Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights returns to the Upside Down for a Stranger Things finale – San Bernardino Sun
Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando are introducing Stranger Things haunted houses for Halloween Horror Nights, according to company announcements. These mazes recreate the battle to save Hawkins from Vecna and demogorgons, aligning with the fifth and final season of the Netflix series, where visitors cross between reality and the supernatural.
When and where can visitors experience the Stranger Things mazes?
The event runs on 42 select nights at Universal Studios Hollywood from Sept. 3 through Nov. 1. Tickets for this separate admission, after-hours event are currently on sale, with general admission starting at $77 and season passes priced between $179 and $299.
Universal Orlando will host the event for 48 select nights from Aug. 28 through Nov. 1. That location will feature 10 haunted houses, live shows, and multiple scare zones.
What locations will the haunted houses feature?
The mazes take guests through several key sites from the series. According to the announcement, these include the town of Hawkins, the Wheeler family house, and Hawkins National Laboratory.
Visitors will also enter the MAC-Z military base, the Upside Down, and the Abyss. These settings mirror the late 1980s environment of the fictional Hawkins, Indiana, where the show’s supernatural forces and government experiments take place.
How does Stranger Things fit into the 2026 lineup?
Stranger Things is one of two haunted mazes announced so far for Horror Nights 2026 at Universal Studios Hollywood. It joins “Sinners,” a vampire-themed haunted house.
Universal Studios Hollywood is likely to announce six more mazes to complete the lineup. The event may also include the Terror Tram and additional scare zones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the ticket prices for Universal Studios Hollywood?
General admission starts at $77, while season passes range from $179 to $299.
Which Netflix series is the maze based on?
The maze is based on the fifth and final season of Stranger Things.
How many nights will the event run in Orlando?
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando will run for 48 select nights from Aug. 28 through Nov. 1.
Would you prefer to visit the Upside Down or the MAC-Z military base?