Theme Park Travels: Trick or Treat

This Halloween consider having the kids trick-or-treat at a theme park such as Walt Disney World or SeaWorld. These limited edition events allow the kids to dress up and trick-or-treat safely in a not so scary environment that provides fun for all.

SeaWorld’s Spooktactular is complete with friends of the sea including octopuses, mermaids, pumpkin fish and more. Throughout the park are candy stations and there is a separate kids’ area for photo opportunities and play area with sea fairies. There is even a Sesame Street “Countdown to Halloween” live musical show. The Spooktacular event beings at 11am on selected days through October and the admission price is included in the general ticket. Visit www.seaworldspooktacular.com for details.

Other special Halloween SeaWorld events include: The Spooktacular Sesame Street character breakfast buffet where Elmo, the Count and others will attend. The breakfast is additional and requires reservations. A special Spooky Spectacular Sleepover on select dates allows families to come up close to predators and scary overnight sleep event in the Shark Encounter. This event is an additional cost, runs from 7pm-9am, and is designed for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade.

Another favorite Halloween tradition sure to delight kids and adults is Mickey’s “Not So Scary Halloween” after-hours party. Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is decorated to the nines with Fall and Halloween décor. Kids and Disney characters dress up for this evening of fun and treats. Not to be outdone by the kids, adults alike dress up too.

Starting at 7pm through midnight on select nights through October 31^st, guests can see the special “Boo-to-You” Halloween parade and the bewitching “Happy HalloWishes” fireworks display that can only be seen during this time. Beyond the safe trick-or-treating stations throughout the park, attractions and rides are open as well. A separate ticket is required. Visit www.disneyworld.com/halloween for more details.

Both of these Halloween special events provide a unique opportunity and vantage point for familiar theme parks! The opportunity to have kids and adults dress up and trick-or-treat in these locations is one to be remembered and a fun way to experience both SeaWorld and Disney.

Photo Credits: Walt Disney World & SeaWorld

Photo Captions:

DUCK-O-LANTERN: Donald and Daisy Duck are decked out in their newest Halloween party-wear in front of the Haunted Mansion at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. It’s all part of the fun that takes place when the Magic Kingdom hosts “Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.” Activities include trick-or-treating, a Halloween parade and Disney’s “Happy HalloWishes” fireworks show. A separate ticket is required to attend. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

FRIGHTFULLY FUN FIREWORKS: Orange-hued fireworks explode over Cinderella Castle while illuminated pumpkins are projected onto the facade during the “Happy HalloWishes” fireworks show. The pyrotechnics show is part of “Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party,” an after-hours Halloween celebration that takes place on select nights at the theme park. (Gene Duncan, photographer)

SeaWorld Spooktacular: Mrs. Mackeral leads the way in an underwater fantasea during SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular.