3. NEUTRAL: Tickets are still on sale

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Though Universal Orlando Resort's hiring of scareactors and construction of the merchandise store are both very positive indicators that Universal is still planning to have this event, it is also worth noting that tickets are also still on sale for this event. Though tickets could potentially be refunded or rolled over to the next year in the event of a cancellation (and Disney definitely sold tickets to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party before it was cancelled), this is still a good sign for this event, even if it isn't the strongest. 

4. CON: No announcements yet about house themes

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As mentioned previously, Universal Orlando Resort has not officially announced any haunted houses, scare zones or shows for this year's event, which is strange considering by this time in most years past, we've had a complete lineup for the event. The absence of any type of announcement at all has fueled speculation that this year's event may be either scaled down or not happen at all. 

5. CON: No announcements yet about COVID-19 related changes  

And speaking of scaled down, many are also wondering how Halloween Horror Nights 30 could happen at all, as the event has guests in close contact almost at all times through mazes and houses, and it may not always be possible for scareactors to distance and mask themselves from guests. Though Universal Orlando Resort was able to figure out the logistics of opening their theme parks back in June, Halloween Horror Nights is a completely different animal, and the fact that they have not released any kind of social distancing plan or strategy this late in the game is concerning. 

Though we don't know anything for sure yet, there seem to be equal points both for and against this event happening. What do you think? Will Universal proceed with this event, and announce houses, mazes, etc. soon? Or are they biding their time until cancellation becomes inevitable? Let us know what you think!