4 Ways to Find the Perfect Halloween Costume in Orlando

Updated July 21, 2025 by Abigail Bass

The spooky season is almost here — do you have your Halloween costume yet?

A kid in a witch costume near Rosen Inn Universal.

The holiday means big business for retailers. In 2023, Americans spent over 4 billion dollars so they could be zombies, superheroes, and clowns for a day. No matter your trick-or-treating or party plans, there’s an Orlando costume shop with everything you need to put together the perfect outfit.

Here are four tips for putting together an unforgettable Halloween costume during your Orlando vacation.

Find Costumes Year-Round at Party Expo

If you’re looking to plan your Halloween costume well in advance, look no further than Party Expo in Orlando. Its convenient location across from The Florida Mall makes it the ideal place for suiting up as any character you can imagine.

As you roam through the store isles, you’ll be haunted by the spooky selection of costumes. They even offer licensed outfits of classic movie characters seen at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Florida.

Want to go for a more original look this Halloween? Party Expo has a scary good selection of accessories to help piece together your perfect costume.

And if cyber shopping is more your style, you can search for pieces online and enjoy convenient delivery or in-store pickup.

Explore Seasonal Costume Shops

An outside view of a Spirit Halloween store in Orlando.

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During Halloween season, many other costume shops pop up in Orlando and throughout the state.

Spirit Halloween is the largest Halloween chain in the country. Each year, between August and early November, the company opens a few stores in the Orlando area. Spirit Halloween’s inventory changes every season. In past years, they’ve sold licensed outfits from Stranger Things, Scooby Doo, and Despicable Me.

Halloween Megastore is a Florida-based retailer that, like Spirit Halloween, opens pop-up shops each fall. The chain’s shelves are stocked with Star Wars, Sesame Street, and anime costumes.

Green Your Halloween by Renting

Five young children holding hands and showing off their individual Halloween costumes.

One of the best things about the holiday is the thrill of finding a new get-up each year. But since most of us don’t dress like a princess or dinosaur every day, come November, 85% of costumes end up in a landfill. A lot of them are made from plastics that take a frighteningly long time to break down.

Reduce your environmental impact this Allhallows Eve with a costume rental.

As its name suggests, Orlando Vintage Clothing & Costume is packed with costumes inspired by bygone eras. This Winter Park store has everything you need to be a medieval knight, flapper, or hippie this Halloween. Most pieces are rented a la carte, so you can go as simple or detailed as your budget allows.

Go DIY This October

A birds-eye view of a woman creating her own Halloween costume.

Pre-made pieces are perfect for those looking for convenience. But if you're looking to stand out, then flex those creative muscles and make your own Halloween costume. There are plenty of places in Orlando that can help. Hit Orlando’s thrift stores, like Goodwill or omg! thrift, to find any clothing pieces you need.

Then, complete your outfit with the right makeup and accessories. Embellish FX in Ocoee has theatrical makeup, face paint, prosthetics, facial hair, and clothing patterns. Or save time by booking a makeup appointment at AEO Studios in East Orlando. If you’re looking for wigs or flashy shoes, visit Ritzy Rags.

Hang Your Halloween Costume at Rosen Inn

A pumpkin sitting by the pool at Rosen Inn closest to Universal.

If you’re spending the spooky season in Orlando, make Rosen Inn your home base.

Our hotel is on International Drive, close to major highways, making it easy to shop around for your dream costume. From an on-site laundry facility to in-room ironing boards, we have everything you need to get your Halloween digs in perfect shape.