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The “Alligator Capital of the World” is bringing back its popular Gators, Ghosts, and Goblins Halloween event for the fourth year in a row of family fun and fright done right. The all-ages, daytime, family-friendly event at Gatorland takes place over three weekends in October from Oct. 15th through 30, 2022. Swamp Ghost’s Monster Museum returns bigger and badder than ever! Discover the origins of the world’s most infamous monsters and learn what it takes to hunt the creatures of the night! Learn about legendary creatures like Nessie, Jersey Devil, Chupacabra, Moth Man, and more, at Skunk Ape’s Cryptid Kingdom! Can Bubba save the world from an alien invasion? Find out in our newest haunt zone: Invasion of the Bubba Snatchers! Then grab your Lederhosen for Frank & Stein’s Ooky Kooky Octoberfest featuring live music from Polkageist, Gatorland’s own undead polka band. All this, plus multiple themed areas, interactive characters, animal meet-and-greets, and a Children’s Halloween Costume Parade with treat bags for all kids who participate! There are also fun shows, specialty vendors, games, candy, and more! “We just love Halloween time at Gatorland and putting on this frightfully fun event for all our guests,” said Mark McHugh, President, and CEO of Gatorland. “It’s our fourth year of everything spooky and kooky at Gators, Ghosts, and Goblins. See you there!” Gatorland’s Gators, Ghosts, and Goblins is included with regular park admission. Guests are welcome to wear costumes, but nothing scary or gory, please. Skunk Ape is easily frightened. About Gatorland Gatorland is a 110-acre theme park combining Old Florida charm with exciting experiences, exhibits, and entertainment. Orlando Weekly’s Best of Orlando® 2022 and 2021 Readers’ Poll named Gatorland the Best Attraction That’s Not A Theme Park and Best Zip Line or Ropes Course for Gatorland’s Screamin’ Gator Zip Line. Gatorland has also been named by the Orlando Weekly Readers’ Poll in 2022 among the Top 3 Best Local Animal Rescue and Best Place For Family Fun. Originally opened as a roadside attraction in 1949, the park is celebrating its 73rd Anniversary in 2022. This iconic park provides affordably priced family fun featuring thousands of alligators and crocodiles, a breeding marsh with an observation tower, a free-flight aviary, nature walk, petting zoo, educational wildlife programs, award-winning gift shop, Florida’s best train ride, Gator Gully Splash Park, on-site restaurant, and one-of-a-kind shows including Gator Jumparoo, Alligators-Legends of the Swamp, and Up-close Encounters. Popular adventure experiences inside the park include the Screamin’ Gator Zip Line and Stompin’ Gator Off-Road Adventure. For more Gatorland info., visit www.gatorland.com or call 800-393-JAWS.

Mouthwatering food, endless drinks, poppin’ music and lively staff – Brother Jimmy’s knows the recipe to a good time. And now, Orlando can get a taste of this legendary New York concept at ICON Park! What sets Brother Jimmy’s apart from other restaurants is its commitment to creating concepts that are completely unique to the areas it serves. At the new 7,200-square-foot ICON Park location, guests won’t just have the tasty eats, cold drinks and friendly servers. You can watch your team score on its big screens. Enjoy a breezy Florida night on the outdoor patio. Host a part or corporate event in the huge event space. “With endless attractions and shops, there was just one thing the Orlando Entertainment District was missing – Good ol’ North Carolina-style BBQ. Brother Jimmy’s is here to fill that need at ICON Park,” said Mike Daquino, owner and operator of Brother Jimmy’s at ICON Park. “From delicious eats and flowing drinks to a fully-equipped event space, we’ve got everything you need for a top-notch experience.” Brother Jimmy’s serves up Southern food and North Carolina BBQ so delicious, you’ll think you’re back home in mama’s kitchen. No matter what type of comfort food you’re looking for, this concept has you covered. From flaming hot Jumbo Chicken Wings and Humongous BBQ Nachos to classics like St. Louis-style ribs, fried chicken and country catfish to the legendary Carolina pulled pork sandwich, there’s a taste for every palate. Brother Jimmy’s is no beginner – its recipes have been perfected over the past 30 years. Pair your meal with Brother Jimmy’s fan favorites from the bar including a variety of mason jar cocktails, Trashcan Punch or Swamp Water, just to name a few. In need of catering for your next event? Give Brother Jimmy’s a call and you can guarantee your guests will be satisfied. If you’re looking for the right venue to host a corporate retreat, engagement celebration, birthday party or other event, the restaurant features a top-of-the-line event space, with two Pop-o-Shot basketball machines, a retro skee-ball machine, the World’s Biggest Pac-Man and a few other classic games that are fun for all ages! Brother Jimmy’s at ICON Park seats 200 people inside, 60 on the outdoor patio and can host cocktail events for over 500 guests. ICON Park is at the center of the new Orlando Entertainment District. With free parking and conveniently located near I-4, Universal Boulevard and the Beachline, this premiere entertainment complex is easy to access for any Central Florida resident or Orlando tourist. To learn more about Brother Jimmy’s at ICON Park, visit https://brotherjimmys.com/locations/florida/icon-park/. To learn more about ICON Park, visit https://iconparkorlando.com.

Howl-O-Scream resurfaces for 28 nights at SeaWorld Orlando on select nights with nowhere to hide! With 5 haunted houses, 7 scare zones, 3 terrifying live shows, roaming hoards, and pulse-pounding coasters in the dark, this year promises to be bigger than ever before. When night falls, things take an ominous turn as a cast of creepy characters emerge from the depths and lure guests into worlds of horror. Guests must evade angry haunts as they rampage through scare zones or seek shelter indoors, only to find they have entered a house of horrors. They can deepen the thrill with a chilling nighttime ride on Mako, Manta, Infinity Falls or the park’s newest thrill ride, Ice Breaker. Guests can quench their thirst for fear at a fiendishly interactive bar, or feel the monstrous electricity of a live show. Howl-O-Scream 2022 features more haunted houses, more scare zones, more coasters and more unexpected frights than the Inaugural Fear—making it a can’t miss experience for haunt fans and thrill seekers alike. SeaWorld Orlando’s Howl-O-Scream 2022 runs select nights from September 9 to October 31. More Horrifying Houses Guests at Howl-O-Scream will be immersed in terror as they hear every bloodcurdling shriek and feel every spine-tingling terror upon entering any of the houses at this year’s haunt. They may encounter Scratch, a siren with a thirst for blood as they race to escape her clutches in the All-New “Blood Beckoning” or they may find themselves a permanent part of a ship crew, driven mad by cursed treasure in the All-New “Siren of the Seas,” Re-imagined houses “Captain’s Revenge—Drowned in Darkness” and “Dead Vines-Root of all Evil,” will frighten even the most daring and fan-favorite returning house, “Beneath the Ice” will chill guests to the bone. More Spine-Chilling Scare Zones Nowhere is safe from horror at Howl-O-Scream 2022. Guests must make their way through immersive scare zones that will test the limits of their bravery. They can try to run from icy, subhuman walkers in an Arctic wasteland, wander through a sea of restless souls or find themselves captive by the voodoo of the backwater bayous. A terrifying number of All-New Scare Zones join Howl-O-Scream 2022 as “Terrors of the Deep,” “Sea of Fear,” “Cut Throat Cove,” and “Captive Cargo” join the re-imagined “Frozen Terror” and returning “Deadly Ambush” and “Witchcraft Bayou.” More Sinister Shows The Howl-O-Scream experience would not be complete without SeaWorld’s darkly entertaining, high-energy shows like the haunting “Siren’s Song”. Guests can hear a famed explorer’s tales of tracking sirens in the All-New “Lurking in the Depths” or be mesmerized watching a pulse-pounding musical performance starring the one and only Jack the Ripper in the award-winning “Monster Stomp.” More Bewitching Bars: While there is no true escape from the terror, this year’s haunt features several themed interactive bar experiences that may not