What You’ll Learn in This Guide
- Details of the two one-night-only special shows
- Exclusive experiences available only that night, including the 15th-anniversary medley and late-night horror
- How the tickets differ and an efficient way to enjoy the park until 5:00 a.m.
On the night of Friday, September 25, 2026, USJ will hold Halloween Horror Nights: All Night for one night only. From 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the next morning, this special event lets you enjoy zombie-filled streets, horror attractions, popular late-night rides, and two exclusive shows until dawn.
The most important thing when choosing this year is not to confuse the two ticket types priced at $106.25. Visitors who want to experience SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ late at night need a different ticket from those who want guaranteed admission to both exclusive shows.
This guide covers the 2026 experiences, the differences between tickets, operating hours for the horror mazes and rides, and how to plan your night. It also shares Happyell’s experiences from past all-night events while clearly separating them from what is planned for 2026.
USJ Halloween Horror Nights: All Night 2026 Is a One-Night-Only Event on September 25
Halloween Horror Nights: All Night is an adults-only event for guests age 18 and older, allowing them to enjoy the park until morning after regular operations end.
- Event date: Friday, September 25, 2026
- Event hours: 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the next morning
- Entry begins for the standard pass and show-included pass: 3:00 p.m.
- Entry begins for the pass with Mario area admission: 12:00 p.m.
- Eligibility: Age 18 and older
- Sales: Lawson Ticket website
Even with an Annual Pass or a Studio Pass valid on September 25, you need a dedicated All-Night ticket to experience the event after 10:00 p.m. Guests with the dedicated ticket may leave and re-enter during the event.
The All-Night event is not an event where the same attractions run continuously for seven hours. Some programs are available only during the 10:00 p.m. hour, some rides begin at 12:30 a.m., and some areas close during the 3:00 a.m. hour. Choosing about three must-do experiences in advance will make the night more satisfying.
View USJ’s Official All-Night Event Information
What Can You Do Until Morning? 2026 Experiences
Street Zombies Appear from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Even after regular park operations end, Street Zombies continues from 10:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. the next morning. Special staging is planned, with zombies appearing in places where guests do not normally encounter them, keeping the tension high until just before sunrise.
Rather than waiting in one place,horror mazesand rides offer chances to notice changes in the streets along the way, which is part of the fun of an all-night event. Walk the same route at different times and your zombie encounters and the atmosphere of the streets may feel completely different.
Every Zombie de Dance Performance Features the 15th-Anniversary Medley
At the All-Night event, Playback Zombie de Dance: 15 Years of Halloween Horror Nights, normally limited to the final performance on regular event nights, will be performed at every showtime.
This special medley links popular collaboration songs from past years, including King Gnu’s “SO BAD,” Ado’s “Show,” and J SOUL BROTHERS III’s “Rat-tat-tat.” The 2026 performance times were listed as “Coming soon” when this article was published, so check the official schedule on the day of your visit.
USJ Zombies 2026 Latest News: High School Zombies, Zombie de Dance, Street Zombies, and Final-Show-Only “Rat-tat-tat” and “Show”One-Night-Only Special Shows: A High-Energy Party and a Screaming Horror Experience
In 2026, two approximately 20-minute shows with dramatically different atmospheres will be presented. Regular All-Night admission alone does not guarantee entry to either show; you need a pass with show admission or a winning lottery ticket.
Halloween Horror Nights All-Night Special Event: The Dark
Venue: WaterWorld
Showtimes: 10:30 p.m. / 12:00 a.m. / 1:20 a.m.
Duration: Approximately 20 minutes
This scream-filled horror show takes you to the boundary between this world and the next, where guests release the energy of life through their voices and movements.
Halloween Horror Nights All-Night Special Event: The Bright
Venue: Universal Monsters Live Rock and Roll Show
Showtimes: 10:40 p.m. / 12:30 a.m. / 2:20 a.m.
