Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed a significant change for Halloween Horror Nights fans, officially ending one of the event’s most sought-after ticket options.The resort announced that all Frequent Fear with Express Pass products have been discontinued ahead of Halloween Horror Nights 35, marking a notable shift for guests who traditionally relied on the multi-night ticket bundles to experience the event with shorter waits.Credit: UniversalUniversal confirms the changeIn a statement released on July 15, Universal explained the decision, saying:“As we continue to evaluate our offerings in an effort to provide the best Halloween Horror Nights experience for all Guests, we have discontinued all Fear with Express Pass products. Other Fear pass options will go on sale soon.”While the announcement removes the Express-inclusive versions of the Frequent Fear and Rush of Fear passes, Universal made it clear that other Fear pass options are still on the way.That means guests looking to attend multiple nights during the event will still have opportunities to purchase multi-night admission, but those passes will no longer include Express access as part of the package.NEW: Universal Orlando confirms all multi-night Fear with Express Pass products have been discontinued “in an effort to provide the best HHN experience for all guests.” pic.twitter.com/tjtnqCz3CW— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) July 15, 2026A major change for frequent visitorsFor years, Fear with Express products appealed to Halloween Horror Nights regulars.The passes combined the flexibility of attending multiple event nights with the convenience of Express Pass access, allowing guests to experience more haunted houses, scare zones, and live entertainment without spending as much time in standby queues.As Halloween Horror Nights has continued to grow in popularity, however, demand for Express has reached unprecedented levels.Many event nights have seen Express Passes sell out well in advance, while standby waits for headline haunted houses routinely stretch well beyond an hour. Removing the bundled multi-night Express products could help Universal better manage Express capacity across the event.Universal has not provided a detailed explanation beyond its statement about improving the overall guest experience.What remains available?Although the bundled Express options are gone, guests still have several ways to experience Halloween Horror Nights 35.Single-night event tickets have already been released, and standalone Express Passes remain a separate product that guests can purchase, subject to availability.Meanwhile, Universal says additional multi-night Fear passes—without Express included—will go on sale soon.That means frequent visitors may need to purchase admission and Express separately if they want both, depending on availability and pricing once those products are released.Halloween Horror Nights 35 is shaping up to be one of the biggest yetThe ticketing update comes as excitement continues to build for Halloween Horror Nights 35, which runs on select nights from August 28 through November 1, 2026.Universal has already announced a lineup of haunted houses, including:Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & ControlSinnersStranger ThingsHellraiserCybergoriaH.R. Bloodengutz Presents: A Halloween Fright-Tacular!INVASION: Alien AbductionMADLANDS: Caged CannibalsThe entertainment lineup also continues to expand.Credit: UniversalJack and Oddfellow will headline the Infernal Carnival of Nightmares scare zone, while Sideshow of Decay has also been announced. Universal has confirmed that Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir will return as this year’s live stage spectacular, alongside a new Stranger Things live show.More haunted houses, scare zones, and entertainment offerings are still expected to be revealed before opening night. There are two more haunted houses to be announced.At this point, it’s rumored that Evil Dead: Burn will be the next IP house announced, but this hasn’t been confirmed.What this means for guestsFor longtime Halloween Horror Nights fans, the removal of Fear with Express products is one of the most significant ticketing changes in recent years.Guests who previously purchased these bundled passes will likely need to rethink their planning strategy, especially if Express access remains a priority.Because standalone Express Passes often sell out on popular nights, frequent visitors may want to act quickly once the remaining Fear passes and additional ticket options become available.Universal has not indicated whether a replacement product is planned or whether Fear with Express could return in future years. For now, the company says it is making the change as part of its ongoing effort to deliver the best possible Halloween Horror Nights experience for all guests.Are you planning to go to Halloween Horror Nights this fall? Let us know in the comments!The post Official: Universal Discontinues Popular Express Pass Option for Horror Nights appeared first on Inside the Magic.