Speculation for 2026 Begins! And HHN 30 Reflection

Welcome to another episode of the HHN Graveyard Show! In this episode, Josh reunites with Billy (SixBillium) to kick off speculation season and break down the exciting, rumor-filled lead-up to Halloween Horror Nights 2026 at Universal Studios Orlando.On this show, we dive deep into a critical analysis of the very first announcements and rumors for the upcoming season. Josh and Billy share their honest impressions—debating the thesis that the highly anticipated Jack and Oddfellow: Chaos and Control house will substantially advance the lore of two of Universal's most iconic characters. We discuss the introduction of our new "Buy or Sell" game format, critique the controversial ticket changes expanding Premium Scream Night, and highlight the wild new holiday offerings coming to Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas.Join us as we explore the newly announced haunted houses, critique the changing landscape of event ticketing, and geek out over a nostalgic recap of the HHN 30 event from five years ago.Topics DiscussedJack and Oddfellow: Chaos and Control: A deep dive into the very first official house announcement for HHN 2026. We break down the unique three-part narrative structure exploring Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow's origins, and debate whether teaming them up will result in a top-three house this year.The Role of the Icons: We debate whether the Icons will have a larger presence this year compared to 2021, and discuss the rumored Infernal Carnival of Nightmares.The Return of Killer Klowns: We discuss the persistent rumor that Killer Klowns from Outer Space is returning to Hollywood for a third time in seven years. We share our differing opinions on the IP, debating whether the Hollywood execution justifies another repeat.Horror Unleashed's Feaster Bunny: We dive into the wild news coming out of the new Horror Unleashed experience in Las Vegas. We talk about the upcoming Easter-themed event and the interactive "Easter egg hunt" maze concept that has us incredibly intrigued.HHN 30 Recap: We take a trip down memory lane to recount our experiences at HHN 30 from five years ago. We discuss our initial disappointments with the Icons: Captured house, critique its "museum" feel, and reflect on classic original concepts like Welcome to Scarey, Legendary Truth, and Case Files Unearthed.Important Links:Billy's Channel: SixBillium– LinkHHNGraveyard Website: HHNGraveyard.comHouse Rankings: HHNH2H.comHHN Graveyard Channel: HHNGraveyardConnect with Us: If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review and subscribe for future episodes covering Halloween events from Hollywood, Vegas, Beijing, and beyond! Interact with us on Twitter, Bluesky and Instagram.