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Universal Studios has unveiled plans to open Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness haunted houses in Orlando and Hollywood for Halloween Horror Nights.
Next stop on the Ozzy licensing train: Prince of Darkness haunted houses in Orlando and Hollywood for Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights. Since Ozzy Osbourne’s passing last July, his family has been eager to continue sharing the beloved metal pioneer with the world, but this one might be a little less off the rails than the Ozzy hologram.
Guests at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood can “anticipate a wild ride as they climb aboard the Crazy Train for a terrifying trip through his disturbing world of rock and roll.” Developed as a “living horror movie” through the lens of Halloween Horror Nights, the non-traditional memorial to Ozzy Osbourne will span 45 years and transport guests “on a twisted journey through the artist’s outrageous and eccentric solo career in unique experiences.”
Music from Ozzy’s solo albums will lead the way, including The Blizzard of Oz (1980), Diary of a Madman (1981), Bark at the Moon (1983), No More Tears (1991), Scream (2010), and Ordinary Man (2020). The haunted houses aim to transport fans from Ozzy’s beginnings in Birmingham, England, set to his iconic hit “Crazy Train, through the Osbourne Asylum, inspired by his album Diary of a Madman. Weaving through the decades, the varied iterations of Ozzy’s persona will come to life: Madman Ozzy, Werewolf Ozzy, and the Prince of Darkness himself.
“Ozzy never stopped pushing boundaries, and he loved anything that gave fans a new way to experience his music and the worlds he created,” Sharon and Jack Osbourne said in a joint statement. “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.”
“Ozzy Osbourne didn’t just help define heavy metal—he created a cultural phenomenon that has influenced generations of music, art, and horror,” said John Murdy, Executive Producer of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood. “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.”
“We are honored to collaborate with the Osbourne family to create a unique haunted house that celebrates the legacy of Ozzy Osourbe,” said Mike Aiello, Senior Director of Entertainment Creative Development at Universal Orlando Resort. “It was important for us to create an authentic experience that brings Ozzy’s creativity and personality to life in an eerily immersive new way. Fans will discover so many meaningful details, including a few Easter eggs, as they navigate memorable dark and twisted moments inspired by his iconic musical career.”
In addition to the haunted houses themselves, new limited-edition merchandise inspired by the experiences are now available at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. They will also launch Thursday, July 30, at 9 AM PST on their website. The merch includes a t-shirt and an Ozzy acrylic figure which can be added to the (separately sold) Infernal Carnival collectible display.
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