provide a respite from guests’ fears but are sure to quench their thirsts for adventure. Each bewitching bar features specialty creepy cocktails for thirsty thrill-seekers. Guests can check out the All-New “Allura’s on the Rocks” but be careful not to look directly at the host who can turn people to stone with one glance. Guests may notice her recent victims nearby. Others may prefer to hear the tales of the mythical monsters at “Longshoremen's Tavern,” grab a frosty cold one at “Tormented,” answer the call at “Siren’s Last Call” or pick their poison at “Poison Grotto.” The Complete Guide To Howl-O-Scream 2022 Haunted Houses Blood Beckoning (New) It’s time you learned that not all sirens are the same. Welcome to the underworld, where the abandoned and forgotten dwell in shadows. There’s no turning back now because she’s here, waiting for you. Her name is Scratch, and beauty is in her blood. You have just what she and her disciples need to sustain their allure. It’s racing through your veins right now. Sirens of the Seas (New) This ship sure doesn’t look like the pictures. Where’s the sparkling pool and the to-die-for buffet? No, there are terrible things on deck here. Every crumbling gangway and decaying stateroom is crawling with restless souls. Maybe those wild siren stories were true after all. You better say “bon voyage” to your chances of making it back to port. But don’t worry, the crew will be right with you…everywhere you turn. Dead Vines - Root of all Evil Something is stirring among the trees. A shiver runs down your spine as you creep forward, one timid step at a time. Is this jungle alive…or undead? There’s an ominous force at work here, a merciless mistress of ivy and evil. She’s poisoned these woods with an all-consuming appetite for visitors like you. Keep moving and find a way out before it’s too late. You don’t want to end up dead on the vine. Captain’s Revenge – Drowned in Darkness Lilting melodies and whispers of untold fortune lured you aboard. Now those haunting echoes have been drowned out by howling winds and crashing waves. You may just find yourself a permanent part of this crew, driven mad by cursed treasure and doomed to face the fury of the sea. Darkness is here, and she’s not letting you violate her waters and escape to shore. Make no mistake: Your ship has not come in. Beneath the Ice In the icy wilderness above the Arctic Circle, a research facility was lost…buried under snow and cut off from the outside world. Something compelled you to join the rescue party, but doubt is creeping in. Was that laughter, or the wind? That shiver you feel isn’t just from the cold. These chambers aren’t just frozen tombs. They’re pulsing with unspeakable horrors, and you’ll have to stay frosty and alert to survive. Scare Zones Sea of Fear The growing dread couldn’t keep you from being lured here. You’ve finally reached their gathering place…the portal to all the terrors you’ve only heard whispers of. They’re already here, lurking in the shadows and crevices, ready to bring you into the fold. It’s time to dip your toe in the water. Just don’t expect a friendly welcome. Terrors of the Deep There’s something different here…a presence, ancient and foreboding. Perhaps the lost city wasn’t all peace and prosperity. Why does that statue look so terrified? Things are moving all around you, as though long-captive creatures have finally escaped their watery prison. The legends are true. The curse is real. Will you survive to tell the tale? Cargo Carnage This is no ordinary shipping delay. There’s a much more sinister presence lurking in and around these crates, ready to swoop in at any moment. They’re out for blood, and you’re just the supplier they’ve been waiting for. Do your best to make it through unscathed. Just remember, you can’t spell “freight” without fright. Cut Throat Cove This is it…the site of that horrific shipwreck. Those marauding pirates were too arrogant to see their downfall coming, and now they’re doomed to wander through a sea of gruesome reminders. Their souls are restless, and their anger is real. They’ll never stop seeking revenge on those who’ve escaped their ghostly fate. Frozen Terror - Alive in the Ice You might think you’re a safe distance from the snow-entombed research facility, but you’re not free from the frozen horrors. This inhospitable Arctic wasteland is swarming with icy, subhuman walkers. They may have pickaxes and shovels, but they’re not here to help dig for survivors. They’re here to turn you into one of them. Deadly Ambush The year is 1961. You’ve wandered into a quaint campground, nestled in nature. It might sound like a dream, but a new nightmare has just begun here. What’s happened to the campers? Creatures are emerging from the darkness. There’s nowhere to hide, and no park ranger to rescue you. Get back to civilization now, before it’s too late. Witchcraft Bayou The cult is growing, and the lure is powerful. It’s hazardous to pass through this backwater bayou, but there’s no way around. Voodoo and witchcraft aren’t real, right? Tell that to the zealous worshippers trying to shackle you with their spells. They won’t rest until your soul belongs to her too. Stay alert, or the dark magic will drag you down. Terrifying Shows Monster Stomp In the misty corners of Victorian-era London, a fiend known only as Jack the Ripper walks the streets. Watch him take the stage in a way you’ve never seen before in this modern rock and rhythm spectacular. Hold onto your seat as electrifying percussion, dancing, and singing combine for a show that’s as darkly entertaining as it is exhilarating. Siren’s Song Who’s behind all these ominous occurrences? Here’s your chance to find out…if you have the courage to face her, and all the others she’s summoned to help her carry out the carnage. Prepare for special effects, hypnotic dancing, and spine-chilling savagery in this outdoor spectacle. This is the story of the sirens, and it’s not for the faint of heart. Lurking in the Depths: An Adventurer’s Tale (New) You’ve studied the clues. You’ve heard the haunting song. You’ve seen the terrors emerging. Now get a firsthand account from Sam “Hud” Hudson, the famed explorer and siren hunter who’s been on the trail all along. What hysterical moments will surface? How does he face down the horrors? You never know where an adventurer’s tale might lead. Bar Experiences Allura’s on the Rocks (New) If your mouth suddenly feels dry, it may be because you’ve just encroached on her lair. Fortunately for you, there are plenty of spirits here to quench your thirst and calm your nerves. Settle in and try to unwind…and if you think you hear a hissing sound, don’t investigate. Remember, one look in the wrong direction could turn you to stone. Longshoremen Tavern There be a new tavern in port where pirates warm their bellies with flamin’ rum. You might hear tales of mythical monsters and intrepid adventurers. You might discover an old SeaWorld treasure that’s been (partially) resurrected. Take a break from the sirens and squalls and plant your weary hides here. The Longshoremen are dying to entertain you. Tormented This is one place where a cold frosty one is a good thing. Take refuge from the wintry terrors of the Arctic hellscape outside and do a little refueling here. If you’re feeling mischievous, you can even join in and frighten your fellow expeditioners while they’re braving the horrors beneath the ice. How’s that for refreshing? Poison Grotto What’s your poison? Unwind with a refreshing concoction and explore the enticing atmosphere of this unearthly lounge. It’s a fleeting escape from the deadly vines and savage servants nearby. Just be sure to keep your eyes open and pay proper respect to the one who lured you in. You’re her guest here, and she’s always watching. Sirens’ Last Call Creatures of the shadows need a place to play too. Could it be this rusted-out underground warehouse? Glance around and do your best to blend in. The regulars here are devoted followers of the sirens, and they know how to spot an outsider. Be sure to pay homage to them by trying the bar’s signature drink, “The Siren’s Kiss.” Tickets Howl-O-Scream 2022 runs select nights Sept. 9 - Oct. 31 at SeaWorld Orlando. Single night tickets start at $104.99, plus tax. Unlimited visit ticket, without blockout dates start at $164.99, with blockout dates $149.99. Two park ticket (including SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Tampa) starts at $169.99.

