Halloween Horror Nights Hits Universal Studios by Storm thru 11/3

Wanna get closer to that special person in your life, feeling distant from your friends and family members? Halloween Horror Nights is the perfect place to connect on an intimate level sharing fantasies and fears.

What better way to get those coveted hugs from children lovers parents cohorts than in this magical mystical setting, right in your own backyard. You don't have to travel far to find fun frolic thrills chills all rolled up in an evening guaranteed to be memorable.

Halloween wouldn't be the same without Universal Studio's magnum opus. Each year they raise the bar, outdoing themselves time and time again. I'm amazed to have found such a generous gift that keeps on giving! I'm eternally grateful to the thousands involved for their dedication and perseverance. And trust me, I mean the thousands it takes to put on a spectacular unforgettable performance, a show of all shows, la piece de resistance of the genre.

For those faint of heart, do not fret, there's plenty to gain just by being in the presence of loved ones. On opening night, I saw plenty of participants hanging on to each other five six in a row, folks bonding and beaming with excitement from head to toe. It's contagious and exhilarating. I wish the same sense would continue outside the gates of Universal Studios, especially in our current state of affairs where families are more fragmented than ever.

Make sure you don't miss Stranger Things (if you haven't watched the show, do not pass go do not collect $200 catch it on Netflix ASAP), Poltergeist (it would behoove you to rewatch this classic piece), Universal Monsters featuring original music by GRAMMY Award winning musician, SLASH (with la creme de la creme scary dudes from far out flicks galore - who could ask for anything more?), and the Holidayz from Hell scare zone (a secret gem sure to bring a smile and warm cozy feelings as you recollect the glory of the holiday seasons you revel in)!

“Halloween Horror Nights,” Southern California’s most extreme Halloween event, continues on September 20-22, 26-30, October 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28, 31, and November 1-3, 2018.
Here's a recap of mazes and attractions

• “Stranger Things” - Netflix’s critically-acclaimed series comes to life for the first time in an all-new maze featuring the Upside Down and the predatory Demogorgon.

• “Poltergeist” - Inspired by MGM’s iconic supernatural horror film characterized as one of the scariest movies of all time.

• “Universal Monsters” - A contemporary twist on Universal’s original cinematic Monsters featuring an original score produced and composed by GRAMMY® Award-winning musician, SLASH.

• “Trick ‘R Treat” - Based on the Legendary Pictures’ cult Halloween classic movie directed by Michael Dougherty.

• “The First Purge” - Inspired by Universal Pictures’ blockbuster thriller franchise, where all crime is legal for 12 hours.

• “Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers” - The iconic slasher is back in an all-new maze based on the classic Halloween franchise.

• “The Horrors of Blumhouse: Chapter Two” - A killer maze that unites two hit movies produced by Jason Blum – Blumhouse’s Truth or Dare and Unfriended.

• “The Walking Dead” - Universal Studios Hollywood’s permanent attraction inspired by AMC’s record-breaking television series

· “Terror Tram: Hollywood Harry’s Dreadtime Storiez” - The notorious serial killer clown that terrorized Universal’s famed backlot returns as the host of this year’s Terror Tram.

• Jabbawockeez - The award-winning hip hop dance crew returns.
• Scare Zones:

Monster Masquerade - Step into the fog-enshrouded streets of old Paris and enter “The Danse of the Dead,” a macabre monster masquerade ball inspired by the original Universal Classic Monster movies The Phantom of the Opera and The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Trick 'R Treat - The frightening characters from writer/director Michael Dougherty’s anthology horror film Trick 'R Treat have descended on the small Midwestern town of Warren Ohio during their annual Halloween celebrations. Lurking in the fog are vampires, werewolves, zombie school children and Sam, the vengeful spirit of Halloween who will stop at nothing to ensure his rules for the season are being upheld.
Hell's Harvest - Enter a pagan harvest festival where the dark spirit of Halloween was born! The streets are filled with strange bewitched dolls, brought to life through dark magic. This army of evil dolls are looking for the next victim for their human sacrifice…will it be you?
Toxxic Tunnel - There’s been a terrible industrial accident deep inside an underground utility tunnel. The noxious vapors that were released have transformed the emergency workers into radioactive monsters, filled with an uncontrollable rage and hell-bent on our destruction!
Holidays in Hell - Every day is Halloween in this irreverent send up of the Holidays of the year. Encounter creepy Cupids, lecherous Leprechauns and evil Easter bunnies as you take a terrifying trip through these psychotic seasonal celebrations…screaming all the way!
Tickets can be purchased at Hollywood.HalloweenHorrorNights.com. Advance purchase is recommended as event nights will sell out. Following are the various tickets options:

• All-new R.I.P. Tour: Groups of up to 12 can scare in style with all-new R.I.P. Tour featuring exclusive experiences with a VIP guide, trolley transportation, valet parking, a gourmet buffet dinner and drinks plus unlimited Universal Express privileges to mazes and attractions.

• After 2 p.m. Day/Night Combo: Experience the park’s popular attractions, by day and remain for the terror that awaits by night.

• Multi-Night Passes options: Frequent Fear Pass – Visit up to 21 select nights.

Ultimate Fear Pass – Scare every single night of the event.
2 Nights of Fear Pass – Scare for two select nights.

• Universal Express™ This in-demand pass enables guests to enjoy one-time express access to mazes, attractions, Terror Tram experience Jabbawockeez performance.

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