Busch Gardens' Howl-O-Scream 2009
Tampa
September 25 & 26, October 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24 and 29-31, 2009
Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-Scream event returns for another season; with evil on its mind. Adding one more horrific night of sheer mental madness, guests will run for cover, scream for help and hope they see the light of dawn for 17 horror-filled nights this year. The fear takes root Friday, September 25 and runs selected dates through Saturday, October 31.Howl-O-Scream drifts brave and curious souls through haunted houses, scare zones and adrenaline-loaded coasters in the dark. This year’s haunted houses feature innovative special effects, jaw-dropping experiences and double takes of horrific Halloween nightmares.
The grounds of the African-themed park transform into an arena of diabolical proportions, where voodoo spirits and horror reign supreme. Guest’s mental sanity and physical endurance are challenged and pushed to a place evil calls home. The race to escape is about to begin. Guests can party into the early morning as DJ stations mix the hottest dance beats and local radio stations get the party started with live broadcasts from select park venues.
Howl-O-Scream themed food and merchandise will be available throughout the park. Howl-O-Scream unleashes its voodoo spirit, Friday and Saturday, September 29 & 30 in its Freaky Preview and continues on selected Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Experience Howl-O-Scream Freaky Preview Nights 7:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Thursdays 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular 2009
Orlando
October 3 & 4, 10 & 11, 17 & 18, 24 & 25, 30 & 31, 2009
Halloween meets the sea during SeaWorld Orlando's underwater "fantasea" where youngsters trick-or-treat among friendly sea witches, octopuses, mermaids, pumpkin fish and more. The festivities are included in park admission and begins at 11:00 a.m. each day.Spooktacular highlights include Trick-or-Treat Sea Sweets at several different treasure stations throughout the park, Clyde and Seamore's Ghostly Pirate Cruise comedy adventure, Professor Krunchley's Ooey Gooey Candy Spooktacular, Frozen Fun Zone and strolling entertainment.
Additionally, families can enjoy Shamu & Crew Character Breakfast each morning from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Youngsters can get autographs and pictures with all of their favorite SeaWorld walk-around characters. Advance reservations can be made by calling 1-800-327-2424, or online at www.seaworld.com. Park admission is also required.
Guavaween and Guavaween Family FunFest 2009
Ybor City
Saturday - October 31
This Latin-style celebration is held each year in Tampa's historic Ybor City which is known more for its cigars than its guavas. The legendary story behind the celebration is as much fun as the celebration itself.Long ago, Tampa pioneer Gavino Gutierrez tried to cultivate guava commercially, but was unsuccessful. However, it is noted that a local newspaper columnist was successful in planting the idea that if New York is the "Big Apple," then it follows that Tampa must be the "Big Guava." So, for seventeen years the mythical Mama Guava has lead her followers in the Mama Guava Stumble Parade.
This huge street party draws more than 100,000 people. The all day fun for all ages fills the streets between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Party goers not only enjoy the parade, but a costume party and concerts. After 3:00 p.m. Mama Guava welcomes her adult revelers and the party last long into the wee hours of the morning. So, take the "bore" out of Ybor City and join the celebration!
To join the festivities take I-275 to I-4 east or I-75 to I-4 west. Exit I-4 at 21st Street (Exit #1 South) or take the Lee Roy Selmon (Crosstown) Expressway to 22nd Street (Exit #9 North).
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2009
Disney World - Magic Kingdom
September 4, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25 & 29
October 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29 & 31
November 1, 2009
Special ticketed event at Disney World's Magic Kingdom that features "Mickey's Boo-to-You Halloween Parade," Mickey's Mouse-Ka-Rade costume parties, Halloween storytelling, live shows and a special Halloween-themed fireworks display above Cinderella Castle. Families enjoy a complimentary photo, unlimited use of the attractions and opportunities to trick-or-treat throughout the theme park.| More details |
Universal Studios' 2009 Halloween Horror Nights
Orlando
Setp 25 & 26, October 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 21-25 and 28-31, 2009
Universal Orlando celebrates Halloween Horror Nights at both theme parks again this year. Get ready to experience gut-wrenching scares and blood-curdling frights... some so gruesome and so shocking, you will wish it was only a movie.There promises to be more haunted houses, hideous new creatures and inescapable scare zones to make you scream.
Event hours are 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights, 6:30 p.m. until midnight all other event nights. No costumes allowed. This event may be too intense for young children.
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