We always knew that here in Orlando we have the best theme park halloween events in the county and 5 local theme parks have just been nominated by USA Today 10Best for Best Theme Park Halloween Event.

As Central Florida's theme parks put the final touches to this years halloween events, USA Today 10Best, have announced this years nominees for Best Theme Park Halloween Event!

20 theme parks from throughout the country have been nominated, with every theme park in Central Florida included.

USA Today 10Best Awards asked a panel of experts to nominate their favorite theme park halloween event in the country, and from the list of 20 theme parks nominated, the winners will be selected by the public, with everyone given the opportunity to vote online.

Vote for your favorite once per day until Monday, September 18 at noon. The winning theme park Halloween events will be announced on Friday, September 29.

Read on for the Central Florida Theme Parks that have been nominated in this year's awards.

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios

Best Theme Park Halloween Event

Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights immerses gleeful guests in gore from end to end. Killer clowns and brain-starved zombies are among the characters you might meet as you navigate the streets, which transform each evening into a hellscape of bone-chilling screams. You’ll find little refuge in any of its horrifying haunted houses., with themes like "The Exorcist: Believer" and "Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count."

Brick-or-Treat at Legoland

Best Theme Park Halloween Event

Build an unforgettable Halloween experience for your family at LEGOLAND. There's something for everyone at Brick-or-Treat, with LEGO-themed décor and characters, live shows, and, of course, trick-or-treating. Be sure to pack your costume!

Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens

Best Theme Park Halloween Event

Darkened thrill rides and even darker storylines are at the heart of Busch Gardens' Howl-O-Scream, an event that draws in Halloween enthusiasts far and wide with its nightmarish content. Zombies, demons, ghosts, and other ghouls make appearances in haunted houses and live shows.

Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld

Best Theme Park Halloween Event

Frights await at SeaWorld's Howl-O-Scream. Each spooky season brings a collection of elaborate haunted houses, darkened thrill rides, immersive scare zones, and darkly entertaining live shows. Parkgoers can even knock one back in one of the many themed bar experiences.

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom

Best Theme Park Halloween Event

The Magic Kingdom’s delightful Halloween event welcomes trick-or-treaters for an exclusive party like no other. Collect treats throughout the park, meet spooky-but-sweet holiday-spun entertainers, and delight in the bewitching charms of beloved characters such as those scheming sisters from "Hocus Pocus," the bug-bellied Oogie Boogie, horned icon Maleficent, and many more. Enjoy popular attractions with special, themed twists, Disney's Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks show, and a colorful, kid-friendly Halloween parade.

Vote now for your favorite!

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