If you’ve frequented Halloween Horror Nights over the last few years, you’ve probably noticed it’s become a themed (and often delicious) food festival of its own. Booths and menu items are inspired by the horror icons, films and original stories represented at each year’s event.
While HHN kicked off at Universal Studios Florida this past Friday, I’ve had a few nights to discover favorite dishes to make sure I’m recommending some standout options for your visit (and to order again and again… for research).
Whether it’s your 1st or 34th HHN trip, don’t miss these three snacks that have quickly become fan favorites:
Pickle Bucket Baked Chicken | $11.99
Buffalo chicken dip with crispy fried pickles, at the Fallout Booth in Battery Park (New York area)
This is probably the most satisfying dish at HHN this year. Featuring three battered and deep-fried pickle spears, seasoned just right and served in a retro-futuristic container full of baked buffalo chicken dip. The chicken is spicy and filling, while the pickle is salty and crunchy… I can’t get enough. Grab a fork and pile th dip onto each pickle bite. It’s perfect for sharing… or not. I’m rating this a 5 out of 5 Pip Boys.
Ramblin’ Rabbit Fried Carrot Cake | $8.99
Crispy carrot cake with white icing and torn ramblin’ rabbit cotton candy, at the Wyatt Sicks’ Firefly Funhouse Booth in Battery Park (New York area)
Arguably one of the most unexpectedly delicious offerings this year, the Fried Carrot Cake brings carnival-style comfort food to another level. The cotton candy on the side doesn’t add much, and turns into a PlayDough-like mush with the humidity, but that’s okay. This cake stands on its own. Imagine a hunk of rich, spiced carrot cake coated in a crispy fried shell, then drizzled with icing. It’s sweet, indulgent, and oddly comforting for a night of jump scares. I prefer the inclusion of pecans in the cake, too. I’ll give this one a 4.5 out of 5 fireflies.
Elotes | $8.49
Fire grilled corn on the husk with choice of cotija cheese and Tajin or Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, at the Camp Crystal Lake Booth located on the bridge between London and Springfield
You can’t help but line up for this booth once you smell that fresh corn grilling nearby! The elote is flame-grilled and slathered in a savory mix of mayonnaise, cotija cheese and tajin, giving it just the right balance of smoky, spicy, and tangy. It’s served on the cob. While it’s walkable for snacking between haunted houses, I find it best to camp out along the bridge’s ledge to dig in. Let’s be honest, eating a loaded corn on the cob can get a little messy.
Despite its Flamin’ Hot label, the spicier option has a well-balanced flavor, adding heat and some crunch without overpowering the other ingredients.
The Elotes have easily become my most craved HHN 2025 snack. Once you try it, there’s no going back. Simple, yet reliable. 5 out of 5 slashes.
While Halloween Horror Nights is best known for its haunted houses and scare zones, the event’s food lineup continues to grow into an attraction of its own. Whether you’re a horror fan, a foodie, or both, these three snacks deliver big flavor and theme park creativity, and are well worth seeking out on your visit.
