Halloween Horror Nights 33 has begun at Universal Studios Florida, and we’ve reviewed all the special food and drinks for the event.

Lombard’s Fanta Bar

Menu

Beverages:

• Ghoul Juice – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve
• 🆕 Surr3al Soda – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve
• 🆕 Surr3al Soda Mocktail – $8.50
• 🆕 Sinist3r Spritz – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve
• 🆕 Black Cat’s Reprieve – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve
• 🆕 Black Cat’s Reprieve Mocktail – $8.50
• Premium Cocktail – $20 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $16 for refill, or $16 for 12 oz. single serve
• Cursed Cranberry Vodka Spritz – $14.25
• Voodoo Brewing Co. Lacto-Kooler (5.5% ABV) – $13.50
• Miller Lite (4.2% ABV) – $10.50
• Nütrl (4.5% ABV) – $12.50
• Modelo (4.4% ABV) – $11.50
• Spellbound Cabernet Sauvignon (13.5% ABV) – $11
• Noble Vines 446 Chardonnay (14.5% ABV) – $11

Ghoul Juice – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

Myers’s dark rum, Bols cherry brandy, simple syrup, mango nectar, lime juice, Dale DeGroff’s Pimento Bitters and Peychaud’s Bitters

Ghoul Juice returns. We’re not sure if this is a good thing or not. It’s not terrible for a pre-mixed cocktail, but it’s never been very good either. Some people might see it as a Horror Nights tradition now, but we’re tired of it.

Mango is the predominant flavor here, so if you’re not a mango fan, definitely skip this.

Rating out of 7: 4

*NEW* Surr3al Soda – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

Tito’s vodka, Fanta Orange, Sprite, and blue raspberry syrup

This is a syrupy, sweet theme park cocktail. It has the benefit of not being pre-mixed, but it’s nothing worth your time.

Rating out of 7: 3

*NEW* Surr3al Soda Mocktail – $8.50

Fanta Orange, Sprite, and blue raspberry syrup

Like the cocktail, it’s not bad, but it’s not interesting. There’s no reason to order this, especially at these prices, because it offers nothing special.

Rating out of 7: 3

*NEW* Sinist3r Spritz – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

New Amsterdam vodka, Aperol Aperitivo, Fanta Orange

There’s no mocktail version of this because, without alcohol, this would just be Fanta Orange.

This is disgusting. You can’t even taste the Fanta Orange; it’s just Aperol. Don’t get this.

Rating out of 7: 1

*NEW* Black Cat’s Reprieve – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

Bacardi Superior Rum, lime juice, watermelon syrup, simple syrup and Fanta Pineapple

This is a Tiki drink, and it works. We really enjoyed this. It’s light and refreshing. The pineapple is the primary flavor and the watermelon hits on the back end. For a Tiki drink, being carbonated is unusual, and we liked it.

Rating out of 7: 6

*NEW* Black Cat’s Reprieve Mocktail – $8.50

 Lime juice, watermelon syrup, simple syrup, and Fanta Pineapple

Again, you could probably make this on the Freestyle machine, but it’s still good.

Rating out of 7: 5

Location

Lombard’s Fanta Bar is located behind Lombard’s Seafood Grille in San Francisco. Find it at #1 on the map at the bottom of this page.

Transformers Fanta Bar

Menu

Beverages:

• Ghoul Juice – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve
• 🆕 Surr3al Soda – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve
• 🆕 Surr3al Soda Mocktail – $8.50
• 🆕 Dead Meridian $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve
• 🆕 Dead Meridian Mocktail – $8.50
• 🆕 Creepy Cola $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve
• 🆕 Creepy Cola Mocktail – $8.50
• Premium Cocktail – $20 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $16 for refill, or $16 for 12 oz. single serve
• Crooked Can Bloody Murder IPA (5.4% ABV) – $16 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $12.75 for refill, or $13 for 12 oz. single serve
• Whole Hog Pumpkin Ale (7% ABV) – $16 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $12.75 for refill, or $13 for 12 oz. single serve
• Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest (5.7% ABV) – $16 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $12.75 for refill, or $13 for 12 oz. single serve
• Bud Light (4.2% ABV) – $14.25 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $11 for refill, or $11.25 for 12 oz. single serve
• Cursed Cranberry Vodka Spritz – $14.25
• Miller Lite (4.2% ABV) – $10.50
• Nütrl (4.5% ABV) – $12.50
• Modelo (4.4% ABV) – $11.50
• Spellbound Cabernet Sauvignon (13.5% ABV) – $11
• Noble Vines 446 Chardonnay (14.5% ABV) – $11

