If you’re thinking of spending Halloween in Orlando, you’ll find frightful delights around every corner. Whether you’re looking for softer spooks for little ones, or more hardened horror for the grown ups, there are thrills galore in the theme parks and beyond.

Here’s the rundown of what’s happening where…

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Disney World

There are plenty of family-friendly thrills at Disney’s Magic Kingdom park during Halloween. On select nights from late August through October, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party offers an abundance of eerie entertainment like the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, the Boo-to-You Halloween Parade, the Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet and the spectacular Happy Hallowishes Fireworks Show.

Little ones can trick-or-treat throughout the park, dressed in their spookiest halloween costumes, or dance ’til they drop at the Scream-O-Ween ball that runs more or less continuously through the event.

• Tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party cost around $74
• It is suitable for guests of all ages
• Event times run from 7pm until midnight
• Be sure to read the park’s costume guidelines before attending

Halloween Horror Nights

Universal Orlando Resort

Known as the nation’s premier Halloween event, Universal’s award-winning Halloween Horror Nights are for hardened horror fans. Voted one of the best Halloween events in Orlando, this spine-chilling attraction puts you at the heart of some of the scariest moments in horror history. On selected nights from September through October, the streets of Universal Studios come alive with gruesome mutants and monsters. Visitors can explore nightmarish haunted houses, terrifying street experiences, scare zones and live shows – plus many of the park’s exciting rides and attractions.

• Tickets start at around $180 plus tax
• Opening hours are around 7pm to 2am
• Not recommend for children under the age of 13
• No costumes or masks are allowed.

Brick or Treat

Legoland

If you’re visiting Legoland Florida for Halloween, you’ll find a brick load of family-friendly fun. On selected dates in October, the annual Brick or Treat event offers plenty of spooky, kooky entertainment all day throughout the park. There are multiple Lego-building activities, a costume parade, larger-than-life models, and trick or treating. There are also character meet and greets, a dance party, a costume contest, and a Halloween-themed fireworks show.

• Brick or Treat is included in park admission
• Activities run from around 11am to 5pm daily

Halloween Spooktacular

Seaworld

There are a whole load of quirky ocean-themed attractions at Seaworld’s Halloween Spooktacular. Children and adults alike can enjoy plenty of silly and spooky fun including themed live shows, trick-or-treating, a party zone and fun colouring activities. This family-friendly Halloween attraction runs every weekend from late September through October, from noon until the park closes

• Entry is included with park admission
• Kids can attend in costume

The Petrified Forest

The Petrified Forest Halloween trail is hailed as one of the best Halloween events in Orlando – and one of the best in the entire state. Located in Altamonte Springs, the haunted scare trails feature more than 85,000 sq ft of spine-chilling entertainment including scare zones, live performances and fright shows right in the middle of a real forest. Taking place on selected nights throughout October, the trails open at around 7pm and don’t close until the early hours of the morning.

• You can buy tickets here.

A Zoo Boo Bash

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

You can ‘trick or treat’ in the wildest venue in town during the Zoo Boo Bash at Orlando’s Central Florida Zoo. Open to guests of all ages, it’s a safe, fun and not-too-scary event featuring trick-or-treat stations, face-painting, special book readings, animal workshops and costume contests.

• Events takes place on various dates through October
• Entrance is included in regular zoo admission
• Additional fee may apply for certain activities

Spooky Skate

• The venue is located on Maitland Summit Boulevard
• Events times and dates vary

Thornton Park Halloween Block Party

Thornton Park

There’s live music, a burlesque show, costume contests, karaoke, food trucks, DJs, MCs and full liquor bars at the annual Thornton Park Block Party. Taking place around the 29th October this party is strictly for over 21s, with all proceeds going towards the not-for-profit Thornton Park District.

• Tickets are around $20
• Exact times vary

Halloween in a vacation Home

Near Disney World

If you’re spending Halloween in Orlando, but you don’t fancy heading into the crowds, why not host a celebration in one of our Orlando vacation homes?

Our Orlando villas are available in a range of styles and sizes, and they come complete with a host of amenities perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Most homes have a large private swimming pool and hot tub, as well as expansive living and dining areas both indoors and out. They also offer state-of-the-art entertainment systems, game rooms, fully-equipped kitchens, multiple en-suite bedrooms – and even movie themed bedrooms that little ones will love.

Whether you’re travelling on a fun-filled family adventure, or you seek some rest and relaxation, the multitude of resorts in Orlando offer something for everyone. There are sprawling resorts jam-packed with exciting amenities like water parks, gaming arcades, golf courses, restaurants and bars. There are quieter resorts too, where you can spend your days relaxing by the pool or exploring the picturesque surroundings.

Wherever you decide to stay, all of our Orlando resorts are located just a few minutes from Disney World, and within easy reach of Orlando’s many other attractions.

So what are you waiting for? Book early, book often, book local and stay in a vacation rental!

Other useful resources

• A Disney World Fastpass+ guide
• How to save money at Disney World
• What’s new at Disney World in 2021-2028

If you’re thinking of booking an Orlando vacation and you need advice on where to stay then contact us today. Additionally, our dedicated concierge team can arrange any added extras you need such as great value car hire and attraction tickets.

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