The Main Gate speaks for itself. In some years, they would have a screen detailing the backstory of the event.
Halloween Horror Nights VIII (1998) through Halloween Horror Nights XI (2001)[]
Medallions that displayed the logo of that years event were hung under the Universal Studios Archway.
Halloween Horror Nights: Islands of Fear (2002)[]
An arch screen would show Dr.Albert Caine/The Caretaker speaking about the horrors that took place during Halloween Horror Nights: Islands of Fear.
Halloween Horror Nights: Tales of Terror (2005)[]
This was rethemed to the Terra Gates: Gates that transported guests into a literal World of Blood.
Halloween Horror Nights: Sweet 16 (2006)[]
The Arch Medallion was used again for the last time. https://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large-5/hhn16-david-lee-thompson.jpg
Halloween Horror Nights: Carnival of Carnage (2007)[]
This was the first year that the Main Gate became really elaborate. With the story being that it took place in Jack's depraved circus, the gate was heavily carnival themed, with Jack's truck and some carnival decor.
Halloween Horror Nights: Reflections of Fear (2008)[]
Mirrors that showedBloody Mary's different moods were showcased, along with a giant version of "The Mirror" where the former doctor would give a monologue explaining her methods of torture. At night, projections of cracks would appear on the screen.
Halloween Horror Nights: Ripped from the Silver Screen (2009)[]
Theater Ushers would glide around guests and the Main Gate was themed to to The Universal Palace Theater. A movie screen would play where Julian Browning/ The Usher would talk about the screenings, similar to Halloween Horror Nights: Islands of Fear in 2002. A few of The Usher's Minions would also walk around interacting with guests.
Halloween Horror Nights: Twenty Years of Fear (2010)[]
The only decoration was that of the screen, which would show an image of the fiery lantern, and the Warehouse eXXperience video with some minor edits. At night, projections of roots would display all over the screen.
Ssome of the past characters like the Sentinel walked around outside the Main Gate.
Halloween Horror Nights 21 (2011)[]
Similar to 2008, cards displaying Fortuna's visage were adorned on the gate. A screen displaying the attractions and commercial were used.
Halloween Horror Nights 22 (2012) - Present[]
Posters showing some of the attractions were on the arch, as well as an arch medallion that hung beneath the arch.
Trivia[]
- The music that was featured in the Halloween Horror Nights: Ripped from the Silver Screen Palace Rules segment were Hot and Dry and Garden Gaities by the Beau Hunks Orchestra.