Ghoul Juice – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

Myers’s dark rum, Bols cherry brandy, simple syrup, mango nectar, lime juice, Dale DeGroff’s Pimento Bitters and Peychaud’s Bitters

*NEW* Surr3al Soda – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

Tito’s vodka, Fanta Orange, Sprite, and blue raspberry syrup

*NEW* Surr3al Soda Mocktail – $8.50

Fanta Orange, Sprite, and blue raspberry syrup

*NEW* Dead Meridian Cocktail – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

Cuervo Tradicional Silver Tequila, chipotle pineapple syrup, basil essence, and Fanta Orange, garnished with a pineapple wedge

This is like 18 oz. of tequila and 2 oz. of Fanta Orange. It’s very strong, but very one-note.

Rating out of 7: 4

*NEW* Dead Meridian Mocktail – $8.50

Chipotle pineapple syrup, basil essence, and Fanta Orange, garnished with a pineapple wedge

This is much better than the cocktail. Without the overpowering tequila, the basil and chipotle-pineapple can come through. It’s a very interesting mocktail.

Rating out of 7: 5

*NEW* Creepy Cola Cocktail – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

Jack Daniels Old No. 7 whiskey, Coca-Cola Classic, black cherry purée, stone fruit syrup, and gummy creepy crawlers

They ruined a perfectly good Jack and Coke. The black cherry puree does nothing but add bitterness, and the stone fruit syrup adds a sticky sweetness. There was one (1) gummy worm.

Rating out of 7: 4

*NEW* Creepy Cola Mocktail – $8.50

Coca-Cola Classic, black cherry purée, stone fruit syrup, and gummy creepy crawlers

This is just Coke with black cherry syrup. It’s not great, and it’s not interesting. If you’re looking for “mocktails” that are just soda mixes, buy a Freestyle cup and have at it. This is a waste of your time in line and your money.

Rating out of 7: 3

Location

The Transformers Fanta Bar is located in the covered extended queue for Transformers: The Ride – 3D, facing Gramercy Park. Find it at #2 on the map at the bottom of this page.

Fanta’s Bridge Bar

Menu

Beverages:

• Ghoul Juice – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve
• 🆕 Eye of Otis – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve
• 🆕 Eye of Otis Mocktail – $8.50
• 🆕 Soured Sunshine – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve
• Premium Cocktail – $20 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $16 for refill, or $16 for 12 oz. single serve
• Cursed Cranberry Vodka Spritz – $14.25
• Crooked Can Bloody Murder IPA (5.4% ABV) – $16 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $12.75 for refill, or $13 for 12 oz. single serve
• Whole Hog Pumpkin Ale (7% ABV) – $16 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $12.75 for refill, or $13 for 12 oz. single serve
• Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest (5.7% ABV) – $16 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $12.75 for refill, or $13 for 12 oz. single serve
• Bud Light (4.2% ABV) – $14.25 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $11 for refill, or $11.25 for 12 oz. single serve
• Voodoo Brewing Co. Lacto-Kooler (5.5% ABV) – $13.50
• Miller Lite (4.2% ABV) – $10.50
• Nütrl (4.5% ABV) – $12.50
• Modelo (4.4% ABV) – $11.50
• Spellbound Cabernet Sauvignon (13.5% ABV) – $11
• Noble Vines 446 Chardonnay (14.5% ABV) – $11

Ghoul Juice – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

Myers’s dark rum, Bols cherry brandy, simple syrup, mango nectar, lime juice, Dale DeGroff’s Pimento Bitters and Peychaud’s Bitters

*NEW* Eye of Otis – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

New Amsterdam gin, lemon juice, lychee syrup, prickly pear syrup, tonic, Sprite, topped with a lychee blueberry “eye”

The gin flavor isn’t overpowering, but it’s not very good. It’s bland, and the Sprite is a little flat.

Rating out of 7: 3

*NEW* Eye of Otis Mocktail – $8.50

 Lemon juice, lychee syrup, prickly pear syrup, tonic, Sprite, topped with a lychee blueberry “eye”

This was awful. It was disgusting. Don’t drink this.