Duration: Approximately 20 minutes
A haunted party hosted by Beetlejuice™. Woody, Winnie, and nostalgic songs also appear in this high-energy show that brings the entire venue together.
For the clearest way to guarantee both shows, choose the $106.25 pass with Special Show Admission. With the standard pass or the pass with Mario area admission, even lottery winners can see only one of the two shows, once.
Experience Horror Attractions on a Late-Night Schedule
Some horror mazes and theaters operate in set time blocks rather than continuously. A practical plan is to secure one early session first, then move on to rides that operate later into the night.
2026 All-Night Horror Experiences
- Halloween Horror Nights Academy: 15 Years of Screams: 11:20 p.m. / 12:20 a.m. / 1:20 a.m.
- Afterimage: 3:00 a.m.–5:00 a.m.; a separate paid ticket is required
- Factory of Fear: Desperate Zombie Tour: 11:00–11:50 p.m. / 1:00–1:50 a.m. / 3:00–3:50 a.m.
- BIOHAZARD REQUIEM: THE DIVE: 10:00–10:50 p.m. / 12:00–12:50 a.m. / 2:00–2:50 a.m.
- Chainsaw Man: The Chaos 4-D: 10:30–11:50 p.m. / 12:30–5:00 a.m.
- Sadako’s Curse: Dark Horror Ride: 11:15 p.m.–4:15 a.m.
Afterimage is not included in the All-Night pass price. Details on how to purchase its dedicated ticket will be announced later. Guests who consider it their top priority should watch for additional announcements and keep their schedule open after 3:00 a.m.
Popular Late-Night Rides and Night-Only Versions
In addition to the horror mazes, popular rides such as The Flying Dinosaur and Hollywood Dream – The Ride will operate. Riding when the streets are darker than during the day adds nighttime scenery and a heightened sense of speed in the darkness.
- Hollywood Dream – The Ride: 12:30–5:00 a.m.
- Hollywood Dream – The Ride: Backdrop: 12:30–5:00 a.m.
- The Flying Dinosaur: 10:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m.
- Jurassic Park – The Ride: In the Dark: 10:15 p.m.–4:00 a.m.
- JAWS: Red Alert: 10:15–11:30 p.m. / 12:30–5:00 a.m.
- Despicable Me Minion Mayhem: 10:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m.
- Minion Mayhem Mission: Path to Super Villainy: 10:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m.
Hollywood Dream – The Ride begins at 12:30 a.m. It will not yet be operating immediately after 10:00 p.m., so use the first two and a half hours for horror mazes, Street Zombies, shows, and other early experiences.
Three Ticket Types Compared: Choose Based on What You Want Guaranteed
All three tickets include admission to the All-Night event and access to eligible attractions. The differences are the time you may enter the park, late-night access to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, and the two special shows.
Standard All-Night Pass
Price: $87.50
Entry begins: 3:00 p.m.
Late-night Mario area: Not available
Special show: One of the two shows, once, if selected in the lottery
Best for guests who mainly want horror mazes, zombies, and late-night rides.
Full-Day Experience + SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ Admission
Price: $106.25
Entry begins: 12:00 p.m.
Late-night Mario area: Available at the assigned time
Special show: One of the two shows, once, if selected in the lottery
Best for guests who want a long day in the park and do not want to miss the Mario area late at night.
Pass with Special Show Admission
Price: $106.25
Entry begins: 3:00 p.m.
Late-night Mario area: Not available
Special shows: Guaranteed admission to each of the two shows once
Best for guests who want to see both one-night-only shows and experience the stories and excitement unique to the All-Night event.
The two $106.25 tickets are not higher- and lower-tier versions of one another. Choose based on whether you want guaranteed late-night access to the Mario area or guaranteed admission to both exclusive shows. As of July 23, 2026, no ticket guaranteeing both had been announced.
Who Should Choose the $87.50 Standard Pass
The standard pass suits guests who want to explore Street Zombies, horror mazes, and rides at their own pace. Unless your reason for paying an additional $18.75 is Mario or the shows, this option makes it easier to use the difference for food or merchandise.
