Just one day before the Passholder Preview, Universal Orlando Resort has shared a sneak peek inside the Halloween Horror Nights 33 Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida.
Halloween Horror Nights 33 Tribute Store
Originally shared by the official Halloween Horror Nights Orlando account on X (formerly Twitter), the video is framed like an urban explorer traversing an abandoned city, and eventually traveling beneath the Museum of Antiquities, where a female bat monster (likely Batilda or a relation) lurks awaiting her revenge.
We enter into Kurt’s Supplies, which has been long abandoned. It used to sell Ice Cream Desserts, Toilet Paper, Fresh Meat, Cold Drinks & Coffee, and more. Everything has a very post-apocalyptic feel, with deteriorating structures and nature reclaiming the environment.
Into the shop further, we can see merch displays, such as this one featuring Lil’ Boo.
The shop clearly became a haven for supplies for survivors. There’s not much useful left, though there is some Mel’s Die-In merchandise.
Kurt had two rules in the aftermath: cash only and don’t waste his time.
Kurt has also printed and posted anti-bat propaganda. It says “If you see a bat, take it out. The only good bats are no bats. Brought to you buy Kurt’s Supplies.”
The explorer notes that the Bat Idol was stolen from the Antique Museum (Sahara Traders). A map shows the danger zones around the museum. The space used for the HHN Tribute Store is adjacent to/part of the extended indoor queue for Revenge of the Mummy (and therefore, the Museum of Antiquities), so the story this year is tied into the real-life location.
The explorer grabs an empty can of Gerg’s Llama Beans and remarks that there’s nothing left here. The supplies have been wiped out long before our arrival. The can is actually one of the ways guests can “become a part of the Tribute Store.” The beans, as well as other products, will be on display with guest’s photos on the labels.
We leave Kurt’s Supplies and go through a dark, eerie alley.
It takes us to an industrial-style room with light-up decor, including a large HHN in the center.
An old Tribute Store sign is in here as well.
It seems like this abandoned warehouse was being used as a safe haven by survivors of the first attack. An old hideout can be seen, and spray paint reads “Send help.”
We leave through the mouth of a skull and head underneath the museum (which seems ill-advised, but like most urban explorers, we don’t seem too concerned about the risks).
This room will be home to the snack counter, with the menu board and display case visible.
Graffiti depicts the head of a large bat-like creature reminiscent of Batilda.
Heading in further, we spot an abandoned subway train car before discovering the abandoned bat idol. It’s been used, whether intentionally or inadvertently, to summon a creature who terrorized and destroyed the city.
We’ll encounter the creature itself before we leave.
Watch the full video below:
The Passholder Preview for the Halloween Horror Nights 33 Tribute Store will be held on Wednesday, August 28 at 11 a.m. It will likely open to all guests later the same day or the following day.
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