Halloween Horror Nights is one of Universal Studios Hollywood’s biggest events of the year, but is it actually worth the hype, the price, and the scares?

This week, Jessica is joined by her daughter Julian, who recently experienced Halloween Horror Nights for the first time. They talk about what it was really like for a total newbie, whether the 2 p.m. ticket was worth it, how they prioritized their limited time, and whether the event was actually as scary and crowded as it looks online.

They also dive into Julian’s experience on the new Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, how they approached the haunted houses, why lining up before one of their priority houses opened paid off, and how they managed to fit in Super Nintendo World and Toadstool Cafe during the event.

If you’ve been curious about Halloween Horror Nights but aren’t sure if it’s for you, this episode gives you a first-timer’s perspective to help you decide.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Is Halloween Horror Nights worth it? 00:21 A first-timer’s perspective with Julian 01:32 Halloween Horror Nights ticket options 03:18 Arriving for the 2 p.m. ticket 04:17 What to prioritize before Horror Nights begins 05:03 Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift 07:23 Choosing priority haunted houses 07:51 Why they lined up before the houses opened 09:04 What they didn’t have time to do 09:42 Were the crowds as bad as expected? 10:52 How scary is Halloween Horror Nights? 12:23 The best use of their time 13:13 Super Nintendo World and Toadstool Cafe 14:28 Would Julian do Halloween Horror Nights again? 15:46 Final thoughts and ticket information