Fear Comes to Life at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood from September 1 to November 4 and September 7 to October 31, respectively. The destinations have revealed thrilling new haunted houses for Halloween Horror Nights, including “The Exorcist: Believer,” inspired by the film from Blumhouse and Morgan Creek Entertainment, “Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count” based on the popular USA & SYFY series, and “Universal Monsters: Unmasked,” drawing inspiration from Universal’s iconic cinematic monsters.
The horror experience commences at Universal Orlando Resort on September 1 and at Universal Studios Hollywood on September 7. Here’s a glimpse of what visitors can expect:
In “The Exorcist: Believer,” based on Universal Pictures’ horror film, guests find themselves in a bustling Haitian street market after purchasing a peculiar folk doll with three eyes. This seemingly innocent act leads to the opening of a demonic portal, awakening sinister spirits, and the disappearance of two 12-year-old girls. The girls are later found, but they display unsettling behavior. Only an exorcism can save them, putting everyone they come into contact with at risk of losing their souls.
“Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count” features the killer doll Chucky as the star of his own haunted house for the first time. Fed up with being disrespected, Chucky sets out on a sadistic quest to turn his haunted house into a living slaughterhouse, targeting anyone who enters.
Descending sixty feet below the bustling streets of Paris, guests enter the dank Catacombs where millions of skeletal remains and sinister secrets await. In the haunted house “Universal Monsters: Unmasked,” The Phantom of the Opera, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and The Invisible Man await their revenge against visitors after the Catacombs open to the public. Filled with rage, these creatures hunt and terrorize guests in the dark underground labyrinth.
For the west coast version of “Universal Monsters: Unmasked,” GRAMMY® Award-winning musician SLASH is collaborating with Universal Studios Hollywood to create an original score.
At Universal Orlando Resort, the much-awaited Halloween Horror Nights for 2023 is set to deliver spine-chilling thrills and terror. This year, guests will be treated to a variety of new haunted houses and scare zones, promising a record-breaking 48 nights of hair-raising experiences that can only be found at this premier Halloween event.
Among the five all-new original haunted houses, guests will confront the dark intentions of the evil ringmaster in “Dr. Oddfellow: Twisted Origins,” experience a sinister battle between Fire and Ice in “Dueling Dragons: Choose Thy Fate,” and encounter bloodthirsty monsters in “YETI: Campground Kills.” Additionally, they can delve into the sinister consequences of fame in “The Darkest Deal” and face a colonial cult with deadly intentions in “Bloodmoon: Dark Offerings.”
As the sun sets, the streets of Universal Studios Florida will be filled with hordes of taunting scareactors in five unnerving scare zones. Dr. Oddfellow himself will emerge from the past to offer immortality in “Dr. Oddfellow’s Collection of Horror,” and the zodiac signs will come to life as horrifying creatures in “Dark Zodiac.” Guests will venture into the “Jungle of Doom: Expedition Horror” to face twisted jungle creatures and witness bloodthirsty vampires crashing a music festival in “Vamp ’69: Summer of Blood.” They will also encounter escaped monsters seeking chaos in “Shipyard 32: Horrors Unhinged.”
New spine-chilling experiences include the show “Nightmare Fuel Revenge Dream,” where guests will witness a new dreamer confronting her terrifying nightmares. The all-new Tribute Store will transport visitors into the pages of a horrifying comic book with “Tribute to Terror.” The Red Coconut Club will transform into the Dead Coconut Club, offering a new theme and menu for a macabre nightlife experience.
For food enthusiasts, a monstrous menu of all-new food and beverage items will be available, such as Bloody Campground Poutine, El Pastor Torta, Sour Apple Pie Funnel Fries, and fan-favorites like Pizza Fries. The Peacock’s Halloween Horror Bar will also offer themed libations and photo opportunities in a haunting nightclub setting.
Guests can get a taste of the event’s killer food and beverage items before the official opening through “Taste of Terror,” available on select nights from August 10 to August 26.
To make the most of their visit, guests can opt for vacation packages and hotel discounts for an ultimate fall getaway. Single-night tickets and popular passes like Frequent Fear and Rush of Fear Passes are also available, along with event upgrades like Express Pass, R.I.P. Tour, and the daytime Behind the Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tour. For more information and to purchase tickets, visitors can check out the official website.
Halloween Horror Nights run on select nights at Universal Orlando Resort from September 1 to November 4 and at Universal Studios Hollywood from September 7 to October 31. Visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance at www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com as event nights are expected to sell out due to popular demand.
