We’re less than a week from the start of Halloween Horror Nights 33. Crew members are putting the final touches on scare zones, the Tribute Store, and more at Universal Studios Florida.
Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store
On Friday, we saw crew members carrying covered props into the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store, which is located in the New York area of the park. At the time, the store’s exit area was blocked off with blue construction walls.
The walls were removed overnight. As of Saturday morning, they had been replaced with temporary barriers around a section of the sidewalk.
As for the Tribute Store façade, themed scaffolding has been added above the shipping container entrance. The scaffolding is draped with tattered black tarps. A black barrel sits near the top.
Tension cables run from the scaffolding down to blue barrels at each corner of the container. There are lights on the front of the container ready to illuminate the “Tribute Store” graffiti.
Inside the shipping container are two new strings of lights. Guests will enter the container from ramps on either side and then walk through an opening into the Tribute Store.
As of Saturday morning, a set of barriers blocks access to the Tribute Store façade and the surrounding street.
Torture Faire Scare Zone
Down the street in the Torture Faire scare zone, the Brazen Bull has a new prop. A golden bellows has been attached to one of the trusses next to the bull’s tail.
Sahara Traders
The HHN display in Sahara Traders has some updates. When we last checked on the store, a bat statue had been revealed in a crate. The statue is now gone, although a poster still displays a picture of the figure, which is connected to The Museum: Deadly Exhibits haunted house.
The crate is still there, with snapped rope and broken wood. This crate has been constantly updated. In an earlier post, the crate was closed and tied with rope.
This nearby QR code leads to a Halloween Horror Nights Instagram filter.
An open manila folder displays new newspaper clippings. A hand-written note in the center reads, “What does it mean?” One clipping includes a picture of the Tribute Store façade with the headline, “Construction halted as city spirals into madness over shadowy ‘bat creature.'” The last two words are underlined.
Another clipping describes a break-in at the Museum of Antiquities. “Museum Robbed! Recently donated exhibit ransacked” reads the headline, next to a picture of the bat statue. The story references the “soon to be revealed” exhibit Wonders of the Ancient Garden and notes large vines and foliage have grown over the crime scene.
A “News in Brief” clipping features the headline “Security guard missing after museum ‘heist.'” It seems the bat statue was stolen from the Museum of Antiquities. The story references a broken skylight, leading some to believe the artifact was flown out.
A “Sports in Brief” clipping reads, “Football player removed from game after being attacked by bat.” A red “X” is over the story, which describes a spectator attacking the football player with a baseball bat — not a bat creature.
Another headline reads “Shadowy figure stalks the city, rumors of unrest continue to grow.” In the story, the words “winged creature” and “foliage” are underlined. The final headline reads, “Local warehouse reopens after roof collapse repaired.”
‘Enter the Blumhouse’ Stage
This small stage in the San Francisco area has been decorated for Blumhouse’s upcoming release “Wolf Man.” The stage is located next to the “Enter the Blumhouse” scare zone.
A backdrop behind the stage features a farmhouse with windows illuminated at night. The “Wolf Man” title is across the top with “Only in theaters January 17.”
Plants, hay, and shovels have been added to the scene around the stage. A sign reads “No Trespassing: there is nothing here worth dying for.”
A wheelbarrow leans against the set.
‘Nightmare Fuel: Nocturnal Circus’ Signs
Signs for “Nightmare Fuel: Nocturnal Circus” are up outside of the former Fear Factor Live amphitheater in World Expo.
There are two signs displaying showtimes: 8 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 11 p.m., and 12:30 a.m. Like the houses, the show is exclusive to Halloween Horror Nights and will only be performed on event nights.
The signs also display warnings for the show. This one states guests with medical sensitivity to strobe and fog effects should not experience the show.
A larger warning sign indicates guests with heart conditions, abnormal blood pressure, fear of enclosed spaces, or a recent surgery that may be aggravated should also stay away. There is also a code of conduct.
The largest sign is a banner featuring spear-like arrows jutting out from the show’s name. Circus tent stripes curve down to the bottom of the banner. The background is smoky purple and orange.
“Nightmare Fuel” is an annual show with a new version every year Former versions include “Wildfire” and “Revenge Dream.” The show won a Brass Ring Award at the IAAPA Honors 2024.
The HHN Bar
A new sign at Battery Park indicates this spot will be called The HHN Bar. The simple black and white sign is on the top of a scaffolding archway leading into the park.
Battery Park is located behind Transformers: The Ride 3D, across from Mel’s Drive-In.
Halloween Horror Nights 33 begins on August 30. Tickets are on sale now. Before you go, check out the merchandise available at this year’s event.
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