This year Universal Studios Hollywood is offering a new Dining Pass for their Halloween Horror Nights!

This is an exciting new offer for guests who enjoy going to Universal Studios for their spooky events.

In this post, we are going to go through everything that you need to know about this new dining pass, so you can determine if it is worth it for your visit.

What is Halloween Horror Nights Dining Pass?

Halloween Horror Nights Dining Pass is a new add-on that you can purchase when you buy your Halloween Horror Night tickets.

Currently it is only available at Universal Studios Hollywood (sorry Orlando).

When you purchase this Dining Pass, you pay a flat rate for select vouchers to be used to buy specific food items.

It can be a great way to save a bit of money and not have to worry about how much cash you have or taking out your card for all the snacks.

What To Expect With A Halloween Horror Nights Dining Pass

When you purchase a Halloween Horror Nights Dining Pass, you get a total of six (6) vouchers. Two (2) vouchers for eligible entree items, and four (4) vouchers for eligible snacks, dessert, beverage, or side items.

The Dining Pass vouchers can only be applied to specific or eligible items on menus. All eligible items will be noted with the Halloween Horror Nights Dining Pass logo on the menu.

Important Note: One of the eligible menu items is a 22″ All Beef Hot Dog, and it does require you to redeem two of your entree item vouchers. So keep this in mind if that looks good for your entree item as well as something else.

How To Purchase the Halloween Horror Nights Dining Pass

The Halloween Horror Nights Dining Pass can be purchased online as a ticket add-on. It is a good idea to buy it when you’re also buying your event tickets, as it ensures that you are getting the dining pass for the same night.

In order to redeem the dining pass, it has to be purchased for the same night as your ticketed event.

If you lose your pass, you won’t be able to get a replacement. And any unused vouchers will be expired after the event ends.

Halloween Horror Nights Dining Pass Cost

The cost of the Dining Pass is the same for all of the Halloween Horror Nights, and it is a flat rate of $71.31 per pass.

If you have your Halloween Horror Nights tickets already, then you can buy your Dining Pass here.

At this time, there is no discounts or promotions available for purchasing the Dining Pass.

Additionally, if you purchase a multi-night event ticket for Halloween Horror Nights, you will need to purchase a Dining Pass for each of the nights you attend if you wish to use it. There isn’t a multi-night Dining Pass currently available for purchase.

Again, it is important to remember that this dining pass must be completely used during your night at Halloween Horror Nights.

Is Halloween Horror Nights Dining Pass Worth It?

If you’re looking to do Halloween Horror Nights on a budget, then the Dining Pass is absolutely worth it.

Even if you aren’t looking to do a scary night on a budget, it can be a great way to make dining during Halloween Horror Nights easier.

Closing The Gates On: Halloween Horror Nights Dining Pass

For the Spooky 2025 Halloween Season, Universal Studios Hollywood has added a new ticket add-on this year to Halloween Horror Nights. The Halloween Horror Nights Dining Pass.

With this new Dining Pass, you’re able to pay a flat rate for select food vouchers to make buying eligible food items easier.

The Dining Pass can only be used at Universal Studios Hollywood, during the Halloween Horror Nights on the event date selected when purchased.

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Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood is a must-attend event for all Halloween and Scary/Horror movie fans!

Please note that this post is going to be about Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights. If you are looking for information on the Halloween event that takes place in Orlando, check out my other post; Universal Studios Orlando Halloween Horror Nights.

Taking place on select 39 nights in September, October, and the first weekend of November at Universal Studios Hollywood.

In this post we will go over the different haunted houses, various ticket options, and everything you need to know before you go.

Short on Time? Here are some of the post Highlights:
– 8 New Themed Haunted Houses
– New Themed Terror Tram
– 39 Nights to enjoy the Halloween Horror
– Ticket cost ranges between $77 to $409
– Tickets are on sale, so buy ASAP before the night you want sells out!

What To Expect At Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood

If you have ever attended the Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Orlando, then you someone what know to expect at the one here in Hollywood.

