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Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights Opens With Surging Crowds and 100–140 Minute Waits

New franchise houses drew the heaviest demand as the after-hours event began its Aug. 28–Nov. 2 run.

Overview

  • Opening-night operations ran from 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. on select nights, with AllEars.Net documenting conditions throughout the evening.
  • Waits fluctuated widely: by 9–10 p.m., Terrifier held around 115 minutes while several other houses ranged from 60 to 90 minutes.
  • Late-night peaks hit higher levels, including Five Nights at Freddy’s at 140 minutes and Jason Universe at 120 minutes around 11 p.m.
  • Reporters observed heavy turnout across the park, including queues for food in addition to long lines for the most in-demand houses.
  • The 2025 lineup mixes marquee IP and originals—such as Five Nights at Freddy’s, Terrifier, Jason Universe, Fallout—and adds shows, open rides, and seasonal food and merchandise.