Ghost stories and scary tales can be found all around us, from the buildings we live in and objects we see to places in the natural world. If you love visiting haunted locations or learning about haunted history, you might want to know about some of the United States's most famous haunted parks! Have you been to any of these parks and trails? Keep reading for spooky tales that might make the rotation in your ghost stories around the campfire.
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Most people know that Disney Parks have strict dress codes, which forbid visitors from wearing Disney costumes. They don't want costumed guests to get confused for character actors, which might ruin someone's Disney Parks experience. However, both official and unofficial Disney dress-up days allow park guests to wear costumes or themed Disneybound outfits. It's easy to find official dress-up days because they're on the events calendar, but what about the unofficial theme days at Disney Parks? We'll share a list of unofficial dress-up days at Disney so you can participate in the fun, too!
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Have you ever wanted to wear a bunch of SpongeBob SquarePants costumes with your friends for a birthday or just because? We'll show you the ins and outs of having the best SpongeBob theme party! Whether this will be a SpongeBob party for adults or kids is up to you, but every theme party needs costumes, food, and activities. Most important of all, let's make sure that everyone has fun. "F" is for friends who do stuff together, "U" is for you and me, and "N" is for anywhere and anytime at all, down here in the deep blue sea!
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Going to school is a lot of tough work, so throwing in some fun whenever you can is important. Events like Spirit Week, where kids have themed dress-up days every day until Homecoming is one of the most well-known school events. School may also have individual Spirit Days or their own version of Spirit Week, especially in early childhood education, for events like 100 Days of School, Read Across America, Women's History Month, and more. If you're looking for school Spirit Week ideas for dress-up, we'll share some of our favorites below, along with costume ideas for students and teachers. Let's make learning fun!
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Every year, the city of Tampa, Florida, transforms into a lively hub of pirate-themed revelry as locals and visitors come together to celebrate the legendary Gasparilla Festival. This annual extravaganza, deeply rooted in Tampa's history and folklore, brings a unique blend of maritime mischief, vibrant parades, and community spirit. Of course, a pirate festival also means pirate costumes! Join us as we set sail into the heart of Gasparilla, exploring the swashbuckling spirit that captivates the city each January.
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Halloween is one of America's favorite holidays, but who wants all the fun to fizzle out in one day? Thankfully, it's very common to find local pumpkin festivals, haunted tours, hayrides, and other fall events to keep the festivities going. Some cities go above and beyond to deliver the best Halloween experience you can imagine. Here are ten of the best Halloween towns in America! (Of course, you're bound to find others more local to you if you keep your eyes open.)
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