There are numerous possibilities for those who wish to travel for a special Halloween experience. Travel options include visiting some of the best haunted houses in America or going to Universal Studios' famed Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando or Hollywood.
For families, Disneyland and Disney World theme parks are decorated with cobwebs and jack-o-lanterns, offering "trick-or-treat parties" for youngsters.
For younger children, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World is a popular choice, and is available on selected dates in September, October and November.
Halloween Fast Facts
- Halloween is celebrated annually on October 31
- Holiday originated from Ireland and Britain more than two thousand years agoThe Gateway: From Pagans to Catholics: The Origins of Halloween
- Also referred to as All Hallows EveThe Gateway: From Pagans to Catholics: The Origins of Halloween
- Traditional holiday for dressing in costumes
Featured Video - Disney World Halloween Highlights
A visitor's video showing some of the best of halloween celebrations at Disney World.
Halloween Travel Destinations
- Mahalo's Guide to Salem, MA Vacation
- RickSeaney.com: Halloween - Last Cheap Holiday? (October 14, 2008)
- Independent Traveler: Halloween Travel: Six Spooky Sites Worth Seeing
- Travel Channel: Best Halloween Destinations
- Travel Channel: America's Scariest Halloween Attractions
- Travel Channel: Famous Graves
- Travel Channel: World's Best Mummies
- Reuters UK: Travel Picks: Haunted hotels where the guests never left
- OutTraveler.com: Top 5 Gay Halloween Destinations
- Hotels By City.net: Top 10 Halloween Parties
- Massachusetts: Salem Haunted Happenings
- Maryland: Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum
- Transylvania: Halloween Dracula Tour
- UK, Germany, Holland: The Dungeons | London Dungeon
Featured Video - Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
A home video giving the flavor of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at The Magic Kingdom, Disney World in October 2008.
It was made by a group of teenage sisters who dressed up as characters from Pirates of the Caribbean and threw themselves into the Halloween and Disney spirit.
Haunted Houses and Hayrides
- Mahalo's Guide to the Best Haunted Houses
- Haunted House Directory: Maggot Muncher
- Haunted House/Hayride Directory: Haunted House.com
- Maine: Haunted Hayrides Scarborough
- Michigan: Deadly Intentions Haunted House
- New Mexico: Alien Encounter in Roswell
- New York: Double M Haunted Hayrides
- New York: Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses
- Pennsylvania: Arasapha Farms Haunted Hayride & Bates Motel
- Pennsylvania: Valley Of Fear & The Original Haunted Hayride
- Pennsylvania: Allen's Haunted Hayrides
- Pennsylvania: Terror Behind the Walls
Halloween Flights
- Mahalo's Guide on How To Book a Cheap Flight
- TripAdvisor
- Travelocity
- Orbitz
- Priceline
- Kayak
References
Fast Facts
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Haunted Houses are popular attractions during Halloween
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Universal Studios holds its Halloween Horror Nights in the weeks leading up to, and on Halloween night (not recommended for young children)Official Site: Halloween Horror Nights FAQs
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Las Vegas is a busy Halloween destination; the casinos often host elaborate costume partiesTravel Channel: Haunted Travel Vacation Ideas
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For kids, Walt Disney World hosts the popular Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween PartyWalt Disney World: Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
