7.  SeaWorld Orlando kicks off Halloween Spooktacular 

Though SeaWorld Orlando's first Howl-O-Scream has been in full swing for nearly a month, the theme park has also brought back its kid-friendly Halloween Spooktacular daytime event weekends now through October 31. Here are some exciting details about this year's event (which is included with park admission):

• NEW Adventures along the Trick-or-Treat Trail: Find waves of Halloween fun when costumed youngsters trick-or-treat for ghoulish goodies. This year, for the first time in park history, the Trick-or-Treat Trail winds through some of the park’s most iconic spots for a fully immersive SeaWorld adventure. Each candy station on our trick-or-treat trail features an assortment of favorites including Tootsie Rolls®, Smarties® and Airheads®, just to name a few.
• Halloween Dance Party: Children can join a cast of silly characters for a Halloween Dance Party where they participate in line-dancing favorites as music and fun fill the air along the Trick-or-Treat Trail.
• Meet a Mermaid: Meet the friendly Halloween mermaids each event day in this immersive experience along the Trick-or-Treat Trail.
• Halloween Happenings at Sesame Street Land®: Head on over to Sesame Street Land for even more Spooktacular fun! At various times throughout the event, join Count von Count and his furry friends for family-friendly Halloween celebrations that will have everyone dancing and singing!
• Storytime with Big Bird: Gather around Big Bird’s Nest for Storytime with Big Bird, who will be sharing some of his favorite stories at select times throughout the day. See the park schedule for times. 

8. Chick-fil-A now open at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Florida’s first theme park Chick-fil-a is now open at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. This new dining location will be open Monday - Saturday and will have extended hours on Howl-O-Scream event nights.