This year marks the twentieth year for Universal’s iconic Halloween Horror Nights. Park officials have said that Halloween Horror Nights XX will have six scare zones and five mazes, though the theme for Halloween Horror Nights 20 has not yet been leaked or reported. Past themes have included such classic horror movies as Saw, Halloween, Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street, My Bloody Valentina, and Texas Chainsaw Massacre, to name a few.
Halloween Horror Nights occurred over 7 nights in 2006, which grew to 10 nights in 2007, 13 nights in 2008, and 16 nights last year. This year, Halloween Horror Nights XX will happen over the course of 17 nights.
Past Halloween Horror Nights icons include Bloody Mary, the Cryptkeeper, the Caretaker, and other original characters, while well-known monsters have made appearances as well- such as Freddy, Chucky, and others. Halloween Horror Nights is known for its terror inducing sights, haunted houses, mazes, shows, and more.
Attention parents- leave the kids at home!! Past scare zones have included masked men with chainsaws jumping out at guests; terrifying clowns; sexy vampires inside insane asylums; blood and gore everywhere, and monsters ready to jump out at every darkened corner. There is fog shrouding the area, strobe lights to intensify the confusion (and fear), and alcohol is served in the park for anyone 21 and older (a favorite is the blood-colored jello shots and ‘smoking‘ alcoholic test tubes).
Separate tickets must be bought to gain access. Some rides are still functioning as usual, though many are transformed to fit the theme. No masks or costumes are allowed, though of course dressing up is okay.