Fall Theme Park Events

Get ready for some Halloween fun at the Theme Parks!

From trick or treating, to scary haunted houses, you can experience all the fun of Halloween at the Theme Parks! Events range from safe for the littles to thrilling for the bigs! Have a blast!!

Please be sure to check with each venue, as times and dates may change.

First published August 23, 2023 – Updated August 19, 2024

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EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

Embark on a culinary adventure across 6 different continents—from August 29 to November 23, 2024.

Please be sure to check with each venue, as times and dates may change.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

October 20, 21, 25 & 27 – Tickets still available as of 9/16/24

Cost: $189 – $199/person

Get your favorite costume ready for a frightfully fun event at Magic Kingdom park! Enjoy all this with your event ticket, taking place from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM: Collect a bag full of candy as you roam the trick-or-treat trails in search of some of your favorite sweets.Watch the night sky come alive with fireworks, lasers and more during Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular!Catch a glimpse of dastardly villains, ghastly ghouls and other iconic Characters as they float by during Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade. 

Please be sure to check with each venue, as times and dates may change.

Halloween Horror Nights

Wednesdays – Sundays all of October – Tickets still available as of 9/16/24

You never feel more alive than when you’re scared to death at Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights, The World’s Premier Halloween Event#. Face 10 terrifying haunted houses, 5 sinister scare zones, outrageous live entertainment and some of Universal Studios’ most exhilarating attractions. Tickets and packages on sale now! WARNING: EVENT MAY BE TOO INTENSE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13. NO COSTUMES OR COSTUME MASKS ALLOWED. Named Best Halloween Event by Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Awards for 14 years (2006, 2008-2018, 2021-2022).

Please be sure to check with each venue, as times and dates may change.

Howl-O-Scream

October 4 – 6, 11 – 13, 17 – 20, 24 – 27 & 30 – 31 – Tickets still available as of 9/16/24

SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Scream has been voted #1 Best Theme Park Halloween Event for 2023 by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Visit us now to see what makes our Howl-O-Scream the scariest event of the season! Howl-O-Scream Orlando is back and this year promises 4 years of spine-tingling fear. Brace yourself for an even more chilling experience with more to SEA than years before- more screams, more terror, more haunts. Only in Orlando. Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience. This event contains intense adult content such as violence, gore, and blood. Howl-O-Scream is a separately-ticketed night event. No costumes are allowed.

Please be sure to check with each venue, as times and dates may change.

Halloween Spooktacular

October 5 – 6, 11 – 14, 18 – 20, 25 – 27 & 31 – Tickets included in park admission

SeaWorld Orlando, Family Halloween Fun in Orlando SeaWorld’s Spooktacular is back with fun surprises, candy, costumes and more! Kids love trick-or-treating (with purchase of reusable bag) during this daytime event as they explore our decorated trail and meet colorful characters. This year be sure to check out all our immersive family Spooktacular Festivities and plan your visit this fall. SeaWorld Spooktacular runs select days, Aug. 31 – Nov. 3, and is included with park admission.

Please be sure to check with each venue, as times and dates may change.

Brick-or-Treat

October 5 – 6, 12 – 13, 19 – 20 & 26 – 27 – Included in park admission

LEGOLand Florida, Ready your souls for monstrous family fun as Brick-or-Treat presents Monster Party at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort this Halloween season! Swoop into the spellbinding spirit with ghoul-tastic shows and experiences, tidal waves of candy, wickedly delicious treats, and exclusive LEGO® characters! Best of all, admission is included with day tickets, hotel packages, and select Annual Passes.

Please be sure to check with each venue, as times and dates may change.

Gators, Ghosts and Goblins

October 12 – 13, 19 – 20 & 26 – 27 – Included in park admission

Gatorland Orlando, 14501 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando

10AM – 5PM

Gatorland’s “Gators, Ghosts, and Goblins” returns for the 6th year of family-friendly fun and fright! October 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th and 27th, 10 am to 5 pm! Don’t be afraid to have a little fun in the hugely popular Swamp Ghost’s Monster Museum where Cyrus the Gravedigger is dying to teach you macabre facts about the paranormal. Meet Gatorland’s own Florida Bigfoot, Skunk Ape, at the Cryptid Petting Zoo, then hop aboard the Cryptid Express where you can seek out hidden beasties like Moth Man, Chupacabra, Jersey Devil and more! And don’t miss meeting some Gargantuan Gourds as pumpkin monsters take over the brand-new Godwin’s Gourd farm.

Please be sure to check with each venue, as times and dates may change.

Pirates of the Haunted Seas

October 4 – 31

SEALIFE Orlando, 8449 International Dr, Orlando, FL

Families with young buccaneers are invited to embark on a thrilling adventure of scales and scares throughout the aquarium, featuring meet-and-greets with Pirate Captain Sebastian, trick-or-treating opportunities, and educational stations that offer a glimpse into pirate lore and nautical history. Guests can also enjoy festive decorations that set the scene for an eerie, unforgettable experience. Throughout weekdays, watch as aquarists dive underwater in the Indian Ocean Exhibit to carve up some pumpkins adding to the Halloween fun.

