Guide to the 2025 HHN RIP Tour

Guide to the 2025 HHN RIP Tour

Guide to the 2025 HHN RIP Tour

This article is your complete guide to the Halloween Horror Nights RIP tour! This HHN VIP experience is one of the most popular experiences in all of Orlando, giving guests instant access to the front of all of the Halloween Horror Nights haunted houses, shows, and scare zones. It’s also important to understand the different types of Universal Orlando RIP tours, with some being non-private for groups of up to 12 people and some being private HHN RIP tours. As you’ll see below, there are added benefits that come with this VIP experience, such as complimentary parking and a pre-tour reception. It’s also important to note that all guests need a separate Halloween Horror Nights ticket in addition to the RIP tour ticket.

We hope you find this post helpful! Our goal at The Park Prodigy has always been to help you save time and money on your next Universal Orlando vacation!  If you are planning a trip to Universal Orlando be sure to check out the latest deals on Universal Orlando vacation packages and our discounted Universal Orlando tickets which include EARLY PARK ADMISSION to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!

SPECIAL NOTE: If you need help picking the best time to visit Universal Orlando for your next vacation be sure to check out our Universal Crowd calendar!

Universal Orlando Crowd Calendar

What is the Halloween Horror Nights RIP Tour?

The Halloween Horror Nights RIP tour is an exclusive VIP experience that allows guests instant access to all of the haunted houses, scare zones, and HHN shows throughout Halloween Horror Nights. Guests will have the option to choose between a non-private Universal Studios RIP tour and a private RIP tour, and tours will typically depart at 7:00 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:00 PM, and 8:30 PM, depending on availability when choosing your tour. Each tour lasts around 4.5 hours once they finally start and from from our experience, we typically find the earlier tour times to book up first. For this reason, we highly recommend checking out our discount Halloween Horror Nights ticket page and booking your RIP tour as soon as possible if this is something you know that you would like to experience this year!

Do you also need a separate Halloween Horror Nights ticket with the RIP tour?

Guests will need both a Halloween Horror Nights admission ticket and the Universal Orlando RIP tour in order to experience both. It’s also important to note that this does not matter if you purchase the non-private HHN RIP tour or the private HHN RIP tour you will still need to purchase a separate Halloween Horror Nights admission ticket.

Related Page: Halloween Horror Nights Vacation Packages 

How Much is the RIP Tour at Halloween Horror Nights?

The non-private RIP tour for Universal Studios Orlando will cost between $369.99 to $469 per person, plus sales tax and is based on the night you select to attend. The private Halloween Horror Nights RIP tours will start around $1,800, and pricing can fluctuate based on availability. Of course, as discussed previously, each guest will also have to purchase an additional Halloween Horror Nights admission ticket which will cost between $82.99 – $159.99, in order to experience either of the HHN RIP tours. It’s also important to note that the prices noted above do not include a tip for your tour guide.

What are the cheapest nights to buy a HHN RIP tour ticket?

• September 10, 11, 16

As a general rule of thumb, the cheapest nights to purchase the Universal Horror Nights VIP tour is going to be the second and third week of September. This is right after the initial rush from the first two events and right before the Halloween rush, which typically happens during the last week of September and through October.

Related Page: Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights Tickets

What’s included with the Halloween Horror Nights RIP Tour?

The Halloween Horror Nights VIP tour includes priority VIP entry to each of the Halloween Horror Nights haunted houses, scare zones, and all Halloween Horror Nights rides which are open that evening. This also includes reserved seating for the RIP tour for any live shows, complimentary valet parking, a pre-tour reception, and a complimentary RIP tour lanyard and pin. It’s also important to put an emphasis on the fact that each tour has its own individual tour guide, which, from our experience, is what really makes any Universal Orlando VIP tour so memorable. The main reason is that each tour guide will provide background on each Halloween Horror Night haunted house and secret tips and tricks of what to look out for throughout each experience.

What’s included with the non-private Halloween Horror Nights RIP tour?

• Skip the line access to each Halloween Horror Nights haunted house and other shows and rides (one time per attraction)
• Free Valet Parking
• Reserved seating to live shows
• Pre-tour reception in Cafe La Bamba
• RIP tour lanyard and pin

What’s included with the private Halloween Horror Nights RIP tour?

• Skip the line access to each HHN haunted house and other shows and rides (unlimited)
• Free Valet Parking
• Reserved seating to live shows
• Pre-tour reception in Cafe La Bamba
• RIP tour lanyard and pin

Can I customize my RIP tour to include specific haunted houses or attractions?

The only way that guests can customize and choose exactly which Halloween Horror Nights attractions they will be going to and when is by purchasing the private Halloween Horror Nights VIP tour. The reason is this tour will be only for your immediate group, which allows you to tell your tour guide exactly how you would like your HHN VIP experience to happen. Guests who purchase the non-private Horror Nights VIP RIP tour will be guided by their tour guide at the guide’s pace. It’s important to note that this does not mean that you won’t get to experience every haunted house; it just means that your guide will pick which houses you attend and when.

Related Page: Guide to Halloween Horror Nights 

Is the Universal Orlando RIP Tour Worth it?

From our experience attending one of the Horror tours, it is absolutely worth it. This is especially true if you plan to visit from the last weekend of September through October, as these Halloween Horror Night events will tend to be the most crowded. Long wait times won’t matter as you will get front of the line access to each house! As dedicated fans of Halloween Horror Nights, our experience on the RIP Tour truly elevated the event from enjoyable to unforgettable. Stepping past the standby and even Express Pass lines felt like unlocking a secret level, allowing us access into every haunted house with almost no wait. Our knowledgeable tour guide was a highlight, not just leading the way, but offering behind-the-scenes insights and hidden details we would have otherwise missed. The complimentary pre-tour reception offered a comfortable start (especially in the Florida heat), and the reserved show seating was perfect for being up close to all the action of Nightmare Fuel.

And to really figure out if the Universal Orlando RIP tour is worth it, we would say to consider which of the haunted houses you would like to see, and if your answer is all of them, then it’s most likely worth it. The reason is that there are 10 haunted houses at Halloween Horror Nights, plus at least two shows and five scare zones. So, if you wait an average of 45 minutes per haunted house, that would mean that you need 7.5 hours to see all of them. For the most part, Halloween Horror Night events are typically 8 hours, which doesn’t leave you a ton of time to see or do anything else outside of the haunted houses. However, when we went on the HHN RIP tour, we were able to see all of the 10 Haunted Houses within 4 hours, which left us plenty of time after our tour was over to explore some of the other scare zones and also grab a bite to eat.

Reasons why we feel the HHN RIP tour is worth it:

• It gives guests front-of-the-line access to the 10 haunted houses, skipping the regular stand-by line and even the express pass line.
• Guests will also receive priority seating at the HHN shows, which can be a huge game-changer.
• Each tour will start with some specialty-themed foods and drinks at Cafe La Bamba.
• Guests will receive behind-the-scenes information about each of the haunted houses and some of the hidden easter eggs to keep an eye out for.
• Guests have the ability to see and do every one of the haunted houses within five hours and can go back to their hotel earlier.

Related Page: Discount Universal Orlando Tickets

Halloween Horror Nights RIP Tour FAQ

What time does the RIP tour start at Halloween Horror Nights?

The first Halloween Horror Nights RIP tour beings at 7:00 PM and are also held at 7:30 PM, 8:00 PM, and 8:30 PM.

Can I take photos or record videos during the HHN RIP Tour?

Unfortunately, no photography or video is allowed inside any of the Haunted Houses or Shows. Guests can, of course, take photos and videos outside of the main haunted houses and attractions.

How long is the RIP Tour at Halloween Horror Nights?

The Universal Orlando RIP tour is typically 4.5 hours long once you meet up with your tour guide and the actual tour begins. It’s important to note that this does not include the pre-tour reception, which is also included beforehand, as well as free valet Universal Orlando parking to get you to the event even quicker.

When Is The Best Time To Visit Universal Orlando?

Our Universal Orlando Crowd Calendar is the best tool to help you get the most out of your time in the parks. We break down the park crowds, park hours of operation, ticket prices by day, and average temperature.

Are You Ready to Plan Your Next Universal Orlando Trip?

If you’re ready to plan your trip to Universal Studios, be sure to check out our Universal Orlando Tickets! Not only will you save money vs buying direct, but all of our Universal Orlando tickets come with some amazing benefits that can help save you up to three hours in the parks! 

And to stay up to date on everything going on inside the theme parks be sure to check out our partners at Themeparktoday.com!