SeaWorld’s Spooktacular is back for Halloween 2022 with fun surprises, candy, costumes and more! SeaWorld Spooktacular takes place every Saturday and Sunday from September 17th to October 2nd 2022, and then every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from October 7th to October 30th, plus Monday, October 31st. No separate ticket is needed, with all SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular events included with park admission. Adventure through Key West and around Dolphin Theater for some sweet surprises. Make a new furry friend at Sesame Street Land. And even upgrade your day to have a special breakfast with Count von Count. It’s all happening during SeaWorld’s Spooktacular! Our Guide To SeaWorld Spooktacular 2022 Trick-or-Treat Trail Find waves of Halloween fun when your costumed youngers trick-or-treat for ghoulish goodies. Each station on the trick-or-treat trail features an assortment of candy all will enjoy. Trick-or-Treating is available to guests who purchase a reusable bag. Reusable Bags You will discover an assortment of reusable bags available for purchase at the entrance of the Trick-or-Treat Trail. A SeaWorld trick-or-trick bag is required for the candy trail. Halloween Storytime with Big Bird Gather around Big Bird’s nest to hear some of his favorite Halloween stories during Storytime with Big Bird, happening at select times throughout the day. Meet a Mermaid Meet friendly Halloween mermaids each event day in this immersive experience in the Key West area. Scarecrow Halloween Dance Party Join the scarecrows for a kid-friendly Halloween dance party! Music and fun fill the air in the Journey to Atlantis Plaza only at SeaWorld Spooktacular. Pumpkin Garden Wander through the Pumpkin Garden to see how many friendly pumpkin fish you can spot. During your travels, you may even run into the Pumpkin Queen as she reads stories in the garden. Halloween Cookie Decorating and Kids Crafts Kids will love decorating fun fall and Halloween crafts. Visit the area between Sesame Street Land and Wild Arctic on Spooktacular event days from 12PM - 4PM to participate. Crafts are included with park admission. An additional cookie decorating kit is available for purchase. Costume Contest Costumed kids visiting Spooktacular on Fridays can enter a Halloween costume contest. Visit the Journey to Atlantis plaza to enter the contest and learn more. (Premium Upgrade) Count von Count's Spooktacular Breakfast Start your day in a deliciously spooky way with Count von Count’s Spooktacular Breakfast. Get your fill of morning favorites and family-friendly Halloween fun with your Sesame Street friends! Show Off Your Costumes All guests are welcome to dress up in costumes. Guests who are ages 13 and older may not wear costume masks or hoods, and all costumes are subject to the normal dress code for the park. In addition, face painting is not permitted on any guests unless it is done by park artists. For full details, head over to SeaWorld Orlando

Guests will be goblin’ up the fun at Gaylord Palms Resorts annual Goblins & Giggles Weekends celebration happening now through Oct. 30. There’s family fun for everyone with live shows, character interactions, animal encounters, costume contests and plenty of candy. Guests can solve puzzles to outwit a mischievous witch in a riddle- filled escape room, get their bones moving in a Halloween dance party, savor some witches’ brew in a themed pop-up bar, get their share of sweet treats and more. Also offered: two Goblins & Giggles Weekends packages that include special room rates and admission to select event activities. Here’s a rundown of all the family-friendly frights in store for guests this year: A FA-BOO-LOUS DANCE PARTY Young spirits are invited to join Morgana the Witch, Vlad the Vampire and Grimm the Good-Hearted Goblin for the Monster Mash Bash Dance Party and Costume Contest. With their best costume – and dance moves – on display, they’ll catch on in a flash and be the graveyard smash of the ghoulish festivities. Monster Mash Bash takes place each Saturday during the event and is included for guests who book the Goblins & Giggles “Premium Saturday” package. Tickets may be purchased separately for $16.99 per person, based on availability. GHOULS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN Guests can meet some of the nicest ghouls around in Ghoul School. Cheerful descendants of legendary monsters take center stage in this walk-through, interactive show. At each stop, characters entertain guests with games, stories and songs. Ghoul School takes place each Friday and Saturday during Goblins & Giggles Weekends. Tickets are $14.99 per person. SWEET STORIES Morgana the Witch conjures up some fun in a special storytime and cookie decorating party. Guests can join Morgana on Saturdays during the event and decorate tasty treats while she tells the tale of how she became friends with Grimm the Good-Hearted Goblin. Tickets are $10.99 for a decorating kit with one large cookie, or $18.99 for a kit with eight smaller cookies to decorate. A HALLOWEEN ESCAPE Guests will need to put on their thinking caps to solve puzzles and riddles that allow them to escape an eerie forest in the Secret Garden Escape Room. The escape room will be presented every Friday and Saturday during Goblins & Giggles Weekends. Pricing begins at $120 for a party of four. FIND SPOOKLEY Spookley takes center stage in the Hide & Seek Scavenger Hunt featuring Spookley the Square Pumpkin – inviting guests to solve puzzles that reveal his Halloween hiding spots around the resort. The activity is offered daily and tickets are $12.99 per scavenger hunt booklet. ENJOY SOME SPIRITS Creepy cocktails and mysterious mocktails are on the menu at the Wicked Brews Spookeasy, a Halloween-themed pop-up bar open during the weekends. Guests can enjoy a tasty selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic craft beverages, specially created by the resort’s mixologists, in surroundings that conjure up the spirit(s) of a haunted pub complete with eerie portraits and a wisecracking, singing ghost. NOT MANY TRICKS, LOTS OF TREATS Youngsters can add to their confection collection with sweet treats on the Trick-or-Treat Expedition. Trick-or-treaters are encouraged to wear their best costumes as they meet some cheerfully spooky characters throughout Gaylord Palms’ atrium. Trick-or-Treat Expedition is held on weekends and is complimentary to guests staying overnight at Gaylord Palms. GIVE ‘EM PUMPKIN TO TALK ABOUT Elaborate pumpkin art is showcased on the Jack-O’-Lantern Walk, with crafty pumpkin carvings inspired by the spirit of the Sunshine State displayed inside the hotel’s atrium. Admission is complimentary. DIVE-IN MOVIE It's time for a delightful dive-in movie as the family-friendly, animated feature film "Spookley the Square Pumpkin" is presented for overnight resort guests in Cypress Springs Water Park each Friday and Saturday night during the event. A SPOOKY CELEBRATION Young explorers are invited along as Adventure Kid Sophie, Seth the Sea Turtle and Ava the Alligator showcase some of Florida’s creepy creatures, like snakes and alligators, in the Adventure Kids Spooky Celebration. Kids also will learn about some of the mysterious plants in the hotel atrium’s indoor gardens. The show is presented each Saturday during Goblins & Giggles Weekends and is complimentary for guests. LIGHT SHOW, FRIGHT SHOW Brightly animated light curtains create a multi-sensory spectacle that tells the musical tale of the Phantom of the Atrium – a mysterious composer thought to be lurking in the rafters. The show, a combination of colorful LED lights and classical music, will be presented at 9 p.m. nightly. Many guests with main atrium-view rooms can enjoy the show from their balconies FANG-TASTIC FLORIDA ANIMALS Accompanied by some of their favorite animals, Wild Florida will visit each Saturday during Goblins & Giggles Weekends to present Spooky Animal Encounters. Guests will learn more about snakes, alligators and other amazing animals in this up-close experience with some of Florida’s diverse wildlife. In addition to the Halloween special events, Gaylord Palms guests can enjoy plenty of family- friendly activities across the 64-acre resort. Gaylord Palms features a 4.5-acre atrium with indoor gardens and Florida wildlife, a 3-acre water park, delicious culinary offerings, soothing spa treatments and more. Goblins & Giggles Weekends tickets are on sale at GaylordPalmsGetaway.com/FallActivities. For more information about the Goblins & Giggles Weekends packages, guests may visit GaylordPalmsGetaway.com, or call 407/586-0000.

