Halloween Events at Orlando Theme Park & Attractions 2025
- Alastair Mac
- Sep 16
- 7 min read
We've brought together all the spooky events at Orlando's Theme Parks and Attractions this Halloween.
Orlando in fall features a huge choice of Halloween Events at the theme parks and attractions, making August through to November, a spook-tacular time to be in Orlando!
Whether it’s the grown ups looking for a full on horror experience, or the kids wanting to enjoy a family friendly Halloween party, there’s plenty to do at the spookiest time of the year here at Orlando's theme parks and attractions.
The world's premier Halloween event is at Universal Orlando Resort, where you experience terrifying haunted houses, sinister scare zones, outrageous live entertainment and some of the park’s most exhilarating attractions at Halloween Horror Nights. Trust us, you'll need someone to cling to, someone to hide behind, and somebody to panic with. This is Halloween haunting on another level
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party in Disney's Magic Kingdom is a spooky Halloween event that's more fun than fright! Suitable for all ages, dress up in your favourite costume and trick-or-treat around the park for lots of yummy candy. Don't miss the extra special Halloween show and fireworks and watch the spectacular Halloween Parade on Main Street, a must see on your Halloween trip.
During normal park hours at SeaWorld Orlando's Halloween Spooktacularm you can enjoy trick-or-treating and meeting silly Halloween characters during this family-friendly, spook free event, dress up as your favourite characters and enjoy with the kids! Then after dark when the park closes, SeaWorld transforms into an adults only scarefest with Howl-O-Scream, well worth a visit as is it's namesake signature event at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay,
Over on the west coast you take on terrifying haunts and thrills at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay where unspeakable horror lives in every dark corner, Howl-O-Scream brings fear to the next level and once you’re in there’s nothing to fear but everything...
At LEGOLAND Florida's Brick or Treat, families with younger kids will enjoy safe, neighborhood-style trick-or-treating with plenty of candy, seasonal Halloween shows and exclusive LEGO characters all dressed up for the holiday, in the ultimate kids Halloween celebration.
And if that's not enough then you can discover even more Halloween fun at Gatorland, Fun Spot America, Central Florida Zoo, and more.
Check out the latest Halloween News from throughout Central Florida. Whether it’s the grown ups looking for a full on horror experience, or you and the kids wanting to enjoy a family friendly Halloween party, there’s plenty to do this spooky season in Orlando!
Theme Park & Attractions Halloween Events 2025
August 15 - October 31, 2025, Select Nights
Delight in a spooky atmosphere and frightful fun at this year's Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. this spirited after-hours celebration takes place at Disney's Magic Kingdom, taking place on select nights now through October 31, 2025, from 7pm to midnight.
Enjoy spellbinding entertainment including exclusive shows, a spooktacular parade, explosive fireworks, your favorite Disney characters dressed in their Halloween best, trick or treating, and so much more.
Look forward to new magic at this event in 2025! Meet Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse together at Town Square Theater. Rediscover Storybook Circus—transformed into a happy haunt for families with younger children. And have monstrous fun at ZOM-BEATZ BASH—a dance party inspired by the film ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires. Plus, popular party experiences will return!
This limited-capacity, nighttime event allows guests to experience shorter wait times on attractions, while enjoying themed food and beverage, exclusive merch and more.
To purchase tickets, visit Disneyworld.com/Halloween or call the Disney Reservation Center at 407-934-7639.
August 29 - November 2, 2025, Select Nights
Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) at Universal Studios Florida is huge, its one of the biggest Halloween events in the country, and features horror of all genres, from cinematic greats and crazed cult favorites to the park’s original abominations, and each year the legend grows and the experience reaches beyond your wildest nightmares.
This year, Halloween Horror Nights 34 emerged from the fog on August 29, running select nights until November 2, 2025.
So what should you expect from the popular after-hours event this year? HHN 34 includes 10 terrifying haunted houses with a mix of popular horror franchise based houses, and unique original houses
This year's Haunted Houses are:
Fallout
Terrifier
Jason Universe
Five Nights at Freddy's
WWE Presents: The Horrors of The Wyatt Sicks
Hatchet and Chains: Demon Bounty Hunters
El Artista: A Spanish Haunting
Dolls: Let's Play Dead
Grave of Flesh
Gálkn: Monsters of the North
You will also come face-to-face with hordes of taunting scare actors in five all-new scare zones, including Torture Faire and Swamp of the Undead.
New to HHN this year is Mel's Die Inn Zombies, and Club Horror, two all-new street experiences that take the horror to new heights — featuring zombie carhops, undead DJs and more.
Plus, In the midst of the screams, guests can experience a disturbingly entertaining live show, Nightmare Fuel: Circus of Decay, also new for 2025 is Haunt-O-Phonic: A Ghoulish Journey, featuring towering water screens and eerie music in the lagoon, and of course it would not be HHN without an all-new Tribute Store, and scary-unique horror themed food and beverage, and so much more.
