Theme parks launch major seasonal horror events for 2026

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Major theme parks in the United States and Italy are launching seasonal horror and entertainment events for late 2026.

In Florida, Universal Orlando Resort’s 35th annual Halloween Horror Nights has seen high demand, with some dates officially selling out. The event features themed houses such as ‘Stranger Things’ and ‘Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness’. Nearby, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is hosting Howl-O-Scream, while SeaWorld Orlando is introducing ‘Hotel Transylvania’ characters to its Spooktacular event. Universal Studios Hollywood is also offering a themed dining pass for its Halloween season.

In Italy, Mirabilandia is debuting ‘Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin’, a large-scale immersive horror experience inspired by the Paramount Pictures film. The park is also expanding its ‘Suburbia’ horror zone and hosting a special ‘Scary Night’ on October 30. These attractions are part of a broader seasonal lineup running from late September through early November.