You may be able to see one show through the lottery, but choose about three experiences you will enjoy even if you are not selected.
Who Should Choose the $106.25 Pass with Mario Area Admission
This is the only ticket that allows entry to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ late at night. You cannot select your entry time; an experience time after 10:00 p.m. is assigned according to the order in which credentials are distributed.
The final entry time is 2:10 a.m., and guests may remain in the area until 3:15 a.m. Major attractions in the area operate until 3:15 a.m., but admission may close or operations may pause before you can ride.
- Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge™: 10:45 p.m.–3:15 a.m.
- Yoshi’s Adventure™: 10:15 p.m.–3:15 a.m.
- Power-Up Band™ Key Challenges: 10:15 p.m.–3:15 a.m.
- Mine-Cart Madness™: 10:15 p.m.–3:15 a.m.
Build your schedule around the assigned Mario area entry time, placing horror experiences before and after it. Because this ticket allows entry from noon, you can enjoy meals and regular attractions during the day and focus on All-Night exclusives after 10:00 p.m.
Who Should Choose the $106.25 Pass with Show Admission
You can see The Dark and The Bright once each at assigned times. The greatest value is being able to visit both one-night-only venues without depending on the show lottery.
Each show lasts about 20 minutes, but you also need time to travel between venues and enter. Use the assigned times as anchors and combine them with nearby horror mazes and street entertainment for an easier route.
How the Special Show Lottery Works
Purchasers of the standard pass and the pass with Mario area admission may enter the lottery for Special Show admission. Winners receive admission to only one of the two shows, for one performance.
- The Bright application period: Thursday, September 3, 2026, 2:00 p.m.–Sunday, September 6, 11:59 p.m.
- The Dark application period: Saturday, September 5, 2026, 2:00 p.m.–Monday, September 14, 11:59 p.m.
- Required to apply: All-Night pass reservation number and phone number
- After winning: Print the show ticket at a Loppi terminal in a Lawson store
All-Night passes reserved on or after Monday, August 31, 2026, are not eligible for the Special Show lottery. In addition, if the pass with show admission sells out, there will be no lottery for The Bright and only The Dark will be offered. Guests who prioritize the shows should consider the purchase date as well as the ticket type.
Ticket Sale Dates and How to Buy
- Lawson Ticket advance lottery: Thursday, July 23, 2026, 3:00 p.m.–Sunday, August 2, 11:59 p.m.
- Lottery results: Around 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2026
- Payment period: Thursday, August 6, 2026, 3:00 p.m.–Sunday, August 9, 11:59 p.m.
- General sale: From 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026
- Lawson Ticket pickup: From 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026
- Purchase limit: Up to six tickets per person
If the planned allotment is reached during the lottery sale, there may be no general sale. The general sale is first-come, first-served and ends when the available quantity is sold.
A Lawson Web membership is required to purchase. Register under the name of the representative guest who will attend. Cancellations, quantity changes, and refunds are not available after payment.
View the Lawson Ticket Sales Page
Check Attraction Hours by Area
Below is the event-day schedule by area announced on July 23, 2026. Depending on wait times, admission may close earlier than the listed times.
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™
After 10:00 p.m., only guests with the pass that includes Mario area admission may enter. The area will close for maintenance from 3:15 to 5:00 a.m.
- Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge™: 10:45 p.m.–3:15 a.m.
- Yoshi’s Adventure™: 10:15 p.m.–3:15 a.m.
- Power-Up Band™ Key Challenges: 10:15 p.m.–3:15 a.m.
- Mine-Cart Madness™: 10:15 p.m.–3:15 a.m.
- Toad’s Cafe™: 10:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m.
- Yoshi’s Snack Island™: 10:00 p.m.–3:00 a.m.
