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Your ultimate Halloween travel guide to Orlando in 2025

Orlando transforms into a Halloween destination with blockbuster theme park events, haunted houses, and citywide festivities. From Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, the city offers everything from family-friendly trick-or-treating to late-night scares. Expect creative costumes, immersive attractions, and a festive atmosphere across neighborhoods and parks.

What to expect in Orlando during Halloween

Character in horror makeup at Universal Horror Nights, Orlando.
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Theme park transformations

​Universal Studios and Walt Disney World unveil elaborate Halloween overlays, haunted mazes, and after-hours parties, drawing visitors from around the world.

Citywide decorations

Downtown Orlando, Winter Park, and local neighborhoods feature pumpkin displays, spooky storefronts, and themed pop-up markets.

Haunted houses and scare zones

From professional haunted attractions to neighborhood setups, you’ll find jump-scare corridors, fog-filled walkways, and costumed actors throughout the city.

Family-friendly festivals

Orlando’s zoos, museums, and parks host daytime events with crafts, costume contests, and safe trick-or-treating for all ages.

Seasonal food and drink

Local restaurants and bars serve up pumpkin-flavored treats, themed cocktails, and autumn menus, perfect for a festive night out.

Mild autumn weather

Expect comfortable evenings, ideal for outdoor events, parades, and exploring the city’s decorated streets.

Top things to do for Halloween in Orlando

Experience Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights

Universal Studios Orlando’s signature event features haunted houses, scare zones, and live shows. Expect movie-quality sets, costumed actors, and late-night thrills.
Recommended tickets:
**** Universal Studios Orlando 1-Day Tickets

Join Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

​Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom hosts a family-friendly Halloween party with themed parades, fireworks, trick-or-treating, and character meet-and-greets. Costumes encouraged for all ages.
Recommended tickets:

  • Magic Kingdom 1-Day Ticket
  • Walt Disney World Orlando 1-Day Park Hopper Tickets

Explore Gatorland’s Gators, Ghosts, and Goblins

​Gatorland offers a unique Halloween twist with themed shows, interactive scare zones, and family activities. It’s a fun, less-crowded alternative to the big parks.

Recommended tickets:

  • Gatorland Skip-the-Line Tickets
  • Gatorland Tickets with Screamin’ Gator Zip Line Access

Trick-or-treat at ICON Park

​ICON Park transforms into a Halloween hub with themed nights featuring trick-or-treat trails, lively costume contests, and exclusive after-hours access to attractions such as Madame Tussauds Orlando and SEA LIFE Orlando.

Recommended tickets:

  • Admission tickets to the ICON Park
  • ICON Park Attraction Package: The Wheel, Madame Tussaud's and SEA Life Aquarium

Bundle your experiences with Go City Orlando Passes

Make the most of your Halloween getaway by bundling top attractions and seasonal events with a Go City Orlando Pass, offering convenience and savings in one easy ticket.

Recommended tickets:

  • Go City Orlando All-Inclusive Pass: 30 Attractions including Kennedy Space Centre

Visit SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Scream & Spooktacular

SeaWorld Orlando offers two Halloween experiences: Howl-O-Scream for adults, with haunted houses and scare zones, and Spooktacular for families, featuring trick-or-treat trails and dance parties.

Where to go:
SeaWorld Orlando Halloween | Find on Maps

Explore local haunted houses

Orlando’s independent haunted attractions, like Mortem Manor in Old Town and A Petrified Forest in Altamonte Springs, deliver intense scares, themed rooms, and interactive elements.

Where to go:

Enjoy family-friendly festivals and pumpkin patches

Orlando’s fall festivals include pumpkin picking, hayrides, and crafts. Check out Southern Hill Farms or the annual Winter Park Pumpkin Patch for classic autumn fun.

Where to go:
Southern Hill Farms | Find on Maps

Pick your Halloween event

EventLocationDescription
Scary zombie man with decayed face and finger to lips, Halloween theme.

Mortem Manor

SeaWorld Orlando

Trick-or-treating, crafts, kids’ activities

Scary zombie man with decayed face and finger to lips, Halloween theme.

A Petrified Forest

Old Town Kissimmee

Year-round haunted house, live actors

Scary zombie man with decayed face and finger to lips, Halloween theme.

Winter Park Pumpkin Patch

Altamonte Springs

Outdoor haunted trails, interactive scares

Enzian Theater Popcorn Flicks

Winter Park

Pumpkin picking, family activities

Halloween Horror Nights

Central Park, Winter Park

Outdoor Halloween movie screenings

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Universal Studios Orlando

Movie-inspired haunted houses, scare zones, and live shows

Gators, Ghosts, and Goblins

Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom

Family-friendly parades, fireworks, and trick-or-treating

ICON Park Trick-or-Treat Nights

Gatorland

Interactive scare zones, themed shows, and family activities

ICON Park

Trick-or-treating, costume contests, and themed attractions

Plan your Halloween in Orlando

Young woman smiling while riding a bus, looking out the window.
  • Orlando’s Lynx bus system and SunRail offer affordable options for getting between neighborhoods and major attractions. 
  • Rideshare services and taxis are widely available, but expect traffic delays near theme parks during major events. Parking at theme parks is plentiful but can fill up quickly on event nights.
Slice of pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream on a plate with a fork.
  • The Ravenous Pig (Winter Park): Modern gastropub with seasonal menus and craft beer, from $40 per person.
  • Se7en Bites (Milk District): Southern-inspired bakery and brunch spot, famous for pies and biscuits, from $15 per person.
  • The Edison (Disney Springs): Industrial-chic American fare, live entertainment, and themed cocktails, from $35 per person.
  • Hawkers Asian Street Food (Mills 50): Small plates, noodles, and late-night bites, from $20 per person.
Mid-range hotel room with double bed, bedside lamps, and seating area.

Prices are for 2 people per night.

Halloween around Orlando

Scary zombie man with decayed face and finger to lips, Halloween theme.

Universal Studios scare zones

Fog-filled streets, costumed actors, and movie-inspired haunted houses create an immersive, cinematic Halloween atmosphere.

Guests in costumes enjoying Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney Resort, Orlando.
Pumpkins on hay bales at a barn.
Ferris wheel illuminated at night with colorful lights at Icon Park, Orlando.
Man interacting with an albino alligator at Gatorland.

Tips for visiting Halloween in Orlando

  • Book theme park event tickets well in advance; Halloween Horror Nights and Disney parties often sell out.
  • Weekday evenings are less crowded than weekends for most events.
  • Costumes are welcome at many events, but check park guidelines for age and prop restrictions.
  • Orlando evenings in October are mild, but bring a light jacket for outdoor events.
  • Use rideshare or public transit to avoid parking delays at major attractions.
  • Family-friendly events are plentiful, but some haunted houses may have age restrictions.
  • Check for special accessibility accommodations at theme parks and attractions.
  • Plan extra time for security checks and bag inspections at large venues.

Frequently asked questions about spending Halloween in Orlando

​Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party are the most popular, each offering a unique experience for different age groups.