Halloween Horror Nights 35 (UOR) - Speculation & Rumors

[StaticShock]

I didn't think UFF with Express was that coveted as it was >$1K, but the FFP and FFP+ were the most coveted. ROF was upgradable, as it was the only pass that included Saturday, besides UFF. That was 2024, I was hoping 2025 was similar, thereby this year too, so I didn't have to worry about it so much.

IIRC, UFF with express sold out in 4 minutes, then FFP+ after 15 mins. Not sure about ROF being upgraded to FFP+ w/ express or UFF w/ express.

 

[MAC]

I'm thinking most dates are safe except the peak dates (opening weekend, premium scream night(s), Columbus weekend, and Halloween (on a saturday this year).

Of course, the longer you wait the higher the ticket prices creep up. As of this morning, some dates in October are already $1 more expensive than last week's prices.

I remember one year thinking Halloween on a Saturday would lead to huge crowds and... it didn't. I think the ability for people to go out to a party on Halloween itself (being on a Saturday) is a big draw for people, though that may have changed in recent years.

 

[StaticShock]

I remember one year thinking Halloween on a Saturday would lead to huge crowds and... it didn't. I think the ability for people to go out to a party on Halloween itself (being on a Saturday) is a big draw for people, though that may have changed in recent years.

Normally Halloween (week days) isn't busy, however with it being on a Saturday, and it's the last weekend of the season I anticipate that Saturday to fully sell out (single night admissions and express/RIP tours) by the time Oct 30th arrives. If anyone wants to go that Saturday, the sooner you purchase your tickets the better.

 

[Rikku]

Unfortunately with the uncertainty of the multi night passes in the air I just can’t pull the trigger on single nights until I have a definite answer of if I got them or not, even with the slow increase they will go through.

 

[StaticShock]

Unfortunately with the uncertainty of the multi night passes in the air I just can’t pull the trigger on single nights until I have a definite answer of if I got them or not, even with the slow increase they will go through.

If you're going to try to go for the higher-tiered passes with express (FFP+ or UFF), good luck. I wouldn't count on getting one of those as they will nearly sell out instantly.

The multi-night tickets without express won't sell out instantly, so no worries there.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I know it is way to early for this but after the quick sellouts last two years I will be spamming refresh on every announcement day for those multi night tickets lol

You’ll have till July for those.

It’s not over till the fat lady sings, but I wouldn’t hold my breath for fear passes with express this year.

 

[StaticShock]

You’ll have till July for those.

It’s not over till the fat lady sings, but I wouldn’t hold my breath for fear passes with express this year.

I heard that Universal wasn't going to offer fear passes with express last year but changed their minds at the last minute, offering just a token amount (capped at 500 passes for the higher tiers).

I'm firmly in the camp that if you're a local (Orlando/Tampa native) and plan on visiting HHN multiple nights during the season - you don't need frequent fear passes with express. And if you want to skip the line, pony up the $$$ and buy an express pass for the night you want to use it. This will ultimately help reduce the wait times in the standby queues in the long run by disincentivizing locals clogging up the express lines with frequent fear passes with express.

 

[SeventyOne]

I remember one year thinking Halloween on a Saturday would lead to huge crowds and... it didn't. I think the ability for people to go out to a party on Halloween itself (being on a Saturday) is a big draw for people, though that may have changed in recent years.

For the longest time Halloween night was slow because (1) people have kids who want to trick or treat and (2) if you're a singleton in your 20s or 30s, every bar in town is offering a party, usually with a high-value prize to encourage risqué costumes.
With the shift of the event toward adolescents/teens (roughly since Stranger Things arrived), Halloween night is much more crowded, with kids too old to trick or treat and too young to drink.

It’s not over till the fat lady sings, but I wouldn’t hold my breath for fear passes with express this year.

I've heard this went down to the wire last year, and I understand UOR's reasoning. But UFF+X alone is basically a cool half million in "free" revenue. And any change threatens to alienate the whales already upset they can't buy their way into Epic after a year. I could see the 2 pm house openings as some sort of balancing, but I'm not sure the the hard-core fans will agree.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

heard that Universal wasn't going to offer fear passes with express last year but changed their minds at the last minute, offering just a token amount (capped at 500 passes for the higher tiers).

Yes, it isn’t over till the fat lady sings and it’s online.