30 Years of Fear – A History of Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights: 1993 (More Houses, More Nights, More Rats)

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Welcome back to 30 Years of Fear – A History of Halloween Horror Nights. Let’s dive right into 1993’s Halloween Horror Nights III. This year brought more nights, more houses, and more scares as Universal sought to establish the event as a must-do. 1993 – The Third Annual Halloween Horror Nights Officially billed as The … Read more

30 Years of Fear – A History of Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights: 1992

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Welcome back to 30 Years of Fear – A History of Halloween Horror Nights. Today, we’ll take a look at the event’s second year, 1992. 1992 – Halloween Horror Nights 1992 brought many changes to the event, including the official debut of the Halloween Horror Nights brand. The event is often called “Halloween Horror Nights … Read more

PHOTOS: Halloween Horror Nights Construction Rises at Universal Studios Hollywood

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It’s only May but Halloween Horror Nights fans know it’s never too early to start thinking about all things spooky. While Universal Studios Hollywood has yet to confirm the return of this year’s event, the progressing construction has raised our hopes. It’s alive! Whatever hair-raising structure under construction in the Parisian Courtyard on the upper … Read more

Universal Orlando Now Accepting External Auditions for Entertainment Roles at Halloween Horror Nights 2021

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After accepting internal applications from Team Members for entertainment roles at Halloween Horror Nights 30, Universal Orlando Resort is now accepting external auditions Scareactor, Big Foot and Hybrid Stilt Walker roles. These auditions are now open for everyone. Universal is currently casting for Scareactors, Big Foot and Hybrid Stilt Walkers, and was previously looking for … Read more

Universal Orlando Now Accepting Internal Applications for Entertainment Roles for Halloween Horror Nights 2021

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Halloween Horror Nights 30 isn’t far away and the Universal Orlando Resort has already started accepting internal applications from Team Members interested in entertainment roles. If you’re an employee of the Universal Orlando Resort, audition tapes are being accepted through April 11. The auditions are open for all Team Members, whether they’ve been cast in … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Beetlejuice Halloween Horror Nights Preview Merchandise Released at Universal Studios Florida

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Though still several months away, Universal Orlando Resort is already getting ready for Halloween Horror Nights 30 and the Beetlejuice house. Preview merchandise for the Beetlejuice house is now available in 5 & Dime at Universal Studios Florida – but items are selling out pretty quickly! Beetlejuice Tee – $35.00 Because of the acid-wash nature … Read more

RUMOR: “Beetlejuice” Haunted House to Potentially Open This Weekend at Universal Orlando Resort

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It’s showtime. Previously confirmed by way of Halloween Horror Nights merchandise that was released (and quickly pulled back off the shelves), it’s no secret that Universal was planning some kind of seance to bring Beetlejuice into this year’s HHN experience—he even got his own section at the Tribute Store. However, given the cancellation of the … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/17/20): Taste of EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Virtual Event, Hotel Room Tours, A Visit to Universal’s Prop Shop and More!

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Saturday, October 17, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

Join Geekly Kingdom at 5:00 PM For a Very Spooky Edition Of Geekly Trivia

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Who’s ready for round two? Our first Geekly Trivia such a hit, that we thought we’d do it all over again, only now with a sinister twist! This time around, we will be testing your knowledge of all the best parts of the Halloween season. So study up, and get ready to answer questions on … Read more

BREAKING: Halloween Haunted Houses to Continue Operating at Universal Studios Florida on Select Dates Through November 1

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After a successful weekend, Universal Orlando Resort has announced that their Halloween festivities, including two haunted houses and trick-or-treating, will continue operating on select dates through November 1. The haunted houses will be available this Saturday and Sunday again, and then daily from October 3 through November 1. After a few coy tweets, Universal made … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Large Crowds Descend Upon Universal Orlando Resort for Haunted Houses and More Halloween 2020 Festivities

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Good morning from Universal Orlando Resort! Our reporters were up bright and early to check out all of the new Halloween festivities opening at Universal today. Team Members had prepared the walkways in Universal Orlando’s parking garages for bigger crowds than usual. Islands of Adventure was open for early admission instead of Universal Studios Florida. … Read more

PHOTOS, REVIEW: “Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives” House Opens for Halloween at Universal Studios Florida

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Today marks the opening of Universal Orlando’s two haunted houses for a Premier Passholder preview. We secured our reservation and got to visit the houses just after they opened. Given that these houses are available with regular daytime admission for the first time, additional parental advisory signs have been placed near the entrances. The sign … Read more

PHOTOS, REVIEW: NEW “Revenge of the Tooth Fairy” Haunted House Opens for Halloween at Universal Studios Florida

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What happens when a child says no to the Tooth Fairy?” Today marks the opening of Universal Orlando’s two haunted houses for a Premier Passholder preview. We secured our reservation and got to visit the houses just after they opened. Given that these houses are available with regular daytime admission for the first time, additional … Read more

PHOTOS: House Signs Installed and Food Trucks Arrive for Halloween Experiences at Universal Studios Florida

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After we noticed black curtains on sign stands in Universal Studios Florida yesterday, Universal announced the park would be hosting two Halloween Horror Nights 2020 houses starting September 19. Today, signs have been installed for the houses—though they are covered by the black curtains—and food trucks are parked nearby. The two houses are Revenge of … Read more

Universal’s Islands of Adventure to Host FREE Trick-or-Treating Event for Kids This Weekend; Costumes Allowed at Both Parks

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Not only is Universal Studios Florida opening up two haunted houses for Halloween season, but guests will also be allowed to wear costumes and trick-or-treat. Costumes at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure Costumes will be allowed at both Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure, with extensive guidelines. All costumes must be family-friendly … Read more

PHOTOS: Curtains Added to Sign Stands Rumored to be for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida

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Rolled-up curtains have been added to the sign stands that are rumored to be for Halloween Horror Nights houses that may be opening at Universal Studios Florida starting later this week. The black curtains are rolled up and tied off on the side of the stands, so we can’t see if there’s anything pictured on … Read more