Grab your favorite stein and best lederhosen, then head on over to Orlando’s top entertainment destination – ICON Park is hosting its first annual Oktoberfest celebration. Aligning itself with the famous Oktoberfest festival held each year in Munich, Germany, ICON Park will offer special beer, food and entertainment on Fridays from 5 to 10 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 2 to 10 p.m. starting Sept. 16 through Oct. 2. This celebration will be the perfect opportunity for families to spend time together while enjoying traditional experiences. Throughout the celebration, guests can get their fill of delicious German beers. Beer flights featuring four seasonal brews will be available at The Lawn Bar for $16. If you’re looking for a nice souvenir, a commemorative 32 oz glass stein filled to the brim with your favorite selection can be purchased for $22. Guests can even take a flight on their flight of The Wheel! A seasonal selection cooler will be offered at the Sky Bar before boarding. The brews will pair perfectly with the traditional German dishes ICON Park is offering at The Lawn. Choose from Bratwurst and Sauerkraut, Chicken Schnitzel, Pretzels with Beer Cheese and, of course, Apple Strudel. For the purists, ICON Park will have the authentic Bavarian Music of Stammtischler – from the Oom Pah sound of polka and waltzes to traditional landlers and boarischers. Kids will love watching the performers play the Bavarian button accordion with tenor horn, wooden spoons, and the Alphorn. Whether you’re dancing the night away or just enjoying the sound of real alpine music, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to Munich. ICON Park features some awesome attractions including The Wheel, Madame Tussauds Orlando, Sea Life Center Orlando, and Museum of the Illusions, plus it offers a fab selection of restaurants including Blake Shelton’s Ole Red, Shake Shack, and Sugar Factory.

From immersive attractions, flavorful festivals, and interactive pavilions that spark your curiosity and enable you to experience cultures and cuisine from around the world, EPCOT truly offers something for everyone. And with the park transforming before our eyes – and preparing to celebrate its 40th anniversary on Oct. 1 – it’s an exciting time to experience EPCOT! And now, there are three more reasons to visit! The Enchanting Extras Collection are returning to EPCOT beginning October 2nd. These personalized experiences offer an exciting look at the magic of possibilities and provide you with the unique ability to experience EPCOT by land and by sea! Experience The Land: If you like the Living with the Land attraction at EPCOT or have an interest in gardening and natural sciences, then you’ll love Behind the Seeds! This one-hour walking tour gives you an up-close and personal view of amazing plants, insects and fish throughout four state-of-the-art greenhouses. Take in the sights and smells of unusual crops from around the world as you explore the future of agriculture. Your knowledgeable guide will help you discover some of the latest plant-growing techniques in use at The Land, including hydroponics, and provide ideas you can try at home in your own garden! Experience The Seas: The Seas with Nemo & Friends is home to more than 2,000 sea creatures representing over 90 aquatic species including sea turtles, angelfish, dolphins, eagle rays and sharks. With the return of EPCOT Seas Adventures – DiveQuest, guests once again can dive right into this 5.7-million-gallon saltwater environment and immerse themselves into the sea life surrounding the coral reef. This experience offers SCUBA-certified guests guaranteed calm seas, unlimited visibility, no current and incredible marine life. If you aren’t SCUBA-certified or prefer to stay on your “sea legs,” don’t worry; there is a tour for you, too! With the return of EPCOT Seas Adventures – Dolphins in Depth, guests can meet the bottlenose dolphins at The Seas to learn about their complex undersea behavior and talk with the experts who work with them every day. Due to the popularity of these tours, advance bookings are highly recommended. Please note the Behind the Seeds experience requires a valid theme park admission and reservation. For a complete list of the Enchanting Extras Collection across Walt Disney World Resort, click here.

When you enter this year’s Halloween Horror Nights event at Universal Studios Florida, you are certain to hear ominous, foreboding sounds, blood-curdling screams and me at every food cart saying “Trick or treat. Plants or meat. Give me something good to eat.” The food and drink offerings are scary good and just might be bewitching enough to get me to go through a haunted house or two without peeing my pants (no promises though). From meaty appetizers and vegan specialties to savory snacks and terrifying treats, your scream squad will have plenty of options to feed your fear with these top foods. SPOOKTACULAR VEGAN BITES Oh, my gourd! Chefs Christian Markussen and Chris Colón continue to make me a believer in vegan cuisine. For Halloween Horror Nights 31, they expanded the meatless options and focused on developing menu items that — first and foremost — taste amazing and secondly, look so good you must try them. Fried Zombie Brains (Sting Alley behind Starbucks) Vegan tempura battered cauliflower florets tossed in spicy gochujang (go-chew-jang) sauce and garnished with toasted sesame seeds and scallions. Grab extra forks for this shareable appetizer. African Lentil & Potato Sambusa Coffin (Gramercy Park) This was my favorite vegan dish — reminded me of a lighter version of the pasty meat pies I grew up eating in Michigan. A filling and flavorful mixture of African lentils, carrots, onion, garlic, and potato sambusa tossed in an Ethiopian spice blend and entombed in a light and flaky vegan pie dough coffin. Lil’ Boo’s Spicy Pumpkin Bun (San Francisco Food Cart) Lil’ Boo inspired this adorable dish and is sure to be a fan favorite. An orange steamed bao bun filled with a vegetarian, spicy butternut squash. Roasted Sweet Potato & Mushroom Street Tacos (La Bamba Courtyard) Roasted sweet potatoes and mushrooms topped with vegan crumbled cheese, red onions, and cilantro served with a vegan birria consommé for dipping. DEADLY DELICIOUS DELIGHTS The amazing chefs behind the Halloween Horror Nights menu! From left to right: Chris Colon, Travis Byron, Christian Markussen, Chad Beuter and Ron Cope Welcome to Sting Alley — or as Chef Christian Markussen puts it the “pièce de résistance.” The idea for a “butcher shop” food venue was dreamt up one day while walking around Universal Studios Florida thinking of new ideas for this year’s event. Having just returned from opening Universal Beijing Resort, he recalled seeing the street stalls with butcher shops and the natural creepiness that comes from them. It was a perfect fit for HHN. Spicy Fried Chicken “Offals” (Sting Alley behind Starbucks) Don’t let the name fool you. These delectable chicken bites are the cousin to the Fried Zombie Brains. Crispy fried chicken thigh pieces, peanuts, and crunchy chili rings tossed in a spicy gochujang sauce and topped with toasted sesame seeds and scallions, plus it’s a Chef favorite. You’ll find other carnivore-approved eats around the park, including: Pepperoni Pizza Skulls (Gramercy Park) This dish reminded me of a grown-up version of pizza bites. Soft and chewy skull crust is stuffed with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese and nestled in a bowl of marinara. Eat with a knife and fork or go all in and bite the face off. Maggot-Covered Cheese Dog (Bridge by Fear Factor) Battered Korean-style all-beef hot dog on a stick layered with mozzarella cheese, rolled in puffed rice cereal and topped with gochujang drizzle and black sesame seeds. Note to self: get this before going through Bugs: Eaten Alive House! Haunted Horseshoe (Gramercy Park) This classic burger style out of Illinois is served open faced on garlic Texas toast with jalapeño bacon, spicy candied pork belly, crinkle cut fries and cheddar cheese sauce. Screams classic HHN food. Witches Spell Cauldron Stew (Food Trailer in Music Plaza) A hearty green chili and shredded chicken stew with hominy corn and beans topped with fresh crema and garnished with skeleton-shaped cornbread. This