Halloween
At Dollywood in 2026: A Revolutionary Ride and a New After-Hours Halloween Party
Those who have what I’d like to describe as an “insider baseball brain” (like me) when it comes to theme parks know that planning happens months, or even a full year, in advance. The 2026 calendar is starting to fill up with exciting new rides opening across the country as well as preparations underway for […]
The VIP visit that allows you to explore Halloween horror evenings from Universal to daylight
Halloween Horror Nights in Universal Orlando Resort is one of the biggest haunt events of the year in Orlando (but not the only one). I have friends who attend the terribly fun event every year, sometimes several times a season, but I have always been too afraid to make my way in the fog to […]
Complete guide to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
When the spooky season arrives, there’s nothing better than walking down Main Street, U.S.A., at Walt Disney World. Mickey pumpkins line the street, the smell of pumpkin spice lattes wafts in the air, and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is in full swing. For many Disney fans, the kickoff to Halloween isn’t complete until this annual […]
A frightened cat guide for Halloween horror evenings from Orlando Universal
While the fog rolls in Universal Orlando Resort, this can only mean one thing: Halloween horror evenings (HHH) are back. The favorite event of fans takes up the streets and backgrounds of Universal Studios Florida with haunted houses, frightening areas, stage shows, food and drinks on the theme, and more. But if you are like […]
News from the themed park: Disney World reveals new details from 2026 projects while the Halloween season begins
It was a few very exciting weeks in the world of themed park news. Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort officially launched their Halloween seasons, despite the fact that we are still very in the hot time of summer, especially in their respective regions of the country. But with spice pumpkin slats striking the menus […]
A children’s book expert picks the best spooky Halloween books for kids and tweens
Can’t make it to Salem or a haunted ghost tour this Halloween season? No worries—you can still take your kids on a spooky adventure without leaving home. As the founder of Bookopolis.com, an online community where elementary and middle school kids share book reviews, I love helping families discover new books that match their interests […]
10 best Halloween vacations in the U.S. for spooky family fun
Is it just me, or does everything feel a bit spookier when the air gets chilly and the nights start to grow just a little bit longer? As a lifelong New Englander who grew up in a Victorian funeral home not far from Salem, Massachusetts, I’ve always loved this time of year—especially everything associated with […]
Spooky fun awaits at Disneyland’s Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween Party. Our guide to maximizing time and pleasure
One of my favorite places to celebrate the Halloween season is Disneyland. While a lot of things are happening around the resort property, the big event takes place at Disney California Adventure with Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party. For Disney fans like me, the party is a must-see every season. Oogie Boogie […]
7 Regional Theme Parks With Spooky and Fun Halloween Celebrations
Ghosts and ghouls, it’s time to break out the sweaters, jack-o’-lanterns, and pumpkin-flavored treats because the Halloween season has finally arrived at some of the country’s best theme parks. While there will always be big names like Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, and Disneyland Resort for Halloween fun, you may want to have […]