There’s a new goblin in town, and he’s swaggering down the western streets of Doomtown in Chandler, Arizona. Rawhide (a western-themed park and attraction) is turned into Doomtown for the annual Halloween Show, complete with amazing stunts, explosions, and special ghoulish characters like Digger Payne and Dr. Morbius (the town mortician). Take a ride on [...]
Halloween Las Vegas Style: Fright Dome at Circus Circus
October 4, 2008 By Leave a Comment
When it comes to shows and attractions, Las Vegas is known for its over-the-top productions, and Halloween is no exception. Circus Circus presents Fright Dome, ranked as one of the top five scariest haunted attractions for two years running. Full of haunted houses (five), live freak shows, rides, scