Tour Guides Ash, Tim, and Lizz hosted a Live Show on Youtube Thursday night, where they discussed the Original House announcements from the week thus far, including Hachet & Chains, Dolls Let's Play Dead, and Grave of Flesh! Plus, the review the scarezone changes on the Spec Map from Horror Night Nightmares and answer viewer questions!

We hope you'll enjoy the live show version of the podcast - stay tuned for another standard episode coming soon!

In this episode of the RIP Tour Podcast, hosts Ash, Lizz, and Gary discuss the latest announcements for Halloween Horror Nights, including the new original house 'El Artista' and the overarching theme of the event, 'The Conservatory.' They reflect on their experiences at Spooky Empire, the importance of fan engagement, and the potential return of iconic characters. The conversation highlights the excitement surrounding the event and the expectations for future announcements, as well as the significance of immersive experiences for attendees.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome and Introductions

01:52 Exciting Announcements and Schedule Overview

04:06 Discussion on Horror Nights Structure and Themes

08:39 Spooky Empire Event Insights

10:44 Original Announcement: El Artista

13:52 Initial Reactions to El Artista

19:35 Exploring the Theme and Aesthetics

23:22 Overall Theme: The Conservatory

26:36 The Importance of Halloween Horror Nights for Fans

29:09 Nostalgia and Immersion: The Role of Queue Line Videos

32:11 Interactive Experiences: Engaging Fans in New Ways

34:11 The Future of Halloween Horror Nights: Sequels and Original Content

41:15 Sergio: A New Character or an Icon?

47:32 RIP Intro - 35 Second Version 2.wav

Keywords

Halloween Horror Nights, Horror Nights announcements, El Artista, Spooky Empire, Horror Nights icons, Horror Nights theme, Universal Orlando, haunted houses, Horror Nights podcast, Horror Nights updates

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In this episode of the RIP Tour Podcast, the hosts celebrate the announcement of the Jason Universe house at Halloween Horror Nights 2025 coinciding with Friday the 13th. They discuss the video announcement, their reactions, and the expectations for the mashup house featuring iconic moments from Jason's history. The conversation also touches on the history of Jason at Halloween Horror Nights, the release of new merchandise, and the upcoming Spooky Empire event. The hosts express their excitement for future announcements and the potential for a thrilling Halloween season!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Friday the 13th Announcement

02:42 Video Announcement and Reactions

05:27 Discussion on the Jason Universe House

09:49 History of Jason in Halloween Horror Nights

11:51 Mashup House Expectations

15:16 Merchandise Release and Spooky Empire Preview

20:39 Final Thoughts and Future Announcements

The RIP Tour Podcast is an Orlando-based year-round podcast with 70+ years combined experience of #HHN. Join your tour guides Gary, Tim, Ash, Lizz, & Jason for News, Speculation, & History!Follow Us On Social Media:Twitter: / riptourpodcast Instagram: / riptourpodcast Help Support the Channel!https://riptourpodcast.myspreadshop.com/

Keywords

Friday the 13th, Jason Voorhees, Halloween Horror Nights, Horror Podcast, Jason Universe, Merch Release, Spooky Empire, Horror Fans, Slasher Films, Theme Park