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Pictures: Ghosts and goblins return to Gatorland for Halloween 2023

An “undertaker” welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
An “undertaker” welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Joe Burbank, Orlando Sentinel staff portrait in Orlando, Fla., Tuesday,
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A scary cast of characters welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

 

  • An “undertaker” welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look...

    An “undertaker” welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

  • A baby albino alligator at Gatorland during a first look...

    A baby albino alligator at Gatorland during a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

  • A scary cast of characters welcomes guests to Gatorland for...

    A scary cast of characters welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

  • An “undertaker” leads guests on a tour at Gatorland during...

    An “undertaker” leads guests on a tour at Gatorland during a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

  • A scary cast of characters welcomes guests to Gatorland for...

    A scary cast of characters welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

  • A snake at Gatorland greets guests during a first look...

    A snake at Gatorland greets guests during a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

  • A ghoulish cowboy welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first...

    A ghoulish cowboy welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

  • A skunk ape welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first...

    A skunk ape welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

  • A ghoulish cowboy welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first...

    A ghoulish cowboy welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

  • An “undertaker” leads guests on a tour at Gatorland during...

    An “undertaker” leads guests on a tour at Gatorland during a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

  • A mad scientist welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first...

    A mad scientist welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

  • A ghoulish cowboy welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first...

    A ghoulish cowboy welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

  • A scary cast of characters welcomes guests to Gatorland for...

    A scary cast of characters welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

  • A scary cast of characters welcomes guests to Gatorland for...

    A scary cast of characters welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Guests arrive for a first look at the 5th annual...

    Guests arrive for a first look at the 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at Gatorland, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

  • An “undertaker” talks to a spirit at Gatorland during a...

    An “undertaker” talks to a spirit at Gatorland during a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

  • A mad scientist welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first...

    A mad scientist welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

  • A scary cast of characters welcomes guests to Gatorland for...

    A scary cast of characters welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

  • A scary cast of characters welcomes guests to Gatorland for...

    A scary cast of characters welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Guests arrive for a first look at the 5th annual...

    Guests arrive for a first look at the 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at Gatorland, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

  • An “undertaker” welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look...

    An “undertaker” welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

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