Rating out of 7: 2

*NEW* Soured Sunshine – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

Old Forester bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and Fanta Orange, garnished with a lemon wedge

This is a well-mixed bourbon cocktail. It’s refreshing, balanced, and drinkable.

Rating out of 7: 7

Location

The Fanta Bridge Bar is located on the bridge between the London Waterfront and Springfield U.S.A. Find it at #3 on the map at the bottom of this page.

Fanta’s Fear Factor Bar

Menu

Beverages:

• Ghoul Juice – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve
• 🆕 Sinist3r Spritz – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve
• 🆕 Fanta-Rita – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve
• Premium Cocktail – $20 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $16 for refill, or $16 for 12 oz. single serve
• Crooked Can Bloody Murder IPA (5.4% ABV) – $16 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $12.75 for refill, or $13 for 12 oz. single serve
• Whole Hog Pumpkin Ale (7% ABV) – $16 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $12.75 for refill, or $13 for 12 oz. single serve
• Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest (5.7% ABV) – $16 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $12.75 for refill, or $13 for 12 oz. single serve
• Bud Light (4.2% ABV) – $14.25 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $11 for refill, or $11.25 for 12 oz. single serve
• Cursed Cranberry Vodka Spritz – $14.25
• Voodoo Brewing Co. Lacto-Kooler (5.5% ABV) – $13.50
• Miller Lite (4.2% ABV) – $10.50
• Nütrl (4.5% ABV) – $12.50
• Modelo (4.4% ABV) – $11.50
• Spellbound Cabernet Sauvignon (13.5% ABV) – $11
• Noble Vines 446 Chardonnay (14.5% ABV) – $11

Ghoul Juice – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

Myers’s dark rum, Bols cherry brandy, simple syrup, mango nectar, lime juice, Dale DeGroff’s Pimento Bitters and Peychaud’s Bitters

*NEW* Sinist3r Spritz – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

New Amsterdam vodka, Aperol Aperitivo, Fanta Orange

*NEW* Fanta-Rita – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

Cuervo Tradicional Silver Tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, and Fanta Orange

This is a really good, easy, drink for walking around the event. It’s nice and basic, but it’s a solid margarita, and we liked the carbonation from the Fanta.

Rating out of 7: 6

Location

Fanta’s Fear Factor Bar is located in World Expo across from Nightmare Fuel (the former Fear Factor Amphitheater). Find it at #4 on the map at the bottom of this page.

The HHN Bar

Menu

Beverages:

• Ghoul Juice – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve
• 🆕 Murder-ita – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve
• 🆕 Quick to Die Margarita – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve
• Premium Cocktail – $20 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $16 for refill, or $16 for 12 oz. single serve
• Cursed Cranberry Vodka Spritz – $14.25
• Voodoo Brewing Co. Lacto-Kooler (5.5% ABV) – $13.50
• Miller Lite (4.2% ABV) – $10.50
• Nütrl (4.5% ABV) – $12.50
• Modelo (4.4% ABV) – $11.50
• Spellbound Cabernet Sauvignon (13.5% ABV) – $11
• Noble Vines 446 Chardonnay (14.5% ABV) – $11

Ghoul Juice – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

Myers’s dark rum, Bols cherry brandy, simple syrup, mango nectar, lime juice, Dale DeGroff’s Pimento Bitters and Peychaud’s Bitters

*NEW* Murder-ita – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

Cuervo Tradicional tequila, DeKuyper triple sec, lime juice, agave nectar, and a hint of salt

This is just a margarita with a themed name. That’s not a bad thing, though. This is exactly what you’re looking for if you want a margarita. If it had a salt rim, it’d be great.

Rating out of 7: 5

*NEW* Quick to Die Margarita – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

Cuervo Tradicional tequila, Cazadores Café, JF Haden’s Espresso liqueur, lime juice, and sugar

We’re not the biggest fan of coffee cocktails and this didn’t change our minds. If you like your coffee with tequila, you might love this, but it wasn’t for us. It needed something creamy to round out the profile.

Rating out of 7: 3

Location

The HHN Bar is located in Battery Park. Find it at #5 on the map at the bottom of this page.

