News Summary
Orlando, known as the ‘Halloween Vacation Capital,’ will kick off a vibrant Halloween season with events spanning from family-friendly activities to thrilling adult adventures. Starting in August and continuing until November, the city will host major attractions like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, SeaWorld Spooktacular, and various community celebrations. Visitors can enjoy themed parades, interactive shows, trick-or-treating, and more, ensuring a fun-filled experience for everyone. The festivities promise to cater to diverse interests and age groups, making Orlando a must-visit destination for Halloween enthusiasts.
Orlando is set to kick off a vibrant Halloween season with an array of events planned throughout Central Florida, ranging from family-friendly activities to thrilling adventures for adults. The festivities will commence in August and continue until November 2025, making Orlando a suitable destination for Halloween enthusiasts.
Dubbed the “Halloween Vacation Capital,” Orlando promises a plethora of attractions that include themed parades, interactive shows, and trick-or-treating at various venues, ensuring that there is something for everyone. Major theme parks, as well as local municipalities and organizations, will host an extensive lineup of events catering to diverse interests.
Key Attractions and Events
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
This popular event at Magic Kingdom will run from Aug. 15 to Oct. 31, 2025, featuring unlimited trick-or-treating, exclusive parades, shows, and rare character meet and greets. Themed spectacles such as the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular and Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade will add to the festive atmosphere, along with specialty food and drink options.
SeaWorld® Spooktacular
Scheduled for Aug. 30 to Nov. 2, 2025, this event emphasizes family ambiance, featuring trick-or-treating, dance parties, and costumed characters, particularly in Sesame Street Land™.
LEGOLAND® Florida Theme Park
The park will host its Brick-or-Treat event from Sept. 20 to Nov. 2, 2025. Attendees can expect costume contests, themed shows, and a Halloween drone show, ensuring an engaging experience for families.
Crayola Experience
From Sept. 20 to Oct. 31, 2025, the Screamin’ Green Hauntoween will showcase daily themed crafts, scavenger hunts, and character meet and greets, providing creative entertainment for young visitors.
Pirates Dinner Adventure: Vampirates
This dinner show will be available from Sept. 25 to Oct. 31, 2025, featuring a spooky storyline along with a full three-course meal and thrilling performances, promising an entertaining evening.
Gators, Ghosts and Goblins at Gatorland
This captivating event will run from Oct. 11 to Oct. 26, 2025, and will include tours, games, a DJ, and a Children’s Halloween Costume Parade.
ZooTampa’s Creatures of the Night
Taking place from Oct. 11 to 26, 2025, this event offers nighttime activities including outdoor experiences and shows, designed to create a unique experience for guests.
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando
This event will feature 10 haunted houses, live entertainment, fright zones, themed food, drink, and special attractions, running from Sept. 5 to Nov. 1, 2025.
Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld
From Oct. 3 to Nov. 1, 2025, this event promises a thrilling experience with haunted houses, live shows, and scare zones.
A Petrified Forest
Offering unique haunted trails and interactive experiences, this event will run from Sept. 5 to Nov. 8, 2025, featuring special Kids Day and Total Eclipse Nights for adults.
Nosferatu
This theatrical experience invites guests to roam and experience immersive storytelling from Sept. 5 to Nov. 8, 2025.
Local Community Events
In addition to theme park festivities, Orlando will have a variety of other Halloween-themed events including bar crawls, Halloween-themed parties, and themed markets across local neighborhoods such as the Ivanhoe Village and Audubon Park Garden District. Seasonal drinks, Halloween markets, and spooky film screenings are also expected.
Visitors and locals can stay informed about the many activities by utilizing the Orlando Halloween Guide and subscribing to the Orlando newsletter to receive updated information about the events.
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Additional Resources
- Visitor Orlando: Halloween in Orlando
- Click Orlando: LEGOLAND® Florida’s Brick-or-Treat Event
- Orlando Date Night Guide: Halloween in Orlando
- PR Newswire: Orlando’s Halloween Season Overview
- Travel and Tour World: Orlando’s Halloween Season
- Wikipedia: Halloween
- Google Search: Halloween events Orlando
- Google Scholar: Halloween Orlando
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Halloween
- Google News: Halloween Orlando
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