Halloween Horror Nights may be entering the second half of its 2026 season, but Universal Orlando Resort still has something new planned for Annual Passholders.Starting October 1, Universal Orlando Annual Passholders will be able to pick up a new complimentary magnet inspired by Halloween Horror Nights. This one leans heavily into the event’s history, bringing together two recognizable characters in one Passholder collectible.Credit: UniversalJack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow both appear on the new magnet, giving longtime Halloween Horror Nights fans another reason to stop by Universal Orlando Resort in October.Even better, Passholders don’t actually need a Halloween Horror Nights ticket to get one.A New Halloween Horror Nights Magnet Is ComingUniversal Orlando Resort has revealed its newest UOAP magnet, and it will become available on October 1.The design immediately looks different from a standard Universal Orlando Passholder magnet. It features blood-splattered “UOAP Passholder” lettering against a theatrical red-curtain backdrop. The “O” in UOAP includes a split image featuring Jack the Clown on one side and Dr. Oddfellow on the other.That design makes the magnet feel much more connected to Halloween Horror Nights than a typical seasonal Passholder giveaway.Universal could have gone with a general Halloween design, but using Jack and Dr. Oddfellow ties the collectible directly to characters associated with the darker side of Universal Orlando’s Halloween history.For Passholders who already collect Universal’s magnets, this could easily become one of the more interesting designs to add to the collection.Passholders Can Get the Magnet Starting October 1The new magnet won’t be available until October, so Passholders visiting Universal Orlando Resort throughout September will have to wait a little longer.Distribution officially begins October 1, 2026.Universal is also making the magnet available at two locations, giving Passholders options depending on which park they plan to visit.At Universal Islands of Adventure, Passholders can pick up the magnet inside the UOAP Lounge. Distribution there will run from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.Credit: UniversalOver at Universal Studios Florida, Passholders can visit The Tonight Shop. That location will distribute the magnet from park opening through park close.The difference in hours is worth remembering.If you’re spending most of your day at Islands of Adventure, you’ll need to visit the Passholder Lounge during its shorter distribution window. Passholders heading to Universal Studios Florida have a much larger window since The Tonight Shop will offer the magnet throughout the park’s operating day.A complimentary collectible featuring two Halloween Horror Nights characters could attract plenty of interest once October arrives.You Don’t Need a Halloween Horror Nights TicketOne of the most important details about this giveaway is what Passholders don’t need.A Halloween Horror Nights ticket isn’t required to collect the magnet.That’s particularly useful for Passholders who enjoy the Halloween season at Universal Orlando but aren’t planning to attend the separately ticketed nighttime event.Halloween Horror Nights takes place at Universal Studios Florida on select evenings, but the magnet giveaway isn’t restricted to event guests. Eligible Passholders can visit during normal park operations and pick up the collectible at one of the designated distribution locations.That also makes the giveaway easier to work into an October park day.Rather than building your visit around a Halloween Horror Nights evening, you can simply make the magnet one of your stops while spending time at Universal Studios Florida or Islands of Adventure.For Passholders who are attending Halloween Horror Nights anyway, it becomes another seasonal collectible they can grab during their trip.Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow Share the DesignThe choice of characters may be the biggest reason this particular Passholder magnet gets attention.Instead of featuring a Universal attraction or a simple UOAP logo, the design puts Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow together.The two characters share the “O” in the UOAP lettering, creating a split portrait at the center of the magnet. The red curtains surrounding the design add to its theatrical Halloween Horror Nights appearance, while the blood-splattered lettering makes it clear that Universal wasn’t aiming for a subtle Halloween collectible.Credit: UniversalFor fans who follow Halloween Horror Nights year after year, character-driven merchandise can carry a little more appeal than a general Halloween design.Passholder magnets have also become easy souvenirs for frequent Universal Orlando visitors. They’re small, complimentary for eligible Passholders, and tied to a specific period at the resort. That gives them a built-in connection to when someone visited.This October release takes that idea and gives it a Halloween Horror Nights twist.Another Passholder Giveaway Is Ending September 30The October magnet also arrives immediately after another Passholder offering wraps up.Universal Orlando is currently holding Passholder Appreciation Days, and eligible Passholders can pick up a special wristlet keychain during the event.That giveaway continues through September 30.Then, on October 1, the Halloween Horror Nights magnet becomes the next collectible to watch.That timing means Passholders visiting near the end of September and beginning of October could find very different complimentary items depending on the date of their trip.Someone visiting September 30 would still be within the Passholder Appreciation Days period. A guest arriving the following day would instead be able to start looking for the new Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow magnet.Universal is also offering UOAP-exclusive Halloween Horror Nights merchandise, giving Passholders additional options if they want more than the complimentary magnet.October Gives Passholders Another Reason to VisitOctober is already a major month at Universal Orlando Resort because Halloween Horror Nights is well underway by that point.The new magnet adds a smaller perk for Annual Passholders who might already be making multiple trips to the resort during the Halloween season.And because Halloween Horror Nights admission isn’t required, the giveaway isn’t limited to guests who want to spend their night walking through haunted houses.Credit: Universal Halloween Horror Nights / Inside The MagicA Passholder could visit Islands of Adventure, stop by the UOAP Lounge between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., collect the magnet, and continue with a normal park day.Likewise, someone visiting Universal Studios Florida can stop at The Tonight Shop during regular park hours.That flexibility should make this an easy collectible for many Passholders to pick up without changing their entire day around the giveaway.It also gives Passholders another reason to pay attention to exactly when they’re visiting. A September trip comes with the current Passholder Appreciation Days offering, while an October visit brings the new Halloween Horror Nights magnet into the mix.The Timing Fits Right Into Halloween Horror Nights SeasonLaunching the magnet on October 1 also puts the giveaway right in the middle of one of Universal Orlando’s busiest seasonal periods.By then, Halloween Horror Nights will already have been running for weeks. October, however, is when Halloween season really takes center stage for many guests.That makes the choice of Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow particularly fitting.Instead of releasing a standard Universal Orlando design that could work at almost any point during the year, Universal is giving Passholders something specifically connected to the season happening around them.It’s also the kind of souvenir that doesn’t require guests to make a separate purchase. Passholders who are already visiting the parks can simply make time for one additional stop during their day.The two pickup locations make that easier, especially for guests visiting Universal Studios Florida. With The Tonight Shop distributing magnets from park opening until close, Passholders have plenty of time to fit a stop into their schedule.Those visiting Islands of Adventure will need to plan a little more carefully because of the UOAP Lounge’s 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. hours.Don’t Forget the October 1 Start DateThe biggest thing to remember is that the magnet isn’t available yet.Universal Orlando Annual Passholders can begin picking up the Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow Halloween Horror Nights magnet on October 1, 2026.Passholders will have two distribution locations to choose from: the UOAP Lounge at Universal Islands of Adventure from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or The Tonight Shop at Universal Studios Florida from park opening until close.Credit: UniversalNo Halloween Horror Nights ticket is necessary.For Passholders who collect Universal Orlando magnets whenever a new design appears, October 1 is one date worth remembering. The timing also creates a quick transition from Passholder Appreciation Days, which ends September 30, into another complimentary Passholder offering the very next day.And with Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow sharing the design, Universal has made this magnet feel specifically tied to Halloween Horror Nights rather than simply putting out another general UOAP collectible.The post Universal Orlando Is Replacing One Passholder Freebie With Another on October 1 appeared first on Inside the Magic.