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Holiday World\u2019s Happy Halloween Weekends<\/a> will return September 20 with a new dinosaur theme that will extend to the 12-acre corn maze, drone show, and even the menu. The event, which was named one of the top 10 Best Theme Park Halloween Events in the nation by USA Today\u2019s 10Best Awards last year, has been nominated again in 2025. Fans of the event are encouraged to vote daily<\/a> through Monday, September 22.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe\u2019re so excited to bring dinosaurs to the rolling hills of Santa Claus, Indiana,\u201d says Matt Eckert, President & CEO. \u201cDinosaurs bring out the kid in everyone\u2014it\u2019s a perfect match for a family-friendly Halloween event! We\u2019re especially honored to be in the running for Best Theme Park Halloween Event once again.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The center of Happy Halloween Weekends\u2019 new dinosaur theme will be the 12-acre Dino Corn Maze Adventure. The maze will feature two dozen realistic, life-sized dinosaurs, ranging in size from full-grown to baby. Some of the dinosaurs will be roaring, breathing animatronics. The dinosaurs were created by Jurassic Park<\/em> advisor \u201cDino Don\u201d Lessem and his company, Dino Don, Inc., the world\u2019s premier maker of robotic animals as seen on Shark Tank.<\/p>\n

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During Happy Halloween Weekends, 500 drones will take flight each Saturday night in the park\u2019s all-new, dinosaur-themed drone show: \u201cDinos Soar in the Sky.\u201d Guests who plan to visit on Sundays may enjoy the show by purchasing a Twilight Ticket<\/a> online, which allows Guests to enter the park beginning at 5 p.m. on the Saturday before their Sunday Ticket date.<\/p>\n

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Alongside the new dinosaur invasion, Guest favorites return, including the hayride, Trick-or-Treat Trail for children 12 and under, walk-through attractions, and Halloween-themed entertainment. Guests can also savor exclusive seasonal menu items such as Dinosaur Chicken Nuggets, the BBQ Pork Bowl, Goblin Fingers (deep-fried pickle spears), S\u2019mores Funnel Cake, Granny\u2019s Cinnamon Roll Latte, S\u2019mores Crunch Frappe, and much more.<\/p>\n

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\u201cHappy Halloween Weekends is a fan-favorite time of year to visit,\u201d adds Eckert. \u201cThe park is transformed with pumpkins and Halloween d\u00e9cor, and it\u2019s a great value. Every ticket comes with Free Unlimited Soft Drinks, Parking, and Sunscreen, not to mention the additional free activities, from Halloween shows to walk-through mazes like Carnival Chaos and Kitty\u2019s 3D Candy Farm. Our Dino Corn Maze Adventure, hayride, Trick or Treat Trail for kids 12 and under, and drone show are all included with admission as well. We can\u2019t imagine a better way to spend fall break.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Happy Halloween Weekends runs Saturdays and Sundays from September 20 through October 26. The event will have extended Saturday hours for October 11, 18, and 25, when the park will be open from 11 a.m to 10 p.m. Friday Night Live!<\/a> continues every Friday evening through October 24 with a $25 online ticket that includes night rides, drink specials, and live music. Splashin\u2019 Safari is open Saturdays and Sundays through September 13, which is also the final day for Summer Wine\u2019d Down Culinary Festival<\/a>. The last Thursday Night Bites<\/a> is this Thursday, August 28. The $25 Thursday Night Bites online ticket includes a tasting ticket for one free Summer Wine\u2019d Down menu item. Holiday World is also open November 1 and 2. Guests can visit HolidayWorld.com\/Hours<\/a> for the full calendar.<\/p>\n

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Holiday World fans are encouraged to vote daily for Happy Halloween Weekends to win Best Theme Park Halloween Event in the USA Today 10Best Readers\u2019 Choice Awards through September 22.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":15763,"template":"","categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15756","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHappy Halloween Weekends to Return with New Dinosaur Theme and USA Today Nomination | Holiday World Theme Park & Splashin' Safari Water Park<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/news\/happy-halloween-weekends-to-return-with-new-dinosaur-theme-and-usa-today\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" 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