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