Each year, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights pushes the limit on what a seasonal after-hours event can be. For Mike Aiello, creative director of HHN for Universal Orlando Resort, this year is about ramping up the scares across the park, while also introducing new event experiences like roving zombie carhops and a DJ dance area.

“There’s always something for everybody at the event, but I think it’s most true this year with the diversity of content, from the IP and original house ideas, and the connective tissue, which is our Scare Zone program,” he tells The Hollywood Reporter . “This year has evolved into something I think everyone’s going to like as a creative entity.”

Each year, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios

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