Every year, more than 75 million people flock to Orlando—aka “The City Beautiful”—to soak up the magic. Here’s a secret: Fall is our favorite time to visit. Think comfortable temps, smaller crowds and some of the country’s top Halloween festivities all in one trip.

Have a blast at Universal Orlando

Start your adventure with chills and thrills at Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe. Opened last May, this mega-park features five elaborate, immersive lands that are easy to navigate and packed with fun. Take a dreamy spin on the Celestial Park carousel, feel like a kid again at Super Nintendo World, savor a butterbeer crepe at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, face your fears at Dark Universe and fly high on a dragon in the Isle of Berk.

Food

Great Wolf Lodge’s New Halloween Menu is Scary-Good—Here’s What to Try

Missing the carefree fun of summer now that fall has arrived? Great Wolf Lodge has you covered. With 22 locations across the U.S.—from the Pocono Mountains to Traverse City, Michigan—America’s largest indoor water park resort keeps the splashy fun going all year long. And this season, there’s an extra reason to visit: a limited-time Howl-O-Ween […]

Celebrate spooky season at Halloween Horror Nights

For a true adrenaline rush, don’t miss the 34th annual Halloween Horror Nights. Running nightly through November 2, this iconic fright fest transforms Universal Studios into a scream-worthy playground with 10 haunted houses, eerie scare zones and live shows. The real shocker? The food! Popular bites include the Death by Mozzarella Stick, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos elote and creepy pizza skulls.

Warp into the vibrant, interactive and nostalgic Super Nintendo World  

The immersive land located in the equally thrilling Universal Studios theme park, is home to interactive games, dark rides and more.

Life

Love Halloween? Head to Sleepy Hollow This Fall for Spooky, Scenic Views

Fall under the spell of Sleepy Hollow, New York! Famous as the backdrop of Washington Irving’s 1820 tale The Legend of Sleepy Hollow—featuring Ichabod Crane and the eerie Headless Horseman—this Hudson Valley town enchants today with scenic views, seasonal festivities and lively farmers markets. Grab a bite at Horsefeathers Start with a tasty stop at […]

Experience Orlando–at home!

Try a spellbinding sip based on butterbeer at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter while marveling at Disney’s Halloween-themed fireworks display

Butterscotch delight

Ingredients:

• 4 liters cream soda
• 1⁄2 tsp. butterscotch extract
• 1⁄2 tsp. butter extract
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup butterscotch topping
• ¼ cup powdered sugar

Mix the first 3 ingredients in a pitcher; chill. Whip heavy cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold in the butterscotch topping and sugar. Pour soda into 2 mugs and top with cream.   

Virtual experience: Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular 

Enjoy the seasonal fireworks extravaganza starring all your favorite Disney characters! Simply search “Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular 2025” on Youtube. 

This story first appeared in the October 27, 2025, print issue of Woman’s World magazine

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