Universal Studios transformed from a family fun getaway to a haunted dystopia filled with ghouls and spirits from popular culture today – and it’s scary good!

From the second you walk through the gates you’re greeted by an army of prisoners each ready to snap without warning. Then as you journey deeper through the park you cross paths with many other frightening figures, such as post-apocalyptic rival gangs and the chainsaw wielding maniac. So be prepared.

The mere act of walking through the park is just a warm up compared to the houses. This year’s feature homes are American Horror story, The Walking Dead, and The Exorcist. The lines will be long this Halloween season for these three houses, but well worth the wait. Once inside, you’ve emerged into a nightmare. The amount of detail that went into making each scene is incredible, you feel as if you’re there.

Along with the main three houses, Universal has put together an additional six sets: Ghost Town, Lunatics Playground 3D, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Tomb of the Ancients, Halloween Hell Comes to Haddonfield, and Krampus. Each of these homes has their own uniquely terrifying feel that will leave you panic stricken. Fans of horror will appreciate all the references to the actual story lines, while those unfamiliar with the shows and movies will still love the experience of it all.

Not only does HHN have nine houses, but it also spotlights two live shows, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Halloween Adventure and Academy of Villains: House of Fear. During Bill & Ted’s, audience members are entertained by the antics of these “two most excellent dudes” and are bombarded with a seemingly never-ending array of references to popular culture. Both shows feature a lot of dancing and are worth going to see.

This year’s HHN is great, the level of detail that went into creating this world is breathtaking and there’s no doubt that Universal went all out. It takes multiple trips to see everything and experience all that HHN has to offer. I would recommend anyone looking for a good scare to check it out!

To find out more about Halloween Horror Nights or to purchase tickets visit their website.

Knight News will be running the #KnightNewsContest this year, again! We’ll be giving away tickets to this year’s Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights – follow our Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, to find out when and how to win!