Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Food and Drink Lineup Revealed: FNAF Cupcakes and More!
As the moon rises and the screams pierce the night, Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) 2025 is ready to haunt your senses with its 34th year of terror, running select nights from August 29 to November 2.
Beyond the heart-pounding haunted houses and scare zones, this year’s event serves up a chillingly creative food and drink menu that’s as much a part of the experience as the scares themselves. From eerie eats inspired by haunted houses like Fallout and Terrifier to creepy cocktails that bubble and glow, the 2025 menu is designed to thrill your taste buds while keeping you immersed in the horror.
Let’s dig into this year’s offerings, explore the history of HHN’s culinary evolution, and revisit some iconic dishes from years past.
A Feast of Fear: The 2025 Food and Drink Menu
This year’s HHN menu is a deliciously deceptive spread, with many items tied to the event’s ten haunted houses, including Five Nights at Freddy’s, WWE Presents: The Horrors of The Wyatt Sicks, El Artista: A Spanish Haunting, and Fallout.
According to Universal Orlando’s executive sous chef, Chris Colón, the goal is to craft “ghoulishly gourmet” creations that surprise and delight, often looking like one thing but tasting like another. Available at food kiosks across Universal Studios Florida and select resort hotels, these dishes and drinks are as immersive as the event itself. Here’s a taste of what’s been confirmed for 2025, with a few speculative items noted.
Sinister Snacks
Yum Yum Deviled Eggs (Fallout): These aren’t your typical deviled eggs. This dessert masquerades as a savory dish, featuring coconut panna cotta “eggs” filled with pineapple whipped ganache and sprinkled with Tajín seasoning for a tropical, post-apocalyptic twist.
Clown Cafe Bloody Popcorn (Terrifier): A handheld snack of crunchy popcorn chicken with pepperoni, marinara “blood” sauce, and Parmesan cheese, capturing the gory chaos of Art the Clown’s haunted house.
Five Nights at Freddy’s Cupcake (Five Nights at Freddy’s): A chocolate cupcake with cream cheese buttercream, cannoli cream, and a raspberry “blood” insert, inspired by the manic animatronic terror of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria.
Huskus’ Muscle Man Slop (WWE Presents: The Horrors of The Wyatt Sicks): A bold mix of beef sloppy Joe, jalapeño bacon, dill pickle chips, and cheese sauce, this dish is as wild and chaotic as the Wyatt Sicks themselves.
Artist’s Palette (El Artista: A Spanish Haunting): Sugar-dusted churros paired with three dipping sauces—dulce de leche, raspberry jam, and Bavarian cream—for a sweet, shareable treat inspired by the haunted house’s artistic theme.
Pizza Fry Pile: A returning fan-favorite, this monstrous mound of crinkle fries is loaded with pepperoni, sausage, and gooey cheese, offering a reliable comfort food fix amidst the chaos. Available at DreamWorks Imagination Cafe.
Lyla’s Tantrum Tenders (Dolls…Let’s Play Dead) (Speculative): Golden chicken tenders served with your pick of garlic parmesan with spicy marinara or mesquite BBQ ranch with bourbon BBQ sauce. They’re a comforting yet thematic bite for surviving the scares. While plausible, this item is not yet confirmed for 2025.
Birria Beef Taco Bag (The Cat Lady of Crooked Lane) (Speculative): A portable feast, this walking taco stuffs birria beef, red onions, scallions, consommé, and Tostitos Sabritas Salsa Verde into a bag—perfect for dodging ghouls on the go. This item lacks confirmation and may not tie to The Cat Lady of Crooked Lane, as the house’s theme is unverified.
Creepy Concoctions
Witches Brew: A foggy French 75 with Prosecco and elderflower notes, served over dry ice for a bubbling, mystical effect. Available at Swizzle Lounge at Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Must be 21+ with valid ID.
Light the Way (WWE Presents: The Horrors of The Wyatt Sicks): A glowing tribute to Bray Wyatt, this cocktail blends blue curaçao syrup, Firefly White Lightin’ moonshine, Firefly Peach moonshine, Sūpāsawā, simple syrup, and tonic water for a hauntingly vibrant sip.
RadAway Refresher (Fallout): A non-alcoholic lemonade-based mocktail with chipotle pineapple and spiced brown sugar syrup, served in a souvenir Fallout-inspired RadAway bag.
Blood Pouch (Speculative): A returning classic, this cocktail (or mocktail) mixes fruit juices and rum (or a non-alcoholic alternative) in a creepy blood bag for maximum horror vibes. While a staple in past years, it’s not yet confirmed for 2025.
