Universal Orlando, Disney World, and SeaWorld all have big plans for the upcoming spooky season. Let’s get down to the nitty gritty with a breakdown of your 2026 Halloween theme park event lineup.
Key Takeaways
- Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights
- Disney World’s “Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party”
- SeaWorld Orlando’s Howl-O-Scream
- Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld Orlando
- Scary Good Stays at Rosen Centre
Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights
If there’s one thing Universal Orlando is known for, it would be its killer annual Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) event.
HHN is ticketed separately from standard park admission and typically starts later in the evening around 6 p.m.
The event is held in Universal Studios Florida and includes 10 horrific haunted houses, four spooky scare zones, and live entertainment, as well as access to the park’s thrilling rides.
One way or another, you’ll be doing some screaming!
Each year, Universal holds themed haunted houses inspired by “the biggest names in fear.”
In 2026, HHN has haunted houses inspired by fearful franchises like Stranger Things, Sinners, Evil Dead, and Hellraiser.
You can read more about the HHN 35 haunted house lineup here. This year, you can attend HHN on select nights beginning Aug. 28 through Nov. 1. Single-night tickets start at $87.99 per person.
Walt Disney World’s “Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party”
This fall, guests will once again have the chance to join in on the annual after-hours Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
This event is also separately ticketed, even if you’re already in the park during normal operational hours.
Expect to be bewitched with the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular as the three sinister Sanderson Sisters terrorize the people of Magic Kingdom.
Watch your favorite Disney heroes and villains march in the festive Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade and view iconic parade floats inspired by scenes like Haunted Mansion.
This year, fan-favorite Stitch is hosting an “ever-changing” dance party in Tomorrowland at the Rockettower Plaza Stage with his friends Lilo and Angel.
Magic Kingdom loves its fireworks displays, and that won’t change this spooky season thanks to Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular.
This year’s epic fireworks show will be hosted by The Nightmare Before Christmas’ own Jack Skellington, who tricks Mickey and friends into entering a spooky haunted house.
Kids, and kids at heart, can fill up on sugary and savory delights exclusive to the event, as well as spend the evening trick-or-treating along trails throughout the park.
Partygoers can enjoy special event-exclusive character meet-and-greets with Sally and Jack Skellington, as well as Mickey, Minnie, and Winnie the Pooh in their special Halloween costumes.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party runs on select nights from Aug. 7 to Oct. 31.
Tickets for adults and children will be as low as $139 and $129 respectively and as high as $224 and $214 respectively, depending on how early or late in the season you choose to attend.
SeaWorld Orlando’s Howl-O-Scream
If you think you have what it takes to face your fears, then try your hand at SeaWorld Orlando’s annual Howl-O-Scream.
Returning for its sixth year of sinister fun, this chilling event will feature five haunted houses, six scare zones, two roaming hordes, and a variety of electrifying live shows.
In 2026, you can experience brand new storylines, haunts, and horrors in all four of the five haunted houses.
There will also be a variety of exciting new Scare Zones and five all-new themed interactive bar experiences to take your night to the next level.
Howl-O-Scream is best suited for a mature audience and contains violence, gore, and blood. It’s a separately ticketed event.
On select nights from Sept. 11 to Oct. 31 from 7 p.m. to midnight, you can take on the terrors that Howl-O-Scream has to offer for as low as $38.99 with certain promotions.
Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld Orlando
If you’re looking for more family-friendly festivities at SeaWorld Orlando, their Halloween Spooktacular is just what you need.
This event is included with park admission and runs on select dates from Aug. 29 to Nov. 1, 2026. The fun lasts during the daytime from 11 a.m. to one hour before the park closes.
Kids can trick-or-treat during the Halloween Spooktacular event with the purchase of a reusable bag. Trails throughout the park will be decorated and filled with plenty of colorful characters.
Families with little ones can enjoy fall festivities with beloved characters while watching the Sesame Street Halloween Parade, as well as Halloween Storytime with Big Bird.
Kids can also meet Halloween mermaids, enchanted scarecrows, pumpkin garden storytellers, and Spookley the Square Pumpkin, who teaches kids that being different is always something to celebrate.
Costumes are welcome for guests of all ages (with some rules to make sure everyone stays safe), so get creative and dress up for your visit.
Scary-Good Stays at Rosen Centre
Once you’ve had your fill of Orlando’s frightening (or not-so-frightening) festivities, come kick back and relax at Rosen Centre.
Treat yourself to something delicious at one of our onsite restaurants and unwind in beautiful, spacious accommodations calling your name for a night of comfort.
Our luxurious amenities like our full, inclusive spa will help soothe all your fears away.
Come see for yourself what makes Rosen Centre an ideal destination for your theme park Halloween adventures.
