I get excited when the first Halloween merchandise comes out, especially when Universal releases information about Halloween Horror Nights. Fans start speculating about the houses, and it's thrilling!
I recently visited Universal and had a blast. Some people say it's not as scary as before or that not enough money was spent, but I enjoy suspending reality and getting scared. I wish I could afford a week there, but it's not financially feasible.
Every year, prices go up, and I think Universal is trying to control the crowds, similar to Disney World. If I can save up, I'll go as often as I can.
This year at Halloween Horror Nights was great, despite a few disappointments. As an annual pass holder, I didn't need a ticket for the first night, but I got a ticket and express pass for the second night.
The Houses at Halloween Horror Nights
Let's focus on the good. The scare actors were amazing! Their enthusiasm made my experience special. The sets were top-notch, and the craftsmanship was impressive. The two houses that stood out were Insidious and Monstrous.
Insidious was the longest scare house I've ever been through, making the frights even better. The jump scares were very effective on me.
Monstrous was like a childhood nightmare come true. The story and physical manifestations of horror were terrifying.
Other houses were good too, but Major Sweets felt more like a fun house than a scary one. Still, it was entertaining.
I mentioned only three of the ten houses because they stood out the most. We all have our favorites.
There were a couple of disappointments. I wished Cabana Bay had its scare area like before, and some backstories weren't as strong, but the performances made up for it.
The Scare Zones
The Blumhouse Scare Zone had to be the weakest, to me. I didn't see many scare actors around, just the main characters of each Blumhouse story, and they were just in one place for photo ops.
Torture Faire was, indeed, the grossest of all the Scare Zones. I won't describe it, you have to see it! It was a monstrous experience and could lead to nightmares for some.
Duality of Fear is at the front of the park, the duality being ruled by 2 queens, Sinister and Surreal. I walked over to the Demon Queens zone, a part of Surreal, and in the dark, it was indeed surreal. Blue lights, fog, and creatures of the night walked around giving many a visitor a fright. A good zone!
Swamp of the Undead was creepy and eerie. This imagining of a Louisana bayou was effective in the darkness, with quite a few jump scares.
R.I.P. Tour Next?
Next year, I would love to take the R.I.P. tour. Some friends did it this year and said it was worth it. As a senior citizen, doing five houses a night over two nights was enough for me. The constant walking might be a concern, and the cost is high, probably around $500 per person next year. We'll see what happens. Remember, Epic Universe opens in 2025, which might change things.
Overall, I had a great time. My hotel room at Cabana Bay was wonderful, with a primo view of Volcano Bay. I look forward to my visit in December!
Check out my videos featuring my HHN 33 visit. I'll leave a link below.
Thanks, and I'll have another post soon about my trips to Kings Dominion Halloween Haunt and Busch Gardens Williamsburg Howl-O-Scream.
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