Halloween Horror Nights 35 Tickets and Tours Now on Sale at Universal Orlando

Halloween Horror Nights 35 Tickets Now on Sale with Earlier Screams and Double the Premium Nights

The fog machines are warming up and the screams are officially on the calendar because tickets for Halloween Horror Nights 35 are now on sale at Universal Orlando Resort. This milestone 35th year of Halloween Horror Nights will run for 48 select nights from August 28 through November 1, promising the most expansive event yet with 10 all-new haunted houses, scare zones, live entertainment, and a carnival of chaos lurking around every corner.

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This year’s theme, the “Infernal Carnival of Nightmares,” brings together HHN icons Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow for the first time ever, setting the stage for a twisted big top where control meets chaos. But beyond the scares themselves, it is the ticket options and upgrades that are stealing the spotlight this year.

For those looking to maximize every scream-filled minute, the Scream Early add-on now unlocks entry into Universal Studios Florida as early as 2 pm, giving guests a major head start not only on rides, but even select haunted houses before the official event begins. It is essentially a backstage pass into the madness before the crowds fully descend.

And if you like your horror with a little extra breathing room, Premium Scream Night is doubling its presence in 2026. This limited-capacity event will now take place on two separate nights, August 27 and October 19, offering significantly lower wait times and a more relaxed way to experience the terror. Think of it as the VIP lounge of nightmares where the screams are just as loud, but the lines are much shorter.

Guests can also choose from a variety of ticket options and upgrades, including single-night admission, Universal Express passes to skip the lines, the R.I.P. Tour for guided VIP access, and the Behind the Screams daytime tour that lets you explore haunted houses with the lights on. Vacation packages are also available, bundling HHN admission with hotel stays and daytime park access, including Universal Epic Universe.

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With tickets now live and new perks making it easier than ever to plan your night of frights, Halloween Horror Nights 35 is shaping up to be a full-blown scream-a-palooza.

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