At Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) in 2026, whether your ID is checked depends on your activity rather than entry. For general admission to the event at Universal Studios Florida or Hollywood, you typically only need your valid event ticket for entry; a photo ID is usually not required just to walk through the gates or the haunted houses. However, you must show a valid photo ID (such as a passport or driver's license) at every single point of purchase if you intend to buy or consume alcohol. Because HHN is a high-volume, nighttime event with a younger crowd, security and vendors are instructed to "card" everyone appearing under the age of 40. Additionally, if you are using an "Annual Passholder" ticket or a specific "Resident" discount, you may be asked for ID at the gate to verify your eligibility. While the event is "all ages," it is recommended for those 13 and older, and the presence of security throughout the park ensures that the strict "No ID, No Alcohol" policy is one of the most consistently enforced rules of the night.