Orlando's Halloween Season Offers 80+ Days of Frights, Fun and Family Friendly Thrills

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Orlando, the Halloween Vacation Capital, delivers over 80 days of seasonal celebrations with the country's largest horror convention, extended theme park events, interactive trick-or-treat trails, horror-inspired shows, an elegant Vampire Ball and more.

"As travelers increasingly look for destinations that offer more than just a day of Halloween fun, Orlando stands out with a full season of immersive experiences across every corner of our region," said Casandra Matej, president and CEO of Visit Orlando. "From nationally recognized theme park celebrations to local arts events, family festivals and fan-favorite haunts, our Halloween lineup showcases the creativity, scale and variety that make Orlando a top fall travel destination for all ages."

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SPOOKY THEME PARK EVENTS

• Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returns to Magic Kingdom Park (select nights through Oct. 31) with a new "Zombies" dance party, plus the return of "Hocus Pocus" Villain Spelltacular!, Disney's Not-So-Spooky Spectacular, Mickey's Boo-to-You Halloween Parade, and more.
   
• Universal Orlando Resort's Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida (select nights through Nov. 2) features 10 new haunted houses, plus sinister scare zones, outrageous live entertainment and exhilarating attractions.
   
• SeaWorld Orlando is hosting three Halloween-themed events: the family friendly SeaWorld Spooktacular (weekends through Nov. 2); the spine-tingling Howl-O-Scream (select nights through Nov. 1); and the Howl-O-Sprint (Oct. 2) nighttime terror 5K.
   
• LEGOLAND Florida Resort's Brick or Treat Presents Monster Party (select dates, Sept. 20 – Nov. 2) features ghoul-tastic experiences, tidal waves of candy and LEGO character encounters.

SCARES BEYOND THE THEME PARKS

Family Friendly Frights

• Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar transforms into a whimsical Halloween pop-up bar (through Oct. 31) with festive décor and spooky menu.
   
• The Haunted Mangoni takes over Winter Garden's Mangoni Italian Market Pizza (through Oct. 31) with Haunted Mansion-themed decor, bites and drinks, plus BOGO Vamp Night Martinis and tarot card readings select nights beginning Sept. 24.
   
• Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience (Sept. 20 – Oct. 31) includes scavenger hunts, crafts, character photo ops and new this year, little artists can paint spooky creations with melted wax at Meltdown.
   
• Pirates Dinner Adventure's "Vampirates" (select dates, Sept. 25 – Oct. 31) is a themed dinner show featuring aerial artistry, swordplay and death-defying stunts.
   
• Halloween Weekends at Villatel Orlando Resort (Sept. 26 – Nov. 2) offers festive family fun with character meet-and-greets, Boo-tiful Makeovers, plus Thrillatel Haunted Villa escapades, dance parties and spooky movie nights with free treats.
   
• A Petrified Forest (select nights, Oct. 3 – Nov. 1) offers trails with themed rooms and frightful scares around every turn, plus add-on experiences like the Immersive Theater and SCREAMPARK, and more.
   
• Gatorland's Gators, Ghosts and Goblins (weekends, Oct. 11-26) features themed haunts, meet-and-greets with quirky characters and animals, plus live entertainment, kids' costume parade and more.
   
• At Spooky Empire (Oct. 31 – Nov. 2), one of the largest horror conventions, Halloween and rock n' roll fans can meet celebrities, shop collectibles, watch new and classic films, join large Zombie Walks and more.

Music and Entertainment

• The Halloween Velvet Sessions at Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando (Oct. 30) will feature television personality Sebastian Bach live with appetizers and specialty cocktails.
   
• Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts will host spooky-themed performances: Walking with Ghosts: Real Life Hauntings with Amy Bruni (Oct. 1-2); 50th Anniversary Rocky Horror Picture Show (Oct. 12); Twilight in Concert (Oct. 16); The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight (Oct. 19); Little Shop of Horrors (Oct. 23 – Nov. 2); Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical (Sept. 19 – Oct. 5); and Disney's Hocus Pocus in Concert Live to Film (Nov. 1).

Adults-Only Entertainment

• Renaissance Theatre Company's Nosferatu: Orlando's Adult Vampire Experience (select dates through Nov. 8) returns for an immersive journey through a haunted warehouse, plus a Choosing Ceremony inside the seductive underground VBar.
   
• Nightmare on Orange (Sept. 23 – Nov. 2) at The Courtesy Bar features sinister sips and eerie ambiance with a spine-chilling cocktail menu.
   
• Cocktails & Screams, a year-round Halloween-themed bar in downtown Orlando, will host its 7^th Annual Vampire Ball (Oct. 30) with a special blood toast at midnight to welcome in Halloween.
   
• The Orlando Zombie Crawl (Oct. 31 – Nov. 1) features killer-drink specials and a Halloween contest at 10+ downtown Orlando bars and nightclubs.
   
• Nightmare at The Pointe (Oct. 31) transforms Live! at the Pointe into a full-blown horror experience with a multi-venue takeover with immersive, live-action tributes to iconic movies.

Neighborhood Festivals

• Once Upon a Halloween (Oct. 4) is a festive "potion walk" through Ivanhoe Village with wine, beer, cocktails and mocktails, ending at Gaston Edwards Park for a free outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus.
   
• Milk Mart Spooky Soiree (Oct. 5) features 300+ local makers with Halloween-themed goods in the Milk District.
   
• The Gothic Market (Oct. 11) at Camping World Stadium is a folklore-themed exhibition inspired by pop culture and classics.
   
• Zombietoberfest Day (Oct. 11-12) in the Audubon Park Garden District features live music, costume contests and a Goonies screening. Kids can enjoy themed activities while adults shop the Daywalker Market and enjoy local eats and entertainment.
   
• Lake Nona Town Center's free Lake Nona Graveyard Smash (Oct. 25) is where mortals can party with ghosts and ghouls, trick-or-treat, experience live music and journey through inflatable courses.

About Visit Orlando
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Visit Orlando connects consumers and business groups with all facets of Orlando's travel community, whether for a vacation or meeting. Home to 15 of the world's top theme parks and water parks — as well as nature and outdoor adventures, vibrant neighborhoods, a dynamic dining scene with Michelin-recognized restaurants, and a robust calendar of entertainment and sports events — Orlando is a diverse, welcoming and inclusive community for all travelers. Find more information at VisitOrlando.com, VisitOrlando.org or OrlandoMeeting.com. 

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