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 The Walt Disney Company Mickey’s Trick-or-Treat Party at Disneyland is a frightfully fun evening that includes meeting with Disney characters at treat stations, doing arts and crafts, going on rides, and enjoying live entertainment. |
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Most grown-ups remember a time when Halloween was a one-night affair. Nowadays, the spooky season stretches from mid-September through October, much to the delight of boos and ghouls of all ages. Throughout the lead-up to Halloween, theme parks are pulling out the stops with special evening events, ranging from gentle hayrides for small fries to jump-out-of-your-skin scare zones for teens. Keep in mind that everything seems scarier in the dark, so choose wisely with your children’s ages and sensibilities in mind. Here are some of the many Halloween events going on at theme parks around the country:
The Count’s Spooktacular Halloween
Sesame Place: Langhorne, Pa.
When: Weekends only, September 26 to October 31
What to expect: Little ones can go trick-or-treating in their costumes, take a hayride, walk through Count von Count’s castle, see the “Countdown to Halloween” musical show featuring their favorite characters, and more.
Best for: 2 to 10
HallowBoo!
Idlewild: Ligonier, Pa.
When: Weekends only, September 26 to October 25
What to expect: This gentlest intro to Halloween includes trick-or-treating through Storybook Forest, meeting Ricky Raccoon and other characters, specially themed rides and attractions, games and a walk-through maze, favorite fall foods.
Best for: 2 to 8
Kid-o-ween
Wild Adventures: Valdosta, Ga.
When: Weekends only, October 3-31
What to expect: Children can trick or treat in the park, explore a kooky maze created out of hay bales, hop on the sing-a-long train ride, boogie in their costumes at the Monster Mash Dance Party, and stop at craft stations to create take-home souvenirs.
Best for: 2 to 8
Mickey’s Trick-or-Treat Party
Disneyland: Anaheim, Calif.
When: Select dates, October 2-31
What to expect: The frightfully fun evening includes meeting with Disney characters at treat stations, doing arts and crafts, going on rides, and enjoying live entertainment.
Best for: 3 to 8
Brick-or-Treat Trail
LEGOLAND: Carlsbad, Calif.
When: Weekends only, October 3-31
What to expect: Festivities include trick-or-treating on the kid-sized Brick-or-Treat Trail, entertainment from “the Boo Crew” and a costume contest with prizes for the winners in three themed categories. A free souvenir bag includes collectible commemorative LEGO bricks and other surprises. 
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Best for: 3 to 10
Howl-O-Fest
Kings Island: Cincinnati, Ohio
When: Weekends only, noon-5:30 p.m., September 27 to November 1
What to expect: This afternoon G-rated event is expanding in its second year to offer more family-friendly fare, including a giant indoor maze, petting zoo, mask painting, trick-or-treating and a kids-only dance party.
Best for: 3 to 9
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Magic Kingdom: Walt Disney World, Fla.
When: September 4 to November 1
What to expect: Arrive in costume for trick-or-treating with your favorite Disney characters (they’ll be wearing their Halloween outfits, too), and don’t miss the expanded Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade, featuring the “Happy HalloWishes” fireworks spectacular.
Best for: 3 to 11
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