Universal Studios Florida is nearly set for Halloween Horror Nights 2025. On Monday, we observed additional decorations in Sahara Traders, lines and signs throughout the park, and a new product display in the Universal Studios Store.
Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Preparation
- Universal Studios Store
- Minion Land
- Universal Music Plaza Queue
- Sahara Traders Tribute Store
- San Francisco
- Mel’s Die-In
- The HHN Bar (Battery Park)
- World Expo
- Nightmare Fuel Queue
Universal Studios Store
A new haunted display for HHN products is now available at the Universal Studios Store located in Universal Studios Florida. It features damask wallpaper and old, worn-out furniture. The setup also includes shattered green stained glass windows and additional shelves.
Above the imitation fireplace is a framed HHN piece. A red skull painting is also visible nearby. An empty frame is located in a dusty old chair.
A stone gargoyle figure is inside a box placed on top of some shelves. HHN products that include gargoyles are showcased in this area.
There are vacant frames on the rear and sides of these shelves. One frame contains a basic sketch of a boat in the ocean.
There are additional shelves encircled by vines, similar to the scare zones across HHN 34, all located within The Conservatory.
The windows feature patterns found on the HHN merchandise.
Minion Land
Close to Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, a sign indicates four haunted houses. The sign appears to suggest that guests will wait in one line within the park, then join separate lines for each house once they are back stage:
- Five Nights at Freddy’s
- WWE: The Distress of the Wyatt Sicks
- Grave of the Flesh
- Terrifier
Universal Music Plaza Queue
Speaking about lines, there is a long line forming at the Universal Music Plaza, surrounded by temporary barriers. The barriers near the front of the line are now covered with black Halloween Horror Nights covers.
Sahara Traders Tribute Store
New items inside Sahara Traders, the event’s Tribute Store, feature this tall skeleton. It is partially located within a glass display case that is obstructed by barriers.
The skeleton is equipped with a helmet and a worn loincloth featuring a bronze buckle. The Tribute Store is designed around the fictional Museum of Antiquities, meaning all the props resemble ancient relics.
The checkout counter now features new decals that look like postcards, flyers, brochures, and other materials from the museum. The postcards display artistic representations of ancient scenes, people, and objects. Some may seem familiar — keep an eye out forPoseidon and his long-standing adversary, Lord Darkenon.
A flyer promotes the grand unveiling gala of the Pithos of Epimetheus, also mentioned onTribute Store banners and signsThe event is set for August 29 — the opening official night of Halloween Horror Nights.
There are museum entry tickets and tickets for the gala event. The back of a brochure features a list of upcoming events.
Maps of the museum’s first-floor northern wing are available, featuring the Wonders of Egypt display and the hedge maze. The Pithos of Epimetheus is also shown on the cover of a brochure.
Two fresh posters near the Revenge of the Mummy exit ramp promote the museum’s attractions. One mentions they have teamed up with The International Institute of Antiquities & Explorations for a “Deciphering Legend of Myth” display. The other one talks about the Pithos of Epimetheus.
A directory for the Museum of Antiquities is located beside the posters. It states that levels 2 and 3 are closed due to ongoing renovations. Level 1 contains the Wonders of Egypt, Marquee Exhibit, Fine Art, and the Grand Atrium.
San Francisco
Across from the Beat Builders stage is this potential sign structure concealed under black tarps.
Near the San Francisco Candy Factory, there are piles of jack-o’-lanterns adorned with witch hats from the2022 Vengeful Retribution haunted area. They’ve returned to HHN in different themed areasover the years — and collected a significant amount of dirt. Black and orange streamers line the entrance of the candy store.
Mel’s Die-In
The classic automobiles have been taken away from outside Mel’s Drive-In. The eatery will revert back to Mel’s Die-In for HHN, yet introduce the Mel’s Die-In Zombies “street experience” for the initial time, including zombie carhops. The removal of the vehicles provides more room for the event.
The HHN Bar (Battery Park)
A sign for The HHN Bar is now displayed on the archway in Battery Park. Universal released thefull menus including prices for HHN 34.
World Expo
Two shopping carts have been introduced at World Expo, near the MIB Gear Shop. They contain HHN merchandise.
Nightmare Fuel Queue
A queue barrier is placed outside the Fear Factor stage for Nightmare Fuel: Circus of Decay. Similar to some of the barriers in the Music Plaza, these fences are covered with HHN materials.
Halloween Horror Nights officially kicks off on August 29, following the Premium Scream Night held on August 28. The event continues until November 2.
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