Information about 10 Haunted Houses
1. The Last of Us: Infestation
Embark on an unprecedented journey as Naughty Dog and PlayStation’s acclaimed post-pandemic video game “The Last of Us” comes to life in an all-new haunted house. Navigate through iconic locations from the game in a desperate bid for survival, facing the nightmarish Infected and the hauntingly beautiful yet perilous world they inhabit.
2. Stranger Things 4: Upside Down Terror
Venture into the eerie town of Hawkins, Indiana, as Netflix’s gripping series “Stranger Things” is brought to life in a terrifying haunted house. Traverse through iconic scenes and confront your deepest fears as you encounter demobats and other otherworldly creatures from the Upside Down. Time is of the essence as you race to escape the clutches of Vecna and his deadly curse.
3. The Exorcist: Believer’s Demise
Inspired by Universal Pictures’ chilling horror film, “The Exorcist: Believer” plunges guests into a bustling street market in Haiti, where a seemingly innocent purchase of a strange folk doll opens a demonic portal. As sinister spirits awaken and two young girls go missing, an exorcism becomes the only hope for salvation. Beware, as you risk your soul in the face of malevolent forces within this haunting experience.
4. Chucky: Ultimate Carnage
The notorious killer doll, Chucky, takes center stage in his very own haunted house. Join his sadistic quest to turn the haunted house into a living slaughterhouse, as he mercilessly hunts down every guest who dares to enter.
5. Universal Monsters: Unveiled
Beneath the bustling streets of Paris lies a sinister secret in the dank Catacombs. Descend into this haunted house to encounter the Phantom of the Opera, the Hunchback of Notre Dame, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and The Invisible Man. These notorious creatures seek vengeance against guests who intrude upon their underground labyrinth home.
6. Dr. Oddfellow’s Menagerie of Horrors
In the haunting atmosphere of the 1930s Dust Bowl era, step into Dr. Oddfellow’s eerie menagerie of twisted oddities. Encounter grotesque and freakish fiends as you pay a steep price to enter this creepy caravan, feeding the doctor’s immortal power with every soul that enters.
7. Dueling Dragons: Fate’s Choice
Enter a world of magic and conflict as the Enchanted Oak awaits its next guardian. Caught in the midst of a battle between two powerful warlocks transformed into dragons, guests must make a choice that will determine the victor. But be warned, the outcome is uncertain in this epic showdown.
8. YETI: Survival Instincts
In the peaceful 1950s campground, towering yetis are on a rampage, leaving devastation in their wake. Flee through cabins, a bait shack, and even the outhouse in a desperate bid to reach the ranger tower before it’s too late.
9. The Darkest Deal: A Soulful Symphony
In the heart of the Mississippi Delta, blues musician Pinestraw Spruce makes a fateful deal with a diabolical entity known as The Collector. Witness his rise to musical glory before facing the chilling consequences of his pact as he descends into the depths of Hades.
10. Bloodmoon: Sacrificial Rites
Journey back to colonial-era villages obsessed with worshiping the moon. As the blood moon rises, the villagers believe they must hunt down non-followers for a sinister sacrifice. Avoid becoming part of the gruesome offering as you navigate through a nightmarish festival.
In five terrifying scare zones, Dr. Oddfellow’s malevolent presence will grip Halloween Horror Nights attendees, promising them immortality but delivering only horror and dread.
1. Dr. Oddfellow’s Collection of Horror:
Dr. Oddfellow beckons guests with the allure of eternal life, but as they step into his nightmarish domain, they realize survival may be impossible. The horrors he unveils will haunt their every step.
2. Dark Zodiac:
Having delved into a dark dimension, Dr. Oddfellow manipulates the Zodiac signs, transforming them into malevolent beings who foretell doom. As he rises in power, those under his influence face a fate sealed by the twisted stars.
3. Jungle of Doom: Expedition Horror:
In the 1920s, Dr. Oddfellow conducted gruesome experiments deep in the jungle, creating monstrous creatures that now roam free, hunting and terrorizing anyone who dares to cross their path.
4. Vamp ’69: Summer of Blood:
A seemingly joyous 60s music festival in a small New York town turns into a bloodbath when Dr. Oddfellow unleashes a horde of vicious vampires upon the unsuspecting concert-goers, craving the taste of human blood.
5. Shipyard 32: Horrors Unhinged:
Amid the shadows of a 1940s San Francisco shipping yard marked by crates and cages bearing Dr. Oddfellow’s sinister symbol, nightmarish oddities roam free, spreading fear and chaos throughout the once-peaceful harbor.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT:
Nightmare Fuel Revenge Dream:
The nightmarish show that once sparked terrifying dreams returns with a vengeance. Guests will be mesmerized and horrified as pyro and aerial performers ignite their darkest fears to the pulse of metal and electronica music.
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