Twisted Taters

Menu

Food:

• Twisted Tater – $9.99

Beverages:

• Cursed Cranberry Vodka Spritz – $14.25
• Voodoo Brewing Co. Lacto-Kooler (5.5% ABV) – $13.50
• Miller Lite (4.2% ABV) – $10.50
• Nütrl (4.5% ABV) – $12.50
• Modelo (4.4% ABV) – $11.50

Twisted Tater – $9.99

fried spiralized potato topped with choice of seasoning: Sour Cream & Chives, Garlic Parmesan, or Seasoning Salt

Twisted Taters are a Halloween Horror Nights staple, and there’s a reason they come back year after year. They’re fried, greasy, salty, and easy to eat on the go. You can’t go wrong with the seasoning salt, which is the classic original. Your mileage may vary re: crispiness, but honestly, they’re good either way.

Rating out of 7: 7

Location

Twisted Taters is located at Gramercy Park in New York. Find it at #10 on the map at the bottom of this page.

A Quiet Place

Menu

Food:

• 🆕 Abbott’s Farm Corn Chowder – $8.99
• 🆕 Millbrook’s Baked Beans – $8.99
• 🆕 Wooden Board Éclair – $6.99

Beverages:

• 🆕 Raining Blood – $17.50 for Souvenir Lightbulb cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

*NEW* Abbott’s Farm Corn Chowder – $8.99

creamy stew with shrimp, corn, and vegetables

This is mostly water. There were two shrimp, but they didn’t make a difference. It was warm water with a hint of corn.

Rating out of 7: 1

*NEW* Millbrook’s Baked Beans – $8.99

quietly cooked baked beans with mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, and a cornbread muffin

It’s not terrible. Maybe if it wasn’t summer, we’d want this more. There’s nothing wrong with it, exactly; it’s just okay.

Rating out of 7: 3

*NEW* Wooden Board Éclair – $6.99

spicy dark chocolate pastry cream filled éclair dipped in chocolate ganache with a bloody chocolate plank

The pastry was nice and soft. The spicy dark chocolate filling was delicious and offered something unique. The presentation is nicely done as well.

Rating out of 7: 5

*NEW* Raining Blood – $17.50 for Souvenir Lightbulb cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

Old Forester bourbon, broVo Spirits Lucky falernum, DeKruyper Créme de Cassis, blackberry syrup, lemon juice, and a hint of smoked sea salt

It’s strong. A good bourbon cocktail, even if we’d never had bourbon through a straw before. There’s a smoky hint to balance the fruit. The souvenir lightbulb cup is plastic with a reusable bendy straw.

Rating out of 7: 6

Location

A Quiet Place is located in Sting Alley, with the entrance facing the Universal Studios Florida lagoon. Find it at #6 on the map at the bottom of this page.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire #1

Menu

Food:

• 🆕 Slimer’s Korean Corndog – $11.99

Beverages:

• 🆕 Class-V Concoction – $15
• 🆕 Garraka’s Icy Breath – $8.50

*NEW* Slimer’s Korean Corndog – $11.99

Korean cheese dog with Fritos, coated with Cheetos powder, ghost pepper spice, sage derby cheese and mozzarella

This is impossible to eat, since the skewer goes all the way through, but don’t worry. You don’t want to try. Seriously, don’t eat this. This is an abomination.

Rating out of 7: 1

*NEW* Class-V Concoction – $15

New Amsterdam vodka, St-Germaine Elderflower liqueur, kiwi syrup, honeydew melon syrup, lime juice, vanilla bean essence, and fluffed marshmallow topping

This is okay. We’re not big elderflower drink fans, but this is drinkable. It’s refreshing. It’s not worth $15, though. There are some good cocktails this year — get those instead.

Rating out of 7: 4

*NEW* Garraka’s Icy Breath – $8.50

Honeydew syrup, lime juice, blue Curaçao, elderflower syrup, and fluffed marshmallow

For a non-alcoholic drink, we’re not sure who the audience is. It’s not sweet enough for a kid to want it and it’s not interesting enough for an adult to want it. It’s not very good, either.

Rating out of 7: 1

Location

Both Ghostbusters booths are located side by side on Park Avenue in New York, facing Gramercy Park. Find them at #7 on the map at the bottom of this page.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire #2 (Ivan’s)

Menu

Food:

• 🆕 The Frozen Death Chill – $11.99
• 🆕 Mini Stay-Puft S’more – $6.99

*NEW* The Frozen Death Chill – $11.99

Korean corndog-dipped mint cheesecake with Bugles and glitter

This straight-up tastes like toothpaste. We’re not sure what this is other than a mistake. It’s terrible.