was a personal fave. It’s basically fall in a bowl. SWEET REVENGE DESSERTS Pastry Chef Cheryl Figueroa Rivera is back with her spellbinding sweets that are sure to make your sweet tooth tingle. “Major Sweets” Ice Cream Sandwich (Gramercy Park) How cute is this zombie candy corn? I could just eat him up… oh wait, I did. With two candy-corn sugar cookies filled with sweet corn ice cream, it’s an unexpected twist on a Halloween candy staple. Coconut Yuzu Eyeball (TODAY Cafe) This one-eyed dessert is filled with coconut mousse and Yuzu, a Japanese citrus fruit in the center, and decorated with a prickly pear eye and hibiscus coulis for a refreshingly light treat. Spoiled Angry Bear Meat (Sting Alley behind Starbucks) Served on a cellophane-wrapped meat tray complete with an ingredient sticker, this sweet and salty treat is almost too believable to eat. A savory, crunchy and spicy white cheddar-flavored marshmallow treat. Killer Stove Top Popcorn Custard (Gramercy Park) It was hands down my favorite. Butter popcorn-infused custard with a layer of caramel on the bottom, topped with “blood-spattered” sweet kettle corn and served in a mini aluminum pie tin. BOO’S AND BOOZE Fall-flavored and fragrant beers plus signature cocktails are a plenty at themed bars around the park. Here are just some of the highlights: Beers Pecan Pie Cider: this cider on draft is perfect pairing for desserts Lacto Kooler: a Berliner Weisse, sour beer in a fun, hologram-like can Whole Hog Pumpkin Ale: a returning favorite from last year. Infuses pumpkin pie spices, natural cinnamon, nutmeg, and real pumpkin Signature Cocktails Electric Death: Gin-based Tiki drink with Bols Blue Curaçao, lime juice, BR Reynolds Orgeat almond syrup, simple syrup, pineapple juice, and pimento bitters Burning Skull: Tequila-based drink with gran gala liquer, lime juice, simple syrup, mango nectar, pineapple juice, jalapeno and basil concentrate mixed with smoked chipotle pepper bitters and served in a skull-shaped souvenir cup HUNGRY FOR MORE No Halloween Horror Nights would be the same without returning favorites like Pizza Fries and Twisted Taters, but venture off the beaten path and try the new Halloween-themed food and beverage options at select venues in Universal CityWalk, including Voodoo Doughnut, Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen, and Red Coconut Club (appropriately re-themed to Dead Coconut on event nights). Or better yet, keep the screams going at one of the eight Universal Orlando Hotels. With even more Halloween-inspired specialty drinks and themed lounges, it’s the best way to experience the World’s Premier Halloween Event. Halloween Horror Nights is happening on select nights September 2 – October 31. So, grab your scream squad and get ready to feed your fear night after night this fall.

Come ghoulish foodies –these treats will take you away. The theme parks and Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort are ready for the Halloween season with mouth watering goodies that will leave you and your taste buds spellbound. The chefs and mixologists have conjured up some truly unforgettable items you’ll be dying to try. In a season full of sweets, eats, and tricks, you’re in for quite the culinary delight. With the can’t-miss Minnie Ghost Pinata from The Ganachery at Disney Springs, the Pumpkin Mousse from The Trolley Car Café at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Caramelized Apple Liege Waffle over at Connections Café in EPCOT, and some adorable novelties to bring the fun home with you, this year is not to be missed. Grab your appetite and get ready for some culinary magic because Halloween is coming to Walt Disney World Resort and I’ve got all the goodies you’ve been waiting for! EPCOT Connections Café Caramelized Apple Liege Waffle with caramelized white chocolate and graham cracker streusel (New)(Available October 4 through 31) Dark Chocolate Halloween Cupcake with dark chocolate mousse (New) (Available October 28 through 31) Connections Eatery Donald Candy Corn Sipper including choice of fountain beverage (Coming Soon) Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue S’mores Brownie with a pumpkin Mickey (New) (Available October 28 through 31) Donald Candy Corn Sipper including choice of fountain beverage (Coming Soon) Sunshine Seasons Monster Mousse: Caramel mousse and apple-caramel filling on a shortbread cookie (New)(Available October 28 through 31) Donald Candy Corn Sipper including choice of fountain beverage (Coming Soon) Available at Fife & Drum and Popcorn Carts near Canada, Journey Into Imagination With Figment, Creations Shop, and Mission: SPACE Glow-in-the-Dark Mickey Mummy Popcorn Bucket Disney’s Hollywood Studios ABC Commissary (Available October 1 through 31) Black Widow Tart: Spiced milk chocolate tart filled with orange curd, pomegranate molasses whipped cream, candied orange peel, and a dark chocolate spider (New) Frozen Apple Cider: Frozen apple cider topped with green apple boba balls Spiced Caramel Apple: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, apple cider, cranberry and salted caramel Donald Candy Corn Sipper including choice of fountain beverage (Coming Soon) Backlot Express (Available October 1 through 31) Graveyard Cupcake: Fudge-filled Chocolate cupcake topped with cookies and cream buttercream, chocolate cookie tombstone, white chocolate bone, and Halloween sprinkles Frozen Apple Cider: Frozen apple cider topped with green apple boba balls Spiced Caramel Apple: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, apple cider, cranberry and salted caramel Donald Candy Corn Sipper including choice of fountain beverage (Coming Soon) Catalina Eddie’s (Available October 1 through 31) Pumpkin Patch Cookie: Pumpkin spice snickerdoodle cookie topped with pumpkin spice buttercream and pumpkin candies (New) Dockside Diner (Available October 1 through 31) Mickey Mummy Cookie: Mickey-shaped chocolate cookie with white chocolate mint frosting Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge (Available October 1 through 31) Sweet Poison: Coconut rum, blue curaçao beverage syrup, rum, and pineapple juice Spiced Caramel Apple: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, apple cider, cranberry and salted caramel Hollywood Scoops (Available October 1 through 31) Candy Corn Milkshake: Candy corn ice cream shake topped with a vanilla cake doughnut, whipped cream, spooky sprinkles, and candy corn Oasis Canteen (Available October 1 through 31) Spiced Caramel Apple: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, apple cider, cranberry and salted caramel PizzeRizzo (Available October 1 through 31) Halloween Candy Cookie Pizza: Sugar cookie “pizza” topped with strawberry jam, white chocolate, Halloween candy, and sprinkles (New) Frozen Apple Cider: Frozen apple cider topped with green apple boba balls Spiced Caramel Apple: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, apple cider, cranberry and salted caramel Donald Candy Corn Sipper including choice of fountain beverage (Coming Soon) Rosie’s All-American Cafe (Available October 1 through 31) Mickey Mummy Cookie: Mickey-shaped chocolate cookie with white chocolate mint frosting (New) Frozen Apple Cider: Frozen apple cider topped with green apple boba balls Spiced Caramel Apple: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, apple cider, cranberry and salted caramel Donald Candy Corn Sipper including choice of fountain beverage (Coming Soon) Sunshine Day Bar (Available October 1 through 31) Spiced Caramel Apple: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, apple cider, cranberry and salted caramel Tune-In Lounge (Available October1 through 31) Spiced Caramel Apple: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, apple cider, cranberry and salted caramel The Trolley Car Café (Available October 1 through 31) Pumpkin Mousse: Pumpkin cheesecake with a cinnamon sugar dusted apple cider cake, raspberry dark chocolate stem and purple buttercream (New) Woody’s Lunchbox (Available October 1 through 31) Pumpkin Lunch Box Tart: Pumpkin pie filled pastry tart with marshmallow fondant, candy corn,and Halloween sprinkles (New) Available at Various Food Carts Throughout the Park (Available October 1 through 31) Mickey Brownie: Chocolate brownie with Halloween sprinkles