Seaworld’s Halloween Spooktacular

By Kate Cohen
Updated August 14, 2025

 

Halloween in Orlando is an extra magical experience, especially when you get to celebrate the holiday at one of the city’s world-class theme parks.  

SeaWorld Orlando has the perfect family-friendly Halloween event with plenty of festive fun included in your theme park admission. 

 

A smiling mom holds a child in a pumpkin costume outdoors.

 

Held on select days starting Aug. 30 – Nov. 2, 2025, SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular is the perfect celebration the whole family can enjoy together.  

Here’s a look at what you can expect this fall at SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular.  

 

Key Takeaways

 

Trick or Treat 

 

A woman dressed as a colorful witch leads a parade of children outside.

 

Why wait for Halloween night to trick or treat?  

Kids and grown-ups are invited to arrive in costume for an authentic Halloween experience. 

Stop by select SeaWorld retailers throughout the park and purchase a reusable trick-or-treat bag. Then, make your way along the trick-or-treat trail gathering an assortment of candy.  

Everyone can participate in trick-or-treating with SeaWorld’s Teal Pumpkin Program.  

This allergy-inclusive system eliminates cross-contamination by giving guests with food allergies teal tokens at each station. Tokens can then be redeemed at Coconut Bay Traders for allergy-friendly items.  

If your appetite needs further satisfying, treat yourself to a seasonal treat or beverage at special event kiosks throughout the park. 

 

Entertainment 

 

Two children in simplistic Halloween costumes kneel on the grass in front of pumpkins decorated to look like fish.

 

During Spooktacular, SeaWorld Orlando offers unique seasonal entertainment.  

Get your groove on with scarecrows at the Scarecrow Halloween Dance Party or show off your moves at the Bubble Dance Party located near the garden of pumpkin fish.  

Enjoy meeting a friendly holiday mermaid in an immersive environment for an experience to remember.  

Special coloring and crafts are included, as is a harvest maze that makes the perfect autumnal adventure for the whole family.  

In the Pumpkin Garden full of friendly pumpkin fish, you’ll find mystical storytellers spinning Halloween tales to get you into a festive mood.  

 

Sesame Street Land 

 

A young girl in a colorful tutu hugs Abby Cadabby in Sesame Street Land.

 

Families with little ones will want to head to Sesame Street Land for extra special Spooktacular fun.  

The Sesame Street Halloween Parade features beloved characters like Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, The Count, and many more furry friends.  

Dance and play along as the streets fill with not-so-spooky music and fun.  

Then, head to Big Bird’s Nest for Storytime with Big Bird, where he’ll be sharing some of his favorite Halloween stories at select times throughout the day.  

As an extra special experience, check out Cookie Monster’s Halloween Cookie Decorating. Purchase a kit complete with cookies and fall-inspired decorating supplies – and keep your eye out for a special cookie-loving guest appearance.  

 

Get Your Thrills  

 

A large blue roller coaster track twisting through the air at twilight.

 

There are still plenty of thrills to enjoy while you’re at SeaWorld Orlando for the Halloween Spooktacular – aboard their amazing portfolio of rides and roller coasters.  

All the attractions and special entertainment at SeaWorld for Halloween Spooktacular are the seasonal icing on the cake that is their lineup of coasters, live shows, and animal experiences. 

From the colorful adventures of Sesame Street Land to the hair-raising thrills of coasters like Manta and Kraken, there’s something for every guest to enjoy.  

 

Howl-O-Scream 

Spooktacular just not scary enough for you? 

Have no fear.  

Howl-O-Scream is SeaWorld Orlando’s after-hours Halloween event designed for only the bravest terror-seekers.  

With five frightful haunted houses, six unique scare zones, and roaming hordes of horrors, guests can expect a variety of shrieks and screams throughout the night.  

Howl-O-Scream is a separately ticketed event with electrifying live shows and uniquely themed bars serving eerie cocktails.  

The event is recommended for mature audiences due to blood, gore, and violence – a striking difference from the daytime Spooktacular celebration.  

Check out the fearful fun on select evenings from Sept. 5 through Nov. 2, 2025.   

 

Stay at Rosen Inn International this Halloween Season  

 

The front entrance to Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando framed with bright red and orange flowers.

 

Looking for a family-friendly hotel to make the most of your Orlando vacation this fall? 

Rosen Inn International is the perfect destination for comfort, convenience, and value.  

Our location on International Drive puts you in the middle of Orlando’s top entertainment and attractions, including SeaWorld Orlando, which is a short 15-minute drive from the hotel. 

Spend your downtime in our two seasonally heated swimming pools, perfect for staying cool in Central Florida’s warm autumn weather.  

Our onsite buffet, Fountain View Café, offers a Kids Eat Free program, where little ones 5 and under can dine for free when accompanied by a paying adult.  

Explore our special rates and packages to see how you can make the most of your budget-friendly stay at Rosen Inn International.  

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