Ozzy Osbourne ‘Prince of Darkness’ Haunted House Debuts at Halloween Horror Nights 2026
Universal Studios will debut an Ozzy Osbourne themed haunted attraction titled “Prince of Darkness” at Halloween Horror Nights in 2026. The maze opens at Universal Orlando on August 28 and follows at Universal Studios Hollywood on September 3.
- Attraction name: “Prince of Darkness,” inspired by Ozzy Osbourne.
- Orlando debut: August 28.
- Hollywood debut: September 3.
- Part of Universal Studios’ annual Halloween Horror Nights event.
What Is the Ozzy Osbourne ‘Prince of Darkness’ Attraction?
The “Prince of Darkness” haunted house draws its name and theme directly from Ozzy Osbourne, the Black Sabbath frontman long nicknamed for his dark, theatrical persona. Universal Studios has built the attraction as part of its Halloween Horror Nights lineup, a haunted attraction event the company stages each fall at its Orlando and Hollywood theme parks.
The attraction marks a new addition to the roster of haunted houses, scare zones, and live shows that make up Halloween Horror Nights each year. Its arrival gives fans of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath a themed experience tied to the artist’s legacy within one of the country’s largest Halloween entertainment events.
When and Where Does ‘Prince of Darkness’ Open?
Guests at Universal Orlando will be the first to walk through the “Prince of Darkness” maze when it opens on August 28. Universal Studios Hollywood will follow with its own version of the attraction on September 3.
Both dates fall within the typical run of Halloween Horror Nights, which spans multiple weeks each year at both Universal locations. The staggered openings allow Universal to debut the same themed attraction at its East Coast and West Coast parks within about a week of each other.
Why Ozzy Osbourne for Halloween Horror Nights?
Ozzy Osbourne’s decades-long career and image as a dark, larger-than-life rock figure make him a natural fit for a Halloween-season attraction built around fright and spectacle. As the co-founder and frontman of Black Sabbath, Osbourne helped shape the sound and imagery associated with heavy metal, themes that align closely with the horror and theatrical elements central to Halloween Horror Nights.
Universal Studios has previously built Halloween Horror Nights attractions around major entertainment franchises and musical artists, and the “Prince of Darkness” maze continues that approach by centering an entire haunted house on Osbourne’s persona and legacy.
FAQ
When does the Ozzy Osbourne ‘Prince of Darkness’ attraction open?
The attraction opens at Universal Orlando on August 28 and at Universal Studios Hollywood on September 3.
Where can fans see the ‘Prince of Darkness’ haunted house?
The attraction will run as part of Halloween Horror Nights at both Universal Orlando in Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood in California.
Who is the ‘Prince of Darkness’ attraction based on?
The haunted house is themed around Ozzy Osbourne, the Black Sabbath frontman long known by the nickname “Prince of Darkness.”
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