Please be sure to check with each venue, as times and dates may change.

Funoween

September 30 – November 3

Fun Spot Orlando & Kissimmee

Halloween Fun for All Ages! 🎃 Funoween is the ultimate family outing, packed with thrilling rides, tasty treats, weekly entertainment and unforgettable moments.

During our Party Nights, Fun Spot America transforms into a land of friendly monsters, creepy decorations and spooky surprises. Grab your little ghosts and goblins and step into a thrilling adventure filled with fun, laughter and memories your family will treasure forever!

Please be sure to check with each venue, as times and dates may change.

Events in September:

September 1 – 30 – Halloween Horror Nights 2024, Universal Studios Florida, Wednesday – Sunday all month, Where Horror Lives. You never feel more alive than when you’re scared to death at Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights, The World’s Premier Halloween Event#. Face 10 terrifying haunted houses, 5 sinister scare zones, outrageous live entertainment and some of Universal Studios’ most exhilarating attractions. Tickets and packages on sale now! WARNING: EVENT MAY BE TOO INTENSE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13. NO COSTUMES OR COSTUME MASKS ALLOWED.

September 6 & 7 – Howl-O-Scream, SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Scream has been voted #1 Best Theme Park Halloween Event for 2023 by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Visit us now to see what makes our Howl-O-Scream the scariest event of the season!

September 7 & 8 – Halloween Spooktacular, SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld’s Spooktacular is back with fun surprises, candy, costumes and more! Kids love trick-or-treating (with purchase of reusable bag) during this daytime event as they explore our decorated trail and meet colorful characters. This year be sure to check out all our immersive family Spooktacular Festivities and plan your visit this fall. SeaWorld Spooktacular runs select days, Aug. 31 – Nov. 3, and is included with park admission.

September 8 – Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Get your favorite costume ready for a frightfully fun event at Magic Kingdom park! Enjoy all this with your event ticket, taking place from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM: Collect a bag full of candy as you roam the trick-or-treat trails in search of some of your favorite sweets. Watch the night sky come alive with fireworks, lasers and more during Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular! Catch a glimpse of dastardly villains, ghastly ghouls and other iconic Characters as they float by during Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade. Tickets $129/person, available as of 9/19/24

September 13 & 14 – Howl-O-Scream, SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Scream has been voted #1 Best Theme Park Halloween Event for 2023 by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Visit us now to see what makes our Howl-O-Scream the scariest event of the season!

September 13 & 14 – Brick-or-Treat, LEGOLand Florida, Ready your souls for monstrous family fun as Brick-or-Treat presents Monster Party at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort this Halloween season! Swoop into the spellbinding spirit with ghoul-tastic shows and experiences, tidal waves of candy, wickedly delicious treats, and exclusive LEGO® characters! Best of all, admission is included with day tickets, hotel packages, and select Annual Passes. Passholders, Guests, and Monsters are Invited to Start the Party a Day Early on a BRAND-NEW Date – Friday the 13th!  Join the Halloween party of the year September 13, 14, 21, 28 and October 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27

September 14 & 15 – Halloween Spooktacular, SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld’s Spooktacular is back with fun surprises, candy, costumes and more! Kids love trick-or-treating (with purchase of reusable bag) during this daytime event as they explore our decorated trail and meet colorful characters. This year be sure to check out all our immersive family Spooktacular Festivities and plan your visit this fall. SeaWorld Spooktacular runs select days, Aug. 31 – Nov. 3, and is included with park admission.

September 17 – Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Get your favorite costume ready for a frightfully fun event at Magic Kingdom park! Enjoy all this with your event ticket, taking place from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM: Collect a bag full of candy as you roam the trick-or-treat trails in search of some of your favorite sweets. Watch the night sky come alive with fireworks, lasers and more during Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular! Catch a glimpse of dastardly villains, ghastly ghouls and other iconic Characters as they float by during Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade. Tickets $149/person, available as of 9/19/24

September 20 & 21 – Howl-O-Scream, SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Scream has been voted #1 Best Theme Park Halloween Event for 2023 by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Visit us now to see what makes our Howl-O-Scream the scariest event of the season!

