Hey Thrill Seekers,

Visiting every house at Halloween Horror Nights 35 in one night is absolutely doable with a good plan but it does take strategy, timing, and flexibility. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you hit every house in one night efficiently.

🗺️ Know the Layout Before You Go

Before the event, find the park map and note where all the houses are located (we’ll add a copy when it’s officially released). Group houses by zone so you can clear entire areas before moving on.

Pro Tip: you don’t want to zig-zag across the park. Zig Zagging can add 20-40 mins of additional walking.

🎫 Pre-Purchase Your HHN35 Tickets

Days can sell out and trying to get a ticket on the day can involve long queues and disappointment. You’ll be able to secure your Halloween Horror Nights 35 Tickets for £10 per person once released.

Pro Tip: Universal will use dynamic pricing for HHN35, the more they sell and the closer it gets to the event the more pricing will rise.

⏰ Arrive Early

• Get in at rope drop (when they open the gates).
• Be among the first crowd heading toward the most popular houses.
• Earlier hours = shorter waits.

Even if the park is technically open earlier than house opening, getting there before crowd movement starts matters.

Pro Tip: Last year day time guests could grab a wristband from 3pm that allows them access to the HHN houses from 4pm.

🏃‍♂️Start With the “Hardest” Houses First

Hit the most popular houses first these build the longest queues (e.g., branded IP houses, or those with major buzz). Examples typically include:

• The biggest name-brand houses
• Houses near the entrance
• Houses with media hype

If you knock them out early, you avoid peak wait times later in the night.

📍Work In Zones

Group houses by physical proximity so you can clear an entire cluster before moving to another:

Example Strategy

1. Head straight to the farthest cluster
2. Then work inward toward other houses
3. End with houses that usually have the shortest waits

This saves back-and-forth walking time.

🎟️ Use Express Passes (If You Can)

If your priority is hitting all houses in one night rather than saving money, an Express Pass can drastically cut wait times:

• A regular Express Pass lets you bypass lines once per house
• A Unlimited Express Pass lets you bypass as many times as you want

Express is very effective when houses have hour-long plus waits.

👀 Be Flexible with Order

Sometimes crowd patterns shift once the night starts be willing to pivot:

• If a house queue suddenly drops, jump into it
• If a house queue spikes unexpectedly, come back later

Flexibility lets you take advantage of lulls.

📱 Watch Queue Times

Use the Universal app, wait-time board, or crowd insights from people in line. Some guests post wait times in real time on socials. This helps you avoid big lines.

🧍‍♀️Solo or Small Group Works Best

Solo visitors (or pairs) move faster through queues than bigger groups. Small parties adapt faster to changing crowds.

🍽️ Eat Strategically

Don’t take long sit-down breaks during peak evening hours (8–11 PM). Grab quick food earlier in the evening or late night when crowds dip.

🌙 Late Night Can Be Your Friend

You’ll be surprised at how the park differs after 10 PM:

• Lines often shrink
• Houses that had hour waits earlier can go down to 20–30 minutes

Plan a second loop later in the night to finish anything you missed.

🧠 Mind the Closures

Houses might temporarily close if they run out of capacity or if a show starts nearby. Always check:

• House status screens
• Team member signage

If a house closes temporarily, go to another and return later.

🏁 Sample Plan and Timings

⏳ Realistic Timeline (No Express)

5:00–7:00 PM → 3–4 houses
7:00–10:30 PM → 2–3 houses
10:30 PM–Close → 3–4 houses

Total: 10 houses is very realistic if you stay disciplined.

🌟 Pro Tips

✔ Get in line just before a house opens to beat crowds
✔ Keep water + snacks to avoid long food breaks
✔ Stay aware of entertainment schedules (shows can draw crowds away from houses)

Screams Included

Jamie