Halloween Horror Nights 18
- At Universal Orlando.
- 2008 Dates: Sept. 26, 27; Oct. 2-5, 9-12, 16-19, 22-26, 29-31; and Nov. 1. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. each evening.
- Cost: $69.99. The nighttime events require separate admission from daytime theme park tickets. Theme park day passes/Halloween Horror Nights discount combo packages available (called "Stay and Scream"). Hotel/Halloween Horror Nights combo packages are also available (called "Gory Getaway"). Florida residents discount available.
- Universal is offering a "Frequent Fear Pass" that costs the same as as a one-night general admission ticket, but includes admission to Halloween Horror Nights for 13 selected dates.
- Consider purchasing Halloween Horror Night Express passes (additional cost), particularly for weekend nights, to bypass long lines at the haunted mazes.
- Be forewarned: Universal doesn't skimp on the gross-out gore and advertises Halloween Horror Nights as being rated "PG-13." It's probably best to leave the younger kiddos at home.
More Halloween Horror Nights:
- A Bloody Good Time at Halloween Horror Nights-An About.com exclusive interview with Michael Roddy. Learn more about Bloody Mary and Universal's 2008 Halloween event from Halloween Horror Night's creative director.
- Halloween Horror Nights 2007 Photo Gallery- See images from last year's "Carnival of Carnage."
- Halloween Horror Nights 18 Official Site
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The theme for Universal Orlando's 18th annual Halloween Horror Nights is (scary) urban legends, myths, and folklore, and its icon is the popular urban legend of mirror-obsessed Bloody Mary. The theme will give the Florida scaremeisters a broad palette with which to create its eight signature haunted houses, which will include:
- Reflections of Fear- The Bloody Mary-themed haunt. Visitors may want to avoid looking into mirrors.
- Scary Tales: Once Upon a Nightmare- Classic fairy tales take a wrong turn.
- Creatures- Pulp comic books come to life. (Or is that death?)
Universal will be presenting more scare zones at this year's event, including:
- The Path of the Wicked- In this Land of Oz, the Wicked Witch emerges victorious.
- Asylum in Wonderland- A skewed look at "Alice through the Looking Glass," which seems particularly apropos for the Bloody Mary theme and its focus on mirrors.
Many of the parks' premier rides, like the highly themed Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster (which, of course, fits right into the event's vibe), will be open during the event, but the focus will be on the Halloween hoopla. Using enhancements like theatrical fog and inspired props, Universal will undoubtedly do its usual incredible job making over the park with distinct scare zones. And you can count on ghouls lurking around every corner.
Bill and Ted will be back for another excellent adventure. For the uninitiated, the slacker time travelers star in a bizarre Broadway-esque song and dance romp each year in which they skewer current events and people in the news. The event will also feature a Rocky Horror Picture Show tribute and the weird magic of Brian Brushwood.
The popular HHN frequently sells out, especially on weekends, so it's advisable to purchase tickets in advance (see info above).
Next page: More Florida Halloween 2008 Theme Park Events Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World, Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and SeaWorld Orlando's Halloween Spooktacular.