September 20 – Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Get your favorite costume ready for a frightfully fun event at Magic Kingdom park! Enjoy all this with your event ticket, taking place from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM: Collect a bag full of candy as you roam the trick-or-treat trails in search of some of your favorite sweets. Watch the night sky come alive with fireworks, lasers and more during Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular! Catch a glimpse of dastardly villains, ghastly ghouls and other iconic Characters as they float by during Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade. Tickets $149/person, available as of 9/19/24

September 21 & 22 – Halloween Spooktacular, SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld’s Spooktacular is back with fun surprises, candy, costumes and more! Kids love trick-or-treating (with purchase of reusable bag) during this daytime event as they explore our decorated trail and meet colorful characters. This year be sure to check out all our immersive family Spooktacular Festivities and plan your visit this fall. SeaWorld Spooktacular runs select days, Aug. 31 – Nov. 3, and is included with park admission.

September 21 – Brick-or-Treat, LEGOLand Florida, Ready your souls for monstrous family fun as Brick-or-Treat presents Monster Party at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort this Halloween season! Swoop into the spellbinding spirit with ghoul-tastic shows and experiences, tidal waves of candy, wickedly delicious treats, and exclusive LEGO® characters! Best of all, admission is included with day tickets, hotel packages, and select Annual Passes. Passholders, Guests, and Monsters are Invited to Start the Party a Day Early on a BRAND-NEW Date – Friday the 13th!  Join the Halloween party of the year September 13, 14, 21, 28 and October 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27

September 22 – Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Get your favorite costume ready for a frightfully fun event at Magic Kingdom park! Enjoy all this with your event ticket, taking place from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM: Collect a bag full of candy as you roam the trick-or-treat trails in search of some of your favorite sweets. Watch the night sky come alive with fireworks, lasers and more during Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular! Catch a glimpse of dastardly villains, ghastly ghouls and other iconic Characters as they float by during Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade. Tickets $149/person, available as of 9/19/24

September 24 – Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Get your favorite costume ready for a frightfully fun event at Magic Kingdom park! Enjoy all this with your event ticket, taking place from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM: Collect a bag full of candy as you roam the trick-or-treat trails in search of some of your favorite sweets. Watch the night sky come alive with fireworks, lasers and more during Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular! Catch a glimpse of dastardly villains, ghastly ghouls and other iconic Characters as they float by during Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade. Tickets $149/person, available as of 9/19/24

September 26 – Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Get your favorite costume ready for a frightfully fun event at Magic Kingdom park! Enjoy all this with your event ticket, taking place from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM: Collect a bag full of candy as you roam the trick-or-treat trails in search of some of your favorite sweets. Watch the night sky come alive with fireworks, lasers and more during Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular! Catch a glimpse of dastardly villains, ghastly ghouls and other iconic Characters as they float by during Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade. Tickets $149/person, available as of 9/19/24

September 27 & 28 – Howl-O-Scream, SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Scream has been voted #1 Best Theme Park Halloween Event for 2023 by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Visit us now to see what makes our Howl-O-Scream the scariest event of the season!

September 27 – Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Get your favorite costume ready for a frightfully fun event at Magic Kingdom park! Enjoy all this with your event ticket, taking place from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM: Collect a bag full of candy as you roam the trick-or-treat trails in search of some of your favorite sweets. Watch the night sky come alive with fireworks, lasers and more during Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular! Catch a glimpse of dastardly villains, ghastly ghouls and other iconic Characters as they float by during Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade. Tickets $149/person, available as of 9/19/24

September 28 & 29 – Halloween Spooktacular, SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld’s Spooktacular is back with fun surprises, candy, costumes and more! Kids love trick-or-treating (with purchase of reusable bag) during this daytime event as they explore our decorated trail and meet colorful characters. This year be sure to check out all our immersive family Spooktacular Festivities and plan your visit this fall. SeaWorld Spooktacular runs select days, Aug. 31 – Nov. 3, and is included with park admission.

September 28 – Brick-or-Treat, LEGOLand Florida, Ready your souls for monstrous family fun as Brick-or-Treat presents Monster Party at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort this Halloween season! Swoop into the spellbinding spirit with ghoul-tastic shows and experiences, tidal waves of candy, wickedly delicious treats, and exclusive LEGO® characters! Best of all, admission is included with day tickets, hotel packages, and select Annual Passes. Passholders, Guests, and Monsters are Invited to Start the Party a Day Early on a BRAND-NEW Date – Friday the 13th!  Join the Halloween party of the year September 13, 14, 21, 28 and October 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27

September 29 – Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Get your favorite costume ready for a frightfully fun event at Magic Kingdom park! Enjoy all this with your event ticket, taking place from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM: Collect a bag full of candy as you roam the trick-or-treat trails in search of some of your favorite sweets. Watch the night sky come alive with fireworks, lasers and more during Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular! Catch a glimpse of dastardly villains, ghastly ghouls and other iconic Characters as they float by during Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade. Tickets $149/person, available as of 9/19/24

MORE FALL EVENTS AND FUN!

From pumpkin patches, mazes and farms, trick or treating and Oktoberfest, this will be your BEST resource for all things Fall and Halloween! Did we miss an event? Let us know by emailing [email protected].

Please be sure to check with each venue, as times and dates may change.