{"id":2071445,"date":"2026-07-31T12:58:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2071445"},"modified":"2026-07-31T12:58:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:58:10","slug":"universal-studios-to-launch-two-ozzy-osbourne-haunted-houses-in-move-to-grow-his-licensing-program-around-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2071445","title":{"rendered":"Universal Studios to launch two Ozzy Osbourne haunted houses in move to \u201cgrow his licensing program around the world\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ozzy-osbourne-haunted-house@2000&#215;1270.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"template-id-2749694\" class=\"post-2749694 tdb_templates type-tdb_templates status-publish post\">\n<div id=\"tdi_65\" class=\"tdc-zone\">\n<div class=\"tdc_zone tdi_66  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div id=\"tdi_67\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_68  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_70  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_breadcrumbs tdi_71 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-breadcrumbs \" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_71\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span>News<\/span><i class=\"tdb-bread-sep td-icon-right\"><\/i><span>Music News<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_title tdi_72 tdb-single-title td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_72\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Universal Studios to launch two Ozzy Osbourne haunted houses in move to \u201cgrow his licensing program around the world\u201d<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_subtitle tdi_73 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_73\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>\u201cOzzy never stopped pushing boundaries, and he loved anything that gave fans a new way to experience his music and the worlds he created,\u201d said Sharon and Jack Osbourne<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_author tdi_75 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_75\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-author-name-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-author-by\">By<\/span> Liberty Dunworth<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_date tdi_76 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_76\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-31T13:58:10+01:00\">31st July 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .\/block --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tdi_77\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_78  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_80  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_featured_image tdi_81 tdb-content-horiz-left td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_81\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<figure>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"696\" height=\"442\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ozzy-osbourne-haunted-house@2000x1270-696x442.jpg\" alt=\"Universal Studios &apos;Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness&apos; poster\" title=\"ozzy-osbourne-haunted-house@2000x1270\"><figcaption class=\"tdb-caption-text\">Universal Studios &#8216;Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness&#8217; poster. CREDIT: Universal Studios<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row_inner tdi_83 article-content-row vc_row vc_inner wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column_inner tdi_85  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-inner-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_content tdi_86 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 td-post-content tagdiv-type\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_86\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>Universal Studios is launching two Ozzy Osbourne-inspired haunted houses, and has said that it will help \u201cgrow his licensing program around the world\u201d.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>READ MORE: Ozzy Osbourne, 1948-2025: culture-smashing revolutionary that redefined rock and reality TV<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The two new developments are coming to Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood, and will let guests come together to go on a \u201cCrazy Train\u201d trip through his life and career.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad0 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>As they go through the decades of his life, the haunted houses will feature music from Ozzy\u2019s solo albums throughout, including cuts from 1980\u2019s \u2018Blizzard of Ozz\u2019, 1981\u2019s \u2018Diary of a Madman\u2019, 1983\u2019s \u2018Bark at the Moon\u2019, 1991\u2019s \u2018No More Tears\u2019, 2010\u2019s \u2018Scream\u2019 and 2020\u2019s \u2018Ordinary Man\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>For the Hollywood ride, the journey starts at his hometown in Birmingham, and the ride is inspired by his iconic album \u2018Diary of a Madman\u2019, showing how the singer\u2019s persona came to life and he earned the title the Prince Of Darkness.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOzzy Osbourne didn\u2019t just help define heavy metal\u2014he created a cultural phenomenon that has influenced generations of music, art and horror,\u201d said John Murdy, Executive Producer of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe previously had the privilege of collaborating with Ozzy, and this new haunted house is an opportunity to honour his extraordinary solo career. Inspired by all 13 of his albums, guests will journey through the dark, surreal worlds that fuelled his music and cemented his legacy as the one and only Prince of Darkness.