- Halloween Horror Nights 2023 Touring Plan
- How to Get Early Admission to Halloween Horror Nights 2023 at Universal Orlando
- Insider’s Guide to Halloween 2023’s Exclusive Food and Drinks at Universal Orlando Resort
- Insider’s guide to Halloween Horror Nights 2023 Extras: Express Passes, RIP Tours, and More
- Insider’s Guide to Halloween Horror Nights 2023 Tickets
The details for 2023’s Halloween Horror Nights have yet to be revealed. In the meantime, please enjoy 2022’s information!
Plenty of people go to Halloween Horror Nights for the scares. But a fair few of us also go for the treats as well as all the tricks. Let’s walk through what these delights are, where you can find them, and, even, quickly touch upon a few extras. This year, a number of food tents have already popped up around Universal Studios Florida. It seems that these tents are themed to the impressive line-up of houses.
It should be noted that the selections listed out for you in this guide are only those exclusive to Halloween Horror Nights festivities. You can find regular menus available at Finnegan’s Bar and Grill, Mel’s Die-In, Richter’s Burger Co., Today Cafe, and Louie’s Italian Restaurant during the event as well.
For our vegetarian and vegan friends, we have made a comprehensive guide to Halloween Horror Nights offerings for you during this year’s event.
With all these delicious HHN treats to enjoy, keep some extra dough in your wallet by purchasing discounted Halloween Horror Nights tickets from Orlando Informer!
Production Central
Food Trailer in Music Plaza
Food Options
Carnitas Arepas – $9.49
Cornmeal cake filled with roasted pork, mayo-ketchup, cotija cheese, micro cilantro
Mozzarella Arepas – $8.49
Cornmeal cake filled with shredded mozzarella, mayo-ketchup and cilantro
Witches Spell Cauldron Stew – $7.49
Green chile and chicken stew, served with skeleton cornbread
Drink Options
Canned Beverages
Voodoo Brewing Co. Lacto – Cooler – $12.25
Modelo Especial – $10.50
White Claw – $10.50
Bud Light – $9.50
Water – $5.50
Soda – $4.69
Bar
Specialty Beverages
Souvenir – $15.49 12 oz. – $11.49 Refill – $11.49
Electric Death
New Amsterdam gin, Bols Blue Curaçao, lime juice, BR Reynolds Orgeat, simple syrup, simple syrup, pineapple juice, pimento bitters
Ghoul Juice
Myers’s Dark rum, Bols cherry brandy, simple syrup, mango nectar, lime juice, Pimento and Peychaud’s bitters, served over ice
Canned Beverages
Voodoo Brewing Co. Lacto – Cooler – $12.25
Modelo Especial – $10.50
White Claw – $10.50
Bud Light – $9.50
Drafts on Tap
Souvenir – $15.00 20oz. – $12.00 Refill – $11.00
Keel & Curley Pecan Pie Cider
Whole Hog Pumpkin Ale
Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest
Rogue Batsquatch Hazy IPA
Wine
Spellbound Cabernet Sauvignon – $9.00
Beringer Founder’s Estate Chardonnay – $9.00
Water – $5.50
Soda – $4.69
Gramercy Park
Food Stand (Near Finnegan’s Bar & Grill)
Food Options
African Lentil & Potato Sambusa Coffin – $6.99
Pepperoni Pizza Skulls – $7.49
Tombstone Red Velvet Cake Pop – $5.99
Lil’ Boo Spicy Pumpkin Bun – $6.49
Drink Options
Specialty Beverage
Bog Slime 2: The Sequel – Souvenir $15.49
Canned Beverages
Voodoo Brewing Co. Lacto – Cooler – $12.25
Modelo Especial – $10.50
White Claw – $10.50
Bud Light – $9.50
Food Stand (Near Finnegan’s Bar & Grill)
Food Options
“Major Sweets” Ice Cream Sandwich – $6.99
Petrified Rat Tails – $9.99
Spicy Turkey & Squash Bun – $7.49
Drink Options
Specialty Beverage
Pumpkin Gingersnap Punch – Souvenir $15.49; 12oz $11.49 Refill $11.49
Canned Beverages
Voodoo Brewing Co. Lacto – Cooler – $12.25
