Updated August 6, 2026 by Kate Cohen
Fall is quickly approaching, and with the influx of pumpkins and flannels comes an onslaught of scares, horror, and gore.
Terror reigns again at Universal Orlando on select nights from August 28 to November 1, 2026, as the theme park hosts its annual Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) event.
Here’s what you can expect this year at HHN 35.
Key Takeaways
- 2026 Halloween Horror Nights Orlando Haunted Houses
- Other Spooky Attractions at Halloween Horror Nights 35
- Enjoy Scary Good Accommodations at Rosen Centre
2026 Halloween Horror Nights Orlando Haunted Houses
The main draw at Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights is its spectacular haunted houses. In these themed attractions, the best horror franchises are brought to life for brave guests to navigate — if they dare.
Here are Universal Orlando’s 10 haunted houses for 2026:
Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control – Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow’s rivalry has created a portal into their wickedly twisted Oddverse. These two icons of horror are taking over HHN as they pit chaos against control.
Stranger Things 5 – Head back into the Upside Down for one last terrifying adventure as you battle Vecna alongside the Hawkins crew. Inspired by the final season of Stranger Things, this villainous venture will have you wondering what’s lurking around every corner.
Sinners – Inspired by the Academy Award-winning film “Sinners”, this haunted house transports guests into Mississippi’s Club Juke circa the 1930s, where a horde of bloodthirsty vampires has infiltrated the blues joint. Music, monsters, and mayhem await.
Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness – Inspired by the dark, hardcore legacy of late heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne, this haunted house is a disturbing journey through a decaying world of music and manic madness.
Evil Dead Burn – The Evil Dead franchise lives on through this haunted house inspired by the brand new horror film, “Evil Dead Burn.” The Book of the Dead has been reopened, and a secluded vacation home has been inundated with soul-sucking Deadites out for blood.
Hellraiser – A house of suffering awaits any who dare to enter. Based on the original Hellraiser trilogy, this terrifying experience transports guests into a dimension that runs on screams.
H.R. Bloodengutz Presents: A Halloween Fright-Tacular – Halloween lovers who don’t mind staring fear in the face will love this special scare-athon packed with ghouls, gore, and ghastly haunts.
MADLANDS: Caged Cannibals – Flesh-eating cannibals live in the confines of a defunct zoo. In this violent dystopian universe, you’re the prey.
Cybergoria – Thousands of years in the future, in the search for immortality, humanity has awoken to find they’ve been stranded in a barren machine-run world with one objective: force you to live forever, even if it kills you.
INVASION: Alien Abduction – Aliens have crashed into this haunted house and torn apart a remote homestead in search of their next text subject, which might well be you.
These creepy, twisted, horrifying haunted houses are always the highlight of Halloween Horror Nights.
They’re also incredibly popular, which can lead to long lines. To save yourself some time and make the most out of your HHN admission, consider an express pass for a one-time skip-the-line experience at all 10 haunted houses.
Other Spooky Attractions at Halloween Horror Nights 35
The haunted houses aren’t the only frights at Halloween Horror Nights.
Four areas of the park are rethemed into scare zones, filled with actors ready to give wandering guests a thrill.
2026’s scare zones include Downtown Clowntown, FORTNITEMARES, Sideshow of Decay, and Infernal Carnival of Nightmares.
If you need a breather, sit down and relax at one of the event’s live shows filled with stunts and spectacles.
2026’s lineup of live entertainment features two brand new shows. Stranger Things: Return to Hawkins is a music-filled rewind of all five seasons of the viral Netflix sensation. Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir is a haunting, dark musical journey with death-defying stunts and a vampire-ridden metropolis.
Throughout the event, you’ll find a variety of event-exclusive food and drinks, many of which are themed just for HHN. Exclusive event merch is available for purchase, too, so you can brag to your friends that you lived to tell the tale.
Enjoy Scary Good Accommodations at Rosen Centre
If you’re planning a Halloween Horror Nights Orlando getaway, book a room at Rosen Centre.
Located on International Drive, our hotel provides affordable luxury, amenities, and convenient access to some of Orlando’s top restaurants, bars, and attractions.
We’re happy to be the safe, quiet place you can return to after a long night of being scared out of your wits.
