Halloween is a holiday for enjoying all things scary, but also a great opportunity to dress up and have some fun. When you spend Halloween at Universal Studios Japan you can get your fix of both with their Halloween 2016 Reborn/Horror Nights activities. By day, flaunt your best costume, grab some candy, give wizard Snoopy a hug, then dance your heart out in the Reborn Anniversary parade. But once night falls, prepare to battle chainsaw-wielding zombies, cursed dolls, Harry Potter Death Eaters, and whatever else is awaiting you in the hospital ward of horror.
If you want to survive the day, here are my top tips to make the most of your Halloween USJ experience!
Surviving Halloween at Universal Studios Japan
Make a Plan
It will be busy. Plan what you want to see before you go and write out a loose itinerary, and expect to have to navigate through crowds and queue for things. Also, some of the Halloween events require special passes which you can buy at the ticket gate or once inside the park. But these sell out quickly, so if there’s something you definitely don’t want to miss then arrive early!
Expect Zombies!
In the evening, zombies will patrol most of the streets. They will also spontaneously perform the dance from Thriller, so watch out for that.
If you want the zombies to approach and scare you, purchase and wear one of these eyeball necklaces:
If the zombies are just too much nope, you can go to the Wonderland zone or the street directly in front of the main entrance as these are zombie-free. There are also warning signs in areas which have zombies, so you know what you’re going into.
Dress Up!
Japanese people go all out when it comes to costumes. It’s fantastic to see all the different styles, cosplays, cute fashions, and just plain crazy outfits (like people dressed as parsnips…) It’ll be tons more fun if you take part as well! It’s just part of being in the excitement of Halloween at Universal Studios Japan.
Parade Preparation
Get to the parade route early. It will be busy, and if you want a front row position you’ll need to stake one out in advance. Sitting on the floor is