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad1 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"taboola-mid-article-title\">Recommended<\/h5>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>For the Orlando attraction, guests travel through ancient ruins and foreboding dungeons before the \u201cCrazy Train\u201d takes them into another realm inspired by his solo albums and ruled by Ozzy himself.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are honoured to collaborate with the Osbourne family to create a unique haunted house that celebrates the legacy of Ozzy Osbourne,\u201d said Mike Aiello, Senior Director of Entertainment Creative Development at Universal Orlando Resort.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was important for us to create an authentic experience that brings Ozzy\u2019s creativity and personality to life in an eerily immersive new way. Fans will discover so many meaningful details, including a few Easter eggs, as they navigate memorable dark and twisted moments inspired by his iconic musical career.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Both attractions have got the seal of approval from Ozzy\u2019s widow and former manager Sharon Osbourne and from his son Jack. In a joint statement, the two of them shared: \u201cOzzy never stopped pushing boundaries, and he loved anything that gave fans a new way to experience his music and the worlds he created.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad2 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-2\" class=\"lazy-ad\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cHalloween Horror Nights has done an incredible job bringing that spirit to life. Walking through these haunted houses, you\u2019ll recognise so many moments inspired by his music and imagination. It\u2019s a wonderful tribute to Ozzy, and we hope fans have as much fun experiencing it as he would have had seeing it come together.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">You\u2019re in Ozzy\u2019s world now. Bow at the throne of the Prince of Darkness in this haunted house inspired by the twisted mind of one of rock \u2018n\u2019 roll\u2019s greatest legends. All tickets and packages are now on sale: https:\/\/t.co\/cfpCyqSt13 pic.twitter.com\/Rk9zcXAK36<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Halloween Horror Nights (@HorrorNightsORL) July 29, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In a statement shared by <em>Louder Sound<\/em>, Barry Drinkwater, Chairman and Founder of Global Merchandising Services also said that the development came after working with Ozzy \u201cOzzy for over a decade\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>He also added that the partnership with Halloween Horror Nights is \u201ca fantastic tribute to Ozzy and another exciting step as we continue to grow his licensing program around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>At the Orlando resort, Halloween Horror Nights starts on Friday August 28 and runs until Sunday November 1. In Hollywood, it starts on September 3 and runs until Sunday November 1. Visit here for tickets and more information.<\/p>\n<p>The attractions in Hollywood and Orlando aren\u2019t the only new developments made inspired by Ozzy Osboune since the Black Sabbath frontman died last July.<\/p>\n<p>Already there has been the first ever \u201cOzzy Day\u201d held in his Birmingham hometown exactly one year after his passing. This saw fans show up to pay their respects, a brass band performing Black Sabbath classics, and the mechanical \u201cOzzy The Bull\u201d statue in New Street station being decorated with the singer\u2019s iconic glasses.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Before them Sharon and Jack confirmed that an AI avatar of the Prince Of Darkness was on the way.<\/p>\n<p>The move was quick to divide fans, with some calling it distasteful, however, amid the skepticism, Jack spoke about the plans on his YouTube channel and said that they were focused on keeping it \u201ctasteful\u201d and determined to make sure it wasn\u2019t \u201clame\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Sharon also responded to those who were calling the move a \u201ccash grab\u201d \u2013 telling them that she \u201cdoesn\u2019t need your fucking money\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere, Jack has confirmed that a biopic about his parents Ozzy and Sharon is \u201cabsolutely\u201d happening, and is slated for a 2028 release. 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said that it will help \u201cgrow his licensing program around the world\u201d.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>READ MORE: Ozzy Osbourne, 1948-2025: culture-smashing revolutionary that redefined rock and reality TV<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The two new developments are coming to Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood, and will let guests come together to go on a \u201cCrazy Train\u201d trip through his life and career.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad0 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>As they go through the decades of his life, the haunted houses will feature music from Ozzy\u2019s solo albums throughout, including cuts from 1980\u2019s \u2018Blizzard of Ozz\u2019, 1981\u2019s \u2018Diary of a Madman\u2019, 1983\u2019s \u2018Bark at the Moon\u2019, 1991\u2019s \u2018No More Tears\u2019, 2010\u2019s \u2018Scream\u2019 and 2020\u2019s \u2018Ordinary Man\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>For the Hollywood ride, the journey starts at his hometown in Birmingham, and the ride is inspired by his iconic album \u2018Diary of a Madman\u2019, showing how the singer\u2019s persona came to life and he earned the title the Prince Of Darkness.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOzzy Osbourne didn\u2019t just help define heavy metal\u2014he created a cultural phenomenon that has influenced generations of music, art and horror,\u201d said John Murdy, Executive Producer of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe previously had the privilege of collaborating with Ozzy, and this new haunted house is an opportunity to honour his extraordinary solo career. Inspired by all 13 of his albums, guests will journey through the dark, surreal worlds that fuelled his music and cemented his legacy as the one and only Prince of Darkness.