Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort has captured the attention of fans once again—but this time, it’s for an unusual reason. The Freddy Fazbear statue, a prominent centerpiece of the Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNAF) display, is missing one of its hands, sparking confusion and outrage among attendees.
Fans Speculate Theft or Vandalism
The missing hand was first noticed in a photo shared online, showing the statue—designed to look like weathered stone—with one hand visibly gone. Social media quickly became a forum for speculation, with some suggesting that a guest may have stolen or damaged the prop intentionally. One particularly frustrated fan posted: “Bring FNAF to the event was a mistake. Not because I dislike the IP, far from it, I f*cking love FNAF. But because it’s attracted the worst kind influencers who have done shit like this and are constantly harassing the actors playing Art. Do better.”
Other attendees echoed the frustration, pointing to the challenges of managing interactive displays in a heavily photo-driven environment. Some have urged Universal to improve security measures or consider removing fragile props to prevent further damage, highlighting the difficulties of balancing fan interaction with preservation of set pieces.
Bring FNAF to the event was a mistake. Not because I dislike the IP, far from it, I fucking love FNAF. But because it’s attracted the worst kind influencers who have done shit like this and are constantly harassing the actors playing Art. Do better https://t.co/rAB7KJxdID
— Jacob 🍉🍉🍉 || Follow the Buzzards ⭕️ (@iot_jacob) October 6, 2025
No Confirmation on Repairs
As of now, Universal Orlando Resort has not provided an official statement regarding the missing hand or whether the statue has been repaired. It is unclear whether the damage resulted from deliberate vandalism or from heavy guest interaction.
Halloween Horror Nights continues to feature intricate haunted houses and immersive scare zones inspired by popular horror films and video games. This year, the inclusion of FNAF has been a major draw, generating buzz and attracting large crowds. However, the incident underscores the challenges of hosting highly interactive, photo-heavy attractions while maintaining the integrity of props and displays.
Fans and attendees are left to speculate about the cause of Freddy’s missing hand and are hoping the iconic statue will soon be restored to its full, eerie form.
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