With our free press under threat and federal funding for public media gone, your support matters more than ever. Help keep the LAist newsroom strong, become a monthly member or increase your support today .
Now You Can Visit The 'Stranger Things' Maze At Universal -- Without The Jump Scares
The Byers home in the Stranger Things maze in �?Universal's Halloween Horror Nights�?. (Photo by Ken Kinzie/Universal Studios Hollywood)
()
Ooh! Universal Studios has a new attraction based on everyone's favorite whimsical '80s supernatural Netflix show, Stranger Things! And it's part of... Halloween Horror Nights?
Uh oh.
That's what a lot of us have been thinking ever since it opened as part of this year's Horror Nights mazes. But for those of you who don't want to put your fight-or-flight instincts to the test, there's hope! Universal Studios Hollywood is now inviting people to enjoy a "lights on" version of the exhibit during the day.
You have the chance through Friday to tour the elaborate sets and enter the world of Stranger Things, without looking around every corner trying to avoid the Demogorgon. And you can do it without paying any extra fees -- it's included in the pride of a daytime admission to Universal Studios.
Support for LAist comes from
The maze is based on scenes and storylines from the show's first season. Locations include Hawkins Lab, the Byers home (complete with flashing Christmas lights), Hawkins Middle School, and the other dimension of the Upside Down itself.
Inside the Stranger Things maze at Halloween Horror Nights 2018. (Photo by Ken Kinzie/Universal Studios Hollywood)
()
That's not to say that it won't be at least a little creepy -- Universal promises that the Upside Down woods will be "oozing a shower of floating orb-like spores" -- but the scares are no longer dialed to 11.
Universal touts that they worked with Netflix, as well as show creators the Duffer Brothers and executive producer Shawn Levy, to create the attraction's realism. But who needs it to be that real? Come on.
Sadie Sink and Gaten Matarazzo attend the Stranger Things Maze during Halloween Horror Nights, coming face-to-face with the show's most iconic scenes and a life-sized predatory Demogorgon at Universal Studios Hollywood on Sept. 14, 2018. (Photo by Joshua Blanchard/Universal Studios Hollywood)
()
Halloween Horror Nights itself has been extended an extra night through Sunday, Nov. 4, so you still have a few more days to get your fright on. That includes, in the full version of the Stranger Things maze, "the chittering, predatory Demogorgon [stalking] unwitting guests as they encounter iconic scenes, characters and environments."
You can see the full maze, with Demogorgon, in this walkthrough:
Support for LAist comes from
That is, if that's your thing, and not something that makes you hide under your desk wishing you could be even more hidden.
You made it! Congrats, you read the entire story, you gorgeous human. This story was made possible by generous people like you. Independent, local journalism costs $$$$$. And now that LAist is part of KPCC, we rely on that support. So if you aren't already, be one of us! Help us help you live your best life in Southern California. Donate now.
At LAist, we believe in journalism without censorship and the right of a free press to speak truth to those in power. Our hard-hitting watchdog reporting on local government, climate, and the ongoing housing and homelessness crisis is trustworthy, independent and freely accessible to everyone thanks to the support of readers like you.
But the game has changed: Congress voted to eliminate funding for public media across the country. Here at LAist that means a loss of $1.7 million in our budget every year. We want to assure you that despite growing threats to free press and free speech, LAist will remain a voice you know and trust. Speaking frankly, the amount of reader support we receive will help determine how strong of a newsroom we are going forward to cover the important news in our community.
We’re asking you to stand up for independent reporting that will not be silenced. With more individuals like you supporting this public service, we can continue to provide essential coverage for Southern Californians that you can’t find anywhere else. Become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission.
Thank you for your generous support and belief in the value of independent news.
Chip in now to fund your local journalism
(
LAist
)
Trending on LAist
-
Immigration raids have caused some U.S. citizens to carry their passports to the store, to school or to work. But what documents to have on you depends on your citizenship. -
The historic properties have been sitting vacant for decades and were put on the market as-is, with prices ranging from $750,000 to $1.75 million. -
Users of the century old Long Beach wooden boardwalk give these suggestions to safely enjoy it. -
The Newport Beach City Council approved a new artificial surf park that will replace part of an aging golf course. -
The utility, whose equipment is believed to have sparked the Eaton Fire, says payouts could come as quickly as four months after people submit a claim. But accepting the money means you'll have to forego any lawsuits. -
The City Council will vote Tuesday on a proposal to study raising the pay for construction workers on apartments with at least 10 units and up to 85 feet high.
Best of LAist