- 1-UP Factory™: 10:10 p.m.–3:15 a.m.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™
This area closes for maintenance from 3:00 to 5:00 a.m. Visit between 10:00 p.m. and the 2:00 a.m. hour rather than saving it for the latter part of the night.
- Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™: 10:00 p.m.–3:00 a.m.
- Flight of the Hippogriff™: 10:15 p.m.–3:00 a.m.
- Wand Magic: 10:00 p.m.–3:00 a.m.
- Three Broomsticks™: 10:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m.
- Filch’s Emporium of Confiscated Goods™: 10:00 p.m.–3:00 a.m.
Major Rides Operating Until 5:00 a.m.
- The Flying Dinosaur: 10:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m.
- Despicable Me Minion Mayhem: 10:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m.
- Minion Mayhem Mission: Path to Super Villainy: 10:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m.
- Hollywood Dream – The Ride: 12:30–5:00 a.m.
- Hollywood Dream – The Ride: Backdrop: 12:30–5:00 a.m.
- JAWS: Red Alert: Additional operation from 12:30–5:00 a.m.
After 3:00 a.m., the Mario and Harry Potter areas close in sequence. Saving rides that operate until 5:00 a.m. for the end makes it easier to prioritize horror experiences that finish earlier.
Most Restaurants Stay Open Until 4:00 a.m.
Mel’s Drive-In, Beverly Hills Boulangerie, Louie’s N.Y. Pizza Parlor, Universal Market, Wharf Cafe, Discovery Restaurant, and Boardwalk Snacks are scheduled to operate from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.
Instead of eating immediately when the All-Night event starts, it is easier to build your schedule by experiencing short programs during the 10:00 p.m. hour and taking a break between midnight and 2:00 a.m. However, restaurants may become extremely crowded with tired guests taking long breaks. For guests with Mario area admission, Toad’s Cafe™ closes at 2:00 a.m., so check how that fits with your assigned entry time.
Recommended Routes by Ticket Type
Standard Pass: Start with Horror Experiences That End Early
At 10:00 p.m., prioritize experiences with short time windows, such as BIOHAZARD REQUIEM: THE DIVE, Street Zombies, and the 11:00 p.m. sessions of Factory of Fear.
Hollywood Dream – The Ride begins after 12:30 a.m., while Chainsaw Man: The Chaos 4-D continues until 5:00 a.m. Saving experiences that remain available later for the second half makes the night’s flow easier to plan.
Pass with Mario Area Admission: Rebuild Your Route Around the Assigned Time
Because you can enter from noon, enjoy meals, shopping, and regular attractions during the day, then focus on All-Night exclusives in the evening.
After 10:00 p.m., your assigned Mario area entry time shown on the credential takes top priority. Fit one nearby experience in before entry and one ride that continues after 3:00 a.m. after leaving to reduce travel.
Pass with Show Admission: Make the Two Assigned Times the Pillars of Your Night
First check the assigned times for the two shows, then fit horror mazes and rides between them. The Dark is at WaterWorld and The Bright is in the Hollywood area, so allow time to travel between venues.
Before and after each show, enjoy nearby Street Zombies and rides for a smoother route. Because both shows are guaranteed, you can devote your open time to horror mazes.
How to Enjoy the All-Night Event: Lessons from Happyell’s Editor-in-Chief
Happyell attended the 2024 All-Night event and experienced Street Zombies, Zombie de Dance, a special show, and several horror attractions.
A previous article described the WaterWorld special show as follows.
“The front row is not necessarily the best, so I don’t think you need to line up extremely early.”
The 2026 show content and admission procedures may differ, but the idea of enjoying the production and shared energy throughout the entire venue, rather than waiting a long time solely for a front-row seat, remains useful.
In 2024, even with seven hours until morning, attraction admission closures overlapped with program times. USJ has also advised that in 2026, admission may end early depending on wait times. Rather than trying to complete everything, prioritize one exclusive show, one horror maze, and one ride to create a balanced set of experiences unique to this one night.