Halloween Popcorn sponsored by Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween Available at Animation Courtyard, Hollywood Boulevard, and Hyperion Theater Popcorn Carts (Available October 1 through 31) Glow-in-the-Dark Mickey Mummy Popcorn Bucket Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Available at Mahindi, The Feeding Ground, Corn-Ivores, and Trek Snacks Glow-in-the-Dark Mickey Mummy Popcorn Bucket Disney Springs Amorette’s Patisserie Black Flame Candle Petit Cake: Devil’s Food biscuit, apricot jam, brandy simple syrup, caramel mousse, and candied pecan crunch (New) (Available September 30 through October 31) Pumpkin Apple Tart: Pumpkin spice mousse, red wine poached apple, and hazelnut crunch (Available September 5through October 31) Pumpkin Crème Brûlée: Pumpkin crème brûlée, cranberry compote, cran-cherry yogurt cream, and a spiced sable cookie (Available through October 31) Dockside Margarita (Available through October 31) Monster Margarita: Patron Silver Tequila, Grand Marnier, sweet-and-sour, black cherry, green apple, and lime juice The Ganachery Minnie Ghost Pinata: Dark chocolate pinata filled with treats (Available through October 31) Sisters’ Elixir Hot Cocoa Bomb: Dark chocolate cauldron filled with house made cocoa mix and marshmallows (Available September 30 through October 31) Caramel Skulls: Dark chocolate filled with caramel ganache (Available through October 31) Pumpkin Chai Latte Ganache Squares: Pumpkin chai latte ganache enrobed in milk chocolate (Available through October 31) Apple Whiskey Ganache Squares: Apple whiskey ganache enrobed in milk chocolate (New)(Available through October 31) Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar (Available through October 31) Autumn Smash: Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, pear nectar, lemon juice, simple syrup, and cinnamon stick garnish Marketplace Snacks (Available through October 31) Jack Skellington Bubble Waffle Sundae: Chocolate soft-serve, marshmallow fluff, hot fudge, orange sprinkles, chocolate shavings, chocolate pocky sticks, and a chocolate Jack Skellington garnish (New) Outdoor Vending Throughout Disney Springs (Available through October 31) Sour Apple Margarita: Patron Silver Tequila, Cointreau Liqueur, sour apple pucker, Granny Apple Smith, sweet-and-sour, and lime juice Ghoul Juice: Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Blue Curaçao, sweet-and-sour, cranberry juice, and grenadine Swirls on the Water (Available through October 31) Witch’s Flight: Pumpkin soft-serve, purple cheesecake soft-serve, and DOLE Whip (New) Oogie Boogie DOLE Whip Nachos: Pistachio soft-serve, whip cream, raspberry boba pearls, and waffle chips (New) Angry Orchard Pumpkin Float: Angry Orchard Apple Cider topped with pumpkin soft-serve (New) Vivoli il Gelato (Available through November 1) Jack O Lantern Float: Vanilla gelato, Fanta Orange, and whipped cream Monster Shake: Mint chocolate chip shake, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream Vampire Float: Vanilla gelato, Sprite, and whipped cream Various Carts Throughout Disney Springs Glow-in-the-Dark Mickey Mummy Popcorn Bucket We hope you’re as excited for these Halloween treats as we are! We can't wait to try them!!

Halloween is almost here, and you know what that means – tricks and, most importantly, treats! One of the best parts about the season is the goodies, and this year, resorts across Walt Disney World are bringing plenty of eats that will leave you hypnotized and begging for more! The Disney culinary minds have conjured up some delights in their cauldrons – I mean kitchens – just for you that won’t disappoint. And these items aren’t just a bunch of hocus pocus. With some returning favorites like the Bewitching Minnie Mousse Cupcake at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and plenty of new delights to try including the Madame Leota Dark Chocolate Cake at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and My (Plant-Based) Boo cupcake coming to multiple resorts, you better bring you appetite with your candy bag. We present to you the highly anticipated Foodie Guide to Halloween goodies from the resorts of Walt Disney World. Now let’s trick or treat! Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, and Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort World Premiere Food Court, Intermission Food Court, and End Zone Food Court (Available Oct. 1 through 31; Mobile order available) My (Plant-Based) Boo: Chocolate cupcake topped with a ghostly swirl of vanilla buttercream and sprinkles (New) (Plant-based) (Gluten/Wheat-Friendly) Mickey Pumpkin Cheesecake: Pumpkin cheesecake and spiced chocolate cake with buttercream and chocolate décor (New) Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Landscape of Flavors (Available Oct. 1 through 31; Mobile order available) Spellbound Chicken Adobo Nachos: Blue corn tortilla chips with chicken adobo, toasted pumpkin seeds, roasted corn, black beans, and a zesty pumpkin cheese sauce finished with lime crema and a ghostly pepper salsa (New) (Gluten/Wheat Friendly) My (Plant-Based) Boo: Chocolate cupcake topped with a ghostly swirl of vanilla buttercream and sprinkles (New) (Plant-based) (Gluten/Wheat-Friendly) The Whoopie Monster: Spiced apple whoopie pie with marshmallow buttercream and caramel (New) Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge The Mara (Available Oct. 1 through 31; Mobile order available) Pumpkin Mickey Tart: Pumpkin cheesecake mousse with chocolate ganache and chocolate décor (New) Boma – Flavors of Africa, Victoria Falls Lounge, and Sanaa (Available Oct. 1 through 31) Doom-ela South African Margarita: Our Margarita featuring Patron Silver Tequila with a South African Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon floater (New) Disney’s Beach Club Resort Beach Club Marketplace (Available Oct. 1 through 31; Mobile order available) Mummy Cookies ‘n Scream Trifle: Layers of chocolate cookies n’ cream mousse, chocolate cake, and whipped cream (New) Poison Apple Trifle: Layers of caramel crunch, apple mousse, caramel mousse, and vanilla cake with buttercream and fondant décor (New) Mickey Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookie: Pumpkin spice sugar cookie with royal icing décor (New) Beaches & Cream Soda Shop (Available Oct. 1 through 31) Butter Pecan Pumpkin Shake: Butter pecan ice cream with pumpkin flavoring, caramel, and chocolate sauces with a vanilla cupcake decorated like a Mickey pumpkin and sprinkle décor (New) (non-alcoholic) Disney’s BoardWalk BoardWalk Deli (Available Oct. 1 through 31; Mobile order available) Boo Brownie: Mickey-shaped brownie topped with ganache and whipped cream ghosts (New) Creepy Cupcake: Vanilla cupcake with blood orange curd filling, vanilla mascarpone cream, chocolate cookies crumbs, and sugar pumpkins (New) Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Centertown Market and Spyglass Grill (Available Oct. 1 through 31; Mobile order available) My (Plant-Based) Boo: Chocolate cupcake topped with a ghostly swirl of vanilla buttercream and sprinkles (New) (Plant-based) (Gluten/Wheat-Friendly) Topsy Turvy Chocolate & Cherries: Chocolate cake with a salted caramel mousse and a tart cherry filling (New) Disney’s Contemporary Resort Contempo Café (Available Oct. 1 through 31; Mobile order available) Madame Leota Dark Chocolate Cake: Devil’s Food mini cake filled with dark chocolate ganache topped with chocolate glaze and marshmallow webs (New) Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Barcelona Lounge (Available through Nov. 30) Caramel Pumpkin Pie Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Cold Brew Coffee with caramel and pumpkin pie flavors topped with cinnamon whipped cream (New) (non-alcoholic) Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Villa del Lago (Available Oct. 1 through 31) Pumpkin Mickey Tart: Pumpkin cheesecake mousse with chocolate ganache and chocolate décor (New) Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Gasparilla Island Grill (Available through Oct. 31; Mobile order available) Jack O ’Lantern Mickey Cake Pop: Jumbo pumpkin-spiced yellow cake pop enrobed in orange-colored white chocolate (New) Black Flame Candle: Candy corn-colored vanilla sponge cake candle with caramel buttercream and white chocolate