In addition to the decorations at all the parks and ubiquitous pumpkins, October brings Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party to Disney World. This after-hours event takes place at the Magic Kingdom on selected nights this month.
Advance tickets are $43, and it's a good chance to get into the park without paying the usual $70 or so for a one-day admission.]]>
Unless you live in the middle of nowhere, you're probably within a reasonable drive of a Six Flags park.
But if you're truly dedicated to all things Halloween, then you'll consider making the pilgrimage to Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey. Located between New York City and Philadelphia, it's the country's largest Six Flags park, and it's set to kick off this year's edition of Fright Fest this weekend.]]>
Busch Gardens Europe in Williamsburg, Virginia is the perfect distraction for those who have given up on the election and are looking for something even more terrifying than preparing Sarah Palin for Thursday's debate.
The Halloween fun got started a couple weeks ago and continues to run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night through October. Oddly enough, that means that you won't be able to celebrate Howl-O-Scream on All Hallows Eve.]]>
Since its inception, Universal Studios Orlando has been celebrating Halloween, and this year is no different, as Halloween Horror Nights: Reflections of Fear comes to the park.
While the frights at Knott's Berry Farm are certainly spooky, Universal Studios' holiday special is for people who want to be uncomfortably terrified during their trip: Bloody Mary and other recreated urban legends are the focus of this year's scare fest.]]>
For the last 35 years, Knott's Berry Farm, in Southern California has been celebrating Halloween with its share of spooky decorations and scary attractions. This year will be no different, as the Knott's Scary Farm kicked off September 25.
The park closes to regular visitors at 5:30 pm and then reopens to scare you silly--or at least try to--at 7 pm, Wednesday-Sunday nights.]]>
While self-styled travel sophisticates probably looked down their noses at it from the beginning, Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina seemed like a surefire success to us. After all, it aimed to provide a pseudo-edgy experience to middlebrow beach visitors with rock 'n' roll-themed roller coasters, variety shows, and exhibits of memorabilia. Instead, the park recently filed for bankruptcy protection after operating for just one truncated season. ]]>
Earlier this year we were a little too wrapped up in The Simpsons Ride to dedicate any love to the newest attraction at Universal Studios Florida. We mentioned the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit briefly but now we've got more info on it.
Set to debut next year, the coaster will be the biggest in the Orlando area, standing more than 17 stories high, with cars that whip around turns and loops at more than 65 mph. This is definitely one to try before lunch.
If the coaster itself doesn't entertain you, there'll be advanced audio and visual effects both and off the ride, so there's certainly a good chance that something will catch your fancy. You can even pick your own music before you take off on your adventure. Artist renditions just don't cut it, so check out some shots of the construction work here.
Related Stories:
· Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit [Official Site]
· Theme Parks coverage [Jaunted]
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