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad1 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"taboola-mid-article-title\">Recommended<\/h5>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>For the Orlando attraction, guests travel through ancient ruins and foreboding dungeons before the \u201cCrazy Train\u201d takes them into another realm inspired by his solo albums and ruled by Ozzy himself.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are honoured to collaborate with the Osbourne family to create a unique haunted house that celebrates the legacy of Ozzy Osbourne,\u201d said Mike Aiello, Senior Director of Entertainment Creative Development at Universal Orlando Resort.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was important for us to create an authentic experience that brings Ozzy\u2019s creativity and personality to life in an eerily immersive new way. Fans will discover so many meaningful details, including a few Easter eggs, as they navigate memorable dark and twisted moments inspired by his iconic musical career.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Both attractions have got the seal of approval from Ozzy\u2019s widow and former manager Sharon Osbourne and from his son Jack. In a joint statement, the two of them shared: \u201cOzzy never stopped pushing boundaries, and he loved anything that gave fans a new way to experience his music and the worlds he created.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad2 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-2\" class=\"lazy-ad\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cHalloween Horror Nights has done an incredible job bringing that spirit to life. Walking through these haunted houses, you\u2019ll recognise so many moments inspired by his music and imagination. It\u2019s a wonderful tribute to Ozzy, and we hope fans have as much fun experiencing it as he would have had seeing it come together.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">You\u2019re in Ozzy\u2019s world now. Bow at the throne of the Prince of Darkness in this haunted house inspired by the twisted mind of one of rock \u2018n\u2019 roll\u2019s greatest legends. All tickets and packages are now on sale: https:\/\/t.co\/cfpCyqSt13 pic.twitter.com\/Rk9zcXAK36<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Halloween Horror Nights (@HorrorNightsORL) July 29, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In a statement shared by <em>Louder Sound<\/em>, Barry Drinkwater, Chairman and Founder of Global Merchandising Services also said that the development came after working with Ozzy \u201cOzzy for over a decade\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>He also added that the partnership with Halloween Horror Nights is \u201ca fantastic tribute to Ozzy and another exciting step as we continue to grow his licensing program around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>At the Orlando resort, Halloween Horror Nights starts on Friday August 28 and runs until Sunday November 1. In Hollywood, it starts on September 3 and runs until Sunday November 1. Visit here for tickets and more information.<\/p>\n<p>The attractions in Hollywood and Orlando aren\u2019t the only new developments made inspired by Ozzy Osboune since the Black Sabbath frontman died last July.<\/p>\n<p>Already there has been the first ever \u201cOzzy Day\u201d held in his Birmingham hometown exactly one year after his passing. This saw fans show up to pay their respects, a brass band performing Black Sabbath classics, and the mechanical \u201cOzzy The Bull\u201d statue in New Street station being decorated with the singer\u2019s iconic glasses.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Before them Sharon and Jack confirmed that an AI avatar of the Prince Of Darkness was on the way.<\/p>\n<p>The move was quick to divide fans, with some calling it distasteful, however, amid the skepticism, Jack spoke about the plans on his YouTube channel and said that they were focused on keeping it \u201ctasteful\u201d and determined to make sure it wasn\u2019t \u201clame\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Sharon also responded to those who were calling the move a \u201ccash grab\u201d \u2013 telling them that she \u201cdoesn\u2019t need your fucking money\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere, Jack has confirmed that a biopic about his parents Ozzy and Sharon is \u201cabsolutely\u201d happening, and is slated for a 2028 release. He shared earlier this year that a \u201cphenomenal\u201d lead actor was attached.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/music\/universal-studios-to-launch-two-ozzy-osbourne-haunted-houses-in-move-to-grow-his-licensing-program-around-the-world-3960078&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ozzy-osbourne-haunted-house@2000&#215;1270.jpg&#8221;] NewsMusic News Universal Studios to launch two Ozzy Osbourne haunted houses in move to \u201cgrow his licensing program around the world\u201d \u201cOzzy never stopped pushing boundaries, and he loved anything that gave fans a new way to experience his music and the worlds he created,\u201d said Sharon and Jack Osbourne By Liberty [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,78],"class_list":["post-2071445","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-nme-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2071445","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2071445"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2071445\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2071445"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2071445"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2071445"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}