Universal Studio Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights are often referred to as Southern California’s Scariest Halloween event! Filled with hours of non-stop Halloween fun!

With everything from haunted houses, scare zones, live entertainment, themed treats, themed merchandise, and more!

But this event isn’t for everyone! In fact, the event isn’t recommended for anyone 13 years of age or younger.

In year’s past, Universal Studios Hollywood, has had an overall theme for the Halloween Horror Nights, with each haunted house, scare zone, and treats falling within that theme. However for the past few years now, there has been no official theme for the whole event.

But that doesn’t mean that the theming for the haunted houses and scare zones have been less then exceptionally horrific!

HHN Hollywood Scare Zones

At Halloween Horror Nights, not only do you have haunted houses to explore through (more details below), but you also have Scare zones!

Scare Zones are areas of the park where you specifically need to worry about terrifying creatures coming out of the dark! Each Scare Zone has a different theme so be sure to be on the lookout when you enter these areas.

This year Universal has brought back some all time favorite scare zone themes, as well as some new ones.

Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood Haunted Houses

Universal Studios Hollywood, usually does 8 haunted houses for Halloween Horror Nights. All of the haunted house themes have been slowly released, and we know all the themes!

The haunted houses this year are new and improved, based upon some of the current popular horror scenes.

Some of the haunted house themes are the same as the ones that will also be present at Universal Studios Orlando Halloween Horror Nights. But that doesn’t mean that attending the event will be the same as in Orlando.

While the themes of the haunted houses are the same, each Universal Studios park does their own rendition of the theme, which makes them different to experience.

So don’t worry, there are still some Haunted Houses at Halloween Horror Nights in Hollywood that are exclusive to the Hollywood park.

Let’s dive into the themes for the Haunted Houses you can see this year:

• Five Nights at Freddy’s – Step into the world where Freddy, Bonnie, Chica and Foxy come to life. Can you make it through the house alive?!
• Terrifier – Based on all three films, step into Art’s gore filled display, showcasing his work. Just don’t stay too long, or you might become his next victim.
• Fallout – This post-apocalyptic LA scene will have you facing The Ghoul, Maximus and the Brotherhood of Steel.
• Jason Universe – Meet Jason Voorhees in his element, and walk through various scenes of his victims. This is a classic house you aren’t going to want to miss.
• The Horrors of the Wyatt Sicks – This is a WWE ‘themed’ house, where you’ll enter the area of The Wyatt Sicks. Here you will be greeted by Uncle Howdy, Rambling Rabbit, Mercy the Buzzard, Abby the Witch, and Huskus the Pig.
• Poltergeist – They’re here!! Based on the classic horror film, listen closely to the TV’s whisper and enter into a new world.
• Monstruos 3: The Ghosts of Latin America – In 2023, you had Monsters of Latin America. In 2024, you had Nightmares of Latin America. This year you get the Ghosts of Latin America! Get ready as La Muerte leads you into the darkness to meet other legendary creatures in the darkness.
• Scarecrow: Music by Slash – An updated version of a previous house, but this time featuring music by Slash. Which doesn’t sound like much, but it will take this house to new horrifying scenes.

If you’re ever curious how the haunted house themes change from year to year; here are some of the themes that have been showcased previously at Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights.

Note: The links are to the ‘trailers’ that Universal has released for the Haunted Houses.

Horror Nights Terror Tram

The Terror Tram returns this year continuing with the “Enter The Blumhouse” theme. This year, the villains from Blumhouse movies over the past 15 years have been unleashed and are here to show you a new side of horror.

This Terror Tram showcases some of the best scenes from The Black Phone 2, The Purge, Freaky, Happy Death Day, and many more. Making you feel like you’re right inside the movie.

Previous years of the Terror Tram this has been a riding experience, where you ride the tram through the scenes. This year is a bit different.

For this year’s Terror Tram, you ride the tram to an area, get off the tram, and walk through the scenes that have been created. Making it a much more horrifying and unique experience for guests.

