Every fall, the streets of Universal Studios Florida transform overnight for Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights. The sounds of screams and nervous laughter drift through the air as park-goers come face-to-face with terrifying creatures in haunted houses, street experiences and shows.
Of course, all visitors are encouraged to come out and enjoy the spine tingling fun, but the trick-or-treats are even better for Universal Orlando annual passholders. Here are the top perks that are exclusive to the Universal Orlando Annual Passholder family.
1. Early Access on Select Event Nights
What can be better than getting early access? How about bringing one of your friends or family with you? As an annual passholder, you’re able to register for early entry into the event on select event nights and you can bring one guest. Here are the details:
- Exclusive entrance located at the front of Universal Studios
- Access to three designated houses one hour before anyone else!
- Priority seating for the first showing of Bill & Ted’s Excellent Halloween Adventure
Early access will be held Sept. 16, 17, 23 and 24. Passholders are required to purchase a ticket to Halloween Horror Nights, as well as their guest.
2. Halloween Horror Nights Premier Passholder FREE Ticket
Yes, you’re reading that right. If you’re a Premier Passholder, you get a complimentary Halloween Horror Nights ticket! All you need to do is present your Premier Pass at any of the Universal Studios turnstiles and boom! you’re in.
Your free ticket can be used on these select event nights:
- Sept 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29
- Oct 2, 6, 12, 19, 26, 30, 31
3. Discounted Halloween Horror Nights Tickets, Vacation Package and R.I.P. Tours
There are several different discounted ticket options for annual passholders to choose from. Whether your courage can only last for one night or if you’ll come back over and over again, we’ve got you covered.
Make it a staycation with the annual passholder Halloween Horror Nights 26 vacation package. This includes:
- 1-night hotel accommodation
- 1-night event admission to Halloween Horror Nights (select Sunday OR Thursday event dates)
- Commemorative annual passholder Halloween Horror Nights 26 pin
- Access to select live entertainment venues at Universal CityWalk
Plus, if you’re up for the ultimate Halloween Horror Nights experience, you can upgrade to an R.I.P. Tour (still at a discount!). You’ll get a tour guide to take you to the front of all the haunted houses, priority seating during Bill & Ted’s Excellent Halloween Adventure and more.
4. Exclusive Merchandise
Wear your Universal Orlando Annual Passholder pride on your sleeve with exclusive Halloween Horror Nights event merchandise, including a T-Shirt and pin.
Passholders also get early access to the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store on Wednesday, Sept. 14. Here you’ll find all sorts of great finds from a wide variety of shirts, artwork, wild accessories and collectibles.
With more nights of horror than ever, you won’t want to miss out on these benefits.
Are you a Universal Orlando Annual Passholder? What’s your favorite benefit or perk?
Written by Siera Duiser: Siera Duiser is a travel agent with Destinations in Florida, Universal Studios Travel Agency Partner of the Year in 2010, 2011, and 2012. She loves helping plan Universal Orlando adventures at no cost to you. Contact Siera to book your next vacation at siera@destinationsinflorida.com or 734-771-1290. You can also follow her on Facebook and Twitter.
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