Universal Studios Honors Ozzy Osbourne by Giving Him His Very Own Haunted House at Halloween Horror Nights
Universal Studios theme parks in Hollywood and Orlando are paying tribute to the late great Ozzy Osbourne, giving the ‘Prince of Darkness’ his very own haunted house at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights.
Fans of Ozzy Osbourne can take a ride on the Crazy Train through a spine-tingling journey featuring music from the metal icon’s prolific solo career this spooky season.
Described as a “living horror movie,” these completely original haunted houses are themed after Ozzy’s greatest solo hits, with songs from his post-Black Sabbath albums guiding guests through the chilling experience.
The ‘Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness’ houses are equal parts theme park attraction and a museum honoring his life and times, acting as a chronological trek through highlights of his discography with sets inspired by the iconic cover art of his most popular albums. Starting with ‘Crazy Train,’ park-goers will travel from dark dungeons and ancient ruins to Ozzy’s home in Birmingham, England, eventually finding themselves in the Osbourne Asylum, inspired by his album Diary of a Madman. They’ll also get treated to the singer’s various personas, including Madman Ozzy, Werewolf Ozzy, and, of course, The Prince of Darkness.
As per a press release from Universal Studios, the ‘Prince of Darkness’ haunted houses draw from the “heavier sound and sinister imagery that defined the later years of Ozzy’s career, transforming that creative evolution into a horrific journey through his unmistakably twisted imagination.”
Osbourne’s wife and son, Sharon and Jack Osbourne, gave Universal their blessing, calling the haunted houses a “wonderful tribute” to the legendary ‘Crazy Train’ singer.
"Ozzy never stopped pushing boundaries, and he loved anything that gave fans a new way to experience his music and the worlds he created," they expressed 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,” John Murdy, Executive Producer of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, added. “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.”
Halloween Horror Nights kicks off from Friday, August 28 through Sunday, November 1 at the Universal Orlando Resort. At Universal Studios Hollywood, it starts on Thursday, September 3 through Sunday, November 1. You can get your tickets for both theme parks right now on the official Halloween Horror Nights website.
Universal Studios is one of many brands who have paid tribute to Ozzy; following Osbourne's death in 2025, developer Double Fine honored the artist by making their heavy metal-themed game Brütal Legend free for just 666 minutes.
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