Toxic Apple Brew (Speculative): Available in alcoholic or non-alcoholic versions, this warm cider blends cinnamon and secret spices for a cozy yet sinister sip. This resembles past HHN ciders but lacks 2025 confirmation.
Brain Freeze Zombie (Speculative): A frozen tropical drink to cool you down after a terrifying scare zone encounter. Similar to past frozen drinks but unconfirmed for 2025.
Vile Elixir (Speculative): A smoky tequila cocktail with blackberry liqueur and a spicy kick, perfect for brave souls seeking a bold flavor. Fits HHN’s cocktail style but lacks 2025 confirmation.
The Evolution of HHN’s Culinary Carnage
Halloween Horror Nights began in 1991 as a three-night event called “Fright Nights,” featuring a single haunted house and a modest lineup of snacks like hot dogs and nachos. Over the decades, HHN has grown into a global phenomenon, with Universal Orlando’s culinary team elevating the food and drink offerings to match the event’s increasingly elaborate themes. By the early 2000s, themed snacks started appearing, but it wasn’t until the 2010s that HHN’s food became a star attraction.
The introduction of the Blood Bag cocktail in 2014 marked a turning point, blending thematic immersion with Instagram-worthy presentation. Since then, Universal has leaned into creating dishes and drinks that tie directly to haunted houses, scare zones, and pop culture franchises, turning dining into a storytelling experience.
Today, HHN’s food and beverage team collaborates closely with the event’s creative directors to ensure every bite and sip enhances the narrative. From vegan “zombie brains” (fried cauliflower) in 2019 to the Stranger Things-inspired Demogorgon pizza of 2018, the menu has become a playground for culinary creativity. The 2025 lineup continues this tradition, with food tents and pop-up bars themed to match the event’s haunted house-inspired offerings, ensuring every dish feels like an extension of the horror.
Tips for Savoring the Scares
Prioritize Your Picks: With so many options, focus on confirmed items tied to your favorite haunted houses, like the RadAway Refresher for Fallout fans or the Clown Cafe Bloody Popcorn for Terrifier enthusiasts.
Dietary Needs: Universal has been expanding vegan and vegetarian options, so look for plant-based treats at food kiosks, similar to past years’ offerings like vegan “eyeball” cupcakes.
Save Smart: Bring extra cash for these exclusive treats, but check for discounted HHN tickets through sites like Orlando Informer to balance your budget.
Follow the Fear: Food stalls are scattered throughout the park, often near their corresponding haunted houses or scare zones. Follow Universal Orlando’s social media for real-time updates on locations.
Iconic Eats from HHN’s Past
HHN’s food history is filled with memorable dishes that have left fans hungry for more. Here are a few standouts from previous years:
Demogorgon Pizza (2018, Stranger Things): A grotesque pizza topped with “monster” pepperoni and cheese, inspired by the Upside Down’s iconic creature.
Twisted Tater (Various Years): A spiral-cut potato chip skewer, often served with unique toppings like ghost pepper dust or garlic aioli, became a staple for its portability and bold flavors.
Zombie Brains (2019): Vegan-friendly fried cauliflower bites with a spicy “brain” sauce, proving HHN could cater to plant-based diets without sacrificing creep factor.
Carnival Corndog (2021, Carnival of Carnage) (Plausible): A massive corndog with sweet-and-spicy relish, tying perfectly to the twisted carnival theme. While plausible, it’s not explicitly confirmed for 2021.
Pumpkin Guts Pie (2022): A pumpkin-spiced dessert with a “gory” raspberry filling, blending fall flavors with HHN’s signature horror aesthetic.
Final Thoughts
Halloween Horror Nights 2025 is shaping up to be a scream-worthy feast, with a menu that’s as thrilling as the haunted houses themselves. Whether you’re biting into Yum Yum Deviled Eggs that trick the senses or sipping a Light the Way cocktail that honors Bray Wyatt, these confirmed offerings keep you immersed in the terror.
While some items like Lyla’s Tantrum Tenders and Toxic Apple Brew await official confirmation, the verified lineup proves HHN’s culinary game is stronger than ever. Which ghastly treat are you dying to try? Drop your thoughts in the comments, and keep it locked for more Halloween Horror Nights 2025 coverage, from haunted house deep dives to scare zone breakdowns.
Sources: Universal Orlando Resort announcements, TODAY.com, Orlando Informer, Fantasy Land News, WDW News Today, and historical event coverage
Compiled and edited by Pirates & Princesses.