'Stranger Things' Returns to Halloween Horror Nights

It’s never too early to think about Halloween, and that’s exactly what’s happening at Universal Studios right now!

This fall, Netflix’s Stranger Things returns to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, where guests will experience the “the Upside Down” world of Hawkins, Indiana, in all-new mazes inspired by the second and third seasons of the series. The mazes will parallel show, leaping forward to 1985 — the setting for Stranger Things 3, which begins streaming July 4 on Netflix.

Universal is partnering with Netflix, alongside the creators and executive producers of Stranger Things to create authentic representations of each setting.

Halloween Horror Nights begins Friday, Sept. 6 in Orlando and on Friday, Sept. 13 in Hollywood. For more than 25 years, Universal’s annual Halloween event has lured guests “to become victims inside their own horror film.” In addition to original concepts, previous installments have included mazes, characters, and attractions based on a variety of famous horror properties, including The Walking Dead, Resident Evil, SAW, and others.

Limited-time ticket offers and vacation packages for Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights are on sale now.

Photo: Universal Studios

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‘Stranger Things’ Returns to Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights

About the author

James Zahn