ganache (New) Bewitching Minnie Mousse Cupcake: Cookies ‘n cream-filled chocolate cupcake enrobed in ganache Hocus Pocus ‘Amuck’ Cakes: Chocolate Devil’s Food cupcakes filled with peanut “boo”butter mousse Disney’s Old Key West Resort Good’s Food to Go (Available Oct. 1 through 31) Mummy Mickey Blondie: Caramel blondie with caramel buttercream Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Capt. Cook’s and Kona Island (Available Oct. 1 through 31; Mobile order available at Capt. Cook’s only) Tamatoa: Chocolate chiffon cake with Hawaiian Chantilly filling and shiny sprinkles (New) Pineapple Lanai (Available Oct. 1 through 31) Not-So-Scary Pumpkin Soft-serve: Pumpkin spice flavored soft-serve and coconut haupia with caramel drizzle, graham cracker crumbs, and a white chocolate Mickey-shaped pumpkin (New) Disney’s Pop Century Resort Everything POP Shopping and Dining (Available Oct. 1 through 31; Mobile order available) My (Plant-Based) Boo: Chocolate cupcake topped with a ghostly swirl of vanilla buttercream and sprinkles (New) (Plant-based) (Gluten/Wheat-Friendly) The Whoopie Monster: Spiced apple whoopie pie with marshmallow buttercream and caramel (New) Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter and Riverside Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory and Riverside Mill Food Court (Available Oct. 1 through 31; Mobile order available) My (Plant-Based) Boo: Chocolate cupcake topped with a ghostly swirl of vanilla buttercream and sprinkles (New) (Plant-based) (Gluten/Wheat-Friendly) Tombstone Sweet: Chocolate cake, caramel mousse, caramel milk chocolate mousse, coffee dark chocolate mousse, and a salted milk chocolate ganache (New) Scat Cat’s Club – Café (Located at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter; available Oct. 1 through Nov. 27) Pumpkin Spice Beignets: Mickey beignets dusted with powdered sugar and pumpkin spice Disney’s Riviera Resort Le Petit Café (Available Oct. 29 through 31) Monster Mousse: Pistachio mousse, morello cherry, and milk chocolate crumble (New) Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Backstretch Pool Bar (Available Oct. 1 through 31) Bewitched Cherry Cone: Cherry soft-serve and chocolate bat wings in a chocolate-dipped waffle cone (New) The Artist’s Palette (Available Oct. 1 through 31; Mobile order available) Mummy Mickey Blondie: Caramel blondie with caramel buttercream Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Geyser Point Bar & Grill (Available Oct. 1 through 31) Halloween Drink Flight: Flight with all four holiday drinks Blood Orange: Tequila, blood orange, and simple syrup with lime juice Black Magic Margarita: Tequila, blue Curaçao beverage syrup, green apple syrup, grenadine, and sour mix Around the Pumpkin Patch: Tequila, pumpkin spice, lime juice, and sour mix Poison Apple: Tequila, green apple syrup, lime juice, and sour mix Roaring Fork (Available Oct. 1 through 31; Mobile order available) Haunted Forest Apple Mousse: Green cake with cookies n’ cream mousse, and not-so-poisoned sour apple mousse with dark chocolate tree branches (New) Disney’s Yacht Club Resort The Market at Ale & Compass (Available Oct. 1 through 31; Mobile order available) Mummy Cookies ‘n Scream Trifle: Layers of chocolate cookies n’ cream mousse, chocolate cake, and whipped cream (New) Poison Apple Trifle: Layers of caramel crunch, apple mousse, caramel mousse, and vanilla cake with buttercream and fondant décor (New) Mickey Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookie: Pumpkin spice sugar cookie with royal icing décor (New) Available at Select Pool Bars and Lounges at Walt Disney World Resorts (Available Oct. 1 through 31) Seawitch’s Brew: Lunazul Reposado Tequila, blackberry purée, and sour mix rimmed with black salt and topped with fresh blackberries (New) Spiced Caramel Apple: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, apple cider, cranberry, and salted caramel with a candy-shaped glow cube Happy Halloween fellow foodies! I hope you’re ready for all these eats, treats, and maybe even some tricks coming to Walt Disney World Resorts this season!

Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights has returned for its 31st terrifying year at Universal Orlando Resort here in Orlando. Guests can experience the legendary HHN event that features a total of 10 haunted houses, including six houses with all-new original concepts, five sinister scare zones and two live shows designed to bring deepest fears to life! “Hailed by fans as ‘nonstop scary awesomeness,’ ‘absolutely terrifying’ and ‘downright chilling,’ Halloween Horror Nights is the pinnacle of immersive Halloween entertainment and has transformed fall travel into a ‘must do’ for people around the globe,” Universal said in a news release. “Season after season, the terror has no bounds as Universal Orlando pulls out all of the sinister stops to celebrate Halloween with a fearsome slate of festivities that not only come to life at the award-winning event – but also across the entire destination, from dining to hotel experiences and more.” Haunted Houses The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare For the first time ever, multi award-winning artist The Weeknd joins forces with Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights to inspire an all-new, terrifying haunted house based on his record-breaking “After Hours” album. With the eerie sounds of the hit album reverberating throughout the experience, guests will step into a surreal living nightmare in “The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare” – filled with grotesque characters and themes inspired by the artist’s music and short films. Halloween John Carpenter’s classic 1978 slasher film “Halloween” returns to Halloween Horror Nights in a terrifying haunted house – “Halloween” – where guests come face-to-face with the merciless Michael Myers. As guests make their way through his dilapidated home and chilling moments from the film, they’ll narrowly dodge attacks from the knife-wielding Myers as he stalks their every move. Universal Monsters: Legends Collide Universal Pictures’ most notorious horror icons, The Wolf Man, Dracula and The Mummy, come together for the first time ever in the all-new “Universal Monsters: Legends Collide” haunted house. Guests will get caught in the middle of a bloodthirsty battle between the terrifying trio as they hunt to find the amulet that will break their curse – and they’ll destroy anyone who gets in their way. The Horrors of Blumhouse Two horror masterpieces come to life in “The Horrors of Blumhouse.” Guests will find themselves trapped between a frantic teen and the ruthless serial killer she’s swapped bodies with in Freaky. Then, they’ll try to make a desperate escape from the dark basement of The Grabber’s “fun” house before they become his latest victim in the terrifying The Black Phone. Spirits of the Coven Guests will be invited to a lively 1920s speakeasy, but something sinister is brewing beneath in “Spirits of the Coven.” A coven of seemingly beautiful flapper witches will lure those who enter into a hidden brewing area. Once they’ve ensnared their victims, they’ll reveal their haggish true form and turn guests into a witch’s brew. They’ll be cackling; everyone else will be screaming. Bugs: Eaten Alive While touring a 1950s home of the future, guests will be swarmed by hordes of revolting insects after a pest control system failure unleashes them. Many-legged horrors, growing, mutating and laying eggs in human hosts will worm their way into the deepest of fears. Those who dare enter will be dropping like flies in “Bugs: Eaten Alive.” Fiesta de Chupacabras The mountains of Latin America are filled with many wonderful traditions. In one tiny village, they pay tribute to the legendary creature Chupacabras with an annual fiesta. In “Fiesta de Chupacabras,” there’s more to the legend than meets the eye. And in this colorful village, the streets are lined with the crimson blood of visitors. Hellblock Horror They too do time for their crimes. In “Hellblock Horror,” guests will have to survive visiting hours in a secret penitentiary that houses treacherous monsters and fiends of all kinds that are hell bent on taking over and destroying the world. The interdimensional power core containing the inmates has failed