SeaWorld Orlando’s Spooktacular returns with more Treats, Costumes, and Family Fun than ever before!

Shane Walton
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SeaWorld Orlando’s Spooktacular returns Aug. 30–Nov. 2 with more treat trails, dance parties, and family fun than ever before... including the debut of Spookley the Square Pumpkin and fresh interactive experiences.

SeaWorld Orlando’s Spooktacular returns with more Treats, Costumes, and Family Fun than ever before!

SeaWorld Orlando is once again transforming into the ultimate Halloween destination for families as Spooktacular returns on select dates from Aug. 30 through Nov. 2, 2025. The daytime event, included with park admission, invites children and families to dress up, explore immersive trails, and discover new things to do.

From colorful trick-or-treat trails to bubble dance parties and parades starring Sesame Street

friends, Spooktacular is Orlando’s splashiest fall tradition. Designed especially for children and

their families, the event is fun and filled with festive energy.

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Highlights of SeaWorld Orlando’s Spooktacular 2025

Trick-or-Treat Trail

Guests can collect delicious goodies at 12 candy stations throughout the park. This year’s Trick-or-Treat Trail also features a brand-new collection of reusable bags with fresh designs created exclusively for the 2025 season. Guests can choose from playful Sesame Street characters or SeaWorld’s own animal friends, while Pass Members have access to a limited-edition “skull bag” available only at Flamingo Gifts. Guests must purchase a bag to participate in trick-or-treating.

NEW! Meet Spookley the Square Pumpkin

A new friend has rolled into town! Guests will have the chance to meet Spookley the Square Pumpkin, star of his very own themed maze. With his uplifting message about acceptance and celebrating differences, Spookley is sure to be a family favorite.

Harvest Maze

A seasonal favorite, this family-friendly maze takes on a new twist this year with a Spookley the Square Pumpkin theme, offering playful turns that capture the spirit of fall in the heart of Orlando.

Meet a Mermaid

Guests can visit the Key West area to meet SeaWorld’s shimmering mermaids, always ready with a wave and a smile.

Pumpkin Garden & Storyteller

Stroll through a whimsical garden filled with pumpkin fish and catch the Storyteller sharing seasonal tales throughout the day. 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.

Halloween Cookie Decorating

Kids can join a Sesame Street pal to decorate fall-inspired cookies during scheduled sessions throughout the afternoon. Kits are available for purchase; no reservations are required.

Bubble Dance Party & Scarecrow Halloween Dance Party

From bubbles floating through the air to scarecrows leading lively dances, these interactive celebrations keep families moving together.

NEW! Crafts, Contests and Scavenger Hunts

Families can get creative with Halloween crafts along the trick-or-treat path, join in weekly costume contests each October weekend, and set off on a brand-new scavenger hunt designed to surprise and delight with spooky fun and sweet prizes.

Count von Count’s Spooktacular Breakfast

As a premium experience, guests can enjoy a buffet featuring favorites such as carved brown sugar glazed ham, French toast sticks,scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, pastries and more, alongside character appearances from Sesame Street. With photo opportunities and a hearty meal, this experience is a fun way to fuel up before a Spooktacular day in the park.

Teal Pumpkin Program

Families managing food allergies can participate in the Teal Pumpkin Program, collecting teal tokens along the trail and exchanging them for allergy-friendly items.

Costumes Welcome

All guests are invited to wear their Halloween best. Children and adults alike can dress up in favorite characters or seasonal attire, though guests 13 and older may not wear costume masks or hoods. Face painting is permitted only if done by SeaWorld artists.

Howl-O-Scream Takes Over the Night

When night falls, Howl-O-Scream 2025 rises at SeaWorld Orlando with 28 nights of sheer terror

from Sept. 5 through Nov. 1.

This year, fear takes new forms with three all-new haunted houses for a total of five and six bone-chilling scare zones where no path is safe. The screams don’t stop there — roaming hordes strike without warning, pulse-pounding rides like Mako and Pipeline keep the adrenaline racing, and eerie themed bars and electrifying shows keep the night alive.

Intended for mature audiences, Howl-O-Scream 2025 is where Orlando comes to

face its darkest fears.

Play More, Spend Less: The 2026 Fun Card

Why stop at one day when you can keep the fun going all year and then some!? With the SeaWorld Orlando 2026 Fun Card, you’ll unlock unlimited visits for the rest of 2025 and all of

2026 for only $143.99. That’s nonstop access to soaring coasters, unforgettable animal

encounters and entertainment that keeps the energy high.

It’s the smartest way to visit Orlando’s splashiest park again and again. Grab yours now at

SeaWorldOrlando.com, because one visit is never enough.

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