Halloween decor at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida

Sunny Florida…it’s a great place for a gorgeous beach vacation anytime of the year: a prime destination come winter for countless residents of the Midwest and Northeast who seek a sunny, warm escape from their cold and dreary climates. With Walt Disney World, white sand beaches, endless palm trees, and a relaxing laid-back vibe, it’s no surprise that Florida is and always will be one of the most popular vacation escapes.

Florida's Emerald Coast beaches are just perfect in the fall season!
Florida’s Emerald Coast beaches are just perfect in the fall season!
The white sand beaches of Anna Maria Island are a paradise in the tourist free fall months! Talk about relaxation! You won't even miss the fall season here!
The white sand beaches of Anna Maria Island are a paradise in the tourist free fall months! Talk about relaxation! You won’t even miss the fall season here!
Who needs the fall leaf peeping when you have wide white sand beaches?!
Who needs the fall leaf peeping when you have wide white sand beaches?!

However, for those who live here all year-round, the endless summer can get a bit boring and repetitive after some time. Sure, for the first year or 2, having beach perfect summer weather every day is great. However, for some more than others, this novelty begins to wear off. For anyone who loves the traditional aspects of the fall season, the warmer-than-normal temps and absence of fall foliage can be a bit of a downer.

If you find yourself dreaming of storing away the shorts and flip flops, putting on your coziest sweater, and opening up the window for a brisk fall breeze, you are pretty much out of luck. Personally, I love the fall and winter months, so living in Florida is rough for me. Nevertheless, despite the summer-like weather, you can still feel that festive fall ambiance almost everywhere, including Florida!

Scarecrow decor at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida

Below are 27 fun activities and events that are sure to get you into the fall spirit!

1. Decorate your house

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Get a whole bunch of pumpkins of varying sizes, along with fall and/or Halloween decor, and display your fall decor everywhere around your house. Decorate both indoors and out. String up orange lights. If you go all out enough, the weather outside will not even make a difference as soon as you step through the doors of your private fall wonderland. Creating your own spooky decor (ghosts, gravestones, scarecrows, etc) doubles as budget friendly Halloween decor, as well as a fun seasonal activity.

2. Attend Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom

Halloween at the Magic Kingdom - Walt Disney World

October is my favorite time to visit Walt Disney World. Compared to the brutal summer months, the temps in October are not as unbearable. In fact, nighttime temps this time of year are usually pleasant. The cool down comes just as Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party takes place. There are so many advantages of attending this special event (which requires a separate entry ticket) including next to no wait times for the majority of rides, entry into the park at night when the hot sun won’t be shining in your face, and most importantly, more Halloween inspired fun than you could ever possibly imagine!

A trip to the Magic Kingdom for this over the top Halloween event is sure to overload your senses with everything Halloween. So, if you are missing the traditional Halloween feeling in Florida, this event is not to be missed! In addition to amazing holiday decor everywhere, you will also be treated to trick or treat stations (yes adults are welcome too!), a Halloween parade, an amazing Halloween themed fireworks show, Halloween music and a special stage show, and so much more! It’s a fabulous Halloween festival, and sure to be one of the best you have or will ever attend.

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