Universal Orlando to feature 'Infernal Carnival of Nightmares' for Halloween event

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Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow will team up for the first time at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights.
Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow will team up for the first time at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. Photo Credit: Universal Orlando Resort

Jack the Clown and his rival, Dr. Oddfellow, will be ready to terrify Universal Orlando Resort guests together for the first time later this year at Halloween Horror Nights.

This year's installment of the popular, specially ticketed event marks its 35th anniversary. Its theme will be "Infernal Carnival of Nightmares," transforming Universal Studios Florida into said carnival Aug. 28 to Nov. 1.

Universal said ringmasters Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow have never teamed up before, promising new spooks and thrills for visitors. 

One of this year's haunted houses will be dedicated to the two: "Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control." In the house, Universal said, "the two icons battle for dominance until they ultimately discover that the only way to obtain the power they seek is not to fight each other — but to join forces instead."

The event will feature other haunted houses as well as the scare zones and entertainment the event is known for; in addition to some elements dedicated to the event's history, it will also feature some of horror's biggest names.

Select retail for the Halloween Horror Nights 2026 collection is for sale starting Monday at locations in Universal Studios Florida and online at shopuniversal.com.

Tickets will go on sale soon.

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