When must I leave on a Halloween Horror night?

[JillC LI]

So I have all my DW plans complete for October including one day at Universal. I just learned that the day I intended for us to spend at Universal happens to be a night they are hosting Halloween Horror (i.e., Oct. 22). I see that event begins at 6:30pm. Does anyone know what time my family will be kicked out of Universal so they can make preparations for the event? I have NO desire to stay for it with our two young children.

Also, does anyone know if we will be barred from eating dinner on CityWalk after 6:30pm as a result of the event?
Thanks guys,
Jill

 

[Disneylover1302]

Honestly, I don't know but would it be on Universal's Website?

 

[timeman]

Since it will be starting at 6:30 then more than likely the park will be closing at 5pm. People who are there and have a ticket to HHN are allowed to stay in the park, but in a holding area near the entrance, while everybody else has to leave the park. You will have no problem with eating at Citywalk because it is not part of the park and is always open late.

 

[drewfoshooo]

Universal Studios Florida closes at 5. Islands of Adventure is usually open until about 6 or 7.

CityWalk is still fully operational during the time. You'll have no problem finding someplace to eat.

 

[Skip]

^This guy's right. Islands should be open til 7, but the Studios will close at 5 to start clearing out and transition into event-mode. While it may be crowded due to the incoming Horror Nights-goers, Citywalk will run as always.

 

[drewfoshooo]

http://www.universalorlando.com/hou...ar=uo_park_hours&year=2009&month=10&year=2009

Islands is open until 6, Studios til' 5. Just confirming for you.

For dining, I would say the place most crowded around the time HHN is beginning would be Hard Rock Cafe. It's closest to Studios, and appeals to the demographic. A place like Bubba Gump will be empty. Margaritaville always has a wait, but it's worth it.

Either way, everything will work out fine.

 

[JillC LI]

Thanks and one more question

Thanks for the info on park hours everyone. 9am-5pm should be enough time for us to spend at Universal.

We're contemplating eating at Pat O'Briens on City Walk - anybody heard anything about that place? I was told that before 9pm, kids can get in to eat dinner and hear the dueling pianos. As big Elton John and Billy Joel fans (in fact, we're seeing them perform this weekend!), we love piano bars.
Thanks again.
Jill

 

[drewfoshooo]

Thanks for the info on park hours everyone. 9am-5pm should be enough time for us to spend at Universal.

We're contemplating eating at Pat O'Briens on City Walk - anybody heard anything about that place? I was told that before 9pm, kids can get in to eat dinner and hear the dueling pianos. As big Elton John and Billy Joel fans (in fact, we're seeing them perform this weekend!), we love piano bars.
Thanks again.
Jill

I've never been but I've heard great things. It's a bit tricky to find if you've never been before. There's an upper level to CityWalk. There's escalators right near the movie theater/entrance to CityWalk. You can't miss them.

NBA City is one place I'd recommend. The food is much better then you would think. Nice atmosphere as well.