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Event Enhancements

With Universal Orlando Resort's special event add-ons, your clients can experience enhanced festivities throughout the year.

Halloween Horror Nights – Select Nights Aug. 28 – Nov. 2



Fear cannot be contained at Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights, The World’s Premier Halloween Event#, select nights Aug. 28–Nov. 2. Bring your friends and you might survive 10 terrifying haunted houses, 5 sinister scare zones, outrageous live entertainment and some of Universal Studios’ most exhilarating attractions. 

#Named Best Halloween Event by Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Awards for 14 years (2006, 2008-2018, 2021–2022).  

Halloween Horror Nights Single-Night Ticket5

Choose a night to experience The World’s Premier Halloween Event#.

Halloween Horror Nights Express6

Get to the fear faster and skip the regular lines one time at all haunted houses, plus at participating rides and attractions. Event admission required and not included.

Halloween Horror Nights R.I.P. Tour7

Join other fans and get a guided V.I.P. walking tour of the event. See more with Priority V.I.P entry to haunted houses (once per house based on itinerary). Separate event admission is required and not included in the listed price. (Pricing and availability vary by date and product selection. Restrictions apply.)

Halloween Horror Nights 3-Haunted House Behind-the-Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tour8

Take a daytime V.I.P. tour for a lights-on look at 3 Halloween Horror Nights haunted houses select days Aug. 30–Nov. 3. Theme park and/or event admission is not included or required to participate in the tour. (Pricing and availability vary by date and product selection. Restrictions apply.)

Halloween Horror Nights 6-Haunted House Behind-the-Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tour8

Take a daytime V.I.P. tour for a lights-on look at 6 Halloween Horror Nights haunted houses select days Aug. 30–Nov. 3. Theme park and/or event admission is not included or required to participate in the tour. (Pricing and availability vary by date and product selection. Restrictions apply.)

Halloween Horror Nights Premium Scream Night9

Halloween Horror Nights Premium Scream Night will be available for one-night only on Thursday, August 28th; this is a separately ticketed Halloween Horror Nights event. Admission price of $375 + tax includes access to haunted houses, scare zones, and live entertainment, select attractions, and select all you care to enjoy food & non-alcoholic beverage items (Alcoholic beverages will be available at a separate charge. Must be 21+ with valid photo ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages). With a limited capacity, guests will get to experience Halloween Horror Nights not only early but with shorter wait times for haunted houses and select attractions.

#Named Best Halloween Event by Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Awards for 13 years (2006, 2008-2018, 2021-2022).

Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event. Event occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds. Prices, dates, times, attractions, entertainment, and/or experience details are subject to availability, changes and/or cancellation without notice. Parks/attractions/entertainment, or access to events may close or be unavailable due to capacity and benefits are subject to change without notice. Free self-parking after midnight on all Halloween Horror Nights event nights. Free self-parking available after 6PM for all guests on non-Halloween Horror Nights event nights. Other restrictions may apply.

Holidays at Universal – Nov. 21 – Dec. 31

harry potter castle

Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort are merry and bright, naughty and nice. Take in the spectacle of Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. Witness a stunning seasonal celebration when Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s takes to the streets. And get a little naughty as you laugh along with The Grinch™ as Seuss Landing™ is all spruced up for the holidays.

Rock the Universe – Jan. 23-24, 2026

Rock the Universe

Florida’s biggest Christian music festival returns! Raise your hands. Raise your voice. Raise your spirit. Get ready to Rock the Universe on January 23rd and 24th, 2026. Experience two nights of powerful music from today’s most popular Christian artists at Universal Studios Florida. It’s an unforgettable weekend of faith and fun.

Stay tuned for more details.

 

Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval
Feb. 1 – Mar. 30, 2026

Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval

It's unforgettable springtime fun for everyone. Enjoy a spectacular parade every night, outrageous street performers, vibrant music, colorful costumes and countless beads flying through the air. You can savor mouthwatering food including authentic Cajun specialties and flavors from around the world available for purchase. Best of all, the Mardi Gras festivities are included with your theme park admission or Annual Pass. Seasonal Passholders can also experience the event on select nights.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Separate theme park admission ticket is required and must be valid for Universal Studios Florida for the same calendar day as this product.

Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations is registered with the State of Florida as a seller of travel. Registration number ST-24215.

5Halloween Horror Nights Single-Night Ticket

Online purchase price only. Prices and savings vary by date and are subject to availability and to change without notice. Savings based off front gate price for a single night event ticket. Prices are higher at the front gate. Not valid with any other specials, promotions, or discounts. Sales tax and parking fee not included. Ticket entitles one (1) guest admission to one (1) 2025 Halloween Horror Nights event night that is valid for selected date only. Day admission tickets, Annual / Seasonal Passes and Complimentary Passes are not valid for Halloween Horror Nights admission. The Halloween Horror Nights event begins at 6:30 pm and closing times vary. Additional restrictions apply.

The above Admission Media is non-refundable, non-transferable, and must be used by the same person on all days.  Standard entry includes biometric scan.  Valid only during normal operating hours.  Parks, attractions, or entertainment may: close due to refurbishing, capacity, weather or special events; change operating hours; and otherwise change or be discontinued without notice and without liability to the owners of Universal Orlando Resort (“Universal”).  With the exception of the 2025 Halloween Horror Nights event, the above Admission Media specifically excludes admission to separately ticketed events and venues at any of the Universal theme parks and/or Universal CityWalk, and excludes parking or discounts on food or merchandise. Some CityWalk venues require ages 21 or older for admission. Valid Photo ID required.  Additional restrictions may apply and benefits are subject to change without notice.

6Halloween Horror Nights Express Pass

Event admission is not included in the listed price. Separate Halloween Horror Nights 2025 event admission required AND must be valid for the same calendar day as your Halloween Horror Nights Express Pass.

  • Prices vary by date. Subject to availability and to change without notice.
  • Universal Express passes, including Premier Hotel Universal Express Unlimited, used during regular theme park hours are not valid for this separately ticketed event.
  • Available during normal event operating hours only.

The Halloween Horror Nights Express Pass entitles one (1) guest one (1) time express ride access for a specific event date during the 2025 Halloween Horror Nights event. Express ride access is a separate line with a shorter wait time at ALL haunted houses and participating rides and attractions. Subject to availability. Present ticket to the attendant upon entering the queue for a haunted house or participating attraction.

The above product is non-refundable, non-transferable, and must be used by the same person on all days. Standard entry includes biometric scan. Valid only during normal operating hours. Parks, attractions, or entertainment may: close due to refurbishing, capacity, weather or special events; change operating hours; and otherwise change or be discontinued without notice and without liability to the owners of Universal Orlando Resort (“Universal”). Unless otherwise stated, does not include admission to separately ticketed events at any of the Universal theme parks or within any of the CityWalk venues, Universal Cinemark or Hollywood Drive-In Golf™, and parking or discounts on food or merchandise. Some CityWalk venues require ages 21 or older for admission. Valid Photo ID required. Additional restrictions may apply and benefits are subject to change without notice.

7Halloween Horror Nights R.I.P. Tour

Halloween Horror Nights R.I.P. Tour Includes:

  • Priority V.I.P. entry to haunted houses (once per house, based on itinerary) while on tour with the R.I.P. Guide. Tour inclusions are subject to itinerary and Houses toured are at the discretion of Universal Orlando Resort.
  • Commemorative R.I.P. Tour credential, lanyard and pin (one each per guest)
  • Complimentary Valet Parking (one (1) vehicle based on availability and advance purchase)
  • Pre-Tour Reception in Cafe La Bamba
  • Access to exclusive cash bar locations (must be 21+ with valid photo ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages)
  • Universal Express Unlimited ride access (with R.I.P. credential) at all participating rides & attractions for the date of their tour (valid upon check-in at VIP Experience lobby to be used before or after tour during normal event operating hours; excludes Halloween Horror Nights haunted houses)
  • Reserved seating at select event show(s) during the tour

Important Information:

  • Event admission is not included in the listed price. Separate Halloween Horror Nights event admission is required for all R.I.P. Tour experiences AND must be valid for the same calendar day as the R.I.P. Tour ticket.
  • Pricing and availability vary depending upon the date and product selection.
  • R.I.P. Tours are available for individual parties of up to six (6) persons only and will include multiple parties in the same tour group. Parties or groups of seven (7) or more will need to book a Private R.I.P. Tour which will include only members of their individual group.

