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Halloween Happenings Around Los Angeles 2007

Halloween Events at Southern California Theme Parks

By Kayte Deioma, About.com

Mickey and Friends at Disney's HalloweenTime

Mickey and Friends at Disney's HalloweenTime

Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer courtesy of Disneyland Resort
With all of the special effects expertise and the number of actors in Los Angeles, it's no surprise that La La Land celebrates Halloween with a passion. From scary theme parks to haunted ships to cemetery tours and paranormal research opportunities. There's something to have everyone seeing ghosts.

Disney’s HalloweenTime
Disneyland is getting a Halloween makeover with the parks and the Disney characters decked out for the season.
Location: Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure, 1313 S. Harbor Boulevard, Anaheim, CA
Dates: Sept 21 - Oct 30, 2007
Hours: See calendar for daily park hours
Cost: Included in park admission
Info: www.Disneyland.com

Mickey’s Halloween Treat
The Disney Resort hosts a separate admission evening event for the Halloween season at Disney's California Adventure. The park will close early to daytime visitors and re-open in the evening with trick-or-treating stations, Halloween crafts, live music and entertainment for the younger set.
Location: Disney's California Adventure, 1313 S. Harbor Boulevard, Anaheim, CA
Dates & Hours: Thursdays and Fridays beginning Oct 4 plus Monday-Wednesday, Oct 29-31, 2007, Thursdays 6:30 - 10:30, Fridays 7:30 - 11:30 pm, October 29-31 from 6:30 - 10:30 pm
Cost: $29 advance, $39 same day
Info: www.Disneyland.com

Knott's Scary Farm Halloween Haunt
Knott's fills all their rides and shows with ghosts, ghouls, werewolves and vampires for its annual Halloween Haunt Location: Beach Blvd. in Buena Park, one mile south of the 91 (Artesia) Freeway and two miles south of the 5 (Santa Ana) Freeway
Dates: Sept 27 - 30, Oct 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-31
Hours: 7 pm - 2 am Fri-Sat, all other days 7 pm - 1 am
Cost: $46 advance, $51 same day
Special Offers: Discount coupons available at Burger King; Early entry with Buffet Dinner, VIP tours available, hotel packages.
Info: www.knotts.com
Note: Do not wear costumes. Not recommended for children under 13 or the timid.

Knott's Camp Spooky Treasure Hunt
A daytime non-scare celebration of Halloween in Knott's Camp Snoopy with a haunted maze, trick-or-treating and themed entertainment for kids 3-11.
Location: Beach Blvd. in Buena Park, one mile south of the 91 (Artesia) Freeway and two miles south of the 5 (Santa Ana) Freeway
Dates: Weekends, Sept 27-30, Oct 6-28, 10 am - 5 pm
Hours: regular park hours
Cost: Included with park admission
Info: www.knotts.com

Universal Studios Hollywood - Halloween Horror Nights
The undead populate the studio backlot on October weekend nights. The event includes "walk-through mazes, roaming scare actors, nightmare-inducing rides, shows and attractions."
Location: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608.
Dates: Oct 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-28 & 31
Hours: Oct 13-27 7 pm - 2am, Oct 5, 12 & 31 7 pm - 1 am, Oct 5 & 28 7 pm - midnight
Cost: $51 Night only General Admission, $71 Same day and night, $129-139 1 night Front of the Line Pass
Special Offers: Online advance discounts
Info: www.halloweenhorrornights.com/hollywood/
Note: Do not wear costumes. Not recommended for children or the timid.

Six Flags Magic Mountain Fright Nights
Six scary mazes, roaming zombies and extreme rides in the dark.
Location: Magic Mountain Parkway exit off Interstate 5 in Valencia
Dates: Fri-Sun Oct 6-31, Mon-Wed Oct 29-31
Hours: Vary by day, check the website
Cost: Six Flags admission $29.99 online, $59.99 gate, kids under 48" $29.99, Kids 2 and under free
Info: (661) 255-4100, www.sixflags.com/parks/magicmountain

Information was correct at the time of publication. Please check the event website for the most current information.

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