The all-time favorite and award-winning Halloween event officially kicked off at Universal Studios Florida last August 28. And with all the photos from guests, we know that they absolutely had a blast. Screaming and running for your life is all fun and games until your tummies start to grumble. But don't worry, because the eerie kitchens at Universal Orlando have prepared a wide and wild array of food and drink options for Halloween Horror Nights .
Are you ready to taste the dangerously delicious and sinfully scrumptious treats from the 2026 HHN menu?How about some cool items to commemorate this fearsome fest? Read on.
Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Food and Merch Highlights
Here are some of the key highlights of this year's HHN food and drinks plus merchandise options. If you're not an HHN veteran, make your first Horror Nights adventure stress-free and unforgettable.
- Haunted House Eats : Enjoy themed food and drinks inspired by house titles like Stranger Things 5, Sinners, Hellraiser, Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness, and Evil Dead Burn.
- Iconic Snacks & Dining : Grab returning fan-favorites like Twisted Tater Chips, Birria Pizza Fries, and Fritos Walking Tacos, plus exclusive offerings across Universal hotels and CityWalk.
- Tribute Store & Merch : Explore the Sideshow Obscura Tribute Store (located next to Revenge of the Mummy) and shop themed apparel, collectibles, home decor, and accessories.
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Must-Try Halloween Horror Nights Food Items
The haunted houses of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort are what make the event super exciting. So, how about a menu themed after this year's bone-chilling haunted houses? Get ready to chow down after lots of screaming and running inside Universal Halloween Horror Nights' fearsome houses. Here are some dangerously delicious foods and drinks inspired by this year's HHN haunted houses.
- Sinners | Annie’s Juke Joint Catfish & Grits : Crispy catfish with low country grits, crunchy garlic, and a side of hot sauce.
- Netflix’s Stranger Things 5 | El’s Battery Jerky : Creamy mac ‘n cheese with garlic bread and battery jerky pieces.
- Hellraiser | Pleasure & Pain Brain : Brain custard with ripped teeth and skin vanilla cake pieces.
- Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness | The Prince of Darkness Cake : Three-tiered mini carrot cake with cream cheese mousse and a chocolate bat
- Evil Dead Burn | Lasagna Burn : Ground pork and chili crisp pot sticker lasagna.
Of course, an Infernal Carnival of Nightmares requires swag inspired by the Oddverse. Show your love and appetite for Jack the Clown or Dr. Oddfellow by trying one of these offerings:
- CarnEVIL Smash Taco : Smashed cheeseburger taco, American cheese, shredded lettuce, pickles, secret sauce, and toasted sesame seeds.
- Jack & Odd Dog : All-beef footlong hot dog with peppers, onions, and cheese sauce, topped with spicy cheese puffs in an ube bun.
- Rigatoni Ritual Pie : Garlic butter cheese pizza with baked rigatoni a la vodka, crispy sausage, and pesto.
Now, let's make it the ultimate foodie adventure this Halloween. Don't forget to try these sinfully refreshing sips:
- Netflix’s Stranger Things 5 | Hopper’s Recharger : Mandarin orange vodka, yuzu juice, lemon-lime drink, and energy drink
- Sinners | Slide Guitar Smash : Corn whiskey, lemon juice, ginger syrup, simple syrup, and mint essence
- Hellraiser | Cenobite’s Kiss : Blanco tequila, lemon juice, lime juice, huckleberry syrup, and spicy bitters
- Ozzy Osbourne : Prince of Darkness | Black Rain: Tequila, port wine, cold brew concentrate, and agave syrup topped with black sprinkles
- Evil Dead Burn | Frostbite : Blanco tequila, blue curaçao, lime juice, simple syrup, and spicy bitters with a gummy “dentures” garnish
More cocktails inspired by Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow
- Maniac Mix : Strawberry-blood orange vodka spritz
- Oddfellow’s Elixir : Blueberry lemonade vodka
- Canned Carnival : Strawberry, raspberry, and lime sour ale
These cocktails are specially created by local Florida breweries, and they are served in cans exclusively designed by Universal Creative for HHN!
Universal Orlando Passholders can enjoy a more exclusive menu!
- Cannoli Chips at Guido’s Gelato in Louie’s Italian Restaurant : Shards of cannoli shell dipped in pumpkin pie filling, served with pepitas and cannoli filling topped with chocolate chips
- Alien! Drink at Dead Coconut Club : Vodka cocktail with blue curaçao, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut
Cop these HHN 2026 merch at Universal Studios Florida!
Halloween Horror Nights 2026 at Universal Orlando Resort is already epic with themed food and beverage menu items. But for the ultimate Universal Halloween adventure, don't forget to grab this year's exclusive HHN merchandise. Each design is bold, spooky, and overall badass, so be sure to check them out!
- For trinket lovers, a collectible coin is available to commemorate the Carnival of Nightmares.
- Be frightfully fashionable and rock your fandom (or your fears) with crewnecks featuring bold designs of this year's ringmasters.
- Try on some accessories inspired by Smoke and Stack from Sinners.
- A new addition to your GRWM kit: Demogorgon scrunchie inspired by Netflix’s Stranger Things.
- Get that new space to store all your spells and potions: the iconic “Hellraiser” Lament Configuration, but in purse form.
- Protect yourself from the dark entities of Evil Dead Burn, with the chainsaw-shaped crossbody bag.
- Fan of the Prince of Darkness? Honor his legacy by rocking the edgiest apparel featuring his wild and unique swag.
Hamikuma fans, rejoice!
It's impossible not to be caught by the charm of this zombie-rrific character. Hamikuma fans will absolutely rejoice this year because there are lots of merchandise offerings inspired by this icon. Ready your shopping bags and grab the coolest plaid top, a plush backpack, and a plush fanny pack with embedded plush embellishments.
And do you know what's even better? You gotta rock these awesome items for your meet-and-greet with Hamikuma inside Five & Dime!
Where can you get this year's Halloween Horror Nights merchandise?
This year, the Tribute Store is back next to Revenge of the Mummy! It offers an HHN-themed shopping experience, now as Sideshow Obscura, showcasing eerie oddities, creatures, backstage areas, and a chilling midway.
Taste the spooks and flavors of Halloween at Universal Orlando Resort .
We hope that this simple guide to Halloween Horror Nights dining can help you pick the best food and beverage options for you. Sure, soft drinks and basic beverages are cool, but nothing beats a themed foodie adventure this fall! Get your discounted Universal Halloween Horror Nights tickets today for an unforgettable experience at Halloween's award-winning event.
Brave the scares and taste the flavors of Halloween with your family and friends; visit Universal Orlando Resort!