Is Halloween Horror Nights Worth It? Our HHN 35 Review

Jessica Thompson and her husband smiling in front of the Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 35 backdrop - Favorite Grampy Travels

And just like that, another season of Halloween Horror Nights is in the books, and HHN 35 was worth it if your crew is 13 or older and loves a good scare! I spent the fall on repeat nights and two lights-on tours, and these are my top houses and scare zones, plus what I’d tell any family planning for next year.

When Is Universal Mardi Gras 2027?

Lit Mardi Gras parade float rolling past a crowd of raised hands at Universal Studios Florida - Favorite Grampy Travels

Mardi Gras is back at Universal Studios Florida from February 6 through March 27, 2027. Here are the dates, what your ticket covers, last year’s concerts, and the calmest and cheapest days from our own crowd and price data.