Halloween Horror Nights
Haunted attraction · Orlando · Florida
Universal's after-hours haunt takeover has run every fall since 1991, filling the Orlando park with a rotating slate of maze houses and scare zones built around horror franchises, typically running from late August through the first weekend of November.
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Plan your visit
Select nights; separate ticket required
Dates from the official announcement — always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: December 3–December 7
Color builds from November 20 · mostly bare by December 30
Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at Halloween Horror Nights’s own coordinates and elevation (41 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.
Halloween Horror Nights on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is Halloween Horror Nights open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Aug 28 – Nov 1. Select nights; separate ticket required. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Halloween Horror Nights peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for December 3–December 7 (best estimate December 5). Color starts around November 20 and is mostly bare by December 30.
- What is Halloween Horror Nights best for?
- Haunted theme-park event.
- How do I get to Halloween Horror Nights?
- Halloween Horror Nights is at Universal Studios Florida, near Orlando. The closest city is Orlando, about 7 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Florida's fall lineup.
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