Universal Haunt‑O‑Phonic: A Ghoulish Journey New Lagoon Show Coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2025

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As a die-hard film buff, I’m thrilled to share that I’ve learned Universal Orlando Resort has officially announced “Haunt‑O‑Phonic: A Ghoulish Journey” as the latest lagoon show for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights 34. This is a significant milestone, as it marks the first lagoon show since the 2022 production, “Ghoulish! A Halloween Tale”. Can’t wait to see what chilling tales await us on the water this Halloween season!

Universal labels Haunt-O-Phonic as “a spectral tale emerging from its watery slumber to spook the Universal Studios lagoon, characterized by colossal water screens and chilling music.” The performance employs coordinated water screens, lighting effects, synchronized fountains, and spine-tingling tunes to orchestrate ghostly narration at the lagoon.

Show Announcement: Haunt-O-Phonic: A Ghoulish Journey

A spooky tale is resurfacing from its watery resting place to cause chills at Universal Studios’ lagoon, with grand water displays and spine-tingling melodies playing a part.

All tickets are now on sale:

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The event, happening from August 29th to November 2, 2025, at Universal Studios Florida, will run nightly. This event coincides with the live show Nightmare Fuel: Circus of Decay, a dark circus performance that includes fire effects, aerial acrobatics, illusions, and dance routines.

Haunt‑O‑Phonic: A Ghoulish Journey

After a two-year hiatus, this production is making its comeback. Unfortunately, due to hurricane damage in 2022, there were no HHN lagoon shows in either 2023 or 2024. The show Ghoulish! A Halloween Tale was presented in 2022, but it did not return the following year.

Universal emphasizes that Haunt-O-Phonic delivers an engaging narrative experience and stunning visual display. It converts the lagoon into a chilling stage featuring water-screen projections and fountains, providing visitors with a dramatic escape amidst scary zones and haunted labyrinths.

Nighttime Entertainment Programming

Spectacular Nighttime Showcase: The Circus of Decay maintains the terrifying tradition set by Universal, offering an intense stage performance. With its haunted circus motif, flaming effects, breathtaking aerial performances, and deceptive illusions, this eerie extravaganza adds an unsettling touch to nighttime programming.

Unified, the lagoon spectacle and Nightmare Fuel enhance night-time amusement. They effectively disperse visitors across the park during the late hours, providing dramatic performances that serve as alternatives to haunted houses and terror zones for guests.

Event Flow and Operational Benefits

Restarting the lakeside spectacle offers practical benefits. Attracting visitors to the waterfront during busy periods helps lessen congestion at the haunted house lines. Both audiences and critics agree that incorporating a lakeside performance, or even more live shows, typically enhances the overall event organization.

Personally, I found the creation of “Haunt-O-Phonic” to be a masterful blend of emotional rhythm and storyline variation. The watery narrative it presents serves as a refreshingly atmospheric departure from the usual horror-focused attractions, showcasing Universal’s renewed dedication to immersive storytelling.

Other Event Features

2025’s Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) features numerous terrifying zones: The Cat Lady of Crooked Lane, Masquerade: Dance with Death, Mutations: Toxic Twenties, and The Origins of Horror. Our haunted houses include unique experiences like “Dolls: Time to Play Dead” and “El Artista: A Spanish Haunting,” along with IP-based attractions such as “Fallout,” “Terrifier,” “WWE,” “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” and “Jason Universe.”

Or, in a shorter version:
HHN 2025 offers multiple scare zones (Cat Lady, Masquerade, Mutations, Origins) plus haunted houses with original themes (Dolls, El Artista) and IP-based ones (Fallout, Terrifier, WWE, FNAF, Jason).

Or even shorter:
HHN 2025 features scare zones (Cat Lady, Masquerade, Mutations, Origins) and haunted houses with unique themes (Dolls, El Artista) and popular IPs (Fallout, Terrifier, WWE, FNAF, Jason).

The event takes place on specific evenings from August 29th to November 2nd, with a special Premium Scream Night kick-off on the 28th. Your ticket provides access to general admission, multiple-night passes, Express Pass alternatives, RIP Tours, and backstage experiences.

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2025-08-04 18:05