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Get Ready For The “Carnival of Carnage”

It’s that time of year again… Madness, mayhem and horror are being unleashed at Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights. Billed as the largest, most intense Halloween event in the country, the annual seasonal celebration is expected to draw record crowds this year.

A warning to parents with young children the event is not for the faint of heart (or the child that experiences regular nightmares). However, if you have teens that enjoy having the Halloween stuffing scared out of them then pack your bags now.

Universal says this year Halloween Horror Nights is the most extreme, fear-filled event in its 17-year history. In addition to the traditional horror icons such as Freddy Krueger, Jason and Leatherface, you can look forward to coming face-to-face with Jack, The Clown Prince of Halloween inside his “Carnival of Carnage.”

The “Carnival of Carnage” is part of Universal’s extensive Halloween-themed events that run through November 3rd and features eight all-new haunted houses -three of which are created around Freddy Krueger, Jason and Leatherface. Universal Orlando is also unveiling four new shows this year (more than ever before), including a show dedicated to Jack, a tribute to the Rocky Horror Picture Show and a spooked out version of “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Halloween Adventure.”

As I mentioned earlier, this event is obviously not tailored to little tikes. If you are looking for more age appropriate Halloween-themed activities for children under the age of 12 I would suggest checking with your local zoo. Most public zoos offer trick-or-treating, arts and crafts, and other kid-friendly events for younger children.

For a list of ZOO BOOS being held at some of the nations largest zoos click here and here.

If you happen to live near me in the Upper Midwest portion of the country I would suggest taking a look at the following articles, which detail fun, family-oriented activities for children of all ages:

·Where To Get Your Scare On In Chicago

·More Fun Fall Activities For Families With Children

·Fun Fall Activities For Families With Children

Other seasonal family activities are discussed in the following articles:

·Where To View Fall Colors In Your Neck Of The Woods

·More Fall Family Fun In New England

·Family Fun In New England

·Celebrate Fall In San Diego

·Fun Fall Family Travel Destinations-Part 1: Corn Mazes

·Fun Fall Family Travel Destinations–Part 2: Haunted Houses

·Fun Fall Family Travel Destinations-Part 3: Hiking Trails

·Fun Fall Family Travel Destinations-Part 4: Train Rides

·Fun Fall Family Travel Destinations-Part 5: Farms and Festivals

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About Michele Cheplic

Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism. She spent the next ten years as a television anchor and reporter at various stations throughout the country (from the CBS affiliate in Honolulu to the NBC affiliate in Green Bay). She has won numerous honors including an Emmy Award and multiple Edward R. Murrow awards honoring outstanding achievements in broadcast journalism. In addition, she has received awards from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association for her reports on air travel and the Wisconsin Education Association Council for her stories on education. Michele has since left television to concentrate on being a mom and freelance writer.