October 2009 Events in Orlando
Posted by Omar Rodriguez
Walt Disney World
2009 Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival:
September 25, 2009 - November 8, 2009
Take an eclectic tour of the world at the 2009 International Food & Wine Festival as you sample delicious foods and fine wines during this international culinary celebration at Epcot, which also offers nightly concerts (Eat to the Beat!), celebrity-chef cooking demonstrations, children's activities and the talents of street performers from acrobats to musicians.
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party:
October 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31 & November 1. Hours: 7:00 p.m. - Midnight, Parade at 8:15 pm and 10:30 pm, Fireworks at 9:30 pm.
A Halloween-themed special event held select dates in September, October and November in Magic Kingdom theme park that requires a separate ticket to attend. During Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Guests of all ages are encouraged to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes. Even better, you can collect delicious candy as you trick-or-treat around Magic Kingdom theme park. In addition to many favorite Disney attractions, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is filled with special entertainment
Universal Orlando
Halloween Horror Nights:
October 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 21-25, 28-31 2009 .
Every fall when the sun goes down, something terrifyingly strange happens at Universal Orlando Resort. Ghastly creatures emerge from the darkness. Chilling haunted houses with uniquely bizarre themes appear out of nowhere. And screams of pure panic pierce the night. Will you survive?
*Event may be too severe for small children*
Sea World Orlando
Halloween Spooktacular:
October 3,4,10,11,17,18,24,25,30,31. Begins at 11 am.
An underwater "fantasea" comes alive as costumed youngsters trick or treat among friendly sea witches and pumpkin fish. Children can dress up in their favorite costumes and learn from a "school of fish" as well as play with a sea fairy. Event included with the regular one day admission.
Busch Gardens Tampa
Howl-O- Scream 2009:
The event is held on every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in October. Thursday event hours are 7:30 pm to 1 am. Friday and Saturday event hours are 7:30 pm to 2:30 am.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay kicks off its ninth season of gut-wrenching scares with the the 2009 Howl-O-Scream, which will take place during 17 select nights in October. The devious creatures that infest all-new haunted hours, scare zones, thrilling shows and even the streets themselves will have guests watching their backs, and bone-chilling roller coasters keep the screams coming all night long.
*Howl-O-Scream 2009 is a separate ticketed event that may be considered to severe for children.
Other Florida Attractions
2009 Biketoberfest: Downtown Daytona Beach, Florida
October 15-18, 2009.
Motorcycle races at Daytona International Speedway, live entertainment, shows and expos, street festivals, demo rides and plenty of opportunities to party draw thousands of bikers to Daytona Beach for the award-winning Biketoberfest, a celebration of the joy of motorcycling.
2009 Biketoberfest will boast more than 5,000 vendors, 200,000 bikes and hundreds of events and activities throughout the Daytona Beach area.