Modelo Especial – $10.50
White Claw – $10.50
Bud Light – $9.50
Food Stand (Facing Bone Chillin’)
Food Options
Haunted Horseshoe – $12.99
Killer Stove Top Popcorn Custard – $6.99
Drink Options
Specialty Beverage
Samhain Shocker – Souvenir $15.49; 12oz $11.49; Refill $11.49
Canned Beverage
Voodoo Brewing Co. Lacto – Cooler – $12.25
Modelo Especial – $10.50
White Claw – $10.50
Bud Light – $9.50
Food Stand (Facing Bone Chillin’)
Food Options
No “Chance” in Hell PB&J – $14.99
Fried Twinkies – $8.99
Fried Oreos – $9.99
Drink Options
Canned Beverages
Voodoo Brewing Co. Lacto – Cooler – $12.25
Modelo Especial – $10.50
White Claw – $10.50
Bud Light – $9.50
Food Stand (Near Park Plaza Holiday Shop)
Food Options
Fiery Twisted Tater with Queso – $9.99
Twisted Tater Blood N’ Guts – $14.99
Twisted Tater – $8.99
- Seasoned Salt
- Garlic Parmesan
- Sour Cream & Chive
- Ghost Pepper
Beverage Options
Voodoo Brewing Co. Lacto – Cooler – $12.25
Modelo Especial – $10.50
White Claw – $10.50
Bud Light – $9.50
New York
Meetz Meats
Food Options
Fried Zombie Brains – $8.99
Fried cauliflower florets, tossed in spicy gochujang sauce, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and scallions
Spicy Fried Chicken “Offals” – $9.99
Crispy fried chicken thigh pieces, peanuts, crunchy chili, toasted sesame seeds, scallions, in a spicy gochujang sauce
Spoiled Angry Bear Meat – $6.49
Savory Flaming Hot Cheetos, and white cheddar flavored marshmallow treat
Sour Beating Gummy Heart – $6.49
Sour gummy heart
Fresh Ground Princess – $6.49
Sweet raspberry flavored rice crispy treat
Beverage Options
Specialty Beverage
Bloody Mary – Souvenir $15.49; 12oz $11.49; Refill $11.49
Traditional Bloody Mary, spiked with New Amsterdam vodka
Canned Beverages
Voodoo Brewing Co. Lacto – Cooler – $12.25
Modelo Especial – $10.50
White Claw – $10.50
Bud Light – $9.50
Water – $5.50
Soda – $4.69
Food Stand
Food Options
Sacrificial Remains Mac ‘N Cheese Bowl – $8.49
Chili mac ‘n cheese bowl, with chorizo sausage fingers
Burnt Offering Mac ‘N Cheese Bowl – $8.49
White cheddar mac ‘n cheese bowl, topped with char siu pork skewer
Beverage Options
Canned Beverages
Voodoo Brewing Co. Lacto – Cooler – $12.25
Modelo Especial – $10.50
White Claw – $10.50
Bud Light – $9.50
Water – $5.50
Soda – $4.69
Battery Park
The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare Bar
Specialty Beverage
Save Your Tears – Souvenir $15.49; 12oz $11.49; Refill $11.49
Old Forester bourbon, De Kuyper peach brandy, single pressed lemon juice, agave nectar, Peychaud’s bitters, topped with peach bursting boba
Canned Beverages
Voodoo Brewing Co. Lacto – Cooler – $12.25
Modelo Especial – $10.50
White Claw – $10.50
Bud Light – $9.50
Drafts on Tap
Souvenir – $15.00 20oz. – $12.00 Refill – $11.00
Keel & Curley Pecan Pie Cider
Whole Hog Pumpkin Ale
Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest
Rogue Batsquatch Hazy IPA
Wine
Spellbound Cabernet Sauvignon – $9.00
Beringer Founder’s Estate Chardonnay – $9.00
Water – $5.50
Soda – $4.69
Springfield: Home of the Simpsons
Chucky – Food Stand near Springfield Entrance
Food Options
The Good Guys Burger – $10.99
“Wanna Play?” Beignet – $11.99
Chili Lee Ray – $7.49
Drink Options
Specialty Beverage
Dirty Valentine – Souvenir $15.49
BG Reynold’s grenadine, New Amsterdam vodka and Sprite
Canned Beverage
Voodoo Brewing Co. Lacto – Cooler – $12.25
Modelo Especial – $10.50
White Claw – $10.50
Bud Light – $9.50
Bridge Food – Food Stand near Springfield Bridge
Food Options
Churro Dog on a Stick – $8.99
Korean style fried corn dog, tossed in cinnamon sugar
