Where does this leave Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort?

With Mickeys Not-So-Scary Halloween Party officially cancelled many are looking towards the other big Halloween event in central Florida, Universal Studios Florida's Halloween Horror Nights. And while its true that this event doesn't hinge on fireworks shows, parades or trick-or-treating, it may be hard to have guests packed in enclosed haunted houses with scareactors covered in masks while maintaining social distancing. 

No official word about this event has been released by Universal Orlando Resort, and tickets are still on sale, but with Walt Disney World cancelling Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, many are wondering if this cancellation is a canary in the coalmine, and could prompt Universal to consider cancelling their event as well. And though Universal's event doesn't start until September (Disney's event was set to kick off in August), we'd expect to learn more in the next week or two as final decisions are being made about the future of this annual event. 

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As always, while this situation is evolving, all travelers should check out the CDC's official site here, which has information on the virus and how to prevent its spread. 

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