Universal Horror Unleashed is an upcoming 110,000-square-foot (2.5-acre) Halloween-themed attraction under construction at Area15, an entertainment complex located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and in development at Universal Studios United Kingdom. Announced in January 2023,[1] it is the second Halloween-themed experience from Universal Destinations & Experiences, after Halloween Horror Nights. The attraction is set to open in 2025, at Area15.
| Universal Horror Unleashed | |
|---|---|
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 Concept art | |
| Area15 | |
| Coordinates | 36°07′56″N 115°10′51″W / 36.132175°N 115.180782°W |
| Status | Under construction |
| Opening date | 2025 |
| Universal Studios United Kingdom | |
| Coordinates | 52°05′55″N 0°30′09″W / 52.0987°N 0.5025°W |
| Status | Planned |
| Ride statistics | |
| Attraction type | Year-round event/ Scream Park |
| Designer | Universal Creative |
| Theme | Halloween Haunted houses |
| Owner | NBCUniversal (Comcast) |
| Operator | Universal Destinations & Experiences |
| Website | Official website |
History
editIn January 2023, Universal announced a new "horror experience" called Universal Horror Unleashed, which serves as the anchor tenant of the Vegas Immersive District, a 35-acre expansion of Area15.[2][3][4] Unlike Universal's seasonal Halloween Horror Nights events, it is a permanent and year-round fixture, occupying a 110,000-square-foot (2.5-acre) space.[5][6] On March 8, 2023, NBCUniversal's theme park division Universal Parks & Resorts changed their name to Universal Destinations & Experiences.[7]
Construction began in October 2023,[8] with the walls erected by December 18, 2023.[9][10] The attraction will open in 2025 and consist of four haunted houses, based on The Exorcist: Believer, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, "Universal Monsters", and "Scarecrow: The Reaping".[11] By December 2023, Universal Horror Unleashed was confirmed to be duplicated for the upcoming Universal Studios United Kingdom.[12]
References
edit- ^ Segall, Eli (January 11, 2023). "Universal bringing full-time 'horror party' to Las Vegas". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ Chen, Eve (October 17, 2023). "Horror has a new name in Las Vegas. What we know about Universal's plans for the city". USA Today. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ Glenn, Brian. "Universal Destinations & Experiences reveals Universal Horror Unleashed as name for Las Vegas year-round experience". Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ Mitchell, Bea (November 19, 2024). "Vegas Immersive District: city names 35-acre Area15 expansion". Blooloop. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- ^ Katsilometes, John (January 24, 2023). "Area15 to expand; repurposed Boeing 747 in the plans". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ "Year Round Horror Experience Comes to Las Vegas". January 11, 2023. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ White, Abbey (March 8, 2023). "Universal Parks Rebrands Division Name As It Broadens Focus". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ Blennerhassett, Patrick (October 5, 2023). "Area15 expansion plans include hotel, nightclub". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ "Area15 to kick off 20-acre expansion with new entertainment experiences". News 3 Las Vegas. December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ Ace, Shannen (December 28, 2023). "PHOTOS: Walls Rise & Building Takes Shape for Year-Round Universal Horror Unleashed Destination in Las Vegas". WDWNT. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ Weprin, Alex (October 31, 2024). "Universal Plans Year-Round Haunted Houses Based on 'Exorcist' and 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ Evans, Sean (December 28, 2023). "Halloween Horror Nights UK Set For Universal Studios Great Britain". Back to the Movies. Retrieved December 29, 2023.