Ok, you’ve got your Halloween costume, so where to boogie down while visiting Los Angeles? There are
plenty of parties taking place at clubs and hotels around the city, but if you’re looking for something that will really make your hair stand on end, check out Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights, which is definitely not for the faint of heart. Books your cheap tickets to Los Angeles, and catch a glimpse of all the movie-making magic that goes into horror flicks.

Monsters Hate Waiting
Halloween Horror Nights, which runs until November 2, frequently sells out, and the general consensus is to get there earlier rather than later, preferably by 5 pm; and expect heavy traffic on Saturdays when
lines to the event are longer. Also, there are some do’s and don’ts to be aware of; Universal Studios is usually a family-friendly affair, but the Halloween Horror Nights is not recommended for kids under age 13, and no costumes or masks are allowed.  Seriously, some of the walk-throughs and setups are gruesome and violent, so leave little ones and tweens at home. Admission tickets to Halloween Horror Nights is separate from the day pass, and for little extra money, you can skip the long lines and jump ahead. Also, no mistreating the scare actors; you get sent home if you do.

The Goriest Mazes Around
Ok, so you left your costume at home, you bought your ticket  and waited in line. Now what? Once in, you get to walk through real horror movie back lot and sets, get chased by villains carrying chainsaws, go through several movie-themed and gory mazes, and you might burn a few calories running away from all the zombies coming out at night. This year, Universal Studios has six new mazes, its new “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Halloween Adventure,” a new terror tram invaded by “The Walking Dead” and new “scare zones.” Plenty of psychos, Freddy Krugers, Chuckys and masked Jasons from “Friday the 13th” abound. Come prepared for lots of fake blood and screaming.

Rides in the Dark
If you need a break from all that running and screaming, have a seat on one of the Halloween Horror Nights select amusement park rides that remain open for this event. Revenge of the Mummy is a crazy, indoor rollercoaster; Jurassic Park-In the Dark will have you keeping your eyes peeled for predators; and for comic relief, The Simpsons’ virtual rollercoaster will have you laughing until it hurts.

Halloween Horror Nights run past midnight, so make sure you don’t have to be anywhere early the following morning. After all that screaming and running from zombies and villains, you’ll want to sleep in and rest.

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