Deathly Afraid Necklace Now Available for Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Guests Who Want Less Scares

Following its announcement earlier this week, the Deathly Afraid necklace that offers a less intense Halloween Horror Nights experience for guests is now available for purchase.

A crowd of people walk past the entrance to a Universal Studios store on a sunny day, eager to check out the latest Halloween Horror Nights merchandise inside.

We found the Halloween Horror Nights Deathly Afraid Necklace for sale in the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk, though they will likely be found at other locations at Universal Studios Florida.

Deathly Afraid Lanyard – $20

A display sign gives a short description of how the necklace works for guests who would prefer not to be scared (though it does not work in the haunted houses).

Deathly Afraid?

Purchase a light up Deathly Afraid lanyard to limit scares in common areas and scare zones

Scare-free evening not guaranteed

Not to be activated inside haunted houses

A hand holds a Halloween Horror Nights Deathly Afraid Necklace inside a merchandise store.

The lanyard is mostly black with red accents and has several light-up components.

The medallion portion features a scull and crossbones surrounded by red splatter, with “Deathly Afraid” printed above it in white and red.

A hand grips a lanyard with a "DEATHLY AFRAID" medallion in bold, jagged red letters.

A hand holds a Deathly Afraid Medallion lanyard at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights inside a busy store.

“Deathly Afraid” is also printed on the portion that holds the lanyard ends clasped together; this is likely the location of the battery. The lanyard features the Halloween Horror Nights wordmark.

A hand holds a red skull lanyard with a Deathly Afraid Medallion at night, under red umbrellas and string lights.

Here’s a look at the lanyard in action with its light-up feature activated. All lights on the lanyard glow a bright red.

A hand holds a red lanyard with a Deathly Afraid Medallion badge in bold letters at night.

A glowing red Deathly Afraid Medallion badge with a skull, hanging outdoors at night for Halloween Horror Nights.

There are lights in the lanyard straps, the “Deathly Afraid” battery pack, and the medallion itself.

Wearing this necklace during Halloween Horror Nights will reduce any direct interactions with scareactors in common areas and scare zones, but won’t guarantee a scare-free experience. This marks the first time that Universal has offered a “no boo” option for Halloween Horror Nights guests.

Will you or someone in your group buy the Deathly Afraid lanyard to wear during your visits to Halloween Horror Nights 2025? Let us know in the comments and on social media.

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