Read Happyell’s Previous All-Night Experience Report
Event-Day Entry and Credential Pickup
Purchasing an All-Night ticket alone does not complete the credential required for experiences after 10:00 p.m. You must pick it up at the designated location on the day of the event.
- Bring a government-issued photo ID
- Bring your printed Lawson Ticket and credential exchange voucher
- After 3:00 p.m., go to the Peacock Theater entrance at the time printed on your ticket
- Present the representative guest’s admission ticket and ID, along with exchange vouchers for everyone in the group
Every guest should bring photo ID because accompanying guests may also be asked to verify their identity. Lost or forgotten tickets and exchange vouchers will not be reissued.
To enter the designated area during the 9:00–10:00 p.m. transition period, use the Jurassic Park gate on the Lost World Restaurant side. Other routes will not provide access, so check the official event-day guidance before heading to a show or your first attraction.
View the Official Event-Day Schedule
How to Prepare for Enjoying the Event Until Morning
With ticket types that allow daytime entry, you may remain in the park for up to 17 hours. Rather than focusing only on stamina, prepare to shift how you enjoy the park between the first and second halves.
- Finish your meal and pick up your credential before 10:00 p.m.
- Prioritize areas that close early and horror experiences with fixed time windows
- Schedule a seated meal break between midnight and 2:00 a.m.
- Bring a light jacket and towel for cool night air and possible splashing
- Bring a portable battery for your smartphone
- Decide in advance how you will travel home or where you will stay and rest until morning
If you wear a costume, you may be refused entry for headwear that prevents staff from seeing your face, masks or special makeup covering more than half your face, full-face masks, helmets, and similar items. Choose clothing and makeup that allow identity verification.
Choose Your USJ All-Night 2026 Ticket Based on the Experience You Want Guaranteed
Halloween Horror Nights: All Night 2026 is more than a night of being chased by zombies until morning. It combines a 15th-anniversary medley, two exclusive shows, horror mazes operating in scheduled blocks, and popular late-night rides.
The ticket choice is simple. Choose the $87.50 standard pass if horror and rides are your priority, the $106.25 pass with Mario area admission if you want guaranteed late-night Mario access, or the $106.25 pass with show admission if you want to see both special shows.
On the day, prioritize areas that close by 3:00 a.m. and horror experiences with fixed time windows, then save rides operating until 5:00 a.m. for later. Instead of chasing everything, choose three experiences available only on this night and enjoy the fear and excitement through dawn.
USJ Halloween Horror Nights: All Night 2026 FAQ
Can I attend the All-Night event with an Annual Pass?
No. An Annual Pass alone is not sufficient. Guests with an Annual Pass or a Studio Pass valid on September 25 may remain only until 9:00 p.m.; after 10:00 p.m., an All-Night ticket and credential are required.
Can guests under 18 attend with a parent or guardian?
No. Guests must be age 18 or older both when purchasing and when attending the event. Anyone under 18 cannot enter even with a parent or guardian.
Which $106.25 ticket is recommended?
Choose the pass with Mario area admission to guarantee a late-night visit to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, or the pass with Special Show admission to guarantee both exclusive shows. As of July 23, 2026, no ticket guaranteeing both had been announced.
Can I see a Special Show with the standard pass?
If you win the lottery, you can see one of the two shows once. Passes reserved on or after August 31 are not eligible for the lottery, so guests interested in the shows should also check the purchase timing.
Do all attractions operate until 5:00 a.m.?
No. Closing times differ: the Harry Potter area closes at 3:00 a.m., the Mario area at 3:15 a.m., and Jurassic Park – The Ride at 4:00 a.m. Saving only rides that operate until 5:00 a.m. for the latter part of the night makes the route easier.
Can I experience Afterimage with only the All-Night pass?
No. It is scheduled to operate from 3:00 to 5:00 a.m., but a separate paid ticket is required. Purchase details will be announced later, so check official updates if you want to experience it.
Exchange rate used: US$1 = JPY 160.
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