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Every Haunted House Announced for 2025 Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando

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Last updated: July 29th, 2025

BOO! Did we scare ya? OK, so we aren’t scare experts. We’ll leave it to the professionals at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights.

Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights

If you ask us, it’s NEVER too early to think about Halloween. In fact, tickets are officially on sale for Halloween Horror Nights in Universal Orlando. So far, we’ve learned a few details about what we can expect at this year’s event, and horror fans have a LOT of reasons to be excited. Now, let’s break down EVERY haunted house that has been confirmed so far at Halloween Horror Nights in 2025.

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NEWS: Halloween Horror Nights Tickets Are Now on Sale for Universal Orlando!

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Who’s already planning their fall trip to Orlando? Raise those hands!

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We’ve heard quite a few people say that they’ll be heading to Universal Orlando this fall to check out Epic Universe. But you know what else happens in the fall at Universal Orlando Resort? Halloween Horror Nights! And now tickets are available for 2025.

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I’ve Tried Early Entry at Epic Universe, And These Are My 5 Favorite Hacks

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If you’re not using early entry at Epic Universe, you’re leaving time (and ride count) on the table.

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Universal hotel guests get into Epic Universe a full hour before the rest of the crowd. That’s twice as much early access as Disney’s 30-minute head start—and yes, it makes a major difference. After testing out a bunch of early entry tricks over multiple visits, I’ve locked in my favorite hacks that genuinely made my day smoother, cooler, and way more productive. Here are five early entry moves that I swear by—and think you should try too.

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CLOSING DATE Confirmed for Popular Universal Ride

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Universal Studios Florida has been changing big time!

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Epic Universe has finally opened, Halloween Horror Nights is getting closer and closer, and one staple attraction is set to close. Change is always hard, but now we finally know when to brace for impact. Universal has finally confirmed the closing date for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, and we’ve got the details here. [Read more…]

NEWS: Universal Just Announced The FIRST Halloween Horror Nights House For 2025

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Universal Studios is ready to spring into the spooky season!

Universal Orlando HHN

Halloween Horror Nights is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for fun foods, horrifying houses, and more, Universal has got you covered! Now, HHN fans have a huge reason to celebrate. We finally know one of the houses that will strike fear into everyone’s hearts!

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The NEW Problem That’s Suddenly Plaguing Universal Epic Universe Fans

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Universal’s Epic Universe has been earning rave reviews from many fans and theme park aficionados, however, the park is running into a few wait time issues few expected.

Epic Universe

Epic Universe has a stacked lineup of attractions, featuring exclusive new E-Tickets like Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experience and Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, coasters like the thrilling Stardust Racers and the family-friendly Hiccup’s Wing Gliders, and an east coast installation of the popular Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge. However, the park’s lineup features an Achilles’ Heel that came to light over the park’s first weeks of operation.

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3 HUGE Theme Parks Have FAILED in Abu Dhabi. Can Disneyland Still Succeed?

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Disney shocked the theme park community this past spring when the company announced that they were teaming with the Miral Group to bring their first Middle East-based theme park to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.

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The new park will be located on Yas Island, with Disney and Miral having a similar agreement to the one that Disney has long had with the Oriental Land Company in Japan. Meaning that the new resort will be developed and built by Miral, with Disney and its Imagineers leading creative design and operational oversight. While that has been a recipe for success for Tokyo Disneyland, things may be a bit trickier in the UAE.

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“No Stink Eye Necessary.” Why Disney Adults Love This Epic Universe Restaurant Trend

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Universal’s Epic Universe has several revolutionary theme park elements, including its attractions, theme portals, and… food ordering?

Epic Universe

That’s right, many of the restaurants at Universal’s new park utilize a new mobile-based ordering system that we’ve previously seen at other restaurants at the resort. One that even Disney fans are looking at longingly.

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REVIEW: We Just Found a SECRET Menu Item at a Popular Epic Universe Restaurant

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Epic Universe is officially OPEN for business, allowing fans to enter the portals into new worlds. Epic Universe has so much to offer, including attractions (duh), shows, merchandise, and lots and lots of food!

Dark Universe Portal

One world we keep finding ourselves running back to is Dark Universe, which has got to be a contender for our favorite land! It’s where visitors will “encounter everything from the experiments of Dr. Victoria Frankenstein to the shadowy landscape where monsters roam in a world of myth and mystery”. No wonder we keep coming back here!

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These 2 Epic Universe Rides Have Seen HUGE Changes Already

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Universal’s Epic Universe has been the talk of the town since the new theme park opened to the public (okay, maybe even before that), and it’s easy to see why.

Epic Universe

Incredibly immersive theming, state-of-the-art attractions & animatronics, stellar food and drinks, and a whole lot more await you at this brand-new theme park. But, two of the most anticipated rides at Epic Universe have already undergone MAJOR changes.

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