The Prince of Darkness is coming to Halloween Horror Nights as Universal Studios are set to pay tribute to the heavy metal icon by introducing an Ozzy Osbourne haunted house.
Inspired by his prolific solo career guests can anticipate a wild ride as they climb aboard the Crazy Train for a terrifying trip through his disturbing world of rock and roll, beginning Friday 28 August at Universal Orlando Resort and Thursday 3 September at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Developed as a living horror movie through the lens of Halloween Horror Nights, this non-traditional memorial to Ozzy Osbourne will span 45 years, transporting guests on a twisted journey through the artist’s outrageous and eccentric solo career in unique experiences across both coasts.
If there’s not a character inside the maze biting the head off a bat I’ll turn around and walk back out!
Music from Ozzy Osbourne’s solo albums will guide guests through “Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness”, including The Blizzard of Ozz (1980), Diary of a Madman (1981), Bark at the Moon (1983), No More Tears (1991), Scream (2010) and Ordinary Man (2020).
Wife Sharon and Jack Osbourne commented on the maze saying:
“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 recognise 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.”
The maze begins in Birmingham, England as guests will travel through time from his early childhood to the Osbourne Asylum. Weave through the decades as Ozzy’s persona comes to life before you from Madman Ozzy and Werewolf Ozzy to the Prince of Darkness, the moniker he earned in the 1970s.
John Murdy, Executive Producer of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood said:
“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 honour his extraordinary solo career. Inspired by all 13 of his albums, guests will journey through the dark, surreal worlds that fuelled his music and cemented his legacy as the one and only Prince of Darkness.”
This maze is something really unique and it’s a wonderful tribute to the late star and I’m sure the creative team at Universal will have done the man justice as fans eagerly wait this unique maze that will be packed full of easter eggs.
Halloween Horror Nights runs select nights at Universal Orlando Resort, beginning Friday 28 August through Sunday 1 November, and at Universal Studios Hollywood from Thursday 3 September through Sunday 1 November. Event tickets for both theme parks are on sale now. For more information, visit HalloweenHorrorNights.com.
