Halloween 2009 in Orlando: Halloween Events and Shows

Halloween events in Orlando kick off the holiday season on a grand scale. Major theme parks and local attractions are hosting parties and trick-or-treating events for Halloween 2009, and there's something for all ages to enjoy. If you plan on spending Halloween weekend in Orlando, here are some of the top destinations to add to your itinerary:

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios
Chucky, The Wolfman and Saw are the three themes selected for the Halloween 2009 event at Universal Studios, Orlando. The theme park transforms into a labyrinth filled with haunted houses, 'scare zones' and hundreds of monsters, ghouls and goblins come out to play on select nights in September and October. If you want to experience true terror, this is the place to set your sights. Tickets can be purchased online on the Halloween Horror Nights website.

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party for Halloween 2009
If you're traveling to Orlando with kids for Halloween 2009, you can enjoy some family-friendly fun at the Magic Kingdom. Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is a festive event where kids can go trick-or-treating with their favorite Disney characters, watch the Halloween-themed parade, and see the Happy HalloWishes fireworks show. All guests are encouraged to wear their Halloween costume to the party. The event takes place on select days from September 4 through November 1, 2009 from 7p.m. to midnight. Tickets can be purchased online, and theme park admission to the Magic Kingdom must be purchased separately. Visit Disneyworld.go.com for more information.

SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular
Get into the Halloween spirit with Shamu and friends at sea world and you'll be in for a day of trick-or-treating, spooky shows and special exhibits. The event takes place on select days from October 4 through October 31, 2009 and the fun starts at noon each day. The SeaWorld Orlando Halloween Spooktacular is included with park admission. Visit SeaworldSpooktacular.com for more information.

Zoo Boo Bash at the Central Florida Zoo
The Central Florida Zoo hosts the Zoo Boo Bash every year, and for Halloween 2009, the event takes place on October 17, 18, 24, 25 and on Halloween day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets to the party is free with paid Zoo admission, and you'll get the chance to visit the Pumpkin Patch, take a haunted hayride around the zoo, go trick-or-treating and get your face painted. Call (407) 323-4450 ext. 116 for more information.

Pumpkin Harvest at Green Meadows Farm
If you want to stay out of theme park territory for Halloween, head over to the Green Meadows Petting Farm in Kissimmee for some traditional Fall festivities. The farm features a pumpkin patch and horse and tractor rides throughout the farm. You can spend the day picking pumpkins and taking a tour of the farm to see over 300 animals and birds. Green Meadows Farm is located at 1368 South Poinciana Boulevard in Kissimmee; call (407) 846-0770 for more information.

Whether you're heading to Universal Studios or the Central Florida Zoo for Halloween 2009, you'll find plenty of things to do and experience throughout the month of October. Head to any of these popular parks or attractions to make the most of your Halloween celebration in Orlando.