You can watch the trailer from last years Terror Tram here:

Previous themes of the Terror Tram have been:
The Exterminatorz

Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood Dates

Halloween Horror Night will take place on select nights from September 4 – November 2, 2025. There will be a total of 39 nights to select from, but you better buy tickets quickly, as nights sell out fast!

The event pretty much is held every Thursday through Sunday throughout September and October.

To make it easier to plan your trip, I have listed the dates of the event by month, as well as given a calendar view of the dates.

September dates for Halloween Horror Nights are:

September 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28

October dates for Halloween Horror Nights are:

October 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31
November 1, 2.

The event will start at 7 pm, and the ending time does vary by date.

Halloween Horror Nights Cost

The night of Halloween Horror Night at Hollywood Studios depends upon the type of ticket you purchase, and the night of the event that you go to.

Here is a quick overview of what the cost will be to go, followed by a full breakdown.

The minimal cost that you can expect to pay to attend Halloween Horror Nights is about $77 per person (same price as 2024). If you select the R.I.P tour, then you can expect to pay around $449 per person (a $40 increase from last year).

If a spooky ‘season pass’ is what you are after, then the cheapest pass, Frequent Fear Pass, is $179 per person (same price as 2024). And the Ultimate Fear Pass starts at $299 per person (same price as 2024). But we will get into more details on the season passes below.

As a general rule of thumb, attending on Thursday nights will be the cheapest night to go, and will probably have the smallest crowds. The weekends are always going to be the most expensive, as well as the most crowded.

Below I have listed all the different ticket options available. Please note that if you have looked at the ticket options for Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando, the ticket options for Halloween Horror Nights in Hollywood are different.

Halloween Horror Nights Tickets

Tickets for Halloween Horror Night Hollywood can be purchased online, and at the gates (unless sold out). Tickets are currently on sale.

Tickets can be purchased directly from Universal Studios Hollywood; purchase online here. Or they can be purchased through Klook; purchase on Klook here.

There are quite a few different ticket options to select from. Here are all of the different ticket options to hopefully make it easier for you to decide which tickets are best for you and your party.

If you are looking for ticket information on the Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando, then check out my other blog post; Universal Studios Orlando Halloween Horror Nights.

Some fine print to remember when you purchase your tickets:

• Tickets are only valid for the date that you select when checking out
• Unless purchased separately, tickets do not include early access to the event
• No outside food or beverages are allowed
• The event occurs rain or shine, and no rain checks or refunds will be offered
• Unless stated, parking is not included in the ticket cost
• Tickets are non-transferable, non-refundable, and non-exchangeable

Regardless of which ticket your purchase, it is important to read the terms and conditions for the ticket you select.

Halloween Horror Night General Admission Ticket

This is the base ticket option that you can purchase in order to attend the spooky event!

It allows you access to Universal Studios Hollywood* for the special ticketed event. And allows you to see all the haunted houses and attractions that are open during the event.

This single-night ticket costs between $77 – $107 per person. The cost does vary by the date on which you attend.

*The ticket does NOT allow you access to Super Nintendo World during the event.

Halloween Horror Night Universal Express Ticket

The Universal Express Ticket option is the same as the single-night ticket, giving guests access to the after-hours event. Plus it gives guests express access to all of the haunted houses.

Express access is only allowed once per haunted house with this ticket. This means that if you want to go back to a favorite haunted house, you will have to stand in the regular line.

The Universal Express Ticket costs between $259 – $349 per person. Again, the night which you select to go will cause a change in the ticket cost.

Halloween Horror Night Universal Express Unlimited Ticket

With the HHN Unlimited Express ticket, you can enjoy unlimited express access to all the haunted houses. Where the Express Ticket allows you to just enter each house once, this ticket gives you unlimited express access.

Have a favorite Haunted house? Go as many times as you would like with this ticket. This Universal Express Unlimited ticket costs between $299 – $399 per person.