September 5 - November 1, 2025, Select Nights
Orlando’s most terrifying Halloween event is back and more bone-chilling than ever. Now in its 5th year, Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando unleashes a new wave of screams with unexpected horrors lurking around every corner. This separately ticketed event is built for the brave, featuring spine-tingling scare zones, menacing haunted houses, and heart-pounding thrill rides in the dark.
This year, Howl-O-Scream takes place over 28 nights, running select evenings through November 1, and features:
5 haunted houses with all-new storylines and immersive horror environments
6 scare zones where the fear is never far and no path is safe
2 roaming hordes—you’ll never know when or where the terror will strike next
5 themed bars with eerie cocktails and chilling vibes
Electrifying live shows, DJ dance parties and atmospheric entertainment all night
Plus never-before-seen surprises... including a new event icon, Havoc. The face of fear!
September 5 - November 2, 2025, Select Nights
Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream returns in full force, taking over the entire park with haunted houses, scare zones, sinister shows and more. Unspeakable horror lives in every dark corner, including on Busch Gardens’ pulse-pounding thrill rides. Howl-O-Scream is bringing fear to the next level and once you’re in there’s nothing to fear but everything.
Horror-filled haunted houses are back with a vengeance. New and returning favorite houses await your demise, but the scares don’t stop there. Unspeakable horror lives in every dark corner of the park - there’s nowhere to hide. With frightful scare zones, roaming hoards and Florida’s wildest rides at night, screams await at every turn.
August 30 - November 2, 2025, Select Dates
SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular is back with fun surprises, candy, costumes and more!
Kids love trick-or-treating (with purchase of reusable bag) during this daytime event as they explore the decorated trail through Key West and around Dolphin Theater where they will meet colorful characters. and enjoy sweet surprises.
This year be sure to check out all the immersive family Spooktacular Festivities, includng the Sesame Street Halloween Parade, Halloween Storytime with Big Bird, Halloween Cookie Decorating, Scarecrow Halloween Dance Party, Halloween Kids Crafts, and more.
SeaWorld Spooktacular runs select days, August 30 - November 2, and is included with park admission.
September 6 - October 26, 2025, Saturdays & Sundays
This Fall, step into a whimsical world full of enchantment with Kandy, Busch Gardens resident witch-in-training! A costume parade, story time and trick-or-treating are some of the activities guests will find in this immersive Halloween experience. Busch Gardens’ Kandy's Sweetacular Celebration will be casting magical spells from 12 – 4 pm each Saturday & Sunday on the Festival Walkway.
September 19 - November 2, 2025, Saturdays & Sundays
Ahoy, mateys! Gather your crew and join the Pirates of the Haunted Seas at SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium. Embark on an action-packed voyage with Halloween fun as you meet the legendary Captain Sebastian and uncover the secrets of the deep in this haunted underwater adventure — with surprises waiting around every corner. Best of all, your pirate adventure is included with regular admission!
September 20 - November 2, 2025, Select Days
Ready your souls for monstrous family fun as Brick-or-Treat bewitches LEGOLAND Florida Resort this Halloween season! Swoop into the spellbinding spirit with LEGO brick-bursting fireworks, ghoul-tastic shows and experiences, tidal waves of candy, wickedly delicious treats, and exclusive LEGO characters!
Select weekends this fall, the party kicks off as Monsters take over LEGOLAND and host the Halloween party of the year featuring: Live Entertainment & Shows, Limited-Time Attractions, Character Meet & Greets, award-winning Monster Skytacular drone show, and of course, Trick-or-Treating!
Best of all, admission is included with day tickets, hotel packages, and select annual passes.
September 20 - October 31, 2025
Screamin' Green Hauntoween returns for spooky family fun! This event is CHALK-full of spooky happenings: a themed scavenger hunt, spook-tastic crafts, character photo ops, and more! Plus, every weekend enjoy trick-or-treat stations! There is so much to "BOO", you may never want to leave. ALL Included with general admission at Crayola Experience in The Florida Mall.
October 3 - 26, 2025, Saturdays & Sundays in October
The entire family will have a spooktacular time as Brevard Zoo' in Melbourne hosts its beloved family-favorite Halloween event, Boo at the Zoo. Grab your costumes and enjoy trick-or-treat stations, Halloween-themed decorations, spooky photos ops, eerie music & special performances, activities, and of course — all your favorite Zoo animals, with everything included with park admission.
October 11 - 26, 2025, Oct. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26
Gatorland, the “Alligator Capital of the World,” is bringing back its popular Gators, Ghosts and Goblins™ Halloween event for a seventh year in a row of family fun and fright done right! Enjoy Hauted Trails, plus interactive characters, animal meet-and-greets, photo ops, a Children’s Halloween Costume Parade with treat bags for all kids who participate! There’s also fun shows, Live DJ, a variety of specialty vendors, games, candy giveaways, and more! The daytime, family-friendly event, included with park admission
Before attending any of the events listed on Gotta Go Orlando, you should contact the organizer or venue to confirm that the event is taking place as information, changes, and cancellations can occur.
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