Halloween Horror Nights 32 (UOR) - Speculation & Rumors

[Darko]

Maybe more like see y’all at Dr. Oddfellow’s Horrific Creatures Halloween Adventure and Emporium or other long Universal title.

 

[Brian G.]

Just getting this out the way that there is more to the event than just the Spec. Hope we see you stick around for Reviews and share any photos.

 

[Midnight Detective]

Last Question! Now that the dust has settled where did Demon Slayer even come from on spec?

 

[ReelJustice]

Last Question! Now that the dust has settled where did Demon Slayer even come from on spec?

Another concept Universal is working on

 

[Fear2010]

Y’all still remember when Terrifier was a serious rumor this past year? I sure do. LOL

And also Winnie The Pooh and The Mean One.

 

[Clive]

Been thinking a lot about how the event has appeared to evolve into its new format: Icon in everything but name with presence felt throughout the park... a mix of highly marketable headlining IPs with bold originals... and buckets of lore, some of which delivered in unconventional ways, to satisfy super fans. Art and commerce finding a truce, everyone wins. I dig it.

 

[Kichkinet85]

Another question, how did Krampus come up? Brain says no IP was lost so was Krampus never coming and just a red herring?

 

[DannyPowers]

The lineup really does look killer this year. I’m still not seeing a ton of new experiences that would make up for a second show yet…unless there’s still more to talk about.

 

[Kichkinet85]

The lineup really does look killer this year. I’m still not seeing a ton of new experiences that would make up for a second show yet…unless there’s still more to talk about.

Death Eaters in Diagon will do that.

 

[SixBillium]

When have the event guides normally dropped online in the past? I'm mostly curious just to see these new portals officially confirmed

 

[DannyPowers]

Death Eaters in Diagon will do that.

A whole show’s worth of butts for 20-30mins? Ehhhh….I saw what they did in Hogsmead.

 

[Kichkinet85]

A whole show’s worth of butts for 20-30mins? Ehhhh….I saw what they did in Hogsmead.

I mean same can be said about the Lagoon show.

 

[Tobias]

I wonder why Stranger Things isn’t in 22. Isn’t that queue and space the largest?

Nope, 22 is actually one of the smallest soundstages in every way, it's shorter than the others, too. There are several factors on what decides where a house goes, but ultimately, they look at what they need to make the house they want and put it in the suitable location. Clearly what they wanted can fit in 24 along with Dueling Dragons. Another thing to keep in mind is they're mainly focused on the Venca scenes, so they don't need a soundstage to itself to fit it all in. It's not like they're trying to cram multiple seasons into one house like 2019.

I don't know if there was an agreement made recently where Marketing relented to in-park icons as long as they weren't featured in the marketing or what, but I'm happy it happened.

Been thinking a lot about how the event has appeared to evolve into its new format: Icon in everything but name with presence felt throughout the park... a mix of highly marketable headlining IPs with bold originals... and buckets of lore, some of which delivered in unconventional ways, to satisfy super fans. Art and commerce finding a truce, everyone wins. I dig it.

I fully agree! It really feels like Marketing and A&D have been able to reach this happy medium where both are able to get what they want, and ultimately that is the best thing of us fans! For what I think is the second year for the newer heads behind the event, they're making some fun as heck choices here and I'm all for it!

So with that, spec finally comes to a close this year. It's been quite a ride thanks to Universal showing everyone they can play a game too, but all in all I think we have a very fun season to look forward to!

 

[HHN Maddux]

Been thinking a lot about how the event has appeared to evolve into its new format: Icon in everything but name with presence felt throughout the park... a mix of highly marketable headlining IPs with bold originals... and buckets of lore, some of which delivered in unconventional ways, to satisfy super fans. Art and commerce finding a truce, everyone wins. I dig it.

This 100%. So much fun piecing together new lore, and even seeing how much of it connects with longtime past houses that most consider obscure (like Blood Bath and Jungle of Doom!).

Also, the revelation that Oddfellow lives is surprising. The inevitable reunion between him and Jack should be interesting.

 

[Darko]

This 100%. So much fun piecing together new lore, and even seeing how much of it connects with longtime past houses that most consider obscure (like Blood Bath and Jungle of Doom!).

Also, the revelation that Oddfellow lives is surprising. The inevitable reunion between him and Jack should be interesting.

HHN 40 will be a Captain America: Civil War situation where Jack and the Icons that side with him will battle Oddfellow and his allies.

I’m joking of course but now that I’ve said it out loud, it sounds kind of awesome.

 

[HHN Maddux]

HHN 40 will be a Captain America: Civil War situation where Jack and the Icons that side with him will battle Oddfellow and his allies.

I’m joking of course but now that I’ve said it out loud, it sounds kind of awesome.

I've imagined 40 as Fear and the classic Icons vs Pumpkin Lord and this seemingly new generation of Icons.

Buuut this is best saved for wishlist.

 

[Darko]

I've imagined 40 as Fear and the classic Icons vs Pumpkin Lord and this seemingly new generation of Icons.

Buuut this is best saved for wishlist.

Old icons vs. new ones? Love it. But yes best for wish list maybe.

 

[saint.piss]

 

[HHN Maddux]

Still the best deal HHN has ever had. Shocked they haven't brought it back.

 

[kingcooger]

Exorcist: Believer
“The guests are going to be pursued the whole maze and go over the veil, if you will, and to that hellish realm”

“To begin with, we have Dr. Oddfellow's Twisted Origins. Dr. Oddfellow has become immortal by the end, and kills us, and we're sent into this other plane of existence.

From the podcast:

The Darkest Deal is one of the houses. He's following us along on this journey, we signed the contract, and at the end, we'll find out what happens. Do we go down to Hell itself? We'll find out.

Buckle up, kiddos, WE’RE GOING TO THE AFTERLIFE!