#HHNForever - Orlando 2020

[ssirin88]

edit: moved to other thread

 

[Rikku]

Hours for the houses? How does virtual line work? Sorry haven't done virtual yet. And assuming weekend meaning Saturday and Sunday??? Don't see it black and white on page

 

[Brian G.]

Please take all discussion regarding the announcement here.

Halloween at Universal Orlando 2020

Universal Orlando has announced a new "Halloween Seasonal Experience Testing" for Sept 19th & 20th, where guests can enjoy Trick-R-Treating at the parks and 2 haunted houses that were originally part of the Halloween Horror Nights 30 line-up. #HHNForever...

forums.insideuniversal.net

 

[shiekra38]

Universal had a mitigation plan for HHN, including plexiglass in the houses. From my understanding, the county APPROVED HHN but did not WANT HHN to go forward (there’s a difference).

It was a combination of the county’s lack of support, Netflix pulling out, and the other IP holders having concerns about the event (and their likely withdrawal once the first domino fell) that led to HHN’s cancellation. All signs were pointing to Universal being on an absolute island if HHN became a super-spreader event. They objectively checked all the boxes, but that doesn’t mean they were supposed to.

Parks and politics...fascinating

Even with declining numbers I still stand behind their decision not to have the event

Too much of a legal headache should something occur

 

[FaceBagman]

These houses better be back at the next event. 2 of my most anticipated, but travelers to the state are still restricted to 2-week quarantines with no end to that announced thus far.

EDIT: Nevermind! I guess that was lifted last month? Goes to show how swamped I've been at work lol. Still, my vacation package is already canceled along with my flight (though I've yet to receive either refund) and I can't imagine there are hotel openings this late in the game.

 

[Sprung1]

There is plenty of rooms even with the temporary shutdown of some of the hotels. We just rebooked ours. Take a look for yourself. All hope is not lost!

 

[shiekra38]

There is plenty of rooms even with the temporary shutdown of some of the hotels. We just rebooked ours. Take a look for yourself. All hope is not lost!

I never appreciated the economic impact of events like HHN until this year honestly. Halloween really is important to the area.

 

[Living Dead Dude]

It’s probably unlikely but what do y’all think the chances are of cafe la bamba opening up a hhn bar with blinky cups?!

 

[Brian G.]

It’s probably unlikely but what do y’all think the chances are of cafe la bamba opening up a hhn bar with blinky cups?!

This type of talk belongs in the HHN testing thread.

 

[Sprung1]

Agree. Often everyone just thinks of Xmas/New Years and the school vacations. Halloween will never be on that level but it really is an important event given the area would otherwise be much less busy during those months.

 

[Allison]

Please keep reviews and comments in regards to the testing in this thread...

Halloween at Universal Orlando 2020

Universal Orlando has announced a new "Halloween Seasonal Experience Testing" for Sept 19th & 20th, where guests can enjoy Trick-R-Treating at the parks and 2 haunted houses that were originally part of the Halloween Horror Nights 30 line-up. #HHNForever...

forums.insideuniversal.net

 

[HHNObsession]

So with the daytime Halloween event official, did they just scrap the #HHNForever mobile stuff they hinted at?

 

[Brian G.]

So with the daytime Halloween event official, did they just scrap the #HHNForever mobile stuff they hinted at?

It definitely feels like any plans were put on the backburner once a replacement event became more and more likely and they shifted focus to that.

Although Hollywood has also gone silent as well; so it's possible there wasn't much planned to begin with.

 

[shiekra38]

It definitely feels like any plans were put on the backburner once a replacement event became more and more likely and they shifted focus to that.

Although Hollywood has also gone silent as well; so it's possible there wasn't much planned to begin with.

My hypothesis is that #HHNForever was just a hashtag and the daytime event wasn't considered until very recently

In the absence of anything #HHNForever would have been to keep people talking about Horror Nights sporadically all year

I see them using it again once the daytime/holiday events end

 

[Parkscope Joe]

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Bill & Ted Reunion to benefit Orlando Performing Arts Relief.

 

[Nick]

Can we buy tickets to that, or no? I didn’t really see anything saying yes or no.

 

[Skubersky]

Can we buy tickets to that, or no? I didn’t really see anything saying yes or no.

It’s a free event we (Attractions Magazine) are hosting on our YouTube. You’ll be able to make donations directly to GOPAR. Details will be released soon.

EDIT: Details posted:

'We Party On: Bill & Ted's Excellent Halloween Reunion' on October 22 to benefit Orlando performers

Attractions Magazine presents a live-streamed virtual reunion of of Bill & Ted's Excellent Halloween Adventure on Oct 22 benefiting GOPAR.

attractionsmagazine.com

 

[MrBlonde]

It’s a free event we (Attractions Magazine) are hosting on our YouTube. You’ll be able to make donations directly to GOPAR. Details will be released soon.

EDIT: Details posted:

'We Party On: Bill & Ted's Excellent Halloween Reunion' on October 22 to benefit Orlando performers

Attractions Magazine presents a live-streamed virtual reunion of of Bill & Ted's Excellent Halloween Adventure on Oct 22 benefiting GOPAR.

attractionsmagazine.com

'We Party On: Bill & Ted's Excellent Halloween Reunion' on October 22 to benefit Orlando performers

Attractions Magazine presents a live-streamed virtual reunion of of Bill & Ted's Excellent Halloween Adventure on Oct 22 benefiting GOPAR.

attractionsmagazine.com

To double remind people, the livestream is happening now in case anyone wants to catch it live.

 

[Magic Feather]

Y’all see this?