Scare Actor at Halloween Horror Nights Orlando Turns Fright Into Wholesome Accessibility Moment
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios in Orlando is known for delivering high-intensity frights, but one scare actor has proven that even in the midst of terror, there’s room for wholesome, inclusive moments.
Despite October still being weeks away, the event is already in full swing, transforming modern horror films and media into immersive haunted house experiences. Over the years, Universal has also introduced new accessibility-focused merchandise that allows visitors to signal to scare actors that they do not want to be startled. This has resulted in unexpected, wholesome interactions at an event otherwise designed to terrify.
Blind Guest Meets Art the Clown
In one viral video from the Orlando event, a blind woman is seen encountering a scare actor portraying Art the Clown from the Terrifier franchise.
Art can be seen theatrically digging through his bag of props, pulling out weapons like knives and saws in an attempt to scare her. Standing beside the woman is a companion who narrates what’s happening so she can follow the scene.
What made the moment stand out was how personalized it was to her experience. Instead of relying solely on visual scares, Art adjusted his performance to test her reflexes in other ways, ensuring she was fully included in the fun.
The Horn That Delivered the Scare
After several failed attempts to unsettle her, Art pulled out his secret weapon — a loud horn.
When he blew the horn directly in the woman’s face, she flinched in surprise. The reaction signaled a victory for Art, who, staying in character, packed up his props and walked off toward his next target.
The moment demonstrated how horror, often rooted in visuals, can still be made accessible and enjoyable for guests with different needs.
Internet Reacts: “Accessibility Horror Icon”
The interaction quickly gained traction online, with many applauding the scare actor’s effort.
One commenter praised: “Art is our accessibility horror icon.” Another noted how sweet it was to see him testing her flinch response by pretending to swing a pipe wrench.
Others celebrated Universal Studios’ willingness to make scare-based entertainment more inclusive, highlighting that not all frights have to exclude those with disabilities.
A Step Toward Inclusive Horror
Halloween Horror Nights has long been regarded as the premier fright event, but with changes like opt-out scare merchandise and interactions like this one, it’s becoming more than just a haunted attraction.
It’s a reminder that even the scariest characters — like Art the Clown — can help show that horror is for everyone. For the blind guest, the experience became a memory of both fun and inclusion, redefining what it means to be part of Halloween Horror Nights.
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