Maggot Covered Cheese Dog – $9.49
Korean style corn dog, rolled in puffed rice, topped with gochujang drizzle and black sesame seeds
Drink Options
Specialty Beverage
Spiked Boba Peach Lemonade – Souvenir $15.49; 12oz $11.49; Refill $11.49
Old Forester bourbon, De Kuyper peach brandy, single pressed lemon juice, agave nectar, Peychaud’s bitters, topped with peach bursting boba
Canned Beverage
Voodoo Brewing Co. Lacto – Cooler – $12.25
Modelo Especial – $10.50
White Claw – $10.50
Bud Light – $9.50
Water – $5.50
Soda – $4.69
San Francisco
San Francisco Pastry Company
Sweets
Spirit Board Blackberry Cheesecake
Mirror glazed blackberry cheesecake, topped with chocolate planchette
Witches Cauldron Brownie
Brownie with vanilla whipped ganache with chocolate decoration
Chucky Killer Cake Pop
Mocha and chocolate cake pop covered in buttercream frosting
Petite Cookies & Scream
Cookies & scream cake layered with a Chantilly cream, topped with ganache and white chocolate bones
Jack ‘O’ Lantern Pumpkin Spice Mousse
Pumpkin cream cheese mousse
Hollywood
Día de los Muertos – Food Stand near Café La Bamba
Food Options
Chicharrones de Harina con Azúcar y Canela – $4.29
Tamales de los Muertos – $9.49
Día de los Muertos Popcorn – $24.99
Roasted Sweet Potato & Mushroom Street Tacos – $8.29
Magnolia Popsicle – $5.49
Beverage Options
Specialty Beverage
Burning Skull – Souvenir $15.49
Michelada – Souvenir $15.49
Premium Cocktail – Souvenir $17.00
Canned Beverages
Modelo Especial – $13.50
Specialty 24oz Día de Loa Murtos Can
Voodoo Brewing Co. Lacto – Cooler – $12.25
Modelo Especial – $10.50
White Claw – $10.50
Bud Light – $9.50
Water – $5.50
Soda – $4.69
TODAY Cafe
Sweets
Coconut Yuzu Eyeball
Coconut yuzu mousse with prickly pear and hibiscus coulis
High Gate Cemetary Marble Cake
Chocolate swirl cake with a caramel and peanut center, garnished with chocolate bats
Hallow’s Eve Caramel Apple Poptart
Apple & dulce de leche coffin pop tart, with sanding sugar and orange icing
“The Ether” Cookies and Cream Coconut Mousse
Cookies & cream mousse, coated with black mirror glaze eclipsed with a chocolate spider web
Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone
Universal Monsters – Food Stand
Food Options
Garlic Philly Cheese “Stake” – $10.99
Mummy’s Curse Tablet Cookie – $3.79
Beverage Options
Specialty Beverage
Tinsel Town Terror – Souvenir $15.49
Old Forester bourbon, cherry brandy, sweet vermouth, Woodford cherry bitters, tart cherry syrup
Canned Beverages
Voodoo Brewing Co. Lacto – Cooler – $12.25
Modelo Especial – $10.50
White Claw – $10.50
Bud Light – $9.50
KidZone Pizza Company
Food Options
Classic Pizza Fries – $10.99
French fries topped with marinara sauce, melted cheese, pepperoni, sausage
Vegan Pizza Fries – $10.99
French fries topped with marinara sauce, vegan cheese, pepperoni, sausage crumbles
Sweet Potato S’Mores Fries – $10.49
Sweet potato fries topped with marshmallows, graham crackers, white and chocolate chips
Beverage Options
Canned Beverages
Voodoo Brewing Co. Lacto – Cooler – $12.25
Modelo Especial – $10.50
White Claw – $10.50
Bud Light – $9.50
The Tribute Store
One of the best places to get your treats in-between tricks is the Tribute Store. Almost an attraction on its own, this shopping experience gives guests the chance to find their favorite items while still feeling very much a part of Horror Nights. The Tribute Store houses a number of great and ghastly food items for people to snag on their way out. What’s on the menu this year? Lil’ Boo Pumpkin Bowl Cakes, Ghost Macaroons, Coffin Chocolate Mousse, among other things.
