What to do for kids on Halloween?

[nhrenee]

We will be at the Portofino on Halloween day. They are too young for HHN (ages 7 and 12) but would love to trick or treat (or other activity where they get candy!).

Does anyone know of age appropriate activities we could do? Mickey's NSSH party isn't an option for us (too crowded!)

Thanks in advance!!!

 

[WebmasterBarry]

I don't think there is much for kids at HHN. The event is PG-13 for a very good reason. There is no trick or treating, just a lot of tricks!

 

[nhrenee]

Sorry, I should have been more clear. I meant outside of the parks, perhaps within a 30min drive.

Thanks!!

 

[WebmasterBarry]

You might want to check out Sea World. They usually have a Halloween event Halloween day or a few days before Halloween. I went one year and it seemed pretty kid friendly. It's called Shamu's Spooktacular.

 

[JessicaR]

Seaworld sounds cool for the kids. I did a search and they even have trick or treating. My kids would be just like yours wanting to know where the candy is at! Heres some info on Sea World. Good Luck finding them that candy! maybe they could go door to door at the Portofino

SEAWORLD
"SHAMU'S HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR"
Oct. 28-29.
Shamu's Halloween Spooktacular is a family-safe event which includes trick-or-treating, a children's costume parade and special Halloween entertainment featuring Shamu the killer whale, the Monster Mash, and an amazing water-ski laser light finale show. For two days, Shamu's Happy Harbor will be transformed into a fall festival complete with 40 bales of hay, scarecrows, corn stalks and approximately 1,000 pumpkins. Throughout the day there will be storytellers, a cowboy roper, stilt walkers and a pumpkin-carving contest with volunteers from Orlando Regional HealthCare.
HIGHLIGHTS:
1. Costume Parade featuring the Pumpkin Queen
2. Shamu's Night Magic
3. The Bayside Haunted Circus
4. Also that weekend is "Terrorific Tales" Halloween Family Sleepover Oct 27-28.

Park operating hours for Shamu's Halloween Spooktacular Oct. 28-29 are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Spooktacular activities will take place from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 407/363-2259 or visit their website at www.seaworld.com.

 

[nhrenee]

Thanks for the info Barry and JessicaR!

Barry, how crowded was it when you went? We've only been in off season (early Nov).

JessicaR:
Where did you find all that info on SW Spooktacular? I couldn't find anything on the web site?

Thanks, thanks, thanks.

 

[JessicaR]

Renee, thats the info from last year. I'm sure you should be seeing this years plans soon! At least it gives you an idea on what they do

I also did a search on the net for Orlando Halloween kids trick or treating and it came back with a bunch of stuff try it! Good Luck

 

[WebmasterBarry]

The crowds during Halloween at Sea World were pretty low. It was very quiet during the first few hours of the day. Then things picked up in the afternoon.