Hey Universal Vacationers! Universal Destinations & Experiences has officially announced the Las Vegas Universal Horror Unleashed opening date is August 14, 2025. This year-round horror experience is set in the AREA15 District, a 40-acre entertainment hub known for immersive attractions and unique events.
Year-Round Horror Begins August 14, 2025
For horror fans, the wait is over. Universal Horror Unleashed is bringing a new level of terrifying entertainment to Las Vegas. Tickets are now on sale for guests eager to be among the first to step inside this haunted experience.
Universal has built its reputation on horror—from classic monster films to award-winning Halloween Horror Nights events. Now, that expertise is being channeled into a permanent horror destination unlike anything else.
What to Expect Inside Universal Horror Unleashed
Visitors will walk into a darkened warehouse, immediately stepping into a nightmare. The experience includes:
- Four immersive themed areas packed with terrifying original stories
- Four haunted houses, each based on iconic horror franchises and original concepts
- Themed food and drink locations, serving craft cocktails and eerie snacks
- Exclusive horror merchandise, available only at Universal Horror Unleashed
- Live entertainment, adding to the immersive horror atmosphere
The Haunted Houses
- Universal Monsters – Encounter legendary monsters that have defined horror for generations.
- Blumhouse’s The Exorcist: Believer – Relive the horror of demonic possession in a chilling walkthrough.
- Texas Chainsaw Massacre – Face Leatherface and his deranged family in their terrifying world.
- Scarecrow: The Reaping – Step into a decayed farmland filled with vengeful scarecrows ready to strike.
Ticket Information
Tickets are available for purchase at UniversalHorrorUnleashed.com, offering multiple options:
- General Admission Ticket (Unlimited Access): Provides unlimited admission to all four haunted houses for the selected date and time, starting at $99.00 plus tax.
- General Admission Ticket (One-Time Access): Grants entry to each haunted house once for the selected date and time, starting at $69.00 plus tax.
Admission includes access to the entire experience, including themed bars and live entertainment, as guests explore the 100,000 square-foot horror attraction.
More Than Just Haunted Houses
Beyond the scares, guests can enjoy themed bars and food locations, offering eerie bites and handcrafted cocktails that match the horror atmosphere. A dedicated retail shop will sell horror collectibles and merchandise exclusive to the experience.
Universal Horror Unleashed: Expanding Horror Entertainment
Universal Horror Unleashed is part of Universal Destinations & Experiences’ expansion strategy, bringing new products to new audiences in fresh markets. The experience will be located at the AREA15 District, a leading 40-acre immersive entertainment destination in Las Vegas.
Universal Horror Unleashed: Opening Soon
With an August 14, 2025 launch, Universal Horror Unleashed is set to redefine horror entertainment in Las Vegas. Whether you’re a die-hard horror fan or just looking for an adrenaline rush, this year-round horror experience will deliver non-stop frights.
Tickets are now available, so prepare yourself—the horror begins soon.
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