Halloween Horror Night After 2 pm Ticket

This is a Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Night exclusive ticket! That’s right, Orlando doesn’t have this ticket option for guests!

With this ticket, guests are allowed to enter the park for the event at 2 pm. This gives you an extra 5 hours to enjoy Universal Studios Hollywood prior to the event!

This 2 pm ticket costs between $117 – $157 per person. Which is actually a great value for getting into the park so early!

Halloween Horror Night 2 pm Express Ticket

Get into the park 5 hours early and get express access to each of the 8 haunted houses at Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood with this ticket!

This 2 pm express ticket costs between $319 – $439 per person.

Halloween Horror Night R.I.P Tour

This is what I would consider the ultimate horror night experience ticket! This R.I.P. Tour ticket really delivers above and beyond for true horror fans!

The R.I.P. Tour includes:
– A guided walking tour of the event with R.I.P entry into each haunted house
– R.I.P entry to select rides
– Reserved seating at Live shows
– Private VIP trolley transportation
– Gourmet dinner at the VIP dining room
– Interactive themed photo with a scare actor
– Complimentary Valet Parking
– Special VIP entrance to Universal Studios Hollywood
– Commemorative “R.I.P” credentials and lanyard

A few of the items listed above are based on the tour itinerary that you select. Making the R.I.P tour customizable to what your group wants.

When you go to purchase the R.I.P. Tour, you will need to select the time of your tour. The times of the tours are subject to availability.

R.I.P Tour cost is between $449 – $519 per person.

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NOTE: THIS EARLY ACCESS TICKET IS NO LONGER OFFERED FOR THE 2025 HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS.

Halloween Horror Night Early Access Ticket

This is an add-on ticket that you can purchase in addition to the single-night ticket.

By purchasing this additional early access ticket, you will be granted access to Universal Studios Hollywood, an hour and a half prior (at 5:30 pm) to the Halloween Horror Nights event starting.

The Early Access ticket is great if you want to get a head start, but don’t want to purchase a 2 pm access ticket.

Early Access tickets cost between $10 – $25 per person. As with the single-night tickets, the cost of the additional early access ticket will vary upon the day of the week.

Purchasing this ticket alone will NOT get you into Halloween Horror Nights. This must be purchased IN ADDITION to a single-night ticket.

THIS EARLY ACCESS TICKET IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE BUT FELT NECESSARY TO KEEP INFORMATION IN CASE THEY BRING THE TICKET BACK FOR FUTURE EVENTS.

Halloween Horror Night Fear Passes

Another Universal Studios Hollywood exclusive pass for the Halloween Horror Nights! Offering two different types of ‘unlimited’ passes for the Halloween Horror Night events!

You’ve heard that correctly folks! Why scream just one night this Halloween season when you can get your scream on multiple nights!

Frequent Fear Pass

The Frequent Fear Pass allows guests to attend up to 33 nights of the Halloween Horror Night event!

With this pass, there are no blackout dates on the first visit. Visits after the initial must be one of the select nights (listed below). Return visits do have some blackout dates.

Return Visit Approved Dates:
September 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28.
October 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 26, 29, 30, 31.
November 1, 2.

Return Visit Blackout Dates:
October 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25.

This Frequent Fear Pass starts at $179 per person! This is a great deal for the cost. If you break it down, as long as you go at least twice, the pass basically pays for itself!

Note: The Frequent Fear Pass does not include early access to the event

Ultimate Fear Pass

The Ultimate Fear Pass allows guests to attend up to 40 nights of the Halloween Horror Night event!

With the Ultimate Fear Pass, there are no blackout dates! Guests with this pass can attend all the event nights if they wish!

If you are looking for a super spooky, scream-filled Halloween season, then this is definitely the pass that you are looking for!

This Ultimate fear pass is $299 per person! When you break it down, this pass is a great deal. As long as you go more than twice, the pass has essentially paid for itself!