The Halloween Horror Nights R.I.P. Tour ticket entitles one (1) guest: Exclusive VIP entrance to Universal Studios Florida for the Halloween Horror Nights event ('Event'); Guided walking tour of the Event; Priority VIP entrance to haunted houses (one entry per haunted house, based on itinerary) while on the tour with R.I.P. Tour Guide; Reserved seating at select Event show(s); A commemorative R.I.P. Tour credential with lanyard and pin; Pre-tour reception with light appetizers held at Cafe La Bamba located in Universal Studios Florida; Exclusive cash bar locations during the tour (must be 21+ to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages with valid Photo ID); and Complimentary valet parking (1 vehicle, subject to availability). Between check-in and the beginning of the tour, and again at the conclusion of the tour (Event hours permitting), R.I.P. Tour credential can be used to receive unlimited Universal Express ride access to skip the regular lines ONLY at participating park rides and attractions; excludes haunted houses. Advance reservations required and subject to availability. Ticket is date specific; forty-eight (48) hour cancellation notice is required for a full refund. Halloween Horror Nights Event admission ticket required AND must be valid for the same calendar day as the R.I.P. Tour ticket. Cafe La Bamba will open to R.I.P. Tour guests thirty (30) minutes prior to scheduled tour time printed on the back of the ticket. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times while taking part in any R.I.P. Tour. Tickets are not refundable and not exchangeable. Prices, dates, and times are subject to change without notice. Additional restrictions may apply and subject to change without notice.

The above product is non-refundable, non-transferable, and must be used by the same person on all days. Standard entry includes biometric scan. Valid only during normal operating hours. Parks, attractions, or entertainment may: close due to refurbishing, capacity, weather or special events; change operating hours; and otherwise change or be discontinued without notice and without liability to the owners of Universal Orlando Resort (‘Universal’). Unless otherwise stated, does not include admission to separately ticketed events at any of the Universal theme parks or within any of the CityWalk venues, Universal Cinemark, or Hollywood Drive-In Golf™, and parking or discounts on food or merchandise. Some CityWalk venues require ages 21 or older for admission. Valid Photo ID required. Additional restrictions may apply and benefits are subject to change without notice.

The Halloween Horror Nights Premium Scream Night ticket entitles one (1) guest admission to the August 28, 2025 exclusive event at Universal Studios Florida. Event begins at 7:30 pm. Ticket includes access to haunted houses, scare zones, live entertainment, and select attractions. Ticket also includes select all you care to enjoy food items and non-alcoholic beverages; and one (1) Souvenir credential and lanyard.  This admission product includes free self-parking on Premium Scream Night only.  Not valid with any other specials, promotions or discounts. This event will have limited capacity. Tickets will be subject to capacity and availability, while supplies last. Not refundable, and not transferrable; cannot be exchanged for any other ticket product. Prices, dates, times, experience details, menu, and benefits subject to availability, change and/or cancellation without notice. Additional restrictions may apply. WARNING: EVENT MAY BE TOO INTENSE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13. COSTUMES SUBJECT TO COSTUME POLICY. NO COSTUME MASKS ALLOWED. 

8Halloween Horror Nights Behind-the-Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tour

DUE TO THE INTENSELY GRAPHIC NATURE AND LIGHTS-ON VIEWING WITHIN THE HAUNTED HOUSES, THE UNMASKING THE HORROR TOURS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13. NO COSTUMES OR COSTUME MASKS ALLOWED.

Take a daytime V.I.P. tour for a lights-on look at Halloween Horror Nights haunted houses. Pick from a 3 or 6-haunted house tour select dates and times. Includes:

  • Exclusive behind-the-scenes access to 3 or 6 haunted houses in a lights-on, informational walking tour (once per house, based on itinerary)
  • Exclusive access to photograph select rooms in select haunted houses on the tour (as determined by the VIP Experience guidelines for the year's event)

Important Information:

  • Theme park and/or Halloween Horror Nights event admission is not included and NOT REQUIRED to participate in the tour
  • Pricing and availability vary depending upon the date and product selection.
  • The morning and afternoon 3-house tour is not a combination 6-house tour, and may be the same 3 houses on each tour.

