ORLANDO, Fla. — For the first time, Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights will allow guests to experience this year's haunted happenings before it officially opens with their Premium Scream Night event on August 29, officials announced Thursday.

During the event, guests can enjoy a limited capacity with shorter wait times and haunted house entry staggered by group. 

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Premium Scream Night will offer 10 movie-quality haunted houses inspired by cinematic greats, eerie original stories crafted by Universal, five scare zones and live entertainment, officials said. Guests will also be able to select themed food and drink items, receive an exclusive event souvenir credential and lanyard, have access to select attractions at Universal Studios Florida and free self-parking on August 29.

Tickets for Premium Scream Night are limited and will be available for purchase online beginning June 6 for $350 plus tax. Universal Orlando's annual and seasonal passholders can purchase tickets for the discounted price of $325 plus tax, officials said.

Halloween Horror Nights officially kicks off on August 30 and will run select nights through November 3. Officials said additional details about this year’s event will be revealed soon.