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Sure, some popular, annual Halloween events at theme parks are off the table this year. With Disneyland still closed, that means the park’s annual Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween party is out. The Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights are known for scare actors getting close in your personal space, so that’s not happening either.
But that doesn’t mean all the ways to celebrate Halloween at theme parks have been canceled. In fact, some theme parks and festivals have completely revamped their offerings in line with COVID-19-minded safety procedures. And in some ways, 2020′s Halloween events have become better than they were before.
Here’s a guide to the best spots around the nation to travel to if you still want to celebrate Halloween, even if it’s a little different this year: