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Given the popularity of Halloween Horror Nights and the draw of big-name houses, it can seem like there really aren’t “slow” nights anymore. This is why HHN early admission, which used to be a fun trick for insiders, has now become a necessity for any guest who wants to go to HHN 2015 and experience the haunted houses with only a sensible amount of waiting – with or without Express Passes.

On this page, we’ll explain how any guest can get early entry to Halloween Horror Nights, and we’ll show you exactly what that looks like.

HHN early admission (Finnegan’s holding area).

IMPORTANT – This information on this page is based on our observations, as Universal has chosen to not provide us with the details for the holding areas. This is due to the information being subject to change on a nightly basis.

Who qualifies for early admission to Halloween Horror Nights
Contrary to popular belief, anyone who has admission to Universal Studios Florida during the day and HHNadmission for that evening can use the early entry feature. It isn’t restricted to guests who purchase “HHN Add-On” tickets, special packages or tours, or guests who win the lottery. If you are in the park during the day and yourHHN ticket grants you admission to the event that evening, you qualify for HHN early admission. Yes, it’s that simple.

Can I get HHN early admission without a daytime ticket?
Unfortunately, you cannot. Having admission during the day is the one and only qualifier. However, it’s worth noting that on-site hotel guests have a special entrance for HHN general admission, to the right of the USF gates. This does not grant on-site hotel guests early access to houses like HHN early admission does (which we’ll explain in a moment), but it may help you skip some of the general admission crowds at the USF turnstiles.

What about the FL resident Scream Early ticket?
In past years, Universal sold a “Scream Early” ticket that allowed Florida residents to enter Universal Studios Florida after 2:00pm, thus allowing these guests to take advantage of HHN early admission. Although we weren’t given a reason, Universal has stated that the Scream Early ticket will not be sold this year.

How HHN early admission works
Around 4:45pm, with Universal Studios Florida closing at 5:00pm on HHN event nights, regular daytime guests are asked to leave the park. At the same time, up to four holding areas are established for guests staying inside the park for Halloween Horror Nights: Finnegan’s Bar & Grill, Lucy – A Tribute (near the front of USF, across from Despicable Me), Springfield USA, and Diagon Alley.