Halloween Events in the Theme Parks
By talfonso
@talfonso (246)
United States
October 9, 2011 5:04pm CST
My part of Florida's Halloweens are much different from the ones back in my native New Jersey. A lot of the leaves stay green on the trees, sidewalks are almost only confined to the subdivisions, and schools don't usually host parades due to being too busy prepping students for their FCAT testing.
But the upside is that many Halloween events are in full swing at the theme parks within a 100-mile radius from home.
I for one had been to Universal Studios Florida for the 2008 Halloween Horror Nights. No nightmares resulted from it, but the walk-through haunted houses and pathways were intense because all those costumed characters (all face, but gory and bloody) were jumping at me! Each time I headed to The Revenge of The Mummy (twice), at least one man with a chainsaw would chase me.
I also attended the 2010 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in the Magic Kingdom. I found it way better than HHN because it's less of a scare-me-smarmless event. Best of all, I get to dress in costume in the park. I went as some 90's grunge rocker with a Disney twist. I wanted something homemade and different than those princesses and pirates.
So, what Halloween events are there at your local theme parks? Have you attended any or are you planning to attend?
2 responses
@courtknee525 (3742)
• United States
9 Oct 11
I live in South Florida and for the past 2 years I've gone to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights and Busch Gardens' Howl O Scream. Both are absolutely amazing and I'm going this week :) When I was younger I went to the Not So Scary one at Disney and I thought it was fun. But now that I'm older, I prefer the scary theme park attractions. They're a blast and I'm so excited for this year
@HellsButcher27 (473)
• United States
9 Oct 11
I've never attended any theme park Halloween events but I've watched a show on TV about the Haunted Houses at some and I definitely want to go. It looks awesome and the thrill of it would be intense. I love to see all the blood and gore because to me, it makes it so much better. One year I went on a tractor pulled hayride through some woods to an open field to a bonfire. Some guy jumped out of the woods and grabbed me and without thinking I slung my arm and hit punched him in the face. They didn't do anything but he learned not to grab me.


