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Credit: Inside The MagicUniversal Orlando Resort is staying busy as Halloween Horror Nights 33 is fast approaching. The spooky season is starting in one month, and some new photos confirm that the scariest event of the year is getting some expansions throughout the resort.
Universal Orlando Resort Confirms Halloween Horror Nights Expansion Plans; What This Could Mean
Universal Studios Florida is gearing up for Halloween Horror Nights 33, which will last 48 nights. As the event approaches, Universal Orlando Resort has unveiled its 10th and final haunted house, Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines, which will debut on August 30. This Universal destination will launch sooner than ever before this year at the Universal Park in Orlando.
This new attraction features an all-female lineup of classic Universal Monsters, including the Bride of Frankenstein, Dracula’s daughter, the She-Wolf of London, and Egyptian princess Anck-Su-Namun. Guests will be thrust into a storyline that pits two alliances of these iconic characters against each other in a battle where only one bloodline can survive. “Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines” joins a roster of nine other haunted houses set to terrify visitors at Halloween Horror Nights 2024.
Haunted House Announcement: Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines
Get caught in an epic battle as Saskia Van Helsing and the Bride of Frankenstein go up against Dracula’s daughter and her monstrous mavens. Tickets are now on sale: https://t.co/L3lH60wSWN #HHN #HHN33 pic.twitter.com/PZ6fGIw06M
— Halloween Horror Nights (@HorrorNightsORL) July 25, 2024
Haunted House Announcement: Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines Get caught in an epic battle as Saskia Van Helsing and the Bride of Frankenstein go up against Dracula’s daughter and her monstrous mavens.
The full lineup of haunted houses includes:
- A Quiet Place
- Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
- Insidious: The Further
- Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America
- Slaughter Sinema 2
- The Museum: Deadly Exhibits
- Major Sweets Candy Factory
- Goblin’s Feast
- Triplets of Terror
- Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines
Additionally, several scare zones have been announced, promising more frights for attendees:
- Duality of Fear
- Torture Faire
- Swamp of the Undead
- Demon Queens
Tickets for Halloween Horror Nights are now available, allowing fans to experience the spine-chilling event. Back in April, Inside The Magic reported on the possibility of Universal adding more experiences and locations for its viral Halloween event as rumors gave way to Universal adding massive tents throughout the park to better deal with capacity and demand. Well, it seems that new aerial photos have confirmed those areas.
Aerial look at recently added sprung tents that will be used for #HHN Halloween Horror Nights. pic.twitter.com/T7dT3iukl5
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 29, 2024
Aerial look at recently added sprung tents that will be used for #HHN Halloween Horror Nights.
Once again, the many talents of Bioreconstruct on X have been shown with beautiful new aerial photos, giving us some great views of the latest massive tents that Universal has put up for its HHN 33 event this year. But if you also look closely at the photo above, you can see some construction going on as well. This could be suggested for constructing even more future locations for Halloween Horror Nights.
Theming at a sprung tent for #HHN Halloween Horror Nights. pic.twitter.com/O2X7lFZ7ya
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 30, 2024
Theming at a sprung tent for #HHN Halloween Horror Nights.
The addition of these tents is enough for us to get excited as more locations are heading to the Universal Studios Florida location that will pave the way for better-haunted houses, more extensive scare zones, and maybe even the addition of a few more scares as Epic Universe is set to open next summer, pulling a good majority of theme park goers towards that park.
That said, it would not be wild to assume that Universal is eyeing to expand HHN and the theme park to keep up with demand.
As Universal Studios Florida prepares for the grand opening of its Epic Universe park next summer, expanding Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) to additional locations seems like a strategic move.
The annual haunted event, known for attracting thousands of visitors each year, is experiencing growing demand, and the introduction of Epic Universe provides a timely opportunity to accommodate and capitalize on this surge. The popularity of Halloween Horror Nights has consistently drawn large crowds, with many fans eagerly anticipating the event’s intricate haunted houses and themed scare zones.
Land is being cleared near the new Sprung Tent 3 & 4. Would have to assume this will be related to queue space.
Very curious to see how this ends up being laid out. https://t.co/kKP7BnkWsp
— HHN 365 (@HHN365) July 29, 2024
Land is being cleared near the new Sprung Tent 3 & 4. Would have to assume this will be related to queue space. Very curious to see how this ends up being laid out.
By expanding HHN to new locations within Epic Universe, Universal can distribute the influx of guests more effectively, enhancing the overall visitor experience and reducing congestion at the existing venue. Moreover, the expansion would allow Universal to introduce fresh and innovative attractions, catering to the evolving preferences of its audience.
With Epic Universe’s debut, there is potential to create unique, immersive experiences that leverage the new park’s themes and settings, keeping the HHN event dynamic and engaging.
Given the significant revenue generated by Halloween Horror Nights, expanding the event aligns with Universal’s broader business objectives. Adding new locations within Epic Universe can help maximize profits while ensuring the company remains competitive in the theme park industry, particularly as it faces increasing competition from other attractions. It addresses the growing demand for the popular event, enhances guest experiences, and aligns with the company’s financial goals while maintaining its reputation for delivering top-notch scares.