Halloween Universal Hollywood Flashback
Experience HHN at Universal Studios
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Halloween Hollywood
Each year, Halloween widens its reach here, in Australia, compared to the past.
I will always remember the Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) at Universal Studios in Hollywood and Orlando in 2014.
Since then, you can also find it held in Singapore and Japan.
You need a ticket specifically for an HHN when they are released each year.
We ventured out and did one night each at Hollywood and Orlando in 2014.
We screamed and laughed so much.
Tours & Things To Do in Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood
We visited Universal Studios in Hollywood on a VIP Tour. I had booked the tour for a few days before the separately ticketed event, HHN, which I booked for a Sunday night.
Back then, Harry Potter was being built, and Fast & Furious supercharged ride was planned to be built.
Join a guided VIP tour of Universal Studios Hollywood where you can skip the lines at participating rides, ride a trolley and tour the movie sets, and have a breakfast buffet and gourmet lunch. Experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Fast & Furious Supercharged.
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Spend 1 or 2 at Universal Studios Hollywood of rides, and shows, and participate in a tour of the movie studio. And, visit Citywalk.
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Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood
The night in Hollywood
As you can see the night is dark with coloured lights. So, it's a good idea to take a map or download the app on your phone because you can use Universal's free Wi-Fi at the park and at Universal Citywalk.
Organize a designated meetup spot in case you become separated from anyone in your group.
I booked a Sunday night. Because a few days before, we had been through the park and backlot during the day. We knew our way around and were prepared for the nighttime event. It also meant we had been on some rides, knew our favorite rides we wanted to do again, and could focus on the houses, the terror train, and the scare zones.
When we lined up to enter the studios, there were many people going to enter the gates all at the same time. So, we headed toward the backlot of the park and work back from there.
Buy some water and snacks to take with you before going to the terror train and backlots. Because we rode on the terror train, then walked through the backlot. So, it was a while before we were back at the front of the park again, in case they are still doing the terror train. Check the details.
Read the rules beforehand.
Back then, Harry Potter was being built, and Fast & Furious supercharged ride was planned to be built.
The Buildings at HHN Hollywood
The buildings were lit up with colored lights and spotlights.
The Lights at HHN Hollywood
The lights shone brightly in different colors and white.
The Shadows at HHN Hollywood
The shadows on the ground created a spooky kind of atmosphere to the vibe.
Around this area and the buildings was The Walking Dead maze.
The Purge Scare Zone
In this zone were bright lights and white spotlights that moved positions regularly.
The other scare zone was the Mask-a-Raid which was set in France before the Revolutionary War as a masquerade ball.
The Houses in 2014
In 2014, the houses we encountered were Clowns 3D and Slash music, From Dusk Till Dawn, An American Werewolf in London, Dracula Untold: Face Off, Reign of Blood, and AVP: Alien vs Predator
Where to Stay Universal Hollywood
We made the decision to stay at a hotel close to Universal Studios Hollywood. So, we picked the Sheraton Universal which is on Universal Hollywood Drive, Universal City.
What we liked that ended up being convenient was it included a shuttle that you caught outside the front of the hotel that took us to and from Universal Studios and Universal Citywalk for free. The shuttle also went down to the bottom of the hill. From there, we found it was a short walk to the subway and bus terminal.
We could also walk up and down the hill, even though it was a steep incline up because it was less than 300 meters down to the subway. And, there was a supermarket down the hill on the other side of the freeway where we could walk to get some supplies.
On the subway, we could go into Hollywood and see the sights in Hollywood. And, catch buses to other destinations of interest.
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Have you experienced a Halloween Horror Night in Hollywood? Or in Orlando, Singapore, or Japan?
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We love Halloween Horror Nights!! We’ve been going for the RIP Tour for about 6 years now for a work event!! You are right, scary and funny!!
That’s cool Julie
I love what you have done with the pics!
Thank you Amanda
I’ve never been a fan of Halloween but my kids just love the dressing up part.
it’s cool that your kids like to dress up.
Lol! I lived in Orlando and loved HHNO every year. Scared the pee out of me ?
That would have been cool. We were scared & laughed too.
I’m not into the scary side of Halloween so I go for more of the fun side. I would, however, love to go to Disney for Halloween.
We wanted to go to the Disney one too.
I HATE being scared! I’ll stick with a more cheerful Halloween maybe Disney? HA! Great images!
It’s not for everyone. We wanted to go to the Disney one, too.
Cool pictures! I’ve never been to Orlando during a holiday. I’d love to, someday. Since I’m a teacher, I may have to wait until I retire before I can make it for Halloween. It looks so fun!
Thank you Stacey. That makes it hard to visit then. Hope you do get there one day.
Our son did horror nights at Universal Hollywood and Loved it…also did Knotts Scary Farm. Those themed nights are great fun for sure
Cool. It’s a unique experience.
Cool images! Halloween looks like a fun time to visit!
Yes, it was lots of fun, kmf
I never really got into haunted houses, but maybe I haven’t been to the right ones! Cool artwork!
Thank you, Lori. They are an unique experience.
Huge fan of Harry Potter I would love to check it out during Halloween
Universal’s parks at Orlando are cool. When we were there, the HHN part wasn’t in the Harry Potter area, Adrian.
This is crazy! Very cool.
It’s an unique experience. Thank you , Taci.
I loved Harry Potter World when my family visited not at Halloween, so I bet it was even more magical in October.
Sounds like you enjoyed Harry Potter as much as we did, Jordan. It was cool to sit & wait for HHN at the end of the day and drink Butterbeer.
Beautiful images!
Thank you Lisa
Thankgooned for the boat ride home. My feet would have been sore too.
Yes, Missy. The boat was a welcome sight.
That’s great! We don’t have much around here because we are so close to Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando.
That’s cool, Lauren. After the experience, I can see why.
Clowns with chainsaws? Oh, heck no! I would have been petrified! I’m glad it was all in fun for Halloween.
Yes, they were, Shirley. We ran away from the clowns.
Fun! We visited Universal for Halloween years ago before kids and it was so much fun! The last few years it’s been more of a Disney Halloween – still fun, just not at all scary.
I find HHNs fun and scary too. We don’t really have something like that here.
Halloween is our second favorite holiday! We like to go all out!
Cool, sounds like fun, Courtney
I love Halloween. This sounds like fun.
It sure is a different experience, Ashley
Woah! Those places look intense! My Dad and brother always used to pick out a haunted house to go to on Halloween! I think they would have loved those locations!
Sounds like they would have loved the experience, Brianna