Yes! Finally! You’ll have fun! Here are my personal tips:
1. Get Express.
2. GET EXPRESS. I understand it’s a little steep, but it is a lifesaver.
3. Go to the parks during the day. Since you haven’t been before (I don’t think you have?) Go on the Mummy over there and all of the rides they don’t offer in California! Then around 5:00 utilize their stay and scream to get a head start on the houses. I recommend the NY street or Kidzone Stay and Scream areas.
4. I know they haven’t announced shows yet but if they still have Nightmare Fuel for the show, I would say it’s a little better than Jabawockeez, but I would skip it.
5. I know it’s a little costly, but if you stay at Surfside Inn, you’ll be glad you stayed on site once the event is over. Once you stay until the event ends, everyone is going to want to book an Uber to get back to their hotels which means it will cost more to get a ride back from demand and thus you will end up paying close to what you would’ve spent in the first place staying at an on-site hotel.
Have fun! I’m going Oct 15th and probably the 16th as well! Enjoy your first time at HHN Orlando!