and the monsters are breaking out of their cells, allowing them easy access to guests, and the exit. Dead Man’s Pier: Winter’s Wake There’s nothing charming about this ghostly New England fishing village. A phantom sea captain is summoning undead fishermen from their watery grave, a grisly crew with rotting, barnacle-encrusted bodies. Guests may have escaped their hooks in the “Dead Man’s Wharf” scare zone in 2016 – now they’d better batten down the hatches before they’re reeled in and drug under in “Dead Man’s Pier: Winter’s Wake.” Descendants of Destruction Deep in the subway tunnels below an abandoned, toxic city, mutated humans fight for survival in “Descendants of Destruction.” The deeper one goes, the darker their fate. In the fading light of the poisoned depths, hideous creatures who’ve long ago left their humanity behind prey on all who try to make their way through the darkness. Scare Zones Horrors of Halloween The Pumpkin Lord, the spirit of Halloween, has returned to take over this year’s event, summoning hordes of fiendish creatures including demons, ghosts and witches. Terror has taken root. Scarecrow: Cursed Soil At an abandoned farm, scarecrow sentinels have risen from the crust of the earth to hunt souls and seek revenge. They’ll harvest the screams of those who dare enter this dilapidated barn. Sweet Revenge The sweets from Major Sweets’ candy company have turned these 1950s kids into crazed killers. With pint-sized costumed maniacs roaming the streets, Halloween will be a night of trick-or-treat mayhem. This scare zone will be located in the New York area of the park near the Revenge of the Mummy attraction. Graveyard: Deadly Unrest On All Hallow’s Eve, a dark storm descends upon a cemetery and awakens long-dead spirits. These specters rise from their graves to capture souls for all eternity. No one living can escape them. This scare zone will be located in the Hollywood area of the park. Conjure The Dark An evil sorceress has entered twisted stone ruins and called forth monstrosities from dark dimensions. This Halloween, blood will feed her army of the night. Live Shows Halloween Nightmare Fuel Wildfire The new show is a sequel to last year’s fan-favorite “Halloween Nightmare Fuel” show featuring the world-famous performance group, The Fuel Girls – highlighting a new Dreamer in the depths of a new nightmare set to a heart-pounding metal, rock and electronica score. This show will be located in the outside theater next to the Men In Black: Alien Attack attraction. Ghoulish! A Halloween Tale As darkness falls, a ghost story becomes reality as guests go beyond the grave in a spectacularly spooky show on Universal Studios’ lagoon, featuring huge water screens and sinister music. The Grim Reaper takes guests on a journey of what happens beyond the grave – all set to eerily-remixed music by some of today’s most iconic artists. Tribute Store Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store is returning for the popular event. For the first time ever, the scares taking root in the streets of Universal Studios Florida will bleed into the theme of the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store with a collection of incredibly detailed environments inspired by the iconic Halloween haunts featured throughout the event, the theme park said. Guests will shop the latest Halloween Horror Nights merchandise and treats as they venture highly-themed rooms including a Pumpkin Patch, Cemetery, Witch’s Cottage – eventually making their way to the final room – an elaborate Halloween festival set in the same town as the store’s neighboring scare zone, “Sweet Revenge.” Limited-time Hotel Experience Guests can begin their terrifying journey with a limited-time experience at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Hotel guests can take part in the Universal Monsters Gallery of Legends. Guests will see a collection of immersive photo opportunities inspired by the terrifying trio of Universal’s classic Monsters that guests will face at the event – The Mummy, The Wolf Man and Dracula. Tickets All tickets are on sale now for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort. Single Night Ticket: $73.99, plus tax. Halloween Horror Nights Express Pass: $119.99, plus tax. Halloween Horror Nights Rush of Fear Pass, guests able to experience first 17 event nights: $129.99, plus tax. Halloween Horror Nights Frequent Fear Pass, Guests able to visit 27 nights Sunday-Thursday, plus first weekend: $179.99. Halloween Horror Nights Frequent Fear Plus Pass: 36 event nights for every Sun.- Fri. event night plus the first and last Saturday event nights: $219.19, plus tax. Halloween Horror Nights Ultimate Frequent Fear Pass, guest able to experience all event nights: $324.99, plus tax.

The “Most Magical Place on Earth” is known for inspiring imagination and creating unforgettable memories for generations. Well, get ready because the magic at Walt Disney World Resort is flourishing with all-new attractions, the return of fan-favorites and the addition of beloved characters. Sunday at D23 Expo 2022, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro made several exciting announcements about the future of Walt Disney World Resort. Dazzling Additions to Magic Kingdom Park Ready to begin … Those words will fill the air with the popular anthem “Happily Ever After” when an updated nighttime spectacular lights up the skies at Magic Kingdom Park in 2023. That won’t be the only addition lighting up the skies at Magic Kingdom Park. Neon lights and speeding lightcycles will fill Tomorrowland as your chance to enter the grid with TRON Lightcycle / Run arrives in spring 2023. You’ll climb aboard your very own Lightcycle and race through a dark, computerized world alongside your family and friends. As you swoop and swerve throughout the course, your team will compete to be the first to race through eight Energy Gates and claim victory. Foolish mortals, prepare yourselves for a new happy haunt at the Haunted Mansion. The Hatbox Ghost has heard your calls and will materialize next year. You may recognize this popular character from the attraction at Disneyland Resort in California. Are you ready to head down the bayou? Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will take you along with Princess Tiana, Prince Naveen and their friends as they host a party at Tiana’s Place for the people of New Orleans. It’s up to you to help find the missing ingredient when this exciting new attraction opens in late 2024. The Transformation of EPCOT Continues The multi-year transformation of EPCOT will soon reach another major milestone with the completion of the World Celebration neighborhood in late 2023. With lush, green space for you to relax, plus the opening of Communicore Hall and Communicore Plaza, this central location in the park will be the new home for festivals and the perfect space to gather with family and friends. It will also be home to Dreamers Point, an inspiring new area where you can view the new Walt Disney statue called “Walt the Dreamer.” Over in World Nature – the EPCOT neighborhood dedicated to understanding and preserving the beauty, awe, and balance of the natural world – we’re excited to share that Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana, will also open in late 2023. The new exploration trail will allow guests to learn about the story of water on our planet. As you may have seen through Moana’s bond with the ocean, water has a mind of its own, and you’ll get to interact with it throughout this attraction. Imagination has always been a core theme at EPCOT, with attractions and experiences that push the boundaries. There’s one key character who always comes to mind when we think about imagination, and he’s coming to life in a whole new way by the end of next year. That’s right, you’ll be able to meet Figment in person at EPCOT. As we look ahead to the future and the celebration of the Walt Disney Company’s 100thanniversary, we’re excited to share that a new nighttime spectacular is in the works for EPCOT. The new show is currently in development and will debut late next year, carrying on the park’s legacy of inspiring nighttime entertainment that unites guests around World Showcase Lagoon. There’s so much to look forward to in 2023 and beyond, you just gotta go!