The 3-Haunted House Unmasking the Horror Tour Ticket entitles one (1) guest: a guided informational walking tour of three (3) haunted houses, and the chance to photograph select rooms in select haunted houses, at the discretion of Universal Orlando Resort VIP Tours. Unmasking the Horror Tours are daytime, lights-on tours of select haunted houses. Tours last up to two and a half hours for 3 house tours, with groups consisting of no more than 12 guests and will include multiple parties in the same group. The morning and afternoon 3 house tour is not a combination tour, and may be the same 3 haunted houses on each tour. Theme park and/or Halloween Horror Nights event admission is not included and NOT REQUIRED to participate in the tour. Quantities are limited and subject to availability. Advance reservations required. Ticket is date specific; forty-eight (48) hour cancellation notice is required for a full refund. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times while taking part in an Unmasking the Horror Tour. Guest must check-in at the Theater Courtyard entrance 15 minutes prior to scheduled tour time printed on the back of the ticket. Tickets are not refundable and not exchangeable. Pricing, dates, times, benefits and inclusions are subject to change without notice. Additional restrictions may apply.

The 6-Haunted House Unmasking the Horror Tour Ticket entitles one (1) guest: a guided informational walking tour of six (6) haunted houses, and the chance to photograph select rooms in select haunted houses, at the discretion of Universal Orlando Resort VIP Tours. Unmasking the Horror Tours are daytime, lights-on tours of select haunted houses. Tours last up to 5 hours for 6 house tours, with groups consisting of no more than 12 guests and will include multiple parties in the same group. The morning and afternoon 3-House tour is not a combination/6-House tour, and may be the same 3 houses on each tour. Theme park and/or Halloween Horror Nights event admission is not included and NOT REQUIRED to participate in the tour. Quantities are limited and subject to availability. Advance reservations required. Ticket is date specific; forty-eight (48) hour cancellation notice is required for a full refund. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times while taking part in an Unmasking the Horror Tour. Guest must check-in at the Theater Courtyard entrance 15 minutes prior to scheduled tour time printed on the back of the ticket. Tickets are not refundable and not exchangeable. Pricing, dates, times, benefits and inclusions are subject to change without notice. Additional restrictions may apply.

9Halloween Horror Nights Premium Scream Night

The Halloween Horror Nights Premium Scream Night ticket entitles one (1) guest admission to the August 28, 2025 exclusive event at Universal Studios Florida. Event begins at 7:30 pm. Ticket includes access to haunted houses, scare zones, live entertainment, and select attractions. Ticket also includes select all you care to enjoy food items and non-alcoholic beverages; and one (1) Souvenir credential and lanyard.  This admission product includes free self-parking on Premium Scream Night only.  Not valid with any other specials, promotions or discounts. This event will have limited capacity. Tickets will be subject to capacity and availability, while supplies last. Not refundable, and not transferrable; cannot be exchanged for any other ticket product. Prices, dates, times, experience details, menu, and benefits subject to availability, change and/or cancellation without notice. Additional restrictions may apply. WARNING: EVENT MAY BE TOO INTENSE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13. COSTUMES SUBJECT TO COSTUME POLICY. NO COSTUME MASKS ALLOWED. 

The above product is non-refundable, non-transferable, and must be used by the same person on all days. Standard entry includes biometric scan. Valid only during normal operating hours. Parks, attractions, or entertainment may: close due to refurbishing, capacity, weather or special events; change operating hours; and otherwise change or be discontinued without notice and without liability to the owners of Universal Orlando Resort (‘Universal’). Unless otherwise stated, does not include admission to separately ticketed events at any of the Universal theme parks or within any of the CityWalk venues, Universal Cinemark, or Hollywood Drive-In Golf™, and parking or discounts on food or merchandise. Some CityWalk venues require ages 21 or older for admission. Valid Photo ID required. Additional restrictions may apply and benefits are subject to change without notice.

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