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Travel Trends: Mixing Travel and Terror for a Halloween Vacation

If you're sick of barricading yourself in your home to avoid the endless doorbell ringers, the following Orlando Theme Parks may be next on your family bucket list.

by Precious White

It's no surprise that travel is often planned around the holidays. Yet, when it comes to Halloween, many opt for a staycation by participating in the usual events held locally. But the newest travel trend involves getting away to mix and mingle with new spine-chilling ghosts and goblins.

Over the years, many attractions have decided to ramp up their Halloween events, attracting people from all over who enjoy mixing travel and terror for a fright night with bite. So, if you're sick of barricading yourself in your home to avoid the endless doorbell ringers or fancy something creepier than the local trick or treat, the following Orlando Theme Parks may be next on your family bucket list.

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Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Sept. 10 –  Nov. 1, 2013 (select nights)

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Don your favorite costume and get ready to trick-or-treat at this Halloween-themed event in Magic Kingdom park—on select nights from 7:00 PM to midnight.


Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios

Sept. 20 – Nov. 2, 2013 (select nights)

Your worst nightmares take shape this fall at Universal Orlando. Halloween Horror Nights 23 features all-new haunted houses based on The Walking Dead, The Cabin in the Woods, Evil Dead, Resident Evil and more.

SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular

Saturdays and Sundays in October

An ocean of Halloween fun for all ages awaits you at SeaWorld Orlando. Put on your Halloween costume and stop by for special Halloween shows, a sea of sweet treats, and lots of fun, family-friendly spookiness. Best of all, it's all included with regular admission to SeaWorld Orlando. 

Brick-or-Treat at Legoland Florida

Saturdays and Sundays in October

Enjoy safe and family-friendly festivities at Legoland Florida's Halloween celebration. Trick-or-treat along the brick-or-treat trail, build your own Lego models, take your picture with the world's largest Lego jack-o'-lantern and win prizes in an all-kids Halloween costume contest.

Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens

Sept. 27 – Oct. 26, 2013 (select nights)

On the thirteenth year every century, evil comes out to play at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Thirteen evils, to be exact including "#1: The Possessed," "#2, The Torturer" and their demented friends. Experience all-new scare zones and thrilling live entertainment that will leave you screaming for more.

Editor's note: Precious White is a local Paulding resident and former educator in the Paulding County School System. She recently opened a travel agency and will be sharing tips and ideas with Patch on a weekly basis.


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