Fall fun at Orlando theme parks

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Walt Disney World Sept. 11-Nov. 2, 2012 (select dates) <a href="http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/magic-kingdom/special-events/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/">Click here to learn more</a> (Ricky Brigante / InsideTheMagic.net)

See your favorite Disney bad guys on stage in Micket's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party's Villains Dance Mix and Mingle show. (Ricky Brigante / InsideTheMagic.net)

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is appropriate for all ages. Don't miss the Happy HalloWishes fireworks show. (Ricky Brigante / InsideTheMagic.net)

Howl-O-Scream Busch Gardens Tampa Sept. 27 to Oct.27, 2012 (Thursday-Sunday) <a href="http://www.howloscream.com/tampa/homepage.aspx">Click here to learn more</a> (Michael Gavin / InsideTheMagic.net)

Unlike Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party over at Disney World, Busch Gardens' Howl-o-Scream event is sure to terrify. Make your way through the Circus of Superstition or take a trip through the Blood Asylum, if you dare. (Ricky Brigante / InsideTheMagic.net)

Halloween Horror Nights Universal Studios Florida Sept. 21–Oct. 31, 2012 (select nights) <a href="http://www.halloweenhorrornights.com/orlando/halloween-event-overview.html">Click here to learn more</a> (Ricky Brigante / InsideTheMagic.net)

Chills and thrills are waiting around every corner during Universal's annual Halloween Horror Nights. Check out Penn & Teller's Newkd Las Vegas 3D to see a magic trick gone horrifically wrong. (Ricky Brigante / InsideTheMagic.net)

Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Walt Disney World Sept. 28 to Nov. 12, 2012 <a href="http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/epcot/special-events/epcot-international-food-and-wine-festival/">Click here to learn more</a> (Ricky Brigante / InsideTheMagic.net)

Foodies and hungry tourists shouldn't miss this culinary festival. Dine and drink your way around the world with delicious international dishes and beverages. (Ricky Brigante / InsideTheMagic.net)

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Walt Disney World Nov. 9-Dec. 21, 2012 <a href="http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/magic-kingdom/special-events/mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party/">Click here to learn more</a> (Ricky Brigante / InsideTheMagic.net)

Disney's holiday celebration starts before you can even finish your Halloween candy. Watch snow fall on Main Street, U.S.A., and wave to Santa during Mickey's Once Upon A Christmastime Parade. (Ricky Brigante / InsideTheMagic.net)

Grinchmas Universal's Islands of Adventure Dec. 1, 2012-Jan. 1, 2013 <a href="http://www.universalorlando.com/Events/Holidays/Grinchmas.aspx">Click here for more information</a> Watch the heartwarming Dr. Suess tale come to life on stage, and even get a picture with the mean green one himself. (Ricky Brigante / InsideTheMagic.net)

Macy's Holiday Parada Universal Studios Florida Dec. 1, 2012-Jan. 1, 2013 <a href="http://www.universalorlando.com/Events/Holidays/Macys-Holiday-Parade.aspx#parade">Click here for more information</a> Think New York City's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, but warmer to watch in person and with more focus on Santa and co. (Ricky Brigante / InsideTheMagic.net)

New Fantasyland Walt Disney World Storybook Circus: Now open Enchanted Forest: Opening Dec. 6, 2012 <a href="http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/magic-kingdom/new-fantasyland/">Click here to learn more</a> (Ricky Brigante / InsideTheMagic.net)

A massive expansion that doubled the size of the Magic Kingdom's Fanasyland is nearly open for business. Visit the castles of Prince Eric and the Beast, and soar high with the Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride. (Disney)