Rating out of 7: 1

*NEW* Mini Stay-Puft S’more – $6.99

Mini Stay-Puft marshmallow man, chocolate bar, and graham cracker

It’s simple, but it’s exactly what it should be. It’s a great s’more, it takes an adorable photo, and it’s shareable.

Rating out of 7: 7

Location

Both Ghostbusters booths are located side by side on Park Avenue in New York, facing Gramercy Park. Find them at #7 on the map at the bottom of this page.

Insidious: The Further

Menu

Food:

• 🆕 Eggs in the Further – $11.99
• 🆕 “Last Key” Pop – $6.99
• 🆕 The Red Door – $9.49

Beverages:

• 🆕 Veil of Shadows – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve
• 🆕 Beyond the Veil – $8.50

*NEW* Eggs in the Further – $11.99

jalapeño brioche “egg in the hole” with shakshouka and feta cheese

This is a pretty good shakshouka; it has a nice spice. We really liked this (even though some of us felt very strongly about shakshouka being a brunch food). It’s a decent serving for the price, too.

Rating out of 7: 6

*NEW* “Last Key” Pop – $6.99

red velvet cake pop with chocolate key

The bottom of this is absolutely covered in sprinkles. Some of our group found this to be a plus, but regardless, there was something strange about this cake. It’s too dry for red velvet cake, and it’s missing something. Maybe if it had a filling or something to make it more interesting, it would have worked better.

Rating out of 7: 4

*NEW* The Red Door – $9.49

potato and onion-filled handpie

This is advertised as potato and onion, but it’s more like a pot pie filling with peas and carrots. It tastes like split pea soup inside a pie crust. It’s not terrible, but it is bland and dry.

Rating out of 7: 3

*NEW* Veil of Shadows – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

White Claw black cherry vodka, DeKruyper Créme de Cassis, blackberry syrup, pineapple juice, sour mix, and a black licorice candy “veil”

Neither of our drinks got the black licorice “veil.” It’s very much a White Claw drink, so if you’re not a fan, skip this. It’s a decent drink that goes down easy.

Rating out of 7: 5

*NEW* Beyond the Veil – $8.50

pineapple juice, citrus sour mix, blackberry syrup, and a black licorice candy “veil”

This isn’t bad, but it’s weak. It’s basically just sour mixers and doesn’t have anything to offer as a mocktail.

Rating out of 7: 2

Location

Insidious: The Further is located at the Universal Music Plaza. Find it at #8 on the map at the bottom of this page.

Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines

Menu

Food:

• 🆕 Into the Fog Fish ‘n Chips – $16.99
• 🆕 Forbidden Falafel – $10.99
• 🆕 The Bride’s Cake – $6.99

Beverages:

• 🆕 Sarcophagus Spiced Cider – $$17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve
• Cursed Cranberry Vodka Spritz – $14.25
• Voodoo Brewing Co. Lacto-Kooler (5.5% ABV) – $13.50
• Miller Lite (4.2% ABV) – $10.50
• Nütrl (4.5% ABV) – $12.50
• Modelo (4.4% ABV) – $11.50

*NEW* Into the Fog Fish ‘n Chips – $16.99

crispy beer battered cod nuggets, malt vinegar aioli, and pub fries

The fries are amazing. We loved them. The fish is fishier than we prefer, but it’s not bad, and they’re definitely made better by the aioli. Everything was served hot and fresh, and it’s a hearty serving.

Rating out of 7: 5

*NEW* Forbidden Falafel – $10.99

crispy falafel with tomato cucumber salad and tzatziki, inside a warm pita

This falafel should be forbidden. Yikes. It’s the chalkiest, driest falafel we’ve ever had. The pita is bland. The vegetables were good, but they couldn’t save this dish.

Rating out of 7: 1

*NEW* The Bride’s Cake – $6.99

Chocolate-coated three-tier vanilla cake with raspberry jam

The presentation doesn’t really work. Why is it green inside? The Bride isn’t green, and the “hair” shaped cake looks like she joined DEVO. There was the tiniest sliver of raspberry jam, and it did nothing to moisten the dry cake. It wasn’t terrible, but it tasted like maybe it was good a couple of days ago and then left in the fridge.

