Hello, everyone! With the recent announcement of the Exorcist joining the ranks of this year’s haunt line up at Universal Halloween Horror Nights, I thought it appropriate to look back at one of the more popular haunts, HHN! Better yet, we’re going to look through your eyes… er, filters?

All I have to say is, bring it, because HHN is one of the most immersive, and polished haunts you could hope to attend. I mean, it’s Universal for cryin out loud. They make big budget, blockbuster movies! It’s a recipe for success if you ask me. Add 1/4th of the rights to some of horrors most successful franchises. A dash of movie level expertise in detailed sets, and special effects. Toss in a couple pinches of willing participants (you), and simmer them together in a pot of delicious scares! Once you let the flesh rest, you have the “must visit” event of the Halloween season.

The Exorcist is the first announcement in this years line up of haunts at the parks (HHN, comin out swinging for the fences right off the bat!). If that’s any indication of whats to come, I’m probably going to need an adult diaper for my trip this year. If that’s not enough to convince you to visit, then let’s take a look at the Gram. Seeing is believing, and I still believe.

I need a heart. Can I borrow yours?
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Lines, lines, lines! Make sure you spend that extra cash on a front of the line pass, or you could miss out on seeing everything. They really came in handy when visiting the Walking Dead maze.
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Celebrities can be found throughout the park at HHN. Keep your eyes peeled and get your photobomb on!
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Don’t forget about the scare zones!
Placed strategically into dense parts of the park, the scare zones cause just as many scares as the mazes!

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Danger lurks around every corner at HHN! Every space in their mazes are used to their fullest potential. The sets are so elaborate, and unassuming. Perfect for that terrifying pop!
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Did we mention horror franchises? Because they got them! AvP ranks up there with one of my favorite haunts of all time at HHN!
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HELLO NURSE!null
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I didn’t want to be the one to tell you, but, you seem to have something stuck in your teeth…
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Did we mention how popular the event is? Tickets sell out in advance, and they do quickly. Make sure you plan ahead so you don’t miss out this year!
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Now, I didn’t want to over do it and give too much away. So I kept the posts pretty general, but even then, it has me so hyped for this coming year at Universal HHN! Will they announce some repeat mazes from the previous years? Or maybe we will be treated with a whole new round of frightfully exciting haunts! Who knows for sure. All we can really do is wait, feverishly.

Are you a HHN fiend like we are? Or are you a newbie virgin, willing to sacrifice your screams in the name of Halloween? If you have any moments from Halloween Horror Nights, be sure to use the hashtag #HorrorBuzzHHN so we can check them out!

Until next time!

About the Author

Ryan is a long time horror movie lover, and Haunt enthusiast from the San Francisco Bay Area. When he's not watching his favorite foreign horror flicks, you can find him singing in his metal band, studying Muay Thai, sipping on fancy cocktails, or taking random Theme-Park and Roller Coaster trips with his group of friends, dubbed, "The Theme Park Fun Brigade".