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Don't Miss Universal Studios' "Halloween Horror Nights" for a Hauntingly Horrific Thrill of a Lifetime! Now Through Nov. 4th!

The best way to bond with beloved friends, family, partners, & possibilities...What better place & time to hang on tight for fear of fright!

Halloween Horror Nights is la creme de la creme of Holiday Hauntings, a true magnum opus in every sense of the word. These folks have got it down right! Year after year they cease to amaze me with their ingenious inventive innovative imaginative artistry!
Give yourself the gift of this exciting energizing exhilarating mind blowing experience and embrace the season with guts gusto and chutzpah!! There's nothing like it in the City, a perfect opportunity to bring out the kid in you, no matter how young or old.
I always ask myself how on earth are they going to surpass their previous masterpieces. However, Universal continues to raise the bar, soaring to heights of fright, above and beyond. They don't short change you on even the smallest slightest item or idea.
Nobody does it better than Universal because no other enterprise has multitudes of terrifically terrifying movie and television franchises to draw from. At every turn you'll encounter top notch, stimulating, state of the art adrenaline rushes.
I also have to give kudos to the thousands of dedicated and talented actors who work so diligently every evening, ensuring park goers are filled to the brim with fantastic fun fear and frolic.

Highlights include the following 8 magnificently memorable mazes, based on Universal's fabulously fascinating film and television properties:
FX’s critically-acclaimed, Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award-winning television series “American Horror Story,” back by popular demand, brings Ryan Murphy’s latest demented “Roanoke”installment to life.
Stanley Kubrick's psychologically stunning, "The Shining," arrives for it's premiere presentation, in a maze where park attendees can relive the classic film's most iconic and sinister moments.
The "SAW" film series, one of the highest grossing horror movie franchises of all time, returns in an original maze based on the scariest game yet: the upcoming eighth installment JIGSAW.
“Insidious: Beyond the Further,”a new creepy spooky maze, is inspired by Universal Pictures and Sony Picture’s supernatural thriller, Insidious: Chapter 4, opening in theatres nationwide on Friday, January 5, 2018.
At “The Horrors of Blumhouse” maze, legions of terrified visitors come face-to-face with unnerving scenarios from producer Jason Blum's: The Purge franchise, Sinister movies, and soon-to-be released Happy Death Day.
For the first time ever, the critically-acclaimed television series “Ash vs Evil Dead” from Starz, a Lionsgate company, summons Deadites to a revolutionary maze.
The novel slasher film maze, "Titans of Terror," involves three of the silver screen's most deplorable killers with an affinity for bladed weapons: Freddy Krueger (Nightmare on Elm Street), Jason Voorhees, (Friday the 13th) and Leatherface, (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre).
AMC's “The Walking Dead,” (the most watched show in cable television history), creates a no-holds-barred experience that significantly intensifies any other iteration previously developed within the theme park.
Coupled with authentic walker make-up effects, sophisticated animatronic walkers, substantially more detailed set design and costuming, and highly recognizable props replicated from the series, the attraction delivers an uncompromising realistic environment for guests to delve even deeper into the realm of this post apocalyptic epic extravaganza.

“Titans of Terror Tram,” led by infamous serial killer doll Chucky (Child’s Play franchise), takes thrill seekers to the world-famous Universal backlot, where they are transported into a nightmare of carnage pitting them against villains—Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees and Leatherface.

The icing on the cake is the photo op (bear right as you exit the tram to meander the backlot) offered in front of the infamous Psycho house. A Norman Bates, I mean Anthony Perkins dopelganger, graciously generously and patiently poses with your group, while wielding his knife at your throat...a priceless precious picture you will relish for eons. Don't leave Home Sweet Home, I mean Halloween Horror Nights, without one!!

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The Urban Inferno, Hell-O-Ween, and Toxic Tunnel "Scare Zones"are hidden treasures, literally and figuratively, since they appear unexpectedly while you're meandering throughout the park. Not only are there no lines, but it's like you have your own private scream scene, specifically designed with you in mind, optimum for sending chills up your spine.

When its time to rest your weary bones from traversing the wonderment at stake (pun intended), visit the Jabberwockeez,donning their signature white masks, in a fresh invigorating performance of gravity defying dance. Superb synchronized choreography elevates the production to virgin heights via special effects and pulse pounding music. Expect to leave with lifted spirits and a song in your heart.

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Adding to the event’s intrigue, “Jurassic Park–In the Dark,” “Revenge of the Mummy–The Ride,” “Transformers: The Ride-3D,” “The Simpsons Ride” as well as “The Walking Dead” permanent attraction, are also open to guests.

Halloween Horror Nights is open on October 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, 25-29, 31 and November 2-4 from 7pm-2am.

Tickets can be purchases at www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com/Hollywood. Advance purchase is recommended as they will sell out. Check out these super deals, a steal at twice the price:
Front of Line: One-time priority access at each “Halloween Horror Nights” maze, “Terror Tram” and theme park ride.
All-new R.I.P. Tour: Groups of up to 14 can scare in style with an exclusive VIP guide, unlimited front-of-line privileges to all mazes and attractions, a gourmet buffet dinner, drinks and valet parking.
After 2 p.m. Day/Night Combo: Experience the park’s popular daytime attractions, including “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™,” “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” and “Fast and Furious—Supercharged” on the world-famous Studio Tour by day and remain for the terror that awaits at “Halloween Horror Nights.”
Frequent Fear Pass: Visit multiple times throughout the 29-night event.
Killer Deal Nights: Discounts of up to $30 on select dates.
College Thursdays Terror Pass: College students, faculty and staff with a valid .edu email can purchase this exclusive ticket to visit and revisit every Thursday night for the run of the event: Thursday, October 5, 12, 19, 26 and Thursday, November 2, 2017.
Website: www.halloweenhorrornights.com/hollywood/
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