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2012 HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS

Halloween Horror Nights 22

Universal Studios

It’s never too late to start panicking! Your end draws near as the night grows darker…  On select nights through October 31, face horror’s most terrifying creatures in the flesh at Universal Studios. Explore the depths of all-new haunted houses, spine-tingling scare zones, live shows, and more. Halloween Horror Nights 22 will feature AMC’s The Walking Dead, Silent Hill, Alice Cooper, and Penn & Teller. www.halloweenhorrornights.com/orlando

 

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Magic Kingdom Theme Park

On select nights through November 2, the Magic Kingdom is transformed into a kid-friendly “Spooky” Party. There will be Halloween fireworks and a specially themed parade starring all of your favorite Disney characters. Purchase of an additional event admission ticket is required. Dress up in your favorite costume and get ready to treat-or-treat among Mickey and his friends! For dates and tickets, please visit www.disneyworld.disney.go.com.

 

SeaWorld Orlando’s Halloween Spooktacular

SeaWorld

SeaWorld Orlando invites families to dive into an underwater Halloween “fantasea” on select nights through October 28 during Central Florida’s ultimate kid-friendly event. Lifetime memories are created in an ocean of Halloween fun, where children can trick-or-treat, create sea-themed arts and crafts, catch silly and spooky shows, and play with fanciful sea creatures. This daytime event runs from 12 pm to 8 pm, leaving the littlest of trick-or-treaters wide-eyed for all of the fun-filled activities. Cost is included in Park’s admission! www.seaworldspooktacular.com

 

ZOOloween

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

BRAVE ENOUGH? Come out on October 20 for a fright-filled evening with adult potions and concoctions, bizarre foods, zombie dancing, dead music by live bands, wicked costume contest, haunted laboratory, and ghost train. Must be 21 or older to attend. 7pm to midnight. (407) 323-445, ext 136 / www.centralfloridazoo.org

 

5th Annual Haunted House Halloween Event

951 Ocoee Apopka Road, Ocoee

The City of Ocoee’s Parks and Recreation Department will host its Fifth Annual Haunted House event on October 25, from 7 pm – 10 pm, and on 26 & 27, from 7 pm – 11 pm. For young trick-or-treaters, the not-so-scary festivities include a bounce house, hayrides, games, prizes, candy, and refreshments.  Admission is $2. (407) 905-3180

 

Ghost Stories

Harry P. Leu Gardens

A haunting event for those willing to venture into a dark garden and hear frightening, bone-chilling stories that will send shivers down their spine.  On October 26, gates open at 6pm and the spooky stories begin at 7:30 pm on the Leu House Museum front lawn.  Bring a blanket or chairs – this is an outdoor event, weather permitting.  Hotdogs, sausages, drinks, and “treats” available for purchase.  Admission: $10 per adult, $5 per child. Children 15 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult. This event is not recommended for young children. (407) 246.2620 / www.leugardens.org

 

Halloween Spooktoberfest and Costume Contest

Lake Concord Park, Casselberry

What could be more fun than seeing a costume contest and parade full of wizards, witches, and superheroes wearing their favorite costumes? On October 27, all kids 1-14 years of age are invited and encouraged to wear their favorite costume for the contest and parade and see if they can win a prize. There is even a Howling Hounds Costume contest for your pet dogs! www.casselberry.org

 

Trick or Treat Safe Zone

Orange County Regional History Center

This fun and safe event will feature three floors of trick or treating, along with creepy crafts, candy, and a scavenger hunt.  Also featured will be pumpkin decorating in Linus’ pumpkin patch, in conjunction with the History Center’s “Peanuts…Naturally” exhibition. Florida Dairy Farmers will join in the fun to promote chocolate milk as the official drink of Halloween, providing chocolate milk mustaches for a special photo opportunity. On October 27, from 11 am to 4 pm.  FREE for families with children ages 12 and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult. (407) 836-7010 / www.thehistorycenter.org

 

 “Spooky Skate”

RDV Sports Complex, Maitland

Come and celebrate Halloween on Ice with “Spooky Skate.” Admission for this extended ice skating event on October 27 is $10.65, including tax and ice skate rental. Spooky Skate is open to everyone and skaters are encouraged to wear a costume to save $1 off admission! Spooky Skate offers ice skating, “spooky” music, a costume contest, candy, games and fun! From 2 pm – 4:45 pm. (407) 916-2550 / www.rdvsportsplex.com

 

The Haunted Cannonball

Wooton Park Station, Downtown Tavares

What’s more frightening than a haunted house? How about riding an antique train filled with things that go bump in the night? Are you brave enough to journey on the Haunted Cannonball? Train departs on October 29 & 30 at 6:30 pm. This event is rated PG-13. Adults $25, children $20 (ages 4 to 12). (352) 742-7200 / www.orangeblossomcannonball.com/special-events

 

Zombie Adventure

Kissimmee

Did you ever dream of starring in a low budget horror film?  Here is your chance of a lifetime to prove your surviving skills on 30 acres of dark, creepy, zombie-infested woods. However, you will be armed with a paintball gun and given free rein to fight back the invasion of the undead and save the world! Ages 6 and up are welcome. $54.95 per player includes everything you’ll need for this 2-hour adventure. Friday & Saturday nights, from 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm, until November 3.  (321) 939-2464 / www.zombieadventure.com

 

An Old Town Halloween

Downtown Winter Garden

Enjoy an evening of fall fantasy and fun including children’s activities, local craft vendors, food, and trick-or-treating. Features live entertainment, train rides, and more! An enchanting evening of haunted happenings along downtown Plant Street! From 7 pm to 11 pm on Oct 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, and 31. (407) 396-4888 / www.myoldtownusa.com 

 

Titanic The Experience Unveils Eerie Ghost Tours 

7324 International Drive, Orlando

For the past five years, staff members have encountered some strange and unanswerable events within the exhibition.  After conducting a ghost investigation which uncovered extensive paranormal activity, it was decided to share the amazing results with visitors. Ghost tours will allow guests the opportunity to get a little closer to the passengers and crew who met their fate that tragic evening. Tours will take place every Thursday evening at 7:00 pm and every hour, all day long, on October 31st. For ticket info, visit www.TitanicTheExperience.com.

 

Zoo Boo Bash

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

If you’re looking for something special to do with the kids this Halloween, how about taking them trick-or-treating to the wildest neighborhood in town – the Central Florida Zoo – during Zoo Boo Bash? This safe, fun, and not-too-scary event is appropriate for all ages and takes place from 9 am to 3 pm on October 23, 24, 30 and 31. Adult admission: $11.95, children ages 3-12: $7.95, and children under 3 are FREE.