KISSIMMEE, Fla. – There’s plenty of good-hearted, goblin fun to be had at Gaylord Palms Resort.
Starting Sept. 27, the resort will transform into a Halloween-themed destination with shows, meet-and-greets, costume contests, and more.
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Below is a rundown of the family-friendly frights in store at Goblins & Giggles Weekends.
Monster Mash Bash Dance Party: Young ghosts and goblins are invited to put on their Halloween costumes and join a few fun-loving frights like Morgana the Witch, Vlad the Vampire, and Grimm the Good-Hearted Goblin. Presented inside the resort’s replica of St. Augustine’s Castillo de San Marcos fort, Monster Mash Bash takes place multiple times on select Friday and Saturday nights.
Spooktacular Symphony in the Sky Drone Show: Sparkling, synchronized drones take to the sky to create spooky and seasonal animated imagery, accompanied by an original musical score. Guests can view the colorful show on one of the resort’s outdoor event lawns (check with the front desk for the viewing lawn for each show). Shows are scheduled at 9 p.m. on Sept. 28, and Oct. 5, 12 and 19.
Dive-In Movie at Cypress Springs Water Park: The animated feature film “Spookley the Square Pumpkin” is presented for overnight resort guests in Cypress Springs Water Park each Friday and Saturday evening during the event. In the film, Spookley shows how our differences make everyone special.
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Spookley the Square Pumpkin Meet-and-Greet: Spookley the Square Pumpkin also will make multiple character appearances each Saturday during the event at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m., offering sharable photo moments for guests.
Jack-O’-Lantern Walk: Elaborate pumpkin art is showcased on the Jack-O’-Lantern Walk inside the 4.5-acre garden atrium, with crafty pumpkin carvings inspired by the spirit of the Sunshine State.
Trick-or-Treat Expedition: Youngsters can add to their candy collection with tasty treats on the Trick-or-Treat Expedition. Trick-or-treaters are encouraged to wear their best costumes as they meet some cheerfully spooky characters in the Gaylord Palms’ atrium. Trick-or-Treat Expedition is presented from 4-5 p.m. on Saturdays during the event and is an exclusive activity for Gaylord Palms’ overnight guests.
Adventure Kids: The Hunt for Hidden Treasure Scavenger Hunt: Guests can embark on an adventurous Halloween-themed scavenger hunt throughout the Gaylord Palms atrium. Families work together as a team to learn, imagine, discover, and explore inside the atrium as they search for hidden gems to record in their scavenger hunt booklet.
Phantom of the Atrium Light Show: Gaylord Palms’ animated LED light curtains, suspended high above the atrium, create a colorful spectacle that tells the musical tale of “The Phantom of the Atrium.” The show centers around a mysterious figure who lurks in the atrium rafters while composing his latest musical masterpiece. Presented nightly at 9 p.m., the show can be viewed at many spots inside the atrium, while guests with select atrium-view rooms can enjoy the show from their balconies.
Adventure Kids: A Spooky Celebration: The Adventure Kids join Seth the Sea Turtle and Ava the Alligator to showcase some of Florida’s creepy creatures inside the resort’s garden atrium in “A Spooky Celebration.” The live show is presented at noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays during Goblins & Giggles Weekends.
The Pirate’s Haunted Treasure Escape Room: Locked in the Captain’s Quarters of a spooky pirate galleon, guests are challenged to find Captain Hornswaggle’s treasure in The Haunted Treasure Escape Room. The captain’s wife, Emerald, is on hand to help guests set sail as they solve puzzles and disembark the ship before the crew discovers their pilfering plans of plunder. The escape room, recommended for ages 10 and older, is presented on Friday and Saturday evenings at 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 7 p.m. during Goblins & Giggles Weekends.
Advance tickets are needed for events. For updated schedules and reservations, or to book a guest room or special package, click here.
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