Snacks for $4.50
Mummy Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Ball
Knife Red Velvet Cookie Dough Ball
Black Cat Chocolate Cookie Dough Ball
Pumpkin Cookie Dough Ball
Ghost S’more
Snacks for $5.00
Ghost S’mores Macaron
Ghost Cookies ‘n’ Cream Macaron
Snacks for $10.00
Assorted Monster Chocolate Shots
Coffin Chocolate Brownie
Snacks for $12.00
Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle Cake
Rose Eye Dark Chocolate Pudding Cake
Knife Cake
Snack for $16.00
Lil’ Boo Pumpkin Bowl Cake
The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen in CityWalk
This year, The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen is joining in the Halloween fun with their all-new milkshake – Black Magic Milkshake. This treat is composed of pumpkin dulce de leche ice cream, hazelnut and tombstone sprinkled rim, and a cauldron filled with gummy “body parts” over whipped flames.
Voodoo Doughnut in CityWalk
If you haven’t satisfied your sweet tooth after enjoying Halloween Horror Nights, there is one last place for you to do so on your way out – Voodoo Doughnut in CityWalk. This season, the doughnut masters have crafted a special confection called “Chucky” to celebrate this event. This doughnut includes a yeast shell filled with pumpkin spice Bavarian and is dipped with vanilla frosting with the Chucky logo.
Universal Orlando Resort Hotels
Halloween fun doesn’t stop at the Theme Parks and CityWalk! Themed Universal Monsters drinks will be on the menu at all eight Universal Orlando Resort Hotels for a limited time. Drink offerings include:
The Mummy
Vodka, Blueberry-Flavored Energy Drink, Blue Caribbean Liqueur, Simple Syrup, and Lemon Juice
The Wolf Man
Whiskey, Black Raspberry-Flavored Liquor, and Pineapple Juice
Dracula
Tequila and Bloody Mary Mix garnished with olives and celery
For the first time, Sunset Lounge at Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites will be transformed for this Fall holiday with a mix of Halloween and tropical decor.
Our Favorite Halloween Horror Nights Food
It appears that Halloween Horror Nights 2022 is shaping up to be one of the tastiest years yet! The offerings this year are innovative and include a wide variety that strays away from what one may deem traditional park fare.
Overall, we were pleasantly surprised with the increased amount of plant-based options at each booth. This certainly gives more variety and opportunities for guests, plus, these snacks were some of our personal favorites.
Speaking of variety, Universal Orlando Resort was inspired by dishes at Universal Beijing Resort and brought some ingredients to Florida. As you will see, some of these inspired foods are placed at the top of our list due to the appetizing blend of flavors we haven’t seen before at Halloween Horror Nights.
