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Anyone been to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal? We are actually going down for Disney for a week, but we were thinking about heading to horror nights at universal for a night. The web page doesn't give much info. Is it only at universal or at ioa also? How young of children have you seen there? Mine are 9 and 11, but they love scary movies. They get it naturally. My husband loves the walking dead and I saw that is the theme. Are all of the rides open or just haunted houses? Any and all info you have about it would be appreciated! Thanks!!
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You might want to check....but from what I understand, it's really more adult theming and children are not suggested. DS is 10yrs and the gal that does his haircuts told us we shouldn't take him. because she's been there for it. In fact, if I recall correctly, even Universal's website suggests adults only.
I've been to many, many HHN. I believe this year it's just at Universal (it usually is just at Universal, but in the past has been just IOA and once it was at both). Anyway, I don't mean to be a party pooper, but I would really discourage you from taking kids that young. I have an 11 yr old DS, and he really likes scary movies/books too, but I probably wouldn't let him go until he was 18. It is VERY scary/gory/traumatic/dark/adult-themed. There are also some things that are more adult themed in a sexual manner (I don't recall seeing any blatant nudity, but close). Universal really, really discourages people from taking children as well. Believe me, it's a lot of money to pay to then show up and realize it is much scarier than your child anticipated and they are miserable and want to leave. Maybe leave this for several years down the road. Another thing - I'm not sure how you feel about this, but there are a LOT of drunk people/alcohol sales at HHN. Not really something I'd want my DS to be around.
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Thanks for the info. We have been to the fright fest at six flags and it was pretty mild. I do not want to spend the money and not be able to stay. I found that the last time we were at universal that they did not really care for children at all. My youngest had a meltdown at the end of the day and she started to run from us (hot and tired). My husband grabbed her hand and pulled her over to him so she would not run off into a crowd of people and get lost. A security employee came over to him and threatened to call the police and eject him from the park because it looked funny to him. He didn't ask what had happened or anything, just threatened. That never would have happened at wdw. I only consider going back there because of Harry potter and the scary stuff my husband loves. They are older now and the meltdowns do not happen like that anymore but I still have that in the back of my mind when I think about that trip.
If your kids like monster and stuff you can visit the Universal parks during the day. We went there in Oct and the decoration was there, as well as there was a few characters for pics (Dracula, Mummy and other monsters). During the day DD found it amusing specially with a lot of kids running. However, the park closed early (around 5 pm).
We've done MNSSHP and she loved it!
We have got tickets for this because one of the haunted houses is Alice Cooper themed, and he is my DH's favourite artiste. However, we have never done one before and I am TERRIFIED with a capital T! I am such a baby, I never watch horror movies because they scare me, so this is gonna be an interesting night ..... I think I may need to take a change of pants with me.....
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I've gone to Halloween Horror Nights for about 15 years straight. I've seen kids in strollers go (toed along by their parents). The Scareactors really don't try to frighten kids. The event, though, is very scary and intense. There's a lot of adult themes (particularly lots of gore). If you check out the HHN website, you'll notice that there is not a children's ticket option and for a good reason: Universal dissaudes you from bringing kids to the event. However, Universal will not stop you from buying tickets for your kids.
I would say if your kids like horror movies, then they can probably handle Halloween Horror Nights. Before going, I would try a local haunted house to see how they do. Also, consider going with a large group -- safety in numbers. I did the VIP HHN tour for many years for one reason -- I'm surrounded by other guests. Safety in numbers.
Yes, it is a very scary event... and not at all intended for children. I don't like being scared because most of the people that have that built in "flight or fight" thing... usually tuck into themselves, scream and run away. Well I become like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and start hitting people, which actually scares me more to think I could hurt someone.
I found out last year at the HHN event, that if you stay on the sidewalk you should be okay and the actors are not supposed to come after you. Unfortunately, we are going again this year... yes it my hubby's type of thing and not mine, but I am even more nervous as it says that you can't get away! I am not sure if that means no more sidewalk safety or what.... I am happy that I will have an ECV to help get away, and I usually warn them that I am hitter if I see them coming at me. They don't like being hit and it is cause for extraction from the park.
Also, from what I can see on the map.... HHN will be held in both Universal Studios and IOA!
I wish everyone good luck that goes, cause I know I spent a good majority of the time panicking that I would hit some random person that came at me from nowhere.
I do work turnstiles at Universal and Halloween Horror Nights 22 is only held on the Universal side of the park just like it has been the past few years. It is not recommended for young children and this year there ARE NO SAFE ZONES!
Just left our Orlando visit which included HHN. The only safe zones are the bathrooms and they are known to wait for you to come out and get you!!!! They chase you but don't touch you. Several good Horror Houses plus about half a dozen rides open or a little more. (Rip Rocket, Mummy, Dispicable Me, Simpsons, Men in Black that I remember) Streets were scarier than the houses I think. I wouldn't take small children. Lots of people are drunk and rowdy.
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