Thursday 21 October 2010

Halloween in Orlando





Orlando -- Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World Resort is family-friendly. Presented on select dates from Sept. 14 to Nov. 1, it invites visitors to dress in costume and trick-or-treat throughout the Magic Kingdom after regular park hours. Among the party highlights is the Boo-To-You Parade with Disney characters in their Halloween costumes and even a headless horseman, and bewitching HalloWishes fireworks. This is a separate ticket event. Admission starts at $53.95 for adults, $47.95 for children ages 3-9. Visit www.disneyworld.com.




SeaWorld Orlando's Halloween Spooktacular invites youngsters to trick-or-treat in an underwater "fantasea" with sea friendly witches, octopuses, mermaids, pumpkin fish and other fanciful creatures. Children may dress up in their favorite costume and play with sea fairies, frolic with a school of fish or dance with an ice witch. The Halloween Spooktacular is presented on select dates during October. Regular park admission is $78.95 for adults, $68.95 for children. See website for Florida residents, advance ticket rates and other offers. Visit www.SeaWorld.com.




Sanford -- The Central Florida Zoo puts on Zoo Boo Bash on Oct. 23-24 and 30-31. The family-friendly event offers children the opportunity to wear costumes and go trick-or-treating in the "wildest" neighborhood in town. Activities include face painting, a haunted hayride and a pumpkin patch. Admission is $11.95 for adults, $7.95 for children. Visit www.centralfloridazoo.org.

Tampa -- Howl-O-Scream puts a new spin on horror at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on select dates in September and October. Visitors find scare zones, haunted houses, thrilling shows and devious creatures, not to mention bone-chilling coasters in the dark that keep the screams coming all night long.

This event is not recommended for children.

Visit www.buschgardens.com. www.howloscream.com/tampa.

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