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What’s hot at theme parks: Halloween (yes, already)

Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel
Aug 14, 2026
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Brick or Treat Street will be a new interactive element of Legoland Florida's Halloween festivities this year. Participants will explore the homes of Lego Monsters. (Legoland Florida/TNS)

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Halloween decor and merchandise is on sale at World of Disney store at Disney Springs. (Dewayne Bevil/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

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Universal Orlando visitors walk through preparations for Halloween Horror Nights, which launches at Universal Studios Florida theme park on Aug. 27, 2026. (Dewayne Bevil/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

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Walt Disney World visitors, some in holiday costumes, work their way into Magic Kingdom theme park for early admittance to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, an after-hours event with exclusive offerings and shows. (Dewayne Bevil/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

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Jack the Clown, a frequent sight at Universal's Halloween Horror Nights, stands over a scare zone this year and is incorporated into a haunted house named Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control. (Dewayne Bevil/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

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Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel

ORLANDO, Fla. – Halloween isn’t just around the corner. It’s here, and it’s picking up momentum at Orlando’s theme parks and attractions, more than two months ahead of Oct. 31.

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