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Which haunted house are you visiting at Universal Studios Orlando?

Universal Orlando is gearing up for its 34th Halloween Horror Nights, running from August 29–November 2, 2025. This year features ten all-new haunted houses, ranging from the Jason Voorhees–inspired Jason Universe to the WWE-themed “Horrors of the Wyatt Sicks”, that bring iconic horror franchises to life in terrifying detail. Expect immersive sets, chilling scares, and twisted storylines that promise to keep your pulse pounding.

Haunted house line-up for 2025

Jason Universe

Step into the woods of Camp Crystal Lake, where Jason Voorhees stalks in silence before striking without warning. Every turn holds a new horror as you relive classic slasher moments, complete with eerie cabins, flickering campfires, and the sound of footsteps behind you.
Based on: Friday the 13th (intellectual property)

The Horrors of The Wyatt Sicks

Wrestling legends meet supernatural terror in this WWE-inspired house. This haunted house transports you through the eerie Firefly Funhouse and into sinister puppet realms filled with Uncle Howdy and The Fiend.
Based on: WWE (intellectual property)

Five Nights at Freddy’s

Find yourself trapped as the night-shift guard at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria, where animatronic horrors lurk in the shadows. Expect jump scares, eerie music, and iconic characters like Freddy, Chica, and Foxy stalking you.
Based on: Five Nights at Freddy’s (intellectual property)

Terrifier

Dare to face Art the Clown in his twisted funhouse? Inspired by the Terrifier movies, this house pulls up iconic moments and grotesque set pieces to subject you to relentless gore. Expect saturated visuals, unsettling clowns, and a nightmare that lingers long after the exit.
Based on: Terrifier (intellectual property)

El Artista: A Spanish Haunting

Travel to 19th-century Spain for a haunting tale of a tormented Spanish painter whose creations come alive when he moves into an isolated mansion for inspiration. This atmospheric original features ghostly apparitions, possessed artworks, and flickering shadows.
Based on: Original script

Hatchet and Chains: Demon Bounty Hunters

In the Old West, demons erupt from Hell’s Well and spread chaos through this frontier town. You must flee from lava creatures and survive the onslaught—but the demon-hunting duo with enchanted weapons might be your only hope.
Based on: Original concept

Dolls: Let’s Play Dead

Shrink to doll-size and descend into the twisted world of a deranged child. Creep through her stitched-together creations and navigate a fiendish Victorian dollhouse, where fashion dolls become your worst nightmares.
Based on: Original concept

Grave of Flesh

Welcome to your funeral: Descend into your own grave only to be pursued by flesh-hungry creatures in an underworld of horror. This subterranean maze envelops you in tight corridors, damp tunnels, and relentless chases by underground denizens.
Based on: Original concept

Gálkn: Monsters of the North

Survive a monstrous uprising in a remote northern village, where a horde of horned and winged fiends emerge from the fjords. These merging beasts hunt you through ice and darkness in a chillingly beautiful yet brutal Nordic nightmare.
Based on: Original concept

Fallout

Escape to Wasteland and navigate irradiated vaults, ruined towns, and tense encounters with The Ghoul and Maximus with the Brotherhood of Steel. The set is based on post-apocalyptic LA, destroyed by nuclear war and built to mirror the TV/game universe.

Based on: Fallout (TV series/video game intellectual property)

Plan your visit

Date: August 29–November 2, 2025
Open from: 6:30pm–2am

Spread across Universal Studios Florida, each haunted house has its own entrance.
Parking: Follow signs to the parking structure (fees apply for valet service).

Free self-parking is available after midnight on Halloween Horror Nights event nights; free after 6pm on non-event nights.

  • This is a separately ticketed event, which occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns, or refunds will be made.
  • No costumes or costume masks are allowed.
  • Restricted items include food, drinks, bottles, video recording, flash photography, flashlights, or laser pens.
  • Line jumping, foul language, and inappropriate behavior, such as mistreating the performers, can result in expulsion from the event.
  • Warning signs are put up at the entrance of each haunted house—visitor discretion is highly encouraged.
  • Electric convenience vehicles (ECVs) are not permitted within the haunted houses.
  • Attend the event when it just opens (in August) or through September, since October is the most popular and busiest month for the event.
  • Arrive at the venue at least one hour before the event starts so you can get parking and finish your security check.
  • If you arrive at the park at 3pm, you’ll be given a wristband that will allow you to explore the park to catch a ride or show, grab a bite, shop for merch, or simply enjoy the sights before the event gates open. From 4pm, you can queue up at select haunted houses.
  • If you stay in an on-site hotel, you get special access to a dedicated entry gate each event night until 7:30pm.

Frequently asked questions about the haunted houses at Universal Studios Orlando

Are haunted houses safe for kids?

While safe, they feature intense scares, gore, and loud effects, making them unsuitable for young children or those sensitive to frightening imagery.

Is there an age limit?

While there’s no official age limit, Universal Studios Orlando strongly recommends the event for guests aged 13 and older due to its intense nature.

Are the haunted houses at Universal Studios Orlando really scary?

Yes. They’re designed with realistic sets, live actors, and startling effects to provide an immersive, heart-pounding horror experience for visitors.

How many haunted houses can I visit in one night?

Your HHN ticket grants access to all haunted houses, but visiting all in one night may require an early arrival.

Which is the scariest haunted house at Universal Studios Orlando?

In 2025, Terrifier is widely regarded as the scariest haunted house. Based on the cult-favorite horror film, this house plunges guests into Art the Clown’s gruesome Funhouse.

Can I take photos or videos inside the haunted houses?

No. Photography and videography are prohibited to maintain the immersive atmosphere and ensure safety for guests and performers.

Are the haunted houses wheelchair accessible?

Most haunted houses are accessible, but some pathways can be tight. Guest Services can provide detailed accessibility information for each house.

Why can’t I wear a costume or mask inside the haunted house at Universal Studios Orlando?

For safety and to avoid confusion with performers, costumes, masks, and face paint are prohibited during Halloween Horror Nights.

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