The Prince of Darkness has arrived. Universal is officially paying tribute to the heavy metal icon Ozzy Osborne in an all-new Halloween Horror Nights haunted house at Universal Studios Florida beginning August 28 and Universal Studios Hollywood starting September 3.
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Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness is inspired by his prolific solo career. Guests can anticipate a wild ride as they climb aboard the Crazy Train for a terrifying trip through his disturbing world of rock and roll.
Developed as a living horror movie through the lens of Halloween Horror Nights, this non-traditional memorial to Ozzy Osbourne will span 45 years, transporting guests on a twisted journey though the artist’s outrageous and eccentric solo career in unique experiences across both coasts.
Music from Ozzy Osbourne’s solo albums will guide guests through the house, including The Blizzard of Ozz (1980), Diary of a Madman (1981), Bark at the Moon (1983), No More Tears (1991), Scream (2010) and Ordinary Man (2020).
“Ozzy never stopped pushing boundaries, and he loved anything that gave fans a new way to experience his music and the worlds he created,” Sharon and Jack Osbourne jointly stated. “Halloween Horror Nights has done an incredible job bringing that spirit to life. Walking through these haunted houses, you’ll recognize so many moments inspired by his music and imagination. It’s a wonderful tribute to Ozzy, and we hope fans have as much fun experiencing it as he would have had seeing it come together.”
At Universal Studios Hollywood, the haunted house transports fans to where it all began, in Birmingham, England, home to John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne. Starting with “Crazy Train,” Ozzy Osbourne’s most famous song, guests will travel through time from his early childhood to the Osbourne Asylum, inspired by his iconic album Diary of a Madman. As they weave through the decades, the unique iterations of Ozzy’s persona will come to life, from Madman Ozzy and Werewolf Ozzy to the Prince of Darkness, the moniker he earned in the 1970s.
“Ozzy Osbourne didn’t just help define heavy metal—he created a cultural phenomenon that has influenced generations of music, art and horror,” said John Murdy, Executive Producer of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood. “We previously had the privilege of collaborating with Ozzy, and this new haunted house is an opportunity to honor his extraordinary solo career. Inspired by all 13 of his albums, guests will journey through the dark, surreal worlds that fueled his music and cemented his legacy as the one and only Prince of Darkness.”
At Universal Orlando, Halloween Horror Nights guests will venture through ancient ruins and foreboding dungeons before boarding the “Crazy Train” for a twisted ride into a realm inspired by the covers of his fan-favorite albums, Diary of a Madman, Bark at the Moon, The Ultimate Sin and Black Rain. Rules by the Prince of Darkness, this fantastical world draws from the heavier sound and sinister imagery that defined the later years of Ozzy’s career, transforming that creative evolution into a horrific journey through his unmistakably twisted imagination.
“We are honored to collaborate with the Osbourne family to create a unique haunted house that celebrates the legacy of Ozzy Osbourne,” said Mike Aiello, Senior Director of Entertainment Creative Development at Universal Orlando Resort. “It was important for us to create an authentic experience that brings Ozzy’s creativity and personality to life in an eerily immersive new way. Fans will discover so many meaningful details, including a few Easter Eggs, as they navigate memorable dark and twisted moments inspired by his iconic musical career.”
New limited-release merchandise inspired by the “Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness” haunted houses, including a T-shirt and an Ozzy acrylic figure which can be added to the separately sold Infernal Carnival collectible display, are now available at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood and will launch tomorrow, Thursday, July 30 at 9 AM PST on shopUniversal.com.
Halloween Horror Nights 35
Here’s everything Universal Orlando Resort has lined up for this year’s 35th anniversary event:
Haunted Houses
- Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness
- Evil Dead Burn
- Hellraiser
- INVASION: Alien Abduction
- Cybergoria
- MADLANDS: Caged Cannibals
- H.R. Bloodengutz
- Stranger Things
- Sinners
- Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control
Scare Zones
- Infernal Carnival of Nightmares
- Sideshow of Decay
- Fortnitemares
- Downtown Clown Town (Feat. Art the Clown & Killer Klowns from Outer Space)
Entertainment
- Stranger Things: Return to Hawkins
- Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir
- Dead Coconut Club Harvest takeover CityWalk’s Red Coconut Club
Tickets, tours and Frequent Fear Passes for HHN 35 are available now. Planning your next horror-filled Universal vacation? Let us help! Get a free no-obligation quote from Dreams Unlimited Travel.
