Goblins & Giggles Getaway Weekends Return to Gaylord Palms Beginning September 14th, 2018

Hi everyone!

The Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee is becoming more known for events all year around, and not just during its spectacular holiday season. Goblins & Giggles Getaway Weekends is back for 2018, and offers a variety of activities including a scavenger hunt, Monster Mash Bash and Costume Contest, and the Wicked Awesome Pool Party! The event runs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from September 14 to October 28. Read below for all the details!

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – (August 22, 2018) – Gaylord Palms Resort invites guests to celebrate the Halloween season during Goblins & Giggles Getaway Weekends. Guests of all ages will want to pack their costumes and swimsuits for a ghoulish good time, both inside the resort’s soaring atrium and outside at Cypress Springs Water Park.

Gaylord Palms is excited to welcome back Spookley the Square Pumpkin, a little gourd with a big message about anti-bullying! Spookley is the star of the Halloween Hide & Seek scavenger hunt.  Guests will need to look high and low while solving puzzles and following clues to find all the hidden Spookleys to win a prize!

Storytime with Morgana gathers little spooks together to hear the story of Spookley from the best-selling children’s book with a message of tolerance and kindness. New for 2018, friendly Grimm the Goblin joins Morgana to meet guests after the story for fun and games!

The popular Monster Mash Bash and Costume Contest also returns, inviting guests of all ages to BOO-gie down with Gaylord Palms’ resident spooks Vladimir the vampire and Morgana. Grimm the Goblin will join this duo to teach guests dance moves and songs before inviting everyone to join in a costume contest with terror-ific prizes. 

The Halloween treats continue for overnight guests at Cypress Springs Water Park with the Wicked Awesome Pool Party. Vladimir (thanks to the power of sunscreen) entertains guests poolside with ghoulish games and other interactive fun. The resort’s FlowRider® – The Wake Zone – is also featured with the Wicked Waves Surf Show, a frightfully-fun evening showcase of Gaylord Palms’ highly-decorated flowboarders’ best tricks and treats on the wave.

Guests may face their fears in the Swamp Witch Revenge Escape Room, where they become a part of a real Florida ghost story! The tale of Bessie Budd-Graham, the swamp witch of Tallahassee, comes to life as guests work together to escape her curse.

Spooky Animal Encounters bring some frightful but delightful creatures inside the resort for close-up meet and greets. On Saturdays, animal experts introduce snakes, vultures and other “creepy critters” to guests as they debunk myths about some of the world’s most misunderstood animals.

The resort’s Trick or Treat Expedition will have guests venturing through the winding paths of the 4.5-acre glass-enclosed atrium to find scrumptious sweets on Saturdays.

When spooks and spirits get hungry, guests will discover seasonally-themed food and drink offerings throughout the resort’s dining options, including MOOR, Wreckers Sports Bar and Villa de Flora.

The best way to experience the Halloween fun at Gaylord Palms is by booking a Goblins & Giggles Getaway Weekends Package, starting at $189 per night, plus tax, resort fee and parking. Packages include accommodations, Monster Mash Bash tickets, the Trick or Treat Expedition, a Halloween Hide & Seek scavenger hunt activity book, Storytime with Morgana, and the poolside activities only available to overnight guests.

Goblins & Giggles Getaway Weekends activities are offered Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from September 14 to October 28. Activity availability varies by date and time. Additional charges apply for certain activities. To learn more or to book a Goblins & Giggles Getaway Weekends stay, visit GaylordPalms.com/Getaways.

Gaylord Palms Resort offers a mix of entertainment both indoors and outside, creating a superior guest experience in one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations.  Guests are welcomed into the resort’s 4.5-acre soaring glass atrium featuring winding waterways, lush gardens and animal habitats. The extraordinary amenities include fine and casual dining, spa and shopping – all conveniently located within minutes of the area’s theme parks.

Learn more about the resort at GaylordPalms.com and stay connected with all the resort happenings by following @GaylordPalms on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.