Where to go for Halloween?

[OnlyGlowingSlightly]

For various reasons, summer has been tricky this year and we pushed our annual 'adventure' holiday back to October half-term, which is 29 October to 9 November. No problem, I thought - this actually gives us a bit more choice on where to go.

BUT we have a 5yo DD who loves halloween aĺmost as much as I do . 5 is pretty much peak Halloween age, and people go fairly all-out here. When I mentioned Autumn tonight, DD's face absolutely lit up with excitement about Halloween. I think she's been planning her costume all year.

I've messed up.

Holiday timing isn't changeable, but destination is still completely open. Can anyone suggest an interesting/adventurous holiday destination (not Europe or US) which is good to visit in October/November and which celebrates Halloween in a way which is accessible to children?

Mexico is the obvious choice, but not the best time of year to go there. Also I don't know whether the Day of the Dead celebrations are accessible to respectful visitors? (DD is pretty mature and adaptable for a 5yo - a different celebration would interest her).

I googled countries which celebrate Halloween, and China and Japan came up - but I do wonder whether they will just have a few shop windows and also dress-up parties for adults.

Anyone know otherwise or have other suggestions? Please help!

I know you said not US op but...
No where does Halloween like Disney!
It’s honestly amazing, and at 5yo that would be the perfect age.
Mickeys not so scary Halloween party at the Magic Kingdom, themed parades, shows, fireworks, Disney characters dressed in Halloween costumes, pumpkins everywhere, honestly it’s fab! They really go all out for Halloween.
I’m sure DLP does these things too, maybe on a smaller scale than Florida though.

As pp says anywhere Disney will do - I think China has a Disney if you are that against Europe/US.

I bet anywhere remotely Americanised (is that a word?) would do so Jamaica, Barbados etc.

We are also away then and my DD (same age) is gutted. I am banking on the hotel mini disco having a Halloween party and taking outfits!

Thank you both for the suggestions.

Mickeys not so scary Halloween party does look good, poptart. And the weather in Florida looks perfect at that time of year.

But Disney - and theme parks in general - leave me cold, and although I could handle a few days for DD's sake, I can't see a way to do it as an add-on on the way somewhere. And I don't think I can face spending all that money and our whole main holiday there.

Halloween isn't celebrated in Jamaica or Barbados unfortunately spangly. Good luck with your own Halloween! Where are you going? If you're at a child-friendly resort I'm sure they'll theme the evening, and she'll get a chance to dress up. Bring a load of sweets to make up for missing trick or treat

How about Disneyland in California? Loads of non theme park stuff to do there and you could add a day or two at Disney to a road trip easily.

Thinking about it if funds stretch to it you could do Mexico and California in a single trip very easily.

Hong Kong and Tokyo both have disney parks, might be good as still the disney for halloween but not as theme park focussed as Florida. Not sure about weather though

@OnlyGlowingSlightly haha we are only off to Grand Canaria I'm banking on kids club celebrating it! 99% sure Barbados does as have been there then. You could do Orlando Disney for say 3 days and on to Miami or Sarasota?