Let’s break down the Halloween Horror Nights ticket tiers and what they mean
Tickets for Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando and Hollywood dropped today and there’s a few different ticketing options for this year's event. This does beg the question, which ticket is the right one for me? Well, let’s break down all the tiers and see how you can maximize your time at Halloween Horror Nights 34.
Starting with Hollywood, there are 10 different ticket options which is a doozy!
General Admission: Ticket prices start at $77 and can fluctuate depending on the night you choose, like a Saturday for example will cost more due to higher demand and Wednesdays will be cheaper with less wait times and crowds. You will NOT have access to Super Nintendo World during HHN with this ticket. The event begins at 7pm.
Universal Express: Ticket prices start at $229 and allows you (1) front of the line ticket to every house and attraction during HHN. You will also have access to Super Nintendo World from 7pm-10pm.
Universal Express Unlimited: Ticket prices start at $269 and allows you UNLIMITED access to every house and show as well as access to Super Nintendo World from 7pm-10pm.
Starting from $419 per person
Valid on your selected date and time only.
Ticket valid for one (1) Halloween Horror Nights R.I.P. Tour admission.
Ticket includes:
A guided walking tour of the event, one-time R.I.P. entry to each haunted house as well as select rides and attractions (based on tour itinerary).
Reserved VIP seating at a live show (based on tour itinerary availability) while on the tour with R.I.P. Tour Guide.
Same-day access to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (based on tour itinerary and subject to change).
Universal Express Unlimited access (with R.I.P. Tour credential) at select houses, rides, and attractions for the night of your tour. Express access is a separate line with a shorter wait time. (Does not apply to food and retail locations or non-seated shows).
Exclusive Universal Backlot Halloween experience with a VIP trolley transportation.
Gourmet dinner in the private VIP dining room (alcoholic beverages excluded).
Special themed photo opportunities.
Complimentary valet parking for one vehicle (not valid at self-parking).
Special VIP entrance to Universal Studios Hollywood where you will receive your commemorative “R.I.P.” credential and lanyard.
Daytime admission to the Park is not included.
Ticket does not include early event access.
After 2 pm Day/Night: Tickets start at $117 per person and you can enter the park as early as 2pm on the same day as your HHN ticket as well as enter select houses starting at 5:30pm PLUS access to Super Nintendo World from 7pm-10pm.
After 2 pm Day/Night Universal Express: Tickets start at $299 per person and you can enter the park as early as 2pm on the same day as your HHN ticket along with UNLIMITED front of the line passes, you can enter select houses starting at 5:30pm PLUS access to Super Nintendo World from 7pm-10pm.
Frequent Fear Pass: This pass starts at $179 a person and you may attend 33 nights of HHN on select dates from: September 4–7, 11–14, 18–21, 25–28. October 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 26, 29–31. November 1, 2. Return visit blockout dates: October 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25. There is no access to Super Nintendo World and there is no early access included with the pass.
Ultimate Fear Pass: This pass starts at $299 per person and you have NO blackout dates to HHN. There is no access to Super Nintendo World and there is no early access included with the pass.
Early Access Ticket: Starting at $15 per person, $20 on higher demand nights, you are welcome to enter the park starting at 5:30pm. Access to Super Nintendo World is NOT permitted.
Universal Express Add-On: A new addition to this years event, starting at $152 per person, ticket includes an add-on one-time (per day) express access to each haunted house, ride, and attraction plus same-day access to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ from 7pm to 10pm (subject to change). Express access is a separate line with a shorter wait time. (Does not apply to food and retail locations or non-seated shows.)
Moving on to Orlando’s ticket tiers which has 6 options but each one is better than the last.
Single Night Ticket: Starting at $82.99 you have access to Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando “there's watching horror, and there's living it. Choose a date to brave 10 terrifying haunted houses and more at Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights.”
Premium Scream Night: Starting at $325 per person, “Be one of the first to scream at Halloween Horror Nights at this exclusive event.”
One Night Only Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 Shorter Wait Times with Staggered Entry. Enter haunted houses staggered by group.
All-You-Care-to-Enjoy Select Food & Drink on select food and non-alcoholic beverage options.
Complimentary Self Parking
Express Pass: Starting at $139.99 per person, “Skip the regular lines one time at all haunted houses, plus at participating rides and attractions.”
R.I.P. Tour: Starting at $369.99 per person, “Enhance the horror with other fans on a guided VIP walking tour.”
Priority VIP Entry to Haunted Houses while on tour with the R.I.P. Tour guide (once per house, based on itinerary), plus Universal Express Unlimited ride access the rest of the night.
Pre-tour Reception & Commemorative R.I.P. Tour Credential
A light appetizers reception (available to tour guests at the time printed on ticket) before tour start, plus a commemorative lanyard and button (one each per guest)
Valet Parking one (1) vehicle based on availability and advance purchase
Reserved Seating at select event show(s) during the tour.
Behind-the-Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tour: Starting at $84.99 “Book a daytime VIP tour for an exclusive, lights-on look at this year’s haunted houses.”
Choose a 3 or 6 Haunted House Tour
Take a 3-house tour before the event starts, with select dates/times starting Aug. 22.
6-house tours will be available on select dates/times starting Aug. 29.
Exclusive Photography Access
Photograph select rooms in select haunted houses during your tour
Exclusive Commemorative Pin
One per guest
NEW Lunch Included
Buffet-style lunch included with 6 Haunted House Tour only
Scream Early Ticket: Starting at $55 per person “Start your thrills early by adding Universal Studios Florida after 3 pm admission to your Halloween Horror Nights event admission for the same day.”
Early Park Access starting at 3 pm until regular scheduled daytime park closing