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Universal Unveils Evil Dead Burn, Raises 2026 Pass Prices

7/22/2026

Summary

Universal Debuts Evil-Dead

Universal Studios Orlando and Hollywood will debut the Evil Dead Burn haunted house at Halloween Horror Nights 2026.
The attraction opens on Aug. 28 in Orlando and Sept. 3 in Hollywood, running through Nov. 1 at both parks.
Evil Dead Burn, directed and co-written by Sébastien Vanicek, recreates the Price family’s vacation home from the sixth Evil Dead film.
General-admission tickets for the Hollywood event start at $77, while season passes cost $179-$299.

Summary

Universal Hikes Prices

Universal raised the 2026 Rush of Fear Pass to $229.99, $30 more than in 2025.
The Frequent Fear Pass now costs $274.99, a $25 increase from last year.
The Ultimate Frequent Fear Pass climbed to $449.99, $30 higher than its 2025 price.
Universal eliminated the season-long Express bundle, requiring guests to purchase Express access each night, which may affect attendance patterns.

History

Historical Context

Universal Studios Florida launched its first Halloween event as Fright Nights in October 1991, a three-night run featuring the Dungeon of Terror haunted house. Ticket prices rose to $36 by 1994 and the attraction expanded to multiple nights and houses through the 1990s. In 2026 the event returns to Orlando with the new Evil Dead Burn house and a $229.99 Rush of Fear Pass, continuing the model.

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Universal Debuts Evil-Dead

Universal Studios Orlando and Hollywood will debut the Evil Dead Burn haunted house at Halloween Horror Nights 2026.
The attraction opens on Aug. 28 in Orlando and Sept. 3 in Hollywood, running through Nov. 1 at both parks.
Evil Dead Burn, directed and co-written by Sébastien Vanicek, recreates the Price family’s vacation home from the sixth Evil Dead film.
General-admission tickets for the Hollywood event start at $77, while season passes cost $179-$299.

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