If you've ever wondered whether the Halloween Horror Nights RIP Tour is worth the hype, let me walk you through exactly how my night unfolded, house by house, scare zone by scare zone, bite by bite. Whether you're an annual passholder trying to decide if it's time to upgrade your experience or a first timer planning your Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights trip, this behind the scenes recap should help you know exactly what to expect. Getting Into the Park Early: Annual

One of my favorite parts of any Halloween Horror Nights visit is working through the specialty food and drink menu, and this year's lineup did not disappoint. Here's everything I tried during my visit to Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights 35, ranked on a scale of 1 to 10 so you know exactly what's worth tracking down. CarnEvil Smash Tacos: 10/10 Located at Jack's Surplus, these are a cheeseburger smashed into taco form, loaded with American cheese, lettuce, pickles,

Halloween Horror Nights is celebrating its 35th year at Universal Orlando Resort, and this year's event, themed "Infernal Carnival of Nightmares," is one of the biggest yet. Ten brand-new haunted houses, four scare zones, and two live shows make up the lineup, running select nights from August 28 through November 1, 2026. If you're planning your visit, here's everything you need to know about what's waiting for you inside the fog. The 2026 Theme: Infernal Carnival of Nightmar