A stay at a Universal hotel may seem unnecessary for Halloween Horror Nights. But after stays at Cabana Bay and Royal Pacific, the HHN-specific perks — and a breezy boat ride instead of a late-night drive home — can make staying on-site feel worth the splurge.
The Monsters have traded their castles and crypts for tropical drinks, glowing lanterns and island music at Universal Monsters Laguna Lounge, a spooky tiki hideaway inside Royal Pacific Resort.
Here are my official haunted house rankings for Halloween Horror Nights 2026 at Universal Studios Hollywood from least to most favorite.
At Halloween Horror Nights 35, the scares aren’t limited to the haunted houses. From twisted carnival eats to an Ozzy-inspired cake, these are the bites that stood out to our team — and the ones worth hunting down between scares.
Follow live updates from Halloween Horror Nights 2026 opening weekend, beginning with Premium Scream Night and continuing throughout the official opening night.
Universal Orlando is giving Halloween Horror Nights guests a chance to meet HamiKuma, the creepy-cute bear that has become one of the event’s most popular original characters.
A classic “Treehouse of Horror” joke is becoming reality at Universal Studios Hollywood, with new Simpsons-inspired food for Halloween Horror Nights 2026.
“The Simpsons” fans have dreamed of seeing “Treehouse of Horror” come to Halloween Horror Nights for years. Matt Selman didn’t confirm it’s happening, but after hearing the showrunner talk about recent meetings with Universal and “fun great ideas” for Springfield, it suddenly feels a little less impossible.
Meet Nikki at Halloween Horror Nights in Universal Studios Hollywood from writer-director Curry Barker’s breakout horror blockbuster, Obsession. You may find yourself face-to-face with the latest victim of the One Wish Willow’s terrifying curse.
Art the Clown is bringing a twisted Christmas celebration to Universal Studios Hollywood’s Terror Tram with the newly revealed “Every Day is Artmas!” concept for Halloween Horror Nights 2026.
