Halloween Horror Nights 30 (UOR) - Speculation & Rumors (2021)

[UniversalRBLX]

Still way too early to tell how scaled back it'll actually be, it's largely going to depend on vaccination timelines and whether new variants that evade these responses pop up. The news today that Moderna (and almost certainly Pfizer) still works against the South Africa variant is very good news for a more normal HHN.

If I were management I'd be strongly considering an expanded event timeframe (similar to MNSSHP) with lower crowds this year to encourage people to spread out their trips somewhat.

I actually see them cutting some weekday nights to save on costs versus expanding the event. I think it's safe to assume we won't be seeing 28/29 crowd levels.

 

[Tylerthecreator]

I can see a reservation system being put in place. I wonder if FFP or ultimate ticket options will return

 

[Parkscope Joe]

They leaked dates with that video though.

That doesn’t matter in this. What matters is what they say officially.

 

[Living Dead Dude]

I am wondering if they will try to do an entire event through virtual queues only? and I'm also curious if there will be any express pass sold if it is only virtual queues.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I am wondering if they will try to do an entire event through virtual queues only? and I'm also curious if there will be any express pass sold if it is only virtual queues.

Too early to tell.

 

[reeseyNG]

I feel like it really is too early to speculate on all of this. We learned that last time, right? Hahah.

Look, if I really had to guess, there's going to be an event. Will it be HHN 2021/30? Probably. Will it be HHN Lite 2.0? Possibly. I wanna be optimistic and say that now that we're under an administration that takes this stuff seriously that we'll all be shot up with the juice and be able to enjoy a fun and safe event, but again, who has any idea? I just feel like speculating on what the event is gonna be like cuz of COVID is gonna lead nowhere right now, hahah.

EDIT- I'm totally not trying to be rude, by the way. I just think this discussion is kind of useless and also just kinda depressing, hahah.

 

[Grabnar]

I feel like it really is too early to speculate on all of this. We learned that last time, right? Hahah.

Look, if I really had to guess, there's going to be an event. Will it be HHN 2021/30? Probably. Will it be HHN Lite 2.0? Possibly. I wanna be optimistic and say that now that we're under an administration that takes this stuff seriously that we'll all be shot up with the juice and be able to enjoy a fun and safe event, but again, who has any idea? I just feel like speculating on what the event is gonna be like cuz of COVID is gonna lead nowhere right now, hahah.

This is kinda the boat I'm in. There's a LOT up in the air right now in regards to how modified the event would be, and we really won't know more until at earliest late spring on an optimistic timeframe.

 

[reeseyNG]

This is kinda the boat I'm in. There's a LOT up in the air right now in regards to how modified the event would be, and we really won't know more until at earliest late spring on an optimistic timeframe.

Exactly. I don't think we're gonna hear a peep about this event until like July, honestly. It's all just based on where this pandemic is later into the Spring, IMO.

 

[Mashmingingmasher77]

Any word on V.I.P tours. Wanted to do last year, perfect time for it.

 

[Shinigami]

Any word on V.I.P tours. Wanted to do last year, perfect time for it.

Nah RIP shouldn’t be a big problem for them but I am kinda worried about the UTH Tours

 

[Grabnar]

Nah RIP shouldn’t be a big problem for them but I am kinda worried about the UTH Tours

That's what I was thinking too. I really hope that they still happen, they're kind of a hidden gem.

 

[Legacy]

This year isn’t a normal year. Basing speculation on the pre-pandemic priorities isn’t the best way to think about things.

In the aughts, Universal cared predominantly about locals, as locals made up about 90% of the guests. Expect it to be like that again.

This post has gotten a lot of likes, including some “Love” responses. I want to make sure people aren’t reading too much into the statement. I’m not expecting an aughts-like event, with canonical themes driving the event. I’m simply saying they likely don’t feel obligated to replace Eilish with an IP.

 

[shiekra38]

Have a reservation system will remind me of the IOA days when the event use to be 'sold out' for certain nights

I think it makes the most sense honestly

I'm unconvinced about VQ as the queues get people off the midway and they have a good amount of space to distance people

I'm interested to see what the crowd levels are like, I'm assuming it will be mostly locals

 

[Morganxrose]

I’m assuming it’s past it’s time and irreverent for Orlando to get a ‘The Strangers House’
Was there a reason Orlando never got one in 2008?

 

[Legacy]

I’m assuming it’s past it’s time and irreverent for Orlando to get a ‘The Strangers House’
Was there a reason Orlando never got one in 2008?

Because IPs weren’t the focus in 2008. That year was dedicated to Bloody Mary. The IP it did use was already distributed by Universal.

The Strangers did get a room in Silver Screams.

 

[Moistowlette11]

HHN is tweeting a lot this AM, incoming announcement?

 

[reeseyNG]

HHN is tweeting a lot this AM, incoming announcement?

Noticed this too. Wouldn't get too excited, just seems like the usual Social Media Team shenanigans

Also your name made me laugh out loud, thank you

 

[Parkscope Joe]

HHN is tweeting a lot this AM, incoming announcement?

March is the earliest they’ve announced houses. They’re historically late announcing the dates. I say it’s nothing.

 

[DannyPowers]

I’m simply saying they likely don’t feel obligated to replace Eilish with an IP.

I know that they've sold off some of the Eilish props already...but I would love to see them just retheme some of the house to make it "non-Eilish". There looked to be some good stuff in there.

 

[reeseyNG]

They’re historically late announcing the dates.

I might just be repeating the echo chamber, but I'm pretty sure they're gonna hold back dates until we know what the hell is happening with the pandemic. I have a feeling those leaked dates were just the "everything goes well" pitch.