Universal Studios Adding Stranger Things Season 4 to Halloween Horror Nights

Image: Stranger Things returns to Halloween Horror Nights. (Photo Credit: Universal Studios Media)
Image: Stranger Things returns to Halloween Horror Nights. (Photo Credit: Universal Studios Media)
Donald Wood
by Donald Wood
Last updated: 12:45 PM ET, Thu July 13, 2023

Universal Studios announced it would bring season 4 of Netflix’s original series “Stranger Things” to life through an all-new haunted house at the 2023 edition of Halloween Horror Nights.

Debuting on September 1 at Universal Orlando Resort and September 7 at Universal Studios Hollywood, the new haunted house will transport guests to Hawkins, Indiana. Once there, visitors will encounter the latest supernatural villain, Vecna, who is hell-bent on destroying the barrier between the Upside Down and the real world to reign supreme. 

“From the opening shots of ‘Stranger Things 4,’ episode one, we knew this was meant to be an experience at Halloween Horror Nights,” Universal Hollywood Executive Producer John Murdy said.

The Stranger Things-themed attraction follows the storyline of Season 4, including memorable characters like Eleven, Max and Eddie, as well as iconic scenes like Hawkins Lab, the Creel House and Vecna's mindscape.

In a race against the clock, travelers will find themselves in the ultimate showdown within Vecna’s Mind Lair, striving to escape the demobats and save humanity from his curse. 

“We’re excited for our fans to live Vecna’s curse as we recreate the iconic and terrifying moments from the show,” Universal Orlando Assistant Director Lora Sauls said.

Halloween Horror Nights runs select nights from September 1 through November 4 at Universal Orlando and September 7 through October 31 at Universal Hollywood. The theme parks plan to announce more details and new haunted houses in the coming weeks.

All event tickets are now on sale, including the Frequent Fear and Rush of Fear Passes, which allow guests to experience the horror on multiple nights. Travelers can also purchase single-night tickets and event upgrades like Express Pass, R.I.P. Tour and the daytime Behind the Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tour. 


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