Note: The Unlimited Fear Pass does not include early access to the event

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HHN Dining Pass

This year, Universal Studios Hollywood decided to create a new Dining Pass available for guests.

The Halloween Horror Nights Dining Pass allows guests to purchase a set of vouchers for a flat rate, and then redeem the vouchers for select food and beverages around the park the night of the event.

If you’re interested in learning more, check out: Halloween Horror Nights Dining Pass

Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights FAQ:

Here are some of the frequent questions that arise when discussing Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights. If you have further questions, please feel free to email me at: red@redthetraveler.com

Is Universal Studios Hollywood doing Halloween Horror Nights?

YES! Universal Studios Hollywood is hosting Halloween Horror Nights for a grand total of 39 nights this spooky season! The event takes place on select nights throughout September and October.

Tickets are on sale now, so be sure you purchase your tickets online prior to the event!

What time do Hollywood Horror Nights start?

The event officially starts at 7 pm. Unfortunately, this year Universal Studios removed their early access into the event for purchasing tickets online.

Now, if you wish to enter the event earlier than 7 pm, you can either purchase an additional Early Access Ticket, which grants 1.5 hours early entry. You would need to purchase a 2 pm ticket entry, which allows you to enter 5 hours prior to the event.

In other words, entrance into the event will depend upon the ticket you purchase:
General Admission: 7 pm Entry
Early Entry Ticket (add-on): 5:30 pm Entry
2pm Ticket: 2 pm Entry

Can you dress up for Halloween Horror Nights?

Unfortunately, Universal Studios has a strict policy on costumes and attire during their Halloween Horror Night events. Costumes are not encouraged, nor will they be allowed in through the front gates.

What is the best day to go to Hollywood Horror Nights?

If you’re looking to experience Halloween Horror Nights without having to deal with big crowds, then going during the week is going to be one of the better days to go.

Dates that are weekends, and/or dates that are closer to Halloween will not only be more expensive, but they will also be more crowded.

If you can, going during the week in early September, or in early October will help minimize crowds during your event.

Does Hollywood Horror Nights include rides?

Halloween Horror Nights event does include some rides for the night, but not all. Some of the rides that are open are as follows;

• Jurassic World – The Ride
• Revenge of the Mummy – The Ride
• Transformers: The Ride-3D

If you are looking for Express Access or Unlimited Express Access to the rides that are open during the event, then be sure to purchase the event ticket that includes either option.

An area that is for sure off-limits to Halloween Horror Night guests is the Super Nintendo World area. The whole area with the rides will be closed during the event.

However, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will be open during Halloween Horror Nights. Additionally, you should be able to see some of the frightful characters like Death Eaters during the event.

Super Nintendo World will NOT be open during the event.

Does Universal close early on Halloween Horror Nights?

Yes, on event nights, the park closes to the general public at 5 pm. However, if you have a ticket to that date’s Halloween Horror Night event, then you are allowed to stay within the park in designated areas.

If you are unsure where the designated area is, be sure to ask a worker, and they will be happy to help navigate you to the right area.

When did Halloween Horror Nights start in Hollywood?

Halloween Horror Nights in Hollywood is actually the spin-off of the Horror event that takes place at Universal Studios Orlando. This spooky event started in 1994, the year after it was started in Orlando.

The event has been going strong ever since (well minus a year for the pandemic).

Closing The Gates On: Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood

This year Halloween Horror Nights will take place on select nights from September 4, 2025, until November 2, 2025. There will be a total of 39 event nights for guests to enjoy.

Tickets are currently on sale, with a few nights sold out, so if you are planning on going, I would recommend purchasing your tickets sooner rather than later.

Ticket prices do vary based on the type of ticket you purchase, and the night that you go.

If you wish to go for multiple nights, then investing in a Fear Pass is the way to go. As you will be able to go for multiple nights during the frightful Halloween Season.

Enjoy 8 themed haunted houses, scare zones, and even a Terror Tram at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood.

I do my best to keep this post updated, so be sure to check back to see new information added, and updated yearly.

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