Honorable Mention: No “Chance” in Hell PB&J
This delicious dish is a twist on a favorite childhood snack. It receives an honorable mention spot as it has been offered in the past but still deserves a shoutout for both its scrumptious taste and the fact that it is now vegan due to the hot honey ingredient being switched to maple syrup.
6. Chili Lee Ray (Chucky – Springfield, USA)
It is officially soup season, and this vegan chili has warmed our hearts. This chili makes for a hearty meal with quinoa, hominy, and vegan cheese. Whether you are vegan or enjoy the occasional vegan dish, you can’t go wrong with this item. The vegan cheese’s quality and texture were so similar to its dairy alternative that we could hardly tell the difference. The heightened quality of vegan options this year has advanced from years past and, as you’ll see, become must-have meals for HHN 2022
You’ll also notice on our list that many of our favorites this year have a spicy kick to them, including this one. If you don’t usually gravitate towards dishes that have a bit of a heat index, fear not, as there are still plenty of options on the cooler side.
5. Maggot Covered Cheese Dog (Bridge Food – Springfield, USA)
Bugs have arrived at Halloween Horror Nights 2022 in a dedicated haunted house and insect-inspired dishes! As previously mentioned, some of the food this year was inspired by offerings at Universal Beijing Resort – the Maggot Covered Cheese Dog being one of them! This Korean-style corn dog is rolled in puffed rice and black sesame seeds that add a crunch when taking a bite. You’ll again notice a kick with the gochujang drizzle. If you enjoy just a hint of spice, this cheese dog would be a great option to feed your hunger as the fire is turned down a notch from the previously mentioned Chili Lee Ray.
4. Fried Zombie Brains (Meetz Meats – San Francisco)
We did find the irony in one of our favorite food options being a plant-based dish at a butcher-inspired stand. Going along with the trend of excellent vegan options at HHN 2022, we were enamored with these fried cauliflower florets tossed in gochujang sauce and topped off with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and scallions for a gorgeous garnish. The sauce provided a kick that hasn’t been commonly found in theme park food. We loved it so much that even its meat-alternative counterpart is also high-ranking.
3. Spicy Fried Chicken “Offals” (Meetz Meats – San Francisco)
Similar to the Fried Zombie Brains, these chicken thighs were a beautiful blend of spicy and savory in this meal that was also inspired by Universal Beijing Resort. The chicken was cooked to perfection and tossed in a gochujang sauce that added a delicious heat. The peanuts, crunchy chili, and sesame seed toppers contributed some additional crunch to this dish, as well as an extra layer of intricate flavor.
2. Spicy Turkey & Squash Bun (Gramercy Park)
Continuing with the trend of turning up the heat, this spicy turkey and squash bun mixture compacted together in a bao bun solidified our thoughts on this being the spiciest Halloween Horror Nights yet! Don’t worry though – this bun won’t have you turning red or grabbing the nearest glass of milk. This bao bun has just enough heat to it with the spicy turkey and is cooled off with the flavors of squash.
This handheld bun will be a must-have on cooler nights later in the season to keep you warm and your stomach satisfied.
1. Tombstone Red Velvet Cake Pop (Gramercy Park)
Who doesn’t love a sweet treat? This dessert takes the cake as our top food item at 2022’s Halloween Horror Nights. Paying homage to the spirit of the season, this cake pop had the best presentation of the season by far with its white chocolate bones and a tombstone shape, making for a classic Halloween display. Looks aside, the red velvet was rich and blended nicely with the exterior frosting. It leaves our taste buds wanting to return to Gramercy Park night after night to get a chance to enjoy this again.
Halloween 2022 Food & Beverage Guide – photo gallery
- Halloween Horror Nights 2023 Touring Plan
- How to Get Early Admission to Halloween Horror Nights 2023 at Universal Orlando
- Insider’s Guide to Halloween 2023’s Exclusive Food and Drinks at Universal Orlando Resort
- Insider’s guide to Halloween Horror Nights 2023 Extras: Express Passes, RIP Tours, and More
- Insider’s Guide to Halloween Horror Nights 2023 Tickets