Halloween Horror Nights continues to be one of the best seasonal theme park attractions of the year. Aside from their frightfully good scare zones and movie-level haunted houses, Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights 2022 food and drinks are must-tries during your visit.
Universal Orlando Resort just revealed their Halloween Horror Nights menu for 2022, and it includes Insta-worthy treats that are perfectly themed to the spirit of the season. The over 75 Halloween-themed items are available Sept. 2 through Oct. 31, and here are 11 of the most picture-perfect Halloween Horror Nights treats and cocktails you need to try this year.
Where: Universal Studios Florida
Inspired the Sweet Revenge scare zone at Halloween Horror Nights this year, Universal has this candy corn ice cream sandwich that’s filled with sweet corn ice cream. For anyone who is #TeamCandyCorn, you’ll definitely want to trick-or-treat yourself to this one.
Where: Universal Studios Florida
While the name might not be the most appetizing, this Korean-style hot dog with fresh mozzarella is a must for cheese lovers. To fit in with the Bugs: Eaten Alive haunted house, this cheese dog is rolled in puffed rice and topped with gochujang drizzle and black sesame seeds to give it that bug-like look.
Where: Universal Studios Florida
Perhaps you have more of a sweet tooth. If that’s the case, you’ll want to order this churro dog instead. According to Attractions Magazine, this tasty treat is like a “churro on a stick.” That’s churr-all you need.
Where: Universal Studios Florida
The Weeknd has teamed up with Universal this year for his very own haunted house — The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare. Inspired by the Grammy-winning musician is this cocktail mixed with bourbon, peach brandy, single-pressed lemon juice, agave nectar, and bitters. The signature drink is then topped with peach boba and served in a souvenir skull cup you get to take home.
Where: Universal Studios Florida
The fan-favorite Twisted Taters are back this year with some variations. For meat lovers, they have a Blood ‘n Guts Twisted Tater that’s topped with chili and roasted red pepper queso. However, if you’re a vegetarian and Hot Cheetos stan, you might prefer this Fiery Twisted version sprinkled with flaming hot crunchy cheese puffs and ghost pepper seasoning.
Where: Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen
You don’t even need a park ticket to enjoy this seasonal treat. At The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen at Universal CityWalk, you’ll find this milkshake with pumpkin dulce de leche ice cream and a hazelnut-and-tombstone-sprinkled rim. To make it even more ‘Gram-worthy, the festive dessert is topped with whipped cream “flames” and a cauldron filled with gummy “severed body parts.”
Where: Universal Studios Florida
This open-faced burger is served with jalapeño bacon and spicy candied pork belly along with crinkle cut fries and cheddar cheese sauce on top of Texas toast, according to Discover Universal Blog. You had me at bacon.
Where: Universal Studios Florida
Another savory dish to try is this vegan pie filled with African lentils and potato sambusa. The best part of all is that it’s shaped like a coffin, so be sure to take a pic before you bite into it.
Where: Universal Studios Florida
Attractions Magazine also shared that Meetz Meats will have some gory good menu items that include this spicy friend chicken. It’s like Korean-style fried chicken with peanuts, crunchy chili, toasted sesame seeds, scallions, and gochujang.
Where: Universal Studios Florida
If you’re just as obsessed with corn as the “It’s Corn” kid, you’ll love this popcorn custard. This sweet popcorn custard comes with caramel on the bottom, according to Discover Universal, and is topped with kettle corn that looks like they’re splattered with blood.