Here’s how Universal describes this experience:

Let the madness begin! A haunted house inspired by the twisted mind of Ozzy Osbourne is coming to Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights. Scream through a decaying world where music and mayhem collide.

Who is Ozzy Osbourne?

Ozzy Osbourne was an English singer and media personality best known for his heavy metal music. He co-founded the legendary band Black Sabbath as its vocalist, but was eventually dismissed from the group. That setback launched a solo career that would end up eclipsing even his Black Sabbath days, though he’d reunite with the band for special appearances over the years.

His solo career was an instant hit. Released just months after his split from Black Sabbath, his debut album Blizzard of Ozz went multi-platinum and produced enduring hits like “Crazy Train” and “Mr. Crowley.”

Ozzy’s music and videos leaned heavily into horror-inspired imagery, making him a natural fit for Halloween Horror Nights. His albums and music videos cast him as a werewolf, a madman, and a monster, among other guises. He was also famous for his outrageous stage antics — an incident with a live bat being the most notorious.

Black Sabbath itself isn’t new to HHN, either. Back in 2013, Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood featured “Black Sabbath 13-3D,” a haunted house built around imagery from the band’s 13 album and other releases. Guests wore 3D glasses throughout the experience, making it one of the very few 3D haunted houses in HHN history.

Between the band’s horror aesthetic and Ozzy’s own theatrical persona, this collaboration has felt like a long time coming.

What to expect from the haunted house

Guests should expect to step directly into some of Ozzy’s most iconic music videos. Run under a full moon with a werewolf at your side, then head into the wicked lair of a madman. Snippets of his biggest hits will score the journey — and probably stay stuck in your head well after you leave.

Expect to see moments that pay tribute to the life and music of Ozzy Osbourne throughout the house. Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness promises to leave guests shaking, head-banging, and reflecting on the legacy of one of rock’s most beloved performers.

Will we “See You on the Other Side”? Find out when you visit Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights, occurring on select nights from August 28 through November 1. Snag your tickets here.

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If the Season 5 finale left you staring at your screen wondering how it was already over, you’re not alone. Saying goodbye to Eleven, Will, Dustin, Steve, and the rest of the gang felt a little like saying goodbye to old friends. This fall, you’ll get the chance to step back into their world — just with a lot more monsters around every corner.

Here’s how Universal describes this experience:

Join the Hawkins gang for one last adventure as you try to survive an army of Demogorgons, slay the Mind Flayer and defeat Vecna once and for all.

Welcome to the Upside Down

When Stranger Things premiered on Netflix in 2016, nobody could have predicted just how big it would become. What started as a story about a missing kid in a small Indiana town quickly turned into one of the most popular television series of all time.

The show mixed 1980s nostalgia, supernatural horror, sci-fi adventure, and surprisingly heartfelt friendships into something that felt completely unique. One minute you were laughing with the kids riding their bikes through Hawkins. The next, you were hiding behind a pillow while a Demogorgon crawled out of the darkness.

Over five seasons, the Upside Down unleashed one nightmare after another, introducing fans to creatures and threats like the Demogorgon, the Mind Flayer, and Vecna. At the same time, viewers watched a cast of beloved characters grow up before their eyes, from Steve Harrington’s transformation into everyone’s favorite babysitter to Max’s unforgettable “Running Up That Hill” escape. The series delivered no shortage of iconic moments.

And when it came time to say goodbye, Netflix turned the final season into a full-blown event. Volume 1 arrived on Thanksgiving, Volume 2 dropped on Christmas, and the series finale premiered on New Year’s Eve, even receiving theatrical screenings for fans who wanted to experience the ending together. For weeks, it felt like the entire world had returned to Hawkins.

Of course, Hawkins is no stranger (full pun intended) to Halloween Horror Nights.

Stranger Things first arrived at Universal Orlando in 2018, bringing Season 1 to life and ultimately earning House of the Year honors. The following year expanded the story with Seasons 2 and 3, while 2023 plunged guests into Vecna’s nightmare-filled world from Season 4.

Now, for HHN 35, Universal has something it has never had before: the complete story. With five seasons’ worth of monsters, heroes, heartbreak, and horror to choose from, this could be the most ambitious Stranger Things house yet.

What to expect from the haunted house

Get ready to reunite with your favorite Hawkins heroes as you fight your way through an army of Demogorgons, come face to face with the Mind Flayer, and square off against Vecna himself. Something tells us this reunion isn’t going to be a quiet one.

Will you make it out of Hawkins before the Upside Down swallows you whole? Find out when you visit Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights, occurring on select nights from August 28 through November 1. Snag your tickets here.

Learn more about Halloween Horror Nights in our insider’s guide, then discuss it all with 180,000+ other Universal die-hard fans in our Orlando Informer Community on Facebook. And be sure to follow Orlando Informer on TikTok, Threads,  Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest news, tips, and more at Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World, and other Orlando attractions.

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