LOOKING AHEAD TO 2024 HAUNTING SEASON. We spend a lot of time here at Get Away Today exploring Orlando vacation destinations, especially during Halloween season! If you’re looking for seriously scary thrills and immersive frights, Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights are one of the best picks in all of Florida.

This annual event knows how to scare up some fun to celebrate the Halloween season. Geared toward ages 13+, it’s the perfect mix of fun and fright for TV and movie buffs.

This Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights guide breaks down everything so you can better plan for 2024 including dates, discount tickets, the scariest line up of attractions, costume policies and more.

At Universal Orlando, Halloween Horror Nights will be held on select nights August, September, October and November from about 6:30 pm to 1:00 am. Only Halloween Horror Nights ticket holders will be admitted for entry.

Dates for 2024 have been announced:

• August 30, 31
• September 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29
• October 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31
• November 1, 2, 3

Here is the timeline of upcoming Halloween Horror Nights announcements to help you plan:

• April - Halloween Horror Nights event dates announced, along with the first haunted house.
• May & June - Haunted houses typically announced on a weekly schedule for Halloween Horror Nights.
• July - Scarezones and more events for the night announced.
• August - Select nights host Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando.
• September - Select nights host Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando.
• October - Select night host Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando.
• November - Select night host Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando.

Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event at Universal Orlando. On select dates August - November 2024, Universal transforms into a Halloween-lover’s dream… or nightmare… come true!

There are a number of different Halloween Horror Nights tickets which can be purchased right here from Get Away Today or by calling 855 GET AWAY.

Your Halloween Horror Nights ticket includes:

• Haunted Houses access (formerly known as “mazes”)
• Scare Zone access
• Live show options
• Rides and other attractions

Did you know Universal created the monster movie genre? Perhaps that’s why they’re considered the very best at ghoulish, ghostly, ghastly Halloween events.

Inside Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando, you’ll find hair-raising, spine-tingling thrills from the worlds of the living, the dead, the in-between and even the Upside Down.

Here’s what you can expect during Halloween Horror Nights, along with some sample frights from past years.

To stay organized and to find out where everything is located during Halloween Horror Nights, download the official Universal Orlando app. You can check showtimes, ride wait times and more right from your mobile device.

It’s important to know that costumes are not permitted at Halloween Horror Nights. This includes masks and face paint.

Any guests who mistreat “scare-actors” will be sent home. So while you may have the instinct to protect yourself from the cast of your favorite scary attractions, keep in mind you will be asked to leave if you don’t play nice.

Outside food and drink is not permitted at Halloween Horror Nights, and re-entry will not be granted to guests who leave during the event. Parking is not included in Halloween Horror Nights ticket purchase. The event will happen rain or shine, so be prepared to enjoy the experience regardless of the weather.

Orlando Halloween Horror Nights sell out fast, so book now to avoid missing out. You can view all Halloween Horror Nights ticket options online, or call one of our travel agents at 855-GET-AWAY. Happy Haunting!

We hope this article helped you plan for the best Halloween vacation at Universal Orlando. Remember, since tickets are date specific, we recommend purchasing your tickets as soon as you know you’ll be going.

Whether you're looking for tickets, Universal hotels or a complete Florida vacation package, our team would love to help. You can purchase all of our Universal tickets at a discount online, or call our travel experts at 855-GET-AWAY to add more l theme parks to your vacation.