Halloween Horror Nights Tickets 2025: Your Complete Guide to Orlando & Hollywood

Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Ticket Options

Event Dates and Basic Information

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando runs on select nights from August 29 to November 2, 2025. The event features confirmed attractions including a Fallout haunted house, with additional announcements expected throughout the summer.

Single Night General Admission

• Starting Price: $82.99 (plus tax)
• Opening Weekend: Prices start at $103 for the first weekend
• Peak Pricing: Prices vary significantly by date
• What’s Included: Access to all haunted houses, scare zones, and select attractions

Single night tickets are the tickets I recommend the least; see below for why.

Premium Scream Night – The Ultimate Early Access Experience

• Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025 (one night only)
• Price: $375 per person
• What Makes It Special:
  
  • Technical rehearsal night with significantly smaller crowds
  • All-you-care-to-enjoy select food and beverages
  • Shorter wait times due to staggered entry
  • NEW for 2025: Costume policy allows guests to wear costumes (no masks)
  • Free self-parking included

Premium Scream Night offers exceptional value compared to RIP tours when you factor in the included food and reduced wait times. Last year, guests could experience popular houses multiple times due to minimal crowds. PLUS – Costumes are an extraordinarily unique offering for Universal Studios. 

Express Passes – Skip the Regular Lines

• Starting Price: $139.99 (plus tax)
• Peak Weekend Pricing: Up to $180+ for Saturday nights
• What You Get: One-time express entry to haunted houses and participating rides
• Wait Time Expectation: Approximately 30-40 minutes (roughly half of regular wait times)

Express passes require separate event admission and don’t provide immediate access – you’ll still wait, just significantly less than general admission guests.

RIP Tours – The VIP Experience

• Starting Price: $369.99 (plus tax)
• Peak Pricing: Over $400 for October dates, reaching $460+ on premium nights
• Includes:
  
  • Priority VIP entry to haunted houses (immediate access)
  • Pre-tour reception with appetizers and beverages
  • Valet parking
  • Reserved seating at shows
  • Expert guided tour experience

Important Note: RIP tour pricing is IN ADDITION to regular event admission, making the total cost $475+ for most nights.

Behind-the-Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tours

3-House Tour:

• Starting Date: August 22, 2025 (one week before event opening)
• Price: Starting at $84.99
• What’s Included: Daytime walking tour of three haunted houses

6-House Tour:

• Starting Date: August 31, 2025
• Price: Starting at $220+
• NEW for 2025: Free lunch included
• What’s Included: Daytime walking tour of six haunted houses with meal

These tours don’t require event admission and offer exclusive photography opportunities and behind-the-scenes storytelling.

Scream Early Tickets

• Price: Starting at $55
• Benefits: Universal Studios Florida access after 3 PM on your event day
• Why It Helps: Avoid entrance crowds and access early-opening haunted houses

Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Ticket Options

Event Dates and Pricing

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood runs on select nights from September 4 to November 2, 2025.

General Admission

• Starting Price: $77 per person
• What’s Included: Access to all haunted houses, scare zones, Terror Tram, and live entertainment

Express Options

Universal Express:

• Starting Price: $229 (opening weekend)
• Peak Pricing: Up to $329 in October
• Includes: Express access + Super Nintendo World access (7-10 PM)

Universal Express Unlimited:

• Starting Price: $269 (opening weekend)
• Premium Value: Only $40 more than regular Express for unlimited access
• Includes: Unlimited express access + Super Nintendo World access (7-10 PM)

RIP Tour Hollywood

• Starting Price: $419 (plus admission)
• Peak Pricing: Up to $529 in October
• Unique Hollywood Features:
  
  • Gourmet meal included
  • VIP trolley to backlot (skips Terror Tram lines)
  • Expert guided experience

The Terror Tram is a Hollywood exclusive and major highlight – the VIP trolley access alone makes the RIP tour particularly valuable at this location.

Day/Night Combinations

2 PM Day/Night Ticket:

• Starting Price: $117
• Benefits: Same-day park access starting at 2 PM plus event admission

2 PM Day/Night with Express:

• Starting Price: $299
• Benefits: Day access + express access during event

Season Passes (Hollywood Only – Currently Available)

Frequent Fear Pass:

• Price: $179
• Valid Dates: Select nights (33 total nights)
• Restrictions: Excludes peak Saturday nights and some premium dates

Ultimate Fear Pass:

• Price: $299
• Valid Dates: All event nights
• Best Value: Ideal for local guests who can visit multiple times

Early Access Add-On

• Price: Just $15
• Benefits: Early admission to select haunted houses starting at 5:30 PM
• Requirement: Must have separate event admission

Making the Right Choice: Which Halloween Horror Nights Ticket Is Best?

For First-Time Visitors with One Night Only:

• Orlando: Consider Premium Scream Night ($375) for the ultimate experience
• Hollywood: Express Unlimited ($269 + admission) for maximum haunted houses

For Local Guests or Multiple Visits:

• Orlando: Wait for Frequent Fear pass announcements
• Hollywood: Ultimate Fear Pass ($299) offers incredible value

For Budget-Conscious Visitors:

• Both Locations: Single night admission + Early Access tickets provide good value
• Orlando: Scream Early tickets ($55) help maximize your night

For Maximum Luxury:

• Both Locations: RIP Tours offer the premium experience, but budget $475+ total in Orlando

Pro Tips for Halloween Horror Nights Tickets

1. Buy Early: Popular nights sell out completely, and prices increase closer to the event
2. Avoid Opening Weekend: Unless you choose Premium Scream Night, crowds are typically heaviest the first weekend
3. Consider Weeknights: Tuesday-Thursday typically offer lower prices and smaller crowds
4. Plan Multiple Visits: Season passes almost always provide better value than single-night premium options

What’s Confirmed for 2025

Both Orlando and Hollywood will feature Fallout haunted houses based on the hit TV series and video game franchise. Additional announcements are expected throughout the summer, with the full lineup typically revealed by August.

Halloween Horror Nights tickets represent a significant investment, but choosing the right option ensures you’ll experience the world’s premier Halloween event to its fullest. Whether you opt for budget-friendly general admission or splurge on VIP experiences, Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights delivers unmatched scares and entertainment that justify the premium pricing.

Remember: All prices listed are starting prices and subject to change. Peak dates, especially October weekends, command significantly higher pricing across all ticket tiers.