Go Inside OZZY OSBOURNE Haunted House At Universal Studios Hollywood's 'Halloween Horror Nights' With JACK And SHARON OSBOURNE

Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights 2026 kicked off on Thursday, September 3 and will run on select nights through November 1.

This year's lineup features eight haunted houses and the Terror Tram, including "Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness", a haunted house celebrating the late heavy metal icon and more than four decades of his solo career.

"Ozzy Osbourne: Prince Of Darkness" marks another milestone in the continued expansion of Ozzy's global consumer products and brand licensing program.

Inspired by Ozzy Osbourne's groundbreaking solo career, the haunted house transports fans through iconic moments spanning more than four decades of music, imagery and storytelling. Featuring scenes inspired by legendary albums including "Blizzard Of Ozz", "Diary Of A Madman", "Bark At The Moon", "No More Tears" and "Ordinary Man", the experience celebrates one of rock's most influential artists while creating a powerful new touchpoint for fans around the world. "Ozzy Osbourne: Prince Of Darkness" features different variants of Ozzy jumping out to scare visitors, ranging from mad-scientist Ozzy to a demon-esque bat carrying Ozzy's head.

John Murdy, executive producer of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, told TimeOut Los Angeles that he had one demand when meeting with Ozzy's son, Jack, to first discuss the project: "I said, 'Jack, whatever we do in this house, there's one scene we have to do: I want a giant bat to bite the head off your father.'"

A number of media outlets attended opening night of Universal's annual event in Hollywood, including Access Hollywood, which chatted with both Sharon and Jack Osbourne, who detailed their contributions to the planning process (see video below).

Regarding how involved she was in the design of "Ozzy Osbourne: Prince Of Darkness", Sharon said: "Listen, I don't design. These people that work here are amazing. All the designers, the people that build the sets. I mean, they have an amazing crew here and in Orlando, 'cause we've got one in there, too, and they've just done an amazing job. I haven't been in it, I've seen it from the first idea. So I've seen it as it's progressed on paper."

Jack said that he was personally "pretty involved" in the creation of "Ozzy Osbourne: Prince Of Darkness". He explained: "We started conversations with Universal maybe September of last year. And we came a few times. And, yeah, [we were] very much involved."

Asked how much of Ozzy's incredible life is featured in the haunted house, Jack said: "It's a lot of 'inspired by'. So if you're familiar with my dad's musical catalog or album covers or what have you, it's all kind of woven in there."

On the topic of how he thinks Ozzy would feel about a haunted mansion in his honor, Jack said: "Oh, well, back in 2013, they did a BLACK SABBATH house, and he loved it. I mean, he even went and walked through it. He had such a good time, and he was just really just thrilled by it, and he would love getting the updates on how long the lines were to go into the house."

Asked if Ozzy was scared of anything, Jack said: "Oh, man. He was scared of spiders. And he hated being tickled. Oh my goodness — if you tickled him, he would lose his shit."

According to Variety, Ozzy's Bar — a themed food and beverage location (on the Lower Lot) at Universal Studios Hollywood for Halloween Horror Nights 2026 — drew in an approximately hourlong wait by the end of the opening night, serving themed cocktails such as the Blizzard Of Ozz-arita and the Ultimate Sin-ammon, as well as meals including a naan taco named Bark At The Naan.

Here is a look at some the menu and the descriptions:

* Bark At The Naan: naan taco filled with chicken tikka masala, red cabbage, diced pineapple, lime crema, and cilantro

* Crazy Train Chickpea Curry Burrito: coconut chickpea curry burrito with diced tomato, pineapple chutney, red cabbage and lime crema

* The Prince Of Darkness Cake: carrot cake with cream cheese mousse, coated in a black ganache, topped with chocolate mousse and a chocolate bat

* I Just Want You… & Tacos: Fritos, black garlic BBQ brisket, red onion, coleslaw and cilantro

* Mr. Crowley's Curse: zero proof whiskey, lemonade, blackberry syrup and blue curaçao syrup

* Bark At The Moon Mule: grape vodka mule with a grape Pop Rocks rim and fresh blackberries

* Ultimate Sin-amon: cinnamon fire whiskey, apple juice, spiced brown sugar, lemon juice and beet powder with a cinnamon sugar rim and chocolate bat

* Blizzard Of Ozz-arita: tequila, blue curaçao, lime juice, simple syrup, and Sprite with a black sugar rim and black rock candy

When "Ozzy Osbourne: Prince Of Darkness" was first announced in July, Sharon and Jack said in a joint statement: "Ozzy never stopped pushing boundaries, and he loved anything that gave fans a new way to experience his music and the worlds he created. Halloween Horror Nights has done an incredible job bringing that spirit to life. Walking through these haunted houses, you'll recognize so many moments inspired by his music and imagination. It's a wonderful tribute to Ozzy, and we hope fans have as much fun experiencing it as he would have had seeing it come together."

Murdy commented: "Ozzy Osbourne didn't just help define heavy metal — he created a cultural phenomenon that has influenced generations of music, art and horror. We previously had the privilege of collaborating with Ozzy, and this new haunted house is an opportunity to honor his extraordinary solo career. Inspired by all 13 of his albums, guests will journey through the dark, surreal worlds that fueled his music and cemented his legacy as the one and only Prince Of Darkness."

The collaboration extends beyond the haunted house with an exclusive line of limited-edition merchandise inspired by the haunted houses, including apparel and collectibles available at Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood and online through shopUniversal.com.

The activation is the latest addition to Ozzy Osbourne's thriving licensing program, which continues to introduce innovative fan experiences and premium consumer products across multiple categories. The Universal partnership joins a growing portfolio of collaborations designed to celebrate Ozzy's unparalleled impact on music, pop culture and entertainment.

"I've had the privilege of working with Ozzy for over a decade, and one thing that never changed was the incredible connection he had with his fans," said Barry Drinkwater, chairman and founder of Global Merchandising Services. "That connection continues today, and our job is to keep creating authentic ways for fans to celebrate his legacy. This partnership with Halloween Horror Nights is a perfect example of that. It's a fantastic tribute to Ozzy and another exciting step as we continue to grow his licensing program around the world."

Halloween Horror Nights 2026 continues September 4-6, 10-13, 17-20, 23-27; 30; October 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-31; November 1, 2026.

A variety of Halloween Horror Nights ticket options for Universal Studios Hollywood are now available. Tickets include General Admission, the Early Access Ticket, which provides entry to select haunted houses beginning at 5:30 p.m. (subject to change),Frequent Fear Pass and Ultimate Fear Pass, which enable guests to experience the scares again and again. The Day/Night Ticket, After 2 P.M. Day/Night Ticket, Universal Express Ticket and R.I.P Tour will all include access to the new "Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift" coaster.

Guests can experience select theme park attractions open during the event, including Super Nintendo World, "Transformers: The Ride-3D", "Revenge Of The Mummy - The Ride" and "The Simpsons Ride". Also, Death Eaters, Lord Voldemort's most loyal followers, will roam "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter", beginning in the early evening.

For more information and to purchase tickets to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com/Halloween.

Images courtesy of Universal Studios Hollywood Press