Picture the moment before a haunted house: the fog, the flickering lights, the guest in front of you bouncing on their toes. Now add a calm recorded voice reminding everyone of the rules. That’s the new soundtrack in the queues at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort, according to a report that says a reminder not to touch scareactors has been added.Credit: Sarah Larson, Inside the MagicThe change arrives just after reports of an incident involving a performer at the Hollywood event. We’re going to keep each claim tied to its source, label what’s alleged, and say plainly what hasn’t been confirmed. Here’s what’s been reported, what hasn’t, and how it may matter if you’re planning a haunt night.The New AnnouncementCredit: Sarah Larson, Inside the MagicGuests waiting in line for Halloween Horror Nights houses at Universal Orlando Resort will now hear an announcement reminding them not to touch scareactors. The report says it was recently added to Halloween Horror Nights 35, and that X user @MaxThemeParked shared a video with part of the announcement on Saturday, October 17.According to the report, a voice states: “We ask that you do not touch performers, threaten or harass others, use obscene language, jump ahead in line, or engage in horseplay. Failure to follow these guidelines will result in removal from the event.”HHN announcement now playing around rules and safety. Saturday week 8 continues. @HorrorNightsORL#hhn #halloweenhorrornights #hhn35 https://t.co/hSCQVKEHrC— Max | Theme Parked (@MaxThemeParked) October 17, 2026The report says the announcement now plays periodically in the queues for all the haunted houses.Reading the Announcement CloselyCredit: UniversalThe announcement lists several behaviors: touching performers, threatening or harassing others, obscene language, jumping ahead in line, and horseplay. It says failure to follow the guidelines will result in removal from the event.One caution. The video, as described, contained part of the announcement, so the wording we have may not be the full recording. We’re reporting the portion that was shared.A Familiar ProblemCredit: Universal StudiosThe report says touching of scareactors, whether accidental or purposeful, is a frequent problem at all kinds of haunts, including Halloween Horror Nights. It adds that guests should not touch performers, and performers are not supposed to touch guests, though they may come close to them during a scare.That’s the report’s description of the issue. We don’t have data on how often it happens at any particular event.The Hollywood IncidentRecently, a performer portraying the character Nikki at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood cut short a meet and greet amid alleged harassment from guests, according to the report. It says she wasn’t touched, but young guests yelled at her while she was talking to others.A separate report on the October 11 incident says it unfolded outside the Dead, Deader, Deadest haunted house, where teenagers allegedly interrupted another guest’s interaction with the character. A team member intervened, but the performer ultimately broke character and left the area.What an Eyewitness DescribedAccording to an eyewitness account shared by Instagram user justindiaz7567, and reported on October 13, teenagers were shouting toward the performer and repeatedly chanting a phrase associated with the horror film. Nikki was behind a barrier when it happened.A character attendant reportedly told the group to stop interrupting other guests. The teenagers continued, prompting Nikki to address them directly before signaling that she needed to leave. Another team member escorted her backstage.The incident was documented in a guest-shared video. Universal Studios Hollywood has not publicly confirmed the full circumstances or announced disciplinary action against those involved, according to the report.About Nikki and ObsessionThe character is from Obsession (2026). Rather than building a dedicated haunted house around the film, the report says Universal introduced the character through special appearances at its Hollywood event, and that the company’s official 2026 announcements identified Freaky Nikki as part of the lineup alongside haunted houses, scare zones, and the Terror Tram.According to the report, the unpredictable appearances were intended to give visitors another reason to explore the park.What We Don’t KnowWe don’t know whether the new announcement was added to the Hollywood event, since the report says it doesn’t know. We don’t know whether the teenagers received warnings, were removed, or faced other consequences. And there’s no verified announcement that Nikki has been removed, that roaming encounters have been canceled, or that new restrictions were introduced because of the October 11 incident.Possibilities such as additional staffing or more controlled appearances are speculation, and we’re not predicting what Universal will do.Rules Already on the BooksCredit: NetflixAccording to the report, Universal’s published Code of Conduct explicitly prohibits verbal harassment, threatening conduct, and disruptive shouting that interferes with normal operations. The report adds that Universal reserves the right to deny entry or remove visitors who violate its rules.The report notes there’s a difference between reacting loudly to a scare and repeatedly interfering with a performer who is entertaining someone else.What About Orlando?Credit: Universal Studios FloridaThe report says previous encounters involving Art the Clown at Universal Orlando Resort reportedly included guests touching performers, interfering with props, and surrounding characters. It says an earlier report described barriers and nearby security personnel during certain encounters, though Universal had not announced a companywide roaming-character restriction.Hollywood and Orlando operate separate events with different entertainment arrangements, according to the report, so an incident involving Nikki in California doesn’t establish that Orlando has changed its procedures.Planning a Haunt NightFor guests, the practical points are straightforward. Keep your hands to yourself, follow team member instructions, and let performers control their interactions. Don’t assume every character will be available for photographs or long encounters throughout the evening.A caption in the report says Halloween Horror Nights 35 takes place on select nights from August 29 through November 1, 2026, and the Hollywood report adds that individual experiences there remain subject to operational changes. Neither report mentions Disney. If your Orlando trip combines a haunt night with Disney days, the same sensible rule applies at any park: check the official page for details before you go.Share Your ExperienceHave you encountered harassment at Halloween Horror Nights, or heard the new announcement in a queue? Tell us in the comments what you experienced, and please share only what you saw yourself. 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