We’re at the First Night of Halloween Horror Nights in Universal Orlando!

Horror fans: the moment you’ve been waiting for has FINALLY arrived! Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights has begun.

We’ve been gearing up for this event for months as Universal slowly teased the houses, scare zones, merchandise, and food. And now, the time has come — we’re heading to Halloween Horror Nights to bring you a firsthand account of the scares, food, and more, so let’s go!

Entrance

Halloween Horror Nights runs from September 2nd to October 31st on select nights. The event begins at 6:30PM and goes until 2AM.

We started off with some scare zones! Here’s a look at what you can expect from one of these walkthrough scare zones.

The scare zones are perfect NIGHTMARE FUEL. ??? #HHN31 #mediaevent pic.twitter.com/1F2uXrcazW

— AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) September 3, 2022

There are five scare zones this year: Horrors of Halloween, Scarecrow: Cursed Soil, Sweet Revenge, Graveyard: Deadly Unrest, and Conjure the Dark. These themed scare zones all feature costumed scare actors whose main objective is to, well, scare!

Scarecrow: Cursed Soil features an abandoned farm, where “scarecrows have risen from the crust of the earth to hunt you and seek revenge.”

An abandoned farm full of scarecrows seeking revenge – could you handle the Scarecrow: Cursed Soil scare zone? #HHN31 #mediaevent pic.twitter.com/S5JuIYIEI5

— AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) September 3, 2022

At Sweet Revenge, the sweets from Major Sweets’ candy company have “turned children into crazed killers.”

Graveyard: Deadly Unrest takes place on Halloween, where “a dark stork descends upon a cemetery and awakens long-dead spirits.”

The scare zones are perfect NIGHTMARE FUEL. ??? #HHN31 #mediaevent pic.twitter.com/1F2uXrcazW

— AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) September 3, 2022

Conjure the Dark takes place on the first Halloween, where an evil sorceress has summoned monsters from dark dimensions.

Finally, Horrors of Halloween is run by the Pumpkin Lord, who is the spirit of Halloween. He’s taken over the event and summoned “hordes of fiendish creatures.”

It’s just the beginning of the night, y’all. ? #HHN31 #hosted #mediaevent pic.twitter.com/t2GvKQ4ZrQ

— AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) September 2, 2022

The Houses

There are ten haunted houses for Halloween Horror Nights 31, and they are:

The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare

The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare takes place at an “otherworldly rave”, and features The Weeknd’s After Hours music throughout what Universal describes as a “surreal nightmare”.

“Bandaged maniacs performing extreme plastic surgery” and “a grotesque mannequin masquerade” have been teased…we can’t wait!

Halloween

This house takes you face-to-face with Michael Meyers from the Halloween film franchise!

The theme of the house takes you back to the very beginning of Michael Meyers’ story, with a house full of scares from the iconic movie villain.

Universal Monsters: Legends Collide

The Wolf Man, Dracula, and The Mummy will face off in a battle in Universal Monsters: Legends Collide.  Taking inspiration from previous Universal Monsters attractions at Halloween Horror nights, this house transports guests to the 19th century on a hunt for the Amulet of Ra.

All three monsters have a desire for the Amulet, and guests will be caught in the middle of this face-off — but only one monster will survive. We’re psyched to see how this differs from last year’s Universal Monsters house!

The Horrors of Blumhouse

A NEW house this year features a “double-feature of Blumhouse horror.” Enter a world where you’re in the midst of a frightened teenager and the serial killer she’s suddenly switched bodies with in “Freaky.”

Then, step inside “The Black Phone” where The Grabber will chase you endlessly as you desperately look for an escape route.

Spirits of the Coven

Spirits of the Coven is a witches-themed house at this year’s event.

At this house you can “enter an unsettling 1920s speakeasy” where you’ll quickly learn that you are “the main ingredient of witch’s brew.”

Bugs: Eaten Alive

This house is all about…bugs!

