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Cruella De Vil and The Wicked Queen conjure some frightful fun in front of The Haunted Mansion at Disney World. Across the state a variety of celebrations will mark "Hallow Even," with scary and not-so-scary alternatives to celebrate the occasion.

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Play for a Day Without Paying for a Stay!

Wednesday October 8, 2008
Nick HotelOrlando's Nickelodeon Family Suites has introduced two new day passes for families — the Character Breakfast Day Pass and All Access Day Pass. The passes offer families access to all of the amenities and Nick-themed fun without having to pay for a night's stay. That means access to splash down the hotel's water slides and get soaked at one of two interactive water parks that feature muliple slides, climbing nets, water jets and a 400-gallon dump tank. In addition, passes will provide access to the Mall, a 3000-square-foot arcade and the 4-D Experience, plus kids also may play a game of basketball or challenge friends to a round of mini golf. Families taking advantage of the Character Breakfast Day Pass can get an early start to a day of play with a Nickelodeon-themed Character Breakfast that includes a delicious buffet in Nicktoons Cafe, where kids can eat and dance with their favorite Nickelodeon friends.

The price of the All Access Day Pass includes an entrance fee of $12.95 per vehicle, plus a cost of $9.95 for kids 3-12 and $19.95 for those 13 and up. The Character Breakfast Day Pass admission is $12.95 per vehicle, plus $13.76 for kids 3-12 and $25.08 for kids 13 and up . Kids age two and under are free. Day passes are available Monday through Friday, from now until November 21, with access time limited to 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Character Breakfast reservations are required. Call 1-877-NICK-KID (1-877-642-5543) for reservations.

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Silver Springs' Fright Nights

Thursday October 2, 2008
The Ocala Jaycees' 36th Annual Fright Nights, held at the Silver Springs attraction are sure to provide attendees plenty of frightfull fun. When the sun goes down, the Haunted Mansion, Terror Island, Creature Features, Psycho Panther Prowl and "Gator Man" river Cruise at Ft. King Waterway are just a few of the terror-filled activities that await unsuspecting guests.

All proceeds go to the Jaycees' efforts to give Christmas to underprivileged children and families in the Ocala community.

  • What: Silver Springs' Fright Nights
  • Where: Silver Springs - Ocala
  • When: October 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 31 and November 1
    7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
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