Rating out of 7: 4

*NEW* Sarcophagus Spiced Cider – $$17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

Cuervo Tradicional Blanco tequila, New Amsterdam vodka, Liquid Alchemist Tamarindo syrup, lime, and orange juices

While it doesn’t look appealing (it’d be more appropriate in a styrofoam cup), it’s a good Halloween drink. It’s interesting and different for Horror Nights. It’s not sweet or sticky, and it has a little earthiness.

Rating out of 7: 4

Location

Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines is located at Gramercy Park in New York. Find it at #9 on the map at the bottom of this page.

Slaughter Sinema 2 (The Carey Drive-In)

Menu

Food:

• 🆕 Summer Camp Dog – $10.49
• 🆕 Ropa Vieja Walking Taco – $13.99
• 🆕 Vegan Walking Taco – $13.99
• 🆕 Rocks From Hell – $7.49
• 🆕 Sinema Popcorn – $6.99

Beverages:

• 🆕 Shirley Black – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve
• Cursed Cranberry Vodka Spritz – $14.25
• Voodoo Brewing Co. Lacto-Kooler (5.5% ABV) – $13.50
• Miller Lite (4.2% ABV) – $10.50
• Nütrl (4.5% ABV) – $12.50
• Modelo (4.4% ABV) – $11.50
• Spellbound Cabernet Sauvignon (13.5% ABV) – $11
• Noble Vines 446 Chardonnay (14.5% ABV) – $11

*NEW* Summer Camp Dog – $10.49

Deep fried all beef Nathan’s hot dog topped with Tostitos nacho cheese, baked beans, pepper relish, and Doritos crumble

This looks disgusting, but it’s actually good. The hot dog is cooked well and split down the middle for topping distribution. The crunch and spice of the relish complement the other toppings. On paper, it sounds like it shouldn’t work, but it really does.

Rating out of 7: 6

*NEW* Ropa Vieja Walking Taco – $13.99

Doritos, ropa vieja, salsa roja, lettuce, sour cream, and Monterey jack cheese

There’s a nice portion of meat here, and it’s juicy and flavorful. It wasn’t left to sit, so the Doritos are still crunchy. This is a great item to grab on your way into line. It’s basic but hearty and tasty.

Rating out of 7: 5

*NEW* Vegan Walking Taco – $13.99

Fritos, vegan chili, vegan sour cream, lettuce, diablo sauce, and vegan cheddar cheese

The Vegan Walking Taco looks disgusting, but we liked it better than the Ropa Vieja Walking Taco. These are legitimately spicy with a strong flavor. The texture profile is robust.

Rating out of 7: 7

*NEW* Rocks From Hell – $7.49

crispy jalapeño and cheddar cheese stuffed lumps of coal

These are kind of basic, but if you’re looking for fried cheese, here it is. The spice isn’t very strong.

Rating out of 7: 4

*NEW* Sinema Popcorn – $6.99

Flamin’ Hot Cheetos flavored popcorn

This is what it is. It needs more seasoning. Last year’s popcorn from the Chucky booth was a lot better.

Rating out of 7: 3

*NEW* Shirley Black – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

Cathead Vodka Raspberry, Rothman & Winter Orchard Cherry liqueur, tart cherry syrup, lemon juice, blueberry popping boba, and Sprite

This was the best cocktail we had at the event. The blueberry popping pearls are a nice touch. Shockingly, this was a pre-mixed drink from a jug. The alcohol is masked and everything is well-balanced.

Rating out of 7: 7

Location

Slaughter Sinema 2 (The Carey Drive-In) is located in the covered area in front of the Animal Actors Amphitheater in Expo Circle. Find it at #12 on the map at the bottom of this page.

Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America

Menu

Food:

• 🆕 Heart “Beet” Tostada – $7.49
• 🆕 Spinal Column Pinchos – $10.99
• 🆕 Pork Carniceria – $8.99
• 🆕 Chocolate Tres Leches – $5.99

Beverages:

• 🆕 Depredadora – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve
• Cursed Cranberry Vodka Spritz – $14.25
• Voodoo Brewing Co. Lacto-Kooler (5.5% ABV) – $13.50
• Miller Lite (4.2% ABV) – $10.50
• Nütrl (4.5% ABV) – $12.50
• Modelo (4.4% ABV) – $11.50
• Spellbound Cabernet Sauvignon (13.5% ABV) – $11
• Noble Vines 446 Chardonnay (14.5% ABV) – $11

red beet tartare with hummus, vegan feta, and watercress on a crispy tortilla

The vegan feta works well with the nice and fresh beets. Even the beet-hater in our group enjoyed this. The hummus and the feta are good complements to the beets.