At this house, you’ll “face a putrid, skin-crawling infestation of spiders, roaches, flies, bees and more.”

Bugs Eaten Alive: 1 ???
Quincy: 0 ?#HHN31 #MediaEvent pic.twitter.com/5MM8hBp4cp

— AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) September 3, 2022

Fiesta de Chupacabras

The chupacabra is a mythical creature whose legend comes from the folklore of the Americas.

At this Halloween Horror Nights house, you’ll have to face the “no-longer mythical” creature.

Hellblock Horror

Have you ever wondered what a prison for monsters would look like? Then you’re in luck because that’s what this house is all about.

At this house, you will “attempt to survive visiting hours for horrifying monsters serving time.”

Dead Man’s Pier: Winter’s Wake

This house is all about seeing if you have what it takes to survive a brutal winter thunderstorm in a seaside village.

And you’ll have to face the undead fisherman who rule the village, too!

Descendants of Destruction

This is the final house that will be offered at Halloween Horror Nights this year.

In this house, you will “encounter bloodthirsty mutants living in a post-apocalyptic subway system.” Quincy rated this as a 4…well, maybe 3 out of 5 scares!

Conquered the ‘Descendants of Destruction’ haunted house…and I don’t know how to feel. ?? pic.twitter.com/A38ur9xIw3

— AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) September 3, 2022

The Entertainment

You want spooky shows? Then you’ll want to check out Ghoulish! A Halloween Tale, which takes place on Halloween night when a ghost story becomes real.

Here’s a sneak peek at Ghoulish! A Halloween Tale, one of TWO spooky shows at #HHN31! pic.twitter.com/Qic2pH9Iy7

— AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) September 3, 2022

The Food

It wouldn’t be Halloween Horror Nights without FOOD! At the event you can find a wide assortment of delectable eats at Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, CityWalk, and the Universal hotels.

Here’s another peek at the eats and treats at #HHN31 tonight! #mediaevent pic.twitter.com/F02Rup2HMj

— AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) September 3, 2022

Universal Studios

• Major Sweets Ice Cream Sandwich (inspired by “Sweet Revenge” scare zone): Candy-corn sugar cookies filled with sweet corn ice cream (vegetarian)
• Maggot Covered Cheese Dog (inspired by “Bugs: Eaten Alive” original haunted house): A Korean-style hot dog with fresh mozzarella, rolled in puffed rice, topped with gochujang drizzle and black sesame seeds

Don’t let the pumpkin deceive you! ? This fun booth at Springfield Bridge is also home to one of the creepiest food options tonight – the Maggot-Covered Cheese Dog for $9.49! ? pic.twitter.com/7HRaADtiYI

— AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) September 3, 2022

• Save Your Tears Signature Cocktail (inspired by “The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare” haunted house): This signature drink mixes bourbon, peach brandy, single-pressed lemon juice, agave nectar and bitters – topped with peach bursting boba and served in a souvenir cup
• Lil’ Boo’s Spicy Pumpkin Bun (inspired by “Horrors of Halloween” scare zone): A steamed bun filled with spicy butternut squash influenced by the beloved Halloween Horror Nights character (vegetarian)
• Garlic Philly Cheese “Stake”: Tender shaved beef served on a black hoagie slider roll with caramelized onions, peppers, sautéed mushrooms, muenster cheese sauce and roasted garlic aioli
• Burning Skull: Includes tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, mango nectar, pineapple juice, smoked chili bitters, jalapeno and basil concentrate, shaken and served in a light-up molded skull cup
• The Good Guys Burger: A beef burger, crispy pork belly, cheddar cheese sauce, and pickled jalapenos on a doughnut bun topped with red icing and fruity cereal

WHOA! We got our hands on the Good Guys Burger ?, but don’t be fooled by its name! It’s a donut bun ? covered in red icing and fruity cereal, with a beef patty topped with caramelized pork belly, pickled jalapeños, and cheese! ? Find it at #HHN31 for $10.99! pic.twitter.com/bcxsccg5Dt

— AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) September 3, 2022

• Día de los Muertos themed items: Includes offerings inspired by Latin flavors such as Tamales Día de los Muertos (gluten-free) – pork tamales topped with red mole sauce and cotija cheese; and Roasted Sweet Potato & Mushroom Street Tacos (vegan and gluten-free) – roasted sweet potato and mushroom tacos topped with onions, vegan crumbled cheese and cilantro; also served with birria consommé

• Fried Zombie Brains: Fried cauliflower florets tossed in spicy gochujang sauce and garnished with toasted sesame seeds and scallions (vegan)
• Petrified Rat Tails: Funnel fries with creamy crab dip, sliced scallions and seasoned with herbs and spices
• Tombstone Red Velvet Cake Pop: A red velvet cake pop coated in buttercream on a bed of crushed chocolate cookie crumbs and garnished with white chocolate bones (vegetarian)
• Pizza Skull: Pepperoni and cheese stuffed skulls served with a marinara dipping sauce
• Pizza Fries: Fries piled high with sausage, pepperoni, marinara sauce and loads of cheese. Also available this year are Vegan Pizza Fries – topped with marinara sauce, vegan cheese, vegan pepperoni and vegan sausage crumbles.
• S’mores Fries: Sweet potato fries drizzled with melted chocolate, graham cracker crumbs and marshmallows
• Traditional Twisted Taters (vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options): Fried spiralized ribbon potato thinly sliced and skewered with season salt, garlic parmesan, sour cream & chives, or ghost pepper seasoning options. Guests can also enjoy the variations Blood ‘n Guts Twisted Tater – smothered with chili and roasted red pepper queso; and Fiery Twisted Tater with Queso (vegetarian) – complete with white cheese sauce and sprinkled with flaming hot crunchy cheese puffs, and ghost pepper seasoning

Can you stand the heat? ? We checked out the Fiery Twisted Tater with Queso for $9.99 and the Twisted Tater w/ Blood and Guts (subtle, right? ?) at $14.99! pic.twitter.com/0Aymv0VkZt

— AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) September 3, 2022

Universal CityWalk

• Black Magic Milkshake (gluten-free) at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen: pumpkin dulce de leche ice cream with a hazelnut-and-tombstone-sprinkled rim – topped with a cauldron filled with gummy “severed body parts” over whipped flames.
• Dead Coconut Club: The Red Coconut Club will transform into a new theme for fall with a menu highlighting the Universal Monsters.

Universal Orlando Hotels

The following will be offered at every Universal Orlando hotel:

• The Mummy Drink: vodka, blueberry-flavored energy drink, blue Caribbean liqueur, simple syrup, and lemon juice
• The Wolf Man Drink: whiskey, black raspberry-flavored liquor, and pineapple juice
• Dracula Drink: tequila and Bloody Mary mix garnished with olives and celery

Merchandise

We got to take a look at all the merchandise for the event before it even began!

From t-shirts to Michael Meyers ornaments, Universal has plenty of merchandise to choose from.

Merch alert! Halloween Horror Nights has all-new merch for #HHN31! Get your hands on t-shirts, fanny packs, hats, mini backpacks, mugs and more this year! pic.twitter.com/63VTYP1fXL

— AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) September 3, 2022

Click here for a look at ALL the merchandise for Halloween Horror Nights 31

We’ll continue updating this post as we experience everything that Halloween Horror Nights has to offer, so make sure to stay tuned to AllEars for all the gory details.

Click here to see 13 of the best Halloween Horror Nights houses of all time at Universal Orlando!

Will you be attending Halloween Horror Nights this year? Let us know in the comments! 

Disclosure: We were invited by Universal to attend a media tour of Halloween Horror Nights. This did not affect our reporting of the event — our opinions are our own

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