2026
Explore the theme park Halloween events, haunted attractions, videos, podcasts and memories featured throughout the 2026 season.
CURRENT SEASON • 2026
2026 COVERAGE
VacationScares 2026 brings together Halloween coverage from across Central Florida and beyond, featuring the events, experiences and haunts that define the season.
HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS
Universal Orlando Resort
Our Halloween Horror Nights coverage at Universal Orlando includes event updates, houses, scare zones, food and more throughout the 2026 season.
HOWL-O-SCREAM
SeaWorld Orlando • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
VacationScares 2026 features Howl-O-Scream coverage across multiple parks, including haunted houses, scare zones, entertainment and the overall event atmosphere.
DISNEY HALLOWEEN
Walt Disney World
VacationScares 2026 features Disney’s Halloween celebrations, including Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World.
BRICK OR TREAT
LEGOLAND Florida Resort
VacationScares 2026 features the family-friendly Halloween fun of Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Florida, including seasonal entertainment, characters, treats and other Halloween experiences.
INDEPENDENT HAUNTS
Scream-A-Geddon • Netherworld • Total Terror
VacationScares 2026 also ventures beyond the major theme parks, featuring independent haunted attractions including Scream-A-Geddon, A Petrified Forest and more.
SPECIAL HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCES
Location: Seasonal Food • Merchandise • Previews • More
VacationScares 2026 features special Halloween experiences beyond the major ticketed events, including seasonal food, merchandise, previews, themed displays and other spooky-season happenings.
WATCH VACATIONSCARES 2026
Experience the 2026 Halloween season through VacationScares videos, park visits, event coverage and haunted adventures.
MNSSHP 2026! New Food Reviews & Captain Jack | YoSelf
LISTEN TO VACATIONSCARES 2026
Explore the conversations, trip reports, reviews and Halloween discussions featured throughout the 2026 VacationScares podcast season.
VACATIONSCARES PODCAST • 2026
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HHN 35 House Hype Lists + Jon Returns to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
VACATIONSCARES PODCAST • 2026
VACATIONSCARES PODCAST • 2026
READ VACATIONSCARES 2026
Explore VacationScares stories, event coverage and Halloween experiences featured throughout the 2026 season.
A Petrified Forest returns for its 19th season with **Chaos Reigns**, featuring three all-new scare trails, an interactive escape ride, and an immersive horror experience. The Central Florida scream park opens **October 2, 2026**, and runs select nights through Halloween.