Rating out of 7: 5

*NEW* Spinal Column Pinchos – $10.99

grilled chicken tenders with red chimichurri

The chimichurri appears to be “red” because it has pepper in it. The chicken by itself is bland. As far as “healthy” options at the event, it’s not a bad choice.

Rating out of 7: 4

*NEW* Pork Carniceria – $8.99

slow roasted mojo pork, mole sauce, tortilla

This is good. The mole is very chocolatey, and the pork is nice and tender. It’s a good grab-and-go dish.

Rating out of 7: 5

*NEW* Chocolate Tres Leches – $5.99

Milk-soaked chocolate cake with whipped topping and canela

This was a great, simple dessert. Chocolate and cinnamon are a winning combination, and it’s nice and moist as a tres leches cake should be.

Rating out of 7: 5

*NEW* Depredadora – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

Misguided Spirits Silver rum, Cappelletti ‘Mazzura’ Aperitivo, mango syrup, pineapple, and lime juices, Disco Inferno bitters, and pomegranate seeds

This is a very spicy drink, with the bitterness heaviest on the back. It’s like a Tiki drink with a strong kick. If you like jalapeño margaritas, you’ll probably enjoy this.

Rating out of 7: 6

Location

El Mercado de los Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America is located at the bar window for Cafe La Bamba in Hollywood. Find it at #11 on the map at the bottom of this page.

Major Sweets Candy Factory

Menu

Food:

• 🆕 Poison Apple – $6.49
• African Lentil and Potato Sambusa Coffin – $8.99
• 🆕 Cyclops Cup – $5.49

Beverages:

• 🆕 Sour Cherry Lemonade Boba – $12.25

*NEW* Poison Apple – $6.49

caramel mousse with an apple filling and streusel cake

This was incredible. The presentation is adorable. We loved it. It’s light, fluffy, creamy, and the Oreo crumbles add a great texture.

Rating out of 7: 6

African Lentil and Potato Sambusa Coffin – $8.99

African spiced lentils and potatoes entombed in a vegan pie dough

These are a returning treat that we just love. The vegan pastry is firm and complements the well-spiced, plentiful filling.

Rating out of 7: 7

*NEW* Cyclops Cup – $5.49

frozen peanut butter cup with candy eyeball

It’s hard to cut and messy to eat, but it’s worth it. The filling is like a fluffy ice cream inside a dark chocolate shell. This is delicious.

Rating out of 7: 7

*NEW* Sour Cherry Lemonade Boba – $12.25

popping lychee boba with sour cherry, twisted gummies, sprinkles, topped with whipped topping and Sprite

It’s light and refreshing. A little on the overly sweet side, but it’s shareable. It offers something interesting and good for a non-alcoholic beverage.

Rating out of 7: 6

Location

Major Sweets Candy Factory is located at the Street Car Kiosk in San Francisco. Find it at #13 on the map at the bottom of this page.

Goblin’s Feast

Menu

Food:

• 🆕 Harissa BBQ Turkey Wing – $6.99
• 🆕 Pumpkin Guts – $10.49
• 🆕 Goblin Pie – $5.99

Beverages:

• Ghoul Juice – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve
• Cursed Cranberry Vodka Spritz – $14.25
• Voodoo Brewing Co. Lacto-Kooler (5.5% ABV) – $13.50
• Miller Lite (4.2% ABV) – $10.50
• Nütrl (4.5% ABV) – $12.50
• Modelo (4.4% ABV) – $11.50

*NEW* Harissa BBQ Turkey Wing – $6.99

crispy turkey wing coated with a spicy harissa BBQ sauce

It’s got a good amount of smoky spice, but it’s difficult to eat. The bone is huge, and the meat is hard to get to. It’s definitely not something you can walk and eat.

Rating out of 7: 5

*NEW* Pumpkin Guts – $10.49

butternut squash and zucchini noodles with pumpkin seeds and vegan butter inside an acorn squash

This is an updated version of the Pumpkin Guts dish from HHN 30’s Wicked Growth food booth. This isn’t bad, but it’s super oily. We wouldn’t have it again.

Rating out of 7: 3

*NEW* Goblin Pie – $5.99

baked mini apple pie with cinnamon sugar and a bloody raspberry jam

This is what it says on the label. The filling is a little bland. It’s very basic.

Rating out of 7: 3

Ghoul Juice – $17.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, or $13.50 for 12 oz. single serve

Myers’s dark rum, Bols cherry brandy, simple syrup, mango nectar, lime juice, Dale DeGroff’s Pimento Bitters and Peychaud’s Bitters

Location

Goblin’s Feast is located on the bridge between the London Waterfront and Springfield, U.S.A. Find it at #14 on the map at the bottom of this page.

Triplets of Terror

Menu

Food:

• 🆕 Say “Cheese” Burger – $9.99
• 🆕 Bloody Goody Bag – $9.99
• 🆕 Slashed Siblings Sweet Sampler – $8.49

Beverages:

• 3 Daughters Brewing Flight (6 oz. serving of each of the following) – $13
• 3 Daughters Brewing A Wake Coffee Blonde – $15.25 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $12 for refill, or $12.25 for 12 oz. single serve
• 3 Daughters Brewing Florida Orange IPA – $15.25 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $12 for refill, or $12.25 for 12 oz. single serve
• 3 Daughters Brewing Rod Bender Amber Ale – $15.25 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $12 for refill, or $12.25 for 12 oz. single serve

*NEW* Say “Cheese” Burger – $9.99

all beef patty on a cheese bun with American cheese, white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion and dill pickle aioli

This is better than a lot of theme park fast food burgers, and the dill aioli is a nice touch. It’s a nice grab-and-go savory dish.

Rating out of 7: 5

*NEW* Bloody Goody Bag – $9.99

crispy chicken chunks with fries, pepper onion mix, and a bloody good sauce

The sauce was “bloody good,” but there wasn’t enough of it. Regardless, this was delicious. This and the burger are more along the lines of what we want from HHN. Something delicious and easy to eat in line.

Rating out of 7: 5

*NEW* Slashed Siblings Sweet Sampler – $8.49

bubblegum mousse ballon, funfetti cupcake, and a chocolate cheesecake cone trio

We often say things aren’t “life changing,” but the bubblegum mousse balloon might have been. It tastes exactly like Bazooka, and the flavor is bright and balanced. The texture is great. It’s phenomenal.

The funfetti cupcake is basic but done well. It’s moist, the frosting is rich, and it offers something simpler.

The chocolate cheesecake cone is also done very well. It’s very rich, with dark chocolate on the outside and a nice bite from the cheesecake.

The presentation is great and all three are tasty.

Rating out of 7: 7

Location

Triplets of Terror is located in Expo Circle near the Animal Actors Amphitheater. Find it at #15 on the map at the bottom of this page.

57 Scare

Menu

Food:

• Pepperoni Pizza Skulls – $9.99

Pepperoni Pizza Skulls – $9.99

pepperoni and cheese stuffed pizza skull

These used to be served in a bowl of marinara, but it was unnecessary and made it a messy meal. We like that you can eat this on the go now. The pizza crust shell is good, and it’s stuffed full of mozzarella, marinara, and plenty of pepperoni. This is an easy win.

Rating out of 7: 7

Location

57 Scare is located at Gramercy Park in New York. Find it at #16 on the map at the bottom of this page.

Video Review

Watch our full video review of the 60+ new food and beverage items at Halloween Horror Nights 33 below.

Map

Key

1. Lombard’s Fanta Bar
2. Transformers Fanta Bar
3. Fanta’s Bridge Bar
4. Fanta’s Fear Factor Bar
5. The HHN Bar
6. A Quiet Place
7. Ghostbusters (Both Booths)
8. Insidious: The Further
9. Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines
10. Twisted Taters
11. El Mercado de los Monstruos: the Monsters of Latin America
12. Slaughter Sinema 2: The Carey Drive-In
13. Major Sweets Candy Factory at the Street Car Kiosk
14. Goblin’s Feast
15. Triplets of Terror
16. 57 Scare
17. Major Sweets Candy Factory at the San Francisco Candy Factory
18. Tribute Store

Halloween Horror Nights 33 runs on select days from August 30 – November 3 at Universal Studios Florida. It requires a separate ticket, which can be purchased in advance on the official Universal Orlando Resort website.

Have you tried any of the new Halloween Horror Nights 33 food and drinks? Which dish is your favorite or least favorite? Let us know in the comments.

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