What will the new Ozzy Osbourne horror attraction be like that opens in California for Halloween?

Universal Studios has announced two new haunted houses dedicated to Ozzy Osbourne, set to open in California and Florida as part of its Halloween Horror Nights event. The attractions will debut on September 3 in Universal Studios Hollywood and August 28 in Universal Orlando Resort, marking a tribute to the late rock icon’s solo career spanning four decades. The new experiences, titled Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness, are inspired by the musician's solo work and will feature immersive storytelling through the lens of Halloween Horror Nights. The attraction in California begins in Birmingham, England, Ozzy’s birthplace, and explores the eccentric and dramatic phases of his career. Visitors will encounter scenes drawn from key albums such as Blizzard of Ozz (1980), Diary of a Madman (1981), Bark at the Moon (1983), No More Tears (1991), Scream (2010), and Ordinary Man (2020). The music from these records will play throughout the experience, guiding guests through the eerie environments designed to reflect the artist’s legacy. In Orlando, the journey starts with ancient ruins and dungeons before transitioning into the iconic Crazy Train sequence, which leads visitors into worlds inspired by album covers such as The Ultimate Sin and Black Rain. The design aims to capture the surreal and dark themes that defined much of Osbourne’s output. According to John Murdy, executive producer of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, the attraction draws inspiration from Osbourne’s thirteen studio albums, offering attendees a glimpse into the imaginative universes that shaped his musical identity. Sharon and Jack Osbourne, Ozzy’s children, expressed their appreciation for the tribute, noting that it was released just over a year after their father’s passing on July 22, 2025. They praised the effort to bring his creative spirit to life, emphasizing how the experience would allow fans to connect with the artist’s legacy in a unique and entertaining way. “Ozzy never stopped breaking boundaries,” they stated, “and he loved anything that gave his fans a new way to enjoy his music and the worlds he created.” The Halloween Horror Nights event in California runs from September 3 to November 1, while the Orlando version begins earlier, on August 28, and continues until November. Tickets for both locations are already available, with options including the Fear Pass that allows multiple visits throughout the season. Additionally, limited-edition merchandise inspired by the Prince of Darkness attraction is being sold at both parks. This includes a t-shirt and an acrylic figure of Ozzy that can be added to the Infernal Carnival collection, a separate collectible display. The tribute reflects Universal Studios’ ongoing commitment to honoring influential figures through immersive entertainment. By integrating elements from Osbourne’s music and career, the haunted houses aim to provide a deeply personal and atmospheric experience for fans. As the event approaches, anticipation grows among horror enthusiasts and music lovers alike, eager to explore the dark, fantastical world crafted in memory of one of rock’s most iconic pioneers.