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Exclusive ‘Harry Potter’ Experience Revealed for Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights

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An ominous scene featuring a hooded figure with a silver mask prominently holding a wand. Under the dark, stormy sky and eerie, castle-like structures, hands with wands appear in the foreground, suggesting a magical confrontation is taking place. The scene is inspired by Death Eaters from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan. Perfect for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Japan 2024.

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Universal has revealed new details for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights, including experiences inspired by Harry Potter, Chucky, Pokémon, and more!

While some may say it’s too early to be excited about Halloween, the season is inevitably inching closer each day, and with it, the beloved Halloween Horror Nights events at Universal Studios Parks worldwide.

multi-day halloween horror nights
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Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort continue to unveil the all-new experiences coming to the theme parks in the United States this year, including the first-ever silent haunted house inspired by the newly released movie A Quiet Place: Day One (2024) starring Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn.

However, Universal Studios Japan recently jumped ahead of its American counterparts, revealing all the experiences coming to the park this Halloween, including exclusive experiences inspired by The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the Chucky franchise, Pokémon, and more!

Chucky, the sinister doll with a cracked face and wild eyes wears a top hat. It holds a large, blood-stained knife reflecting a terrified person's face. The background shows ragged tent-like structures and balloons, with an illuminated "R-15" sign, evoking the eerie atmosphere of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Japan.
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Universal Studios Japan’s official website has been updated, revealing all the details for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights, including the event’s period from September 6 through November 6, 2024.

One of the event’s highlights will be CHUCKY’S CARNIVAL OF CHAOS, a “terrifying, grotesque horror” experience created exclusively for guests 15 and over.

The nightmarish maze will be an immersive experience with special glasses featuring Chucky, his bride Tiffany, and Glen/Glenda, the proudly non-binary spawn of Chucky and Tiffany’s twisted love.

A group of people are screaming in delight as they pose for a selfie at Halloween Horror Nights in a haunted house. The setting is filled with eerie lights, creepy dolls, and costumed performers in suspenseful clown and circus-themed attire, intensifying the spooky atmosphere.
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Several Universal Studios Japan locations will be flooded with zombies as the popular collaboration between singer Ado and the theme park returns this year with ZOMBIE de DANCE and STREET ZOMBIES.

Guests can go all-out and dance in the “darkest party” in the park at Hami-Kuma’s Shout It Out Party. Hami-Kuma and Hami-Kuma Soul will also be available to meet guests in an exclusive photo op.

A split image shows a person posing with two different large plush bear characters. On the left, they are with a dark fluffy bear with blue eyes and a plaid scarf, striking a Halloween Horror Nights-inspired spooky pose. On the right, they are with a fluffy white bear, both smiling happily.
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Other unique experiences this year will include Chainsaw Man: The Chaos 4-D and Biohazard™: Night of Heroes, with the latter requiring Timed Entry eTickets granted through the park’s official app.

Younger guests can enjoy offerings inspired by Pokémon, Despicable Me, Minions, Hello Kitty, and more this Halloween season!

In celebration of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’s tenth anniversary at Universal Studios Japan, the immersive area inspired by J.K. Rowling’s franchise will be transformed for the season.

Death Eaters
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The path into Hogsmeade will be themed to the Forbidden Forest, with Acromantulas keeping their eyes on all guests. And Death Eaters, Dark wizards loyal to Lord Voldemort, will roam the village in search of trouble, leaving guests in the middle of the action.

As if these exciting announcements weren’t enough, Universal Orlando Resort recently revealed the bone-chilling details of the all-new immersive land inspired by Universal’s classic monsters coming to Universal Epic Universe.

And Universal’s year-round horror experience coming to Las Vegas, Universal Horror Unleashed, continues its development, inching closer to completion.

Will you visit Universal Studios Japan this Halloween season? Would you like to see any of these offerings come to Universal Studios Hollywood or Universal Orlando Resort? Share your opinion with our readers in the comments below!

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Ed Aguila

Average Disney Parks nerd and snack enthusiast. Catch Ed trading pins at Main Street, U.S.A., visiting Madame Leota at the Haunted Mansion, remembering screaming at the top of his lungs at Splash Mountain while eagerly waiting for Tiana's Bayou Adventure to open, and constantly debating which is best, blue milk or green milk at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

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