Family-Friendly Halloween Celebrations in Orlando

Updated August 6, 2025

 

It’s no secret that we love Halloween in Orlando.   

While we’re known for our truly terrifying and scream-worthy events, we also have plenty of activities for families to enjoy throughout the spooky season. 

Here are some of our favorite family-friendly Halloween celebrations in Orlando to consider exploring with your little ones this year. 

 

Key Takeaways

  

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom 

Select Evenings Aug. 15 – Oct. 31, 2025, 7 p.m. - midnight 

 

Mickey and Minnie Mouse in their Halloween attire amidst a cloud of fog at night with Cinderella Castle glowing orange in the distance.

 

If there’s one thing Disney World knows how to do, it’s family-friendly entertainment. Their annual Halloween celebration, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, is no exception.   

This separately ticketed event is a favorite among Disney and Halloween fans alike. You’ll see familiar characters dressed in their Halloween finest including Mickey, Minnie, and Sally and Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas. 

Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade is the perfect way to spot some of your favorite classic Disney characters and a wicked assortment of dastardly Disney villains.  

This year, the parade will once again be held at an earlier time of 8:15 p.m. to make it more family-friendly for younger guests with earlier bedtimes.   

You won’t want to miss the Not-So-Spooky Spectacular at Cinderella’s Castle, a jaw-dropping show with lasers, projections, fireworks, and more.   

While you’re close to the castle, catch a performance of the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular on the Cinderella Castle Stage. Hosted by the sinister Sanderson Sisters, you’ll see guest appearances from villains like Oogie Boogie, Maleficent, and Dr. Facilier accompanied by amazing dancers and otherworldly special effects.   

It wouldn’t be Halloween without trick or treating. Kids and adults can get their fill of candy at over a dozen trail stops, including allergy-friendly treats.  

Enjoy specialty Halloween-inspired food and beverages that you can only find during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and of course, shop event-exclusive merchandise that you won’t be able to find anywhere else.   

There’ is so much to explore at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party that makes it well worth the price of admission. Tickets range between $119 - $219 for attendees ages 3 – 9, and $129 - $229 for those ages 10 and older.   

The ticket only includes admission for the event from 4 p.m. until midnight, so if you want to spend all day in Magic Kingdom, you’ll need a separate park ticket.   

 

Happy Frights at Leu Gardens 

2025 Dates TBD

 

Two performers in colorful costumes smile at the camera on either side of a woman holding a young girl in a purple witch hat.

 

During the day, the Harry P. Leu Gardens is a botanical wonderland with 50 acres of lush tropical and native flora.  

While it’s a beautiful place to explore with the whole family any time of year, their new Happy Frights Halloween event is the perfect time to visit for some extra seasonal fun.   

Leu Gardens hosts two Halloween experiences: Happy Frights and Haunting Nights.  

Happy Frights is the perfect event for smaller children and families, whereas Haunting Nights is better suited for grownups and teenagers seeking a few thrilling scares.   

Happy Frights features 12 immersive worlds scattered throughout the gardens and connected by a guided path.  

You may find yourself exploring a mysterious swamp with larger-than-life wildlife, a world of clowns in the Crazy Carnival, a festive and colorful Dia de Muertos celebration, and so many other unique and slightly spooky experiences.   

As you make your way through the gardens, you can trick-or-treat at stations throughout the event.   

In 2024, tickets ranged from $27 - $30 for kids and grownups. Onsite parking could be purchased ahead of time for an additional $16.   

 

SeaWorld’s Spooktacular 

Select Dates starting Aug. 30 – Nov. 2, 2025 

 

A boy and girl in simple Halloween costumes kneel in the grass beside an array of pumpkins decorated to look like fish.

 

This year, SeaWorld’s Spooktacular has plenty to offer land-goers when it comes to family-friendly Halloween celebrations – and almost all of it is included in your park admission ticket.  

Everyone is invited to come dressed in their costumes (with a few minor safety rules to follow). There’s even a costume contest every Friday in October. 

If you purchase a reusable trick-or-treat bag at select SeaWorld retailers, you can enjoy collecting candy along the Trick-or-Treat Trail.   

There will be plenty of Halloween fun waiting for you with events like the Scarecrow Halloween Dance Party and storytelling in the Pumpkin Garden with the mystical Pumpkin Queen.  

Kids can participate in Halloween coloring and crafts as they explore the Trick-or-Treat trail.   

Sesame Street fans will adore the Sesame Street Halloween Parade, a colorful, musical event with familiar friends like Elmo, The Count, and Big Bird.  

You can also catch Big Bird telling his favorite Halloween stories throughout the day at his nest during Storytime with Big Bird.   

Upgrade your experience with Count von Count’s Spooktacular Breakfast for a morning full of family-friendly Halloween fun and tasty breakfast choices with some of your favorite Sesame Street characters.   

Of course, all of these exciting Halloween events are in addition to everything a visit to SeaWorld Orlando has to offer.   

Single-Day ticket prices start at $60 for ages 3 and up.

 

Graveyard Smash 

2025 Date TBD

Graveyard Smash is a free Halloween event in the up-and-coming area of Lake Nona. Held in the Town Center, Halloween lovers of all ages can come together to celebrate this delightfully spooky time of year.  

Come in costume and participate in trick-or-treating at a variety of creepy crawly interactive stations.  

There will be plenty of Halloween entertainment to enjoy, including a DJ, face painting, inflatables, bounce houses, and more. 

Familiar Halloween creatures and characters could also be found roaming around the celebration.

Select Lake Nona Town Center restaurants sold Halloween-themed beverages and treats to enjoy.  

This fun, free event is a great way to celebrate the holiday without breaking the bank.  

 

Enjoy Family-Friendly Halloween Fun When You Stay at Rosen Inn Closest to Universal  

When you stay at Rosen Inn Closest to Universal, you’ll be amid some of Orlando’s best family-friendly Halloween celebrations.   

When you’re not decked out in costume, collecting candy, and celebrating all things spooky, you can also enjoy family fun in our onsite arcade or  seasonally heated outdoor pool.   

Book your Halloween Orlando vacation with us here at Rosen Inn closest to Universal. We’ll make sure your stay is all treats, no tricks.

The exterior of Rosen Inn closest to Universal and its pool at sunrise.

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