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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-09-02
Legoland Florida's Brick or Treat Gets Bigger for 2026
Legoland Florida is kicking off its biggest Halloween event ever, running for 18 event days (up from 12 in 2025) starting September 5 . New for 2026: Brick or Treat Street Six life-sized Lego Monsters homes Characters include Wacky Witch, Wolf Guy, Spider Lady, Mummy, Plant Monster, and Scarecrow Visitors can go door-to-door, complete challenges, collect candy, and unlock surprises Returning Favorites: Trick-or-treating at themed stations Lego Monster meet-and-greets The "Monster Skytacular" drone show Halloween-inspired menu: Pumpkin Pie Apple Fries, Broomstick Berry Shake, Spider Slush
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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-09-02
'Obsession' Jumps from Screen to Scare Zones in Record Time
One of 2026's biggest breakout horror hits, Obsession, has made an unprecedented leap from movie theaters to Halloween Horror Nights in a matter of weeks . Director Curry Barker has even recorded a secret voice message specifically for event attendees . Interactive Experience: Guests can track down character Nikki throughout the park A password shared on Universal's Instagram Story triggers special interactions Fans can call a One Wish Willow phone number for an exclusive message from Barker "We've identified a number of different locations where she can appear," said creative director John Murdy .
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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-09-02
Universal's Halloween Horror Nights 2026: The Ultimate Fright Fest
Halloween Horror Nights returns to Universal Studios Hollywood on select nights from September 3 through November 1, 2026, featuring eight new haunted mazes, six scare zones, and the Terror Tram . Haunted Maze Highlights: Vecna (Stranger Things) Pinhead (Hellraiser) Ozzy Osbourne themed maze Irish vampires, killer clowns, and a zombie army Six Scare Zones: Fortnitemares: Based on the video game's Halloween event Hackerz: Troop of chainsaw killers El Circo de la Muerte: Circus sideshow traveling across Mexico Blood Bog: Moss monsters roaming the bogs Shriek of the Banshee: Carnival barker with a talking skeleton Murder of Crowz: Nesting family of murderous crows Terror Tram: Features Art the Clown from the Terrifier franchise with a holiday soundtrack by heavy metal band Ice Nine Kills .
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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-09-02
Alton Towers Debuts Immersive 'Dine with the Dead' Experience
Alton Towers is enhancing its Scarefest 2026 lineup with a new story-driven dining experience called "Dine with the Dead" . This is the first immersive dining experience of its kind at the UK theme park. Experience Details: Hosted by Lord Vincent and Lady Lucinda Vile celebrating 300 years of "toxic matrimony" Three sections: cocktail party, three-course meal, and afterparty Guests take active roles in the evening's chilling events Tickets start at £69 per person "What begins as an elegant reception soon becomes something far more unsettling, as guests meet the mysterious Vile family," Alton Towers said . The experience runs from September 26 through November 1 .
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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-09-02
Hershey's Largest Halloween Portfolio Ever
Hershey has unveiled its 2026 Halloween portfolio with more than 20 seasonal products, which the company calls its largest and most diverse lineup to date . New for 2026: Kit Kat Witch joins the Count Reese's Sweet & Salty Cookies 'N' Creme Fangs Pirate's Booty in Halloween shapes First push into salty snacks for the season
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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-09-02
Disney's Oogie Boogie Bash Returns with Treat Trails
Disneyland Resort's popular after-hours Halloween event, Oogie Boogie Bash, runs from August 18 through October 31, 2026 . The event features treat trails where guests collect candy while encountering Disney villains and beloved characters. Event Highlights: Multiple treat trails with M&M'S, SKITTLES, SNICKERS, and other favorites Appearances by Disney villains Immersive themed environments Special event ticket required
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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-09-02
Halloween is Now a Gifting Occasion
Candy may still be central to Halloween, but it is no longer the only thing shoppers are giving out . "Boo baskets" helped turn Halloween gifting into a recognizable seasonal ritual, with the #boobasket hashtag generating more than 350 million TikTok views . Giftable Items Trending: Squishies (up a staggering 15,960% year over year on Faire) Halloween plush (up 103%) Halloween charms (up 157%) Halloween gifts generally (up 66%) Shoppers are sourcing collectibles, small items for class parties, and creative alternatives to candy
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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-09-02
Outdoor Halloween Decor is Becoming a Spectacle
Halloween yard decorations are growing larger, more theatrical, and more technologically advanced. The trend was supercharged by Home Depot's 12-foot "Skelly" skeleton in 2020, which inspired shoppers to create entire Halloween scenes rather than just placing a few pumpkins on the porch . 2026 Must-Haves from Home Depot: An upgraded, app-enabled Skelly An 11-foot mummy An eight-foot animated plant monster An interactive zombie parrot A returning seven-foot Lethal Lily witch Spirit Halloween is leaning into animatronics, including a Michael Myers figure that stands six feet, six inches tall . The National Retail Federation reports that 51% of Halloween celebrants plan to decorate their home or yard in 2025 . On Faire, searches for Halloween animatronics increased 50% year over year, while Halloween props rose 167%, and the new phrase Halloween outdoor decor surged a staggering 1,260%
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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-09-02
Summerween is Here: Halloween Shopping Starts in August
The "Summerween" trend is in full swing, with retailers like Home Depot, Michaels, and HomeGoods stocking Halloween merchandise weeks before fall begins . According to RetailMeNot, a staggering 70% of shoppers plan to buy fall or Halloween items before September . What’s Selling: Giant Skeletons: Home Depot's famous 12-foot "Skelly" often sells out by Labor Day Mummies and Dinosaurs: Large-scale yard displays are flying off shelves "Witchy Vibe": Cauldrons and witch-themed decor are top trends "You'll see that Halloween has already made its way from the candle aisle all the way to the front yard at this point," said RetailMeNot retail insights expert Stephanie Carls .
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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-09-02
UK and Philippines: Christmas Eve Violence and Religious Reflection
Christmas Eve in the Philippines was marred by a fatal stabbing incident involving a live-in partner in Barangay 31, as well as a police officer's arrest for indiscriminate firing . Meanwhile, in the UK, a woman was stabbed to death in Croydon, south London, on the morning of Christmas Eve . These incidents stood in stark contrast to the peaceful religious celebrations observed by many around the world. https://images.pexels.com/photos/672884/pexels-photos-672884.jpeg Industry Summary Christmas 2026 is characterized by: Date: Friday, December 25, 2026, with Christmas Eve celebrations on December 24 . Nostalgia Trend: Vintage-inspired décor with updated color palettes, textures, and motifs; "Ralph Lauren Christmas" aesthetic trending strongly . Pink Christmas: Pink emerges as a standout color story for 2026, paired with blues and other non-traditional palettes . The Dachshund Motif: The beloved dog becomes an essential Christmas motif, appearing in countless styles and materials .
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