Tricks, Treats & Travel: Your Halloween Escape Awaits

Can you feel that chill in the air? Not yet? Halloween season is just around the corner, and there’s no better time to start planning a getaway full of frightful fun and magical memories!

Whether you’re into family-friendly costumes and candy or thrilling haunted adventures, there’s a Halloween travel experience perfect for you. This month, I’m spotlighting two of the most exciting ways to celebrate:

✨ Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Disney
😱 Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios

So grab your costumes, pack a few sweet treats and let’s explore where Halloween magic meets unforgettable travel.

Warmly,
Marissa
Your expert travel planner at Magic Travel Pros

🏰 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (Walt Disney World, Florida)

What it is:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration at Magic Kingdom Park featuring trick-or-treating, rare character sightings, themed parades, fireworks, and spooky overlays on select rides.

Highlights:

-Boo-To-You Parade: A fun parade led by the Headless Horseman and filled with beloved characters in costume.
-Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular: A stage show starring the Sanderson Sisters.
-Special Halloween Treats: Exclusive themed snacks and merchandise.
-Costumes encouraged! Adults and kids alike can dress up.

When:
Select nights from mid-August through October 31, 2025.

Tips:

-Book early! Tickets are limited and sell out fast.
-Consider pairing the party with a fall stay at a Disney resort for themed decor and activities.

Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights (Orlando & Hollywood)

What it is:
An intense, immersive haunted experience designed for thrill-seekers and horror fans, featuring haunted houses, scare zones, and live shows.

Highlights:
-Haunted Houses: Themed after top horror franchises like Stranger Things, The Last of Us and original Universal monsters.
-Scare Zones: Outdoor themed areas crawling with scare actors.
-Live Entertainment: High-energy shows with dark humor and special effects.
-Themed Food & Drink: Exclusive menus that lean into the horror aesthetic.

When:
Select nights from early September through early November 2025.

Tips:
-Not recommended for kids under 13.
-Express Pass is highly recommended to skip lines.
-Book a stay at a Universal hotel for early park access and exclusive perks.

Rare Disney Cruise Line Deal!

Share the magic at sea with friends and family when you take advantage of this incredible offer on select sailings, October 3, 2025 through March 27, 2026. Vacations are meant to be shared with grandparents, aunts and uncles, and best friends. They're opportunities to reconnect and make cherished memories to last a lifetime. Book by October 12, 2025 and set sail together for a magical vacation at sea.

Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or would like to learn more about the enchantment that awaits on Disney Cruise Line. We would be thrilled to help you book your next magical, memorable vacation at sea.

 

Terms & Conditions:

Available for select sailings on the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Wish between 10/3/2025 and 3/27/2026. Discount will be applied to the rate of the 3rd and 4th Guests (as applicable) with the purchase of two (2) full fare guests in the same stateroom. Savings based on non-discounted price for the same stateroom. Must be booked by October 12, 2025. Valid on new and existing bookings that meet the eligibility criteria. The following stateroom categories are eligible for this offer: categories 04A through 11C. The following stateroom categories are not eligible for this offer: Concierge and suites. Cannot be combined with any offers or discounts (including the guaranteed staterooms with restrictions offer). Disney Vacation Club® Vacation Points cannot be used to book sailing. Excludes optional Port Adventures and gratuities. The number of staterooms allocated for this offer is limited. Offer is subject to availability. Disney Cruise Line Terms and Conditions apply.

 

Disclaimer:
Entertainment and offerings are subject to change without notice.
As to Disney properties/artwork: ©Disney Ships' Registry: The Bahamas

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