actors.
You cannot bring food or drink into the park.
No alcohol may be bought or served during this event.
Wear comfortable shoes.
Stay hydrated.
Recommended for 13 and up.