Universal Orlando has just confirmed the dates for several events in 2025 including the popular Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) event. This year it is starting the end of August. There is also a new nighttime ticketed event for Volcano Bay!
When will Halloween Horror Nights HHN Start?
HHN will kick off on August 29, 2025 and will run on select nights through November 2, 2025!
ur nightmares begin aug 29 😈
— Halloween Horror Nights (@HorrorNightsORL) January 23, 2025
What other event dates were announced?
Universal Mardi Gras will of course run February 1- March 30. No surprise there.
“Start off by eating and drinking everything in sight, from classics like freshly baked beignets doused in powdered sugar to international dishes that change every year. Catch beads at the famed Mardi Gras Parade, which is just pure spectacle. And then finish the night grooving along to concerts on select nights with your friends. Need I say more? This event should definitely be on your spring itinerary.”
Butterbeer Season will be March 1 – May 31, 2025.
“Butterbeer Season is the perfect time to gather and toast to everyone’s favorite wizarding beverage, whether you’re trying it for your first or 100th time! This event, which features seasonal-exclusive Butterbeer treats and specialty merchandise, is included with your admission and takes place in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade. Hot, cold, or frozen, grab a mug and share a laugh over your frothy Butterbeer mustache. (There’s even a vegan variety!)”
Grad Bash | April 4, 5, 11, & 25
Special ticketed event for graduates giving them access to Universal Studios Florida and the Islands of Adventure. It is held in the evenings.
Universal Volcano Bay Nights | April 19, 26, May 3, 10, & 17
Think H2O Glow Nights at Typhoon Lagoon but at Volcano Bay. It’s the new after-hours ticketed event coming.
Gradventure | May 2, 9, 16, & 17
Yet another special ticketed event allows Middle School “graduates” access to Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure in the evening.
Passholder Appreciation Days | August 15–September 30
The annual celebration of the UOAP will take place during this six weeks. They offer, special events, food offerings, and more to Universal Orlando Passholders.
Holidays at Universal will be from November 21 – December 31, 2025.
This event features Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, the Grinch, and the Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular.
You can learn more about these events and more by visiting the Universal Orlando website here. I know many are excited to hear more about HHN.
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