Every fall, Orlando gets a little darker.
Halloween Horror Nights returns to Universal Orlando Resort for its 35th year, bringing some of the biggest names in horror to Universal Studios Florida. From haunted houses and scare zones to live entertainment and plenty of reasons to scream, HHN has become a must-do tradition for horror fans visiting Orlando.
And if horror is already part of who you are, why not take a piece of that experience home with you?
Hart & Huntington Tattoo is located right inside Universal CityWalk, making it easy to add a tattoo to your Halloween Horror Nights trip.
Halloween Horror Nights Returns to Orlando for 2026
Halloween Horror Nights 35 takes over Universal Studios Florida on select nights from August 28 through November 1, 2026, with 10 haunted houses, scare zones, live entertainment and more.
This year's lineup brings together some serious horror heavyweights, with haunted houses inspired by Stranger Things 5, Sinners, Hellraiser, Evil Dead Burn and Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness, alongside original nightmares created for the event.
Whether you've been coming to HHN for years or 2026 is your first trip into the fog, there's a reason horror fans keep coming back.
Universal, Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 35 house preview
Horror and Tattoos Have Always Gone Together
Horror has been part of tattoo culture for generations.
Classic monsters. Slashers. Demons. Skulls. Vampires. Dark realism. Creepy portraits. Halloween imagery. Even subtle pieces inspired by a favorite horror movie or character.
There's no shortage of ways to turn a love of horror into a tattoo.
Our artists at Hart & Huntington Tattoo Orlando work across a wide range of tattoo styles, and we've put together an entire Horror Tattoos collection featuring work created right here in our shop.
Looking for inspiration? Explore our Horror Tattoos gallery to see some of the horror-inspired pieces our artists have created.
You might find exactly what you're looking for—or the inspiration for something completely original.
Make a Tattoo Part of Your Halloween Horror Nights Trip
If you're traveling to Orlando specifically for Halloween Horror Nights, you're already coming through Universal CityWalk.
That's where you'll find us.
Hart & Huntington Tattoo Orlando is located inside Universal CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort, putting professional tattooing right in the middle of your Universal vacation.
You can spend the day exploring Universal Orlando, stop into Hart & Huntington Tattoo, and experience Halloween Horror Nights later that evening.
Or make your tattoo the final souvenir from a weekend filled with haunted houses, horror, and a few good scares.
Unlike something that ends up sitting on a shelf when you get home, this souvenir isn't going anywhere.
What Kind of Horror Tattoo Should You Get?
That's entirely up to you.
Some horror fans want a tattoo that's immediately recognizable. Others prefer something darker and more subtle.
Horror tattoo ideas can include:
- Classic horror imagery
- Monsters and creatures
- Skulls and skeletons
- Vampires
- Ghosts and paranormal imagery
- Dark realism
- Black and grey horror
- Creepy portraits
- Halloween-inspired tattoos
- Pumpkins and jack-o'-lanterns
- Gothic imagery
- Original horror concepts
Already have an idea? Bring it with you.
Not completely sure what you want? Browse our artists' portfolios or our Horror Tattoos gallery for inspiration and talk with one of our artists about creating something that's yours.
Halloween Tattoo Inspiration
Getting Tattooed at Universal CityWalk
One of the best parts about getting tattooed at Hart & Huntington Tattoo Orlando is that you don't have to leave Universal Orlando Resort to do it.
We're located inside Universal CityWalk, just outside the theme parks.
If you're planning an Orlando vacation around Halloween Horror Nights, you can work a tattoo appointment into your trip without having to travel across town looking for a tattoo shop.
Walk-ins are always welcome, and appointments are available for guests who want to plan their tattoo ahead of time.
For larger or more detailed pieces, booking in advance is always a good idea, especially during busy Orlando travel periods like Halloween Horror Nights.
Visiting Orlando for Halloween Horror Nights?
Make the trip one you'll remember.
Experience the haunted houses. Walk through the fog. Get scared. Have a few drinks. Take way too many pictures.
And while you're at Universal CityWalk, stop into Hart & Huntington Tattoo and take home something a little more permanent.
Whether you're looking for a horror tattoo inspired by something you've loved for years or simply want a tattoo to remember your Orlando trip, our artists are ready to help bring the idea to life.
Browse our Horror Tattoos, explore our artists' portfolios, book an appointment online, or stop in while you're at Universal CityWalk.
Walk-ins are always welcome.
