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Writer's pictureLaura Slinger
Oct 12, 20163 min read

Orlando at Halloween



Halloween in Orlando is by far my favourite time of year! Orlando transforms from the 'theme park capital of the world' to the Halloween capital of the world, with fun activities for all ages throughout Orlando. From Mickey's not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando it is the perfect time of year to be spoiled for choice.

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

This is the perfect event if you are visiting Disney World as a family with young kids or as die-hard Disney fans. At Mickey's not-So-Scary Halloween Party guests can dress in costume, trick-or-treat throughout Magic Kingdom and watch the Halloween Parade and Fireworks. At an extra fee you can experience all of these perks however if you do not know what you are expecting, you could leave disappointed. Don't get me wrong it's a great event for kids and you can meet Disney characters that are never normally at the parks. But if you don't enjoy meeting characters it basically means spending $72 each to get free candy and watch fireworks. The regular fireworks are more than enough for me personally so I'll be waiting until I can go with young kids for them to enjoy.

Dates: September 2nd, 2016 - October 31st, 2016

Location: Magic Kingdom

Time: 7pm - 12am on select nights

Admission: Ages 3 - 9: $63; Ages 10 and up: $72

Best suited for: Families with young kids

Website: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/magic-kingdom/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/


Halloween Horror Nights

On select nights, the streets of Universal Studios Florida are taken over by hordes of horrifying mutants, monsters and maniacs. With nine haunted houses to make your way through, live shows, scare zones and shows there is more than enough to experience. At an extra fee you can experience your favourite tv shows and movies such as American Horror Story, The Walking Dead, The Exorcist and Texas Chainsaw Massacre. HHN is a favourite for young adults and those without kids as it is WAY too terrifying to bring along anyone under 13. This for me is the true embodiment of Halloween as it is literally terrifying, for those who hate being scared maybe give HHN a pass but is truly worth the extra cost.

Dates: September 16th, 2016 - October 31, 2016 on select nights

Location: Universal Orlando Resort

Time: 6:30pm - 1am

Admission: between $55.99 - $104.99

Best suited for: Young adults, families without kids

Website: http://www.halloweenhorrornights.com/orlando/


Halloween Spooktacular

SeaWorld Orlando invites guests to trick-or-treat at Halloween Spooktacular, a family-friendly event where you can dance with sea creatures and create sea themed arts and crafts. Included in park admission, guests can watch Halloween shows and meet characters only out during the Halloween period. This event is great in the fact that there is no extra admission fee, like Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, it's great for families with kids but if you don't have any, there isn't really much point to head to SeaWorld specifically for Halloween.

Dates: October 1st, 2016 - October 30th, 2016

Location: SeaWorld

Time: Regular park hours

Admission: Included with park admission

Best suited for: Families with kids

Website: https://seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-orlando/spooktacular


Brick or Treat

LEGOLAND transforms into a fun, haunted scavenger hunt where you can meet spooky Lego characters. Kids can participate in a costume contest as well as trick-or-treat, build LEGO models and see the largest LEGO Jack-O-Lantern in the world.

Dates: October 1st, 2016 - October 30th, 2016

Location: LEGOLAND Florida Resort

Time: Regular park hours

Admission: Included with park admission

Best suited for: Families with kids

Website: https://www.legoland.com/florida/planning-your-visit/special-events/brick-or-treat-event/


Zoo Boo Bash

The Central Florida Zoo invites guests to a safe, fun and not-so-scary event where kids can dress up and bring goodie bags. Guests can also take haunted hay rides, visit the pumpkin patch and learn about some of the Zoo's more misunderstood animals.

Dates: October 22nd, 2016 - October 30th, 2016

Location: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Time: 9am - 3pm

Admission: Included with park admission

Best suited for: Families with kids

Website: http://www.centralfloridazoo.org/default.aspx?p=94071&evtid=503741:10/22/2016


Spooky Empire Horror Convention

The largest horror convention in the U.S., Spooky Empire is based in Orlando and takes places over one weekend. Although this year it was cancelled due to hurricane Matthew it keeps getting bigger and bigger every year. Guests can meet celebrities, participate in a costume contest and go on a zombie walk.

Dates: CANCELLED - October 7th, 2016 - October 9th, 2016

Location: Orange County convention Center

Time: Times vary over the weekend

Admission: Prices may vary

Best suited for: Young Adults and horror fans

Website: http://www.spookyempire.com/


A Petrified Forest

A Petrified Forest brings the demented to life with two outdoor scare trails, live music and food. This event invites guests to relive their childhood fears, from monsters under the bed to scary stories.

Dates: September 30th, 2016 - October 30th, 2016

Location: Petrified Forest

Time: 7:30pm - 11pm

Admission: between $10 - $35

Best suited for: Young Adults and above

Website: http://www.apetrifiedforest.com/


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