For the first time ever, Hotel Transylvania is coming to SeaWorld Orlando’s Halloween Spooktacular
- Shane Walton
- 5 minutes ago
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Bleh, bleh-bleh! The monsters are checking in and you’re invited to an all-new experience you won’t want miss this spooky season at SeaWorld Orlando.
SeaWorld Orlando is once again transforming into the ultimate Halloween destination for families as Halloween Spooktacular returns on select dates from Aug. 29 through Nov. 1, 2026. Included with park admission, the daytime event invites children and families to dress up, explore an immersive trick-or-treat trail and enjoy Halloween fun designed for all ages.
From trick-or-treating and meet-and-greets with Drac and friends to a whimsical Pumpkin
Garden, the Spooky Bubble Trail, and more, Spooktacular remains Orlando's favorite daytime Halloween tradition for families. Crafted with children and their families in mind, the event is packed with festive Halloween fun.
Halloween Spooktacular is also welcoming a licensed entertainment franchise as beloved characters from Sony Pictures Animation’s “Hotel Transylvania” make their debut at SeaWorld Orlando’ssignature family Halloween celebration – expanding the offering with immersive character experiences, themed entertainment, and interactive moments that bring the beloved monster- filled world from the big screen to life.
Hotel Transylvania Breakfast
This fall, your favorite characters from Sony Pictures Animation’s Hotel Transylvania have set up their newest vacation destination at SeaWorld Orlando’s Spooktacular, marking the first time characters from the beloved film franchise have appeared at the event.
Available as a separately ticketed experience, the Hotel Transylvania Breakfast invites guests to check in as honorary hotel guests and begin their Spooktacular day with a monster-sized meal and immersive family fun.
Drac and Mavis have discovered the perfect vacation destination—SeaWorld Orlando. After hearing that humans and monsters celebrate Halloween together during Spooktacular, Drac and Mavis transformed the SeaFire Inn into the Monster Dread & Breakfast, a quirky vacation destination where monster hospitality meets Halloween fun.
The SeaFire Inn comes to life with monster luggage, quirky décor, humorous “house rules, vacation-inspired touches and playful nods to the beloved films. Guests will enjoy an all-you-care-to-enjoy Monster Breakfast Buffet, meet Drac, Mavis, and the rest of their friends, capture family photos inside Drac’s vacation home and dance during lively interactive musical moments.
More than a character breakfast, Drac and Mavis’ Monster Dread & Breakfast invites families to step inside the world of Hotel Transylvania and create unforgettable Halloween memories
together.
Your stay includes:
• A themed all-you-care-to-enjoy Monster Breakfast Buffet featuring Drac’s Brown Sugar
Glazed Ham carving station, Wayne's "Howling Breakfast Favorites," Mavis' Morning
Magic French toast sticks, Dennis' Little Monster Corner with kid-friendly treats, fresh
fruit, pastries and more—all served with playful Hotel Transylvania-inspired touches.
• Meet & greet opportunities with Drac and your favorite Hotel Transylvania friends.
• Dancing, laughs, and family-friendly Halloween fun.
• The perfect start to your Spooktacular day at SeaWorld Orlando! Come as a human,
leave feeling like part of the monster family.
Hotel Transylvania Dance Party
Join Mavis and Johnny for a rocking dance party only at SeaWorld Orlando.Trick-or-Treat Trail. Guests can collect delicious treats at 12 candy stations on an immersive trail throughout the park. Trick-or-treating is available to all guests who purchase a Spooktacular trick-or-treat reusable bag.
Meet Spookley the Square Pumpkin
Everyone's favorite square pumpkin returns to SeaWorld Orlando! With his heartwarming message of kindness, acceptance and celebrating what makes us all unique, Spookley is back to inspire smiles and unforgettable family photos. Find him across from Rita's Italian Ice.
Meet a Mermaid
Make a splash with SeaWorld's enchanting Halloween mermaids in the Key West area, where magical encounters and memorable family photos await.
Pumpkin Garden & Storytime
Wander through a whimsical Pumpkin Garden and see how many friendly pumpkin fish you can spot! During your stroll, you may even run into the Storyteller as they read Halloween stories in her garden throughout the day.
Spooky Bubble Trail
Follow a whimsical trail filled with floating bubbles, playful Halloween surprises and Spooktacular Pals for a bubbly adventure the whole family will enjoy.
Scarecrow Halloween Dance Parade
Watch our Spooktacular scarecrows dance near Rita’s Italian Ice, just outside Dolphin Stadium, during this festive, kid-friendly Halloween parade for the whole family.
Teal Pumpkin Program
SeaWorld's Teal Pumpkin Program helps make Spooktacular more inclusive for guests with food allergies. At each trick-or-treat candy station, guests can collect teal tokens and redeem them at Coconut Bay Traders in the Key West area for allergy friendly treats.
Costumes Welcome
All guests are invited to wear their Halloween best. Children and adults alike can dress up as their favorite characters or in seasonal attire. Guests ages 13 and older may not wear costume masks or hoods. Face painting is permitted only if done by SeaWorld artists.
Sesame Street Halloween Parade
Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, Count von Count and more take to the streets in colorful costumes for a high-energy, not-too-spooky parade.
Storytime with Big Bird
Families can gather around Big Bird’s nest for readings of his favorite Halloween stories.
Seasonal Treats & Sips
No Halloween celebration is complete without festive seasonal flavors. This year's lineup features the NEW Mummy Dog, an all-beef hot dog wrapped in pretzel dough and dressed like a mummy, and the NEW Trick-or-Treat Crunch Popcorn,featuring caramel popcorn topped with M&M's, gummy candies and a chocolate drizzle. Guests can also enjoy freshly squeezed lemonades in colorful flavors like Cotton Candy, Blue Raspberry, Strawberry, Watermelon and Cherry, plus warm, soft butter pretzels topped with coarse salt, buttery popcorn and more.
Play More, Spend Less: The 2027 Fun Card
Make the most of every season at SeaWorld Orlando with the 2027 Fun Card. For as low as $139.99, guests can enjoy unlimited visits through December 31, 2027, and receive the rest of 2026 FREE when purchased for a limited time. That means guests can experience all the remaining 2026 favorites—including Spooktacular, Christmas Celebration and more—before returning throughout 2027 for signature festivals, seasonal celebrations, thrilling attractions and unforgettable family fun. This limited-time offer won't last, and prices will increase after the promotional period ends.
Guests can also make an even bigger splash by adding Aquatica Orlando for just $40, a limited-time savings of more than 25%.
Purchase your 2027 Fun Card today at SeaWorldOrlando.com, because one visit is never
enough.
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