Halloween Events in Los Angeles, 2009

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.

Universal Studios Hollywood – Halloween Horror Nights
The un-dead 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 2-3, 9-11, 15-18, 23-25, 28-31, 2009
Hours: 7 pm to 12, 1 or 2 am depending on the day
Cost: $36-$56 Night only General Admission, Front of the Line Pass and RIP tickets available
Special Offers: Online advance discounts
Info: www.halloweenhorrornights.com/hollywood/
Note: Do not wear costumes. Not recommended for children under 13 or the timid.
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Halloween at Disney Land

Mickey’s Trick-or-Treat Party
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: October 2, 8, 9, 15-16, 21-23, 28-31, 2009; Tue-Thu 6:30 – 10:30 pm; Friday 7:30 – 11:30 pm
Cost: $32-$42
Info: Disney.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 24 – 27, Sept 30 – Oct 4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-31, 2009
Hours: 7 pm – 2 am Fri-Sat, all other days 7 pm – 1 am
Cost: $31.99-$49.99 advance, $53.99 at the gate
Special Offers: Discount coupons are often available at Ralph’s Supermarkets and various fast food restaurants (check What’s Hot on the website); 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 Costume Party
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, Oct 3-31
Hours: regular park hours
Cost: Included with park admission
Info: www.knotts.com

Six Flags Fright Fest

Six Flags Magic Mountain Fright Fest
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 3-31, 2009
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, check the website for specials.
Info: www.sixflags.com/parks/magicmountain, (661) 255-4100,

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Disneyland gets 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 25 – Nov 1, 2009
Hours: See calendar for daily park hours
Cost: Included in park admission
Info: www.Disneyland.com