Hey Universal Vacationers! Universal just dropped major details about its year-round horror experience—Universal Horror Unleashed—coming to Las Vegas in 2025. If you love haunted houses, terrifying mazes, and horror-themed entertainment, this is for you. Let’s look at the latest on Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas.
What Is Universal Horror Unleashed?
Originally, announced in January 2023, Universal Horror Unleashed is a permanent horror attraction set to open at AREA15 in Las Vegas. This is Universal’s first-ever year-round horror experience, keeping the fear going long after Halloween Horror Nights ends.
This 20-acre expansion will include:
- Four haunted houses featuring iconic horror franchises
- Live entertainment in four immersive themed zones
- Horror-inspired food and drinks
- Seasonal events with fresh scares
- Exclusive merchandise you won’t find anywhere else
This attraction is designed for horror fans who want nonstop thrills, whether it’s spooky season or not.
The Haunted Houses
Universal confirmed four terrifying haunted house experiences:
- Universal Monsters – Expect classic Universal horror legends
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre – Face Leatherface and his chainsaw
- Scarecrow: The Reaping – A horrifying take on a desolate farm
- Blumhouse’s The Exorcist: Believer – A twisted take on the 2023 film
Each house will have movie-quality sets, intense scares, and unpredictable encounters.
How Will It Work?
According to Len Testa and Jim Hill of the Disney Dish, Universal Horror Unleashed will have a dual-purpose setup:
- Daytime: The venue will be available for private and corporate events
- Nighttime: It transforms into a full-fledged horror experience
One of the biggest questions is how guests will enter the haunted houses. A virtual queue system may be used, letting guests explore the shopping and dining areas instead of waiting in a long line. Universal has yet to confirm this, but it would be a game-changer for horror attractions.
Universal’s Take on the Project
Page Thompson, President of New Ventures for Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX), shared the company’s vision:
“Universal’s rich history in the creation of the horror genre drove our desire to bring a year-round horror experience to the incredible entertainment offerings in Las Vegas. We’re thrilled to have our award-winning Creative and Entertainment teams working tirelessly to bring these terrors to life in 2025.”
Universal has mastered horror storytelling with Halloween Horror Nights, so a permanent horror attraction feels like the next step.
When Does Universal Horror Unleashed Open?
The attraction is set to open in 2025, though Universal has not given an exact date. Being Las Vegas and all, if we were to bet it could be sometime around the spooky season. With its prime location in Las Vegas and endless ways to expand, this could become the horror fan’s ultimate destination.
Final Thoughts
Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas isn’t just another haunted house—it’s a first-of-its-kind, all-year horror destination that blends immersive storytelling, live entertainment, and blockbuster horror franchises. If Universal delivers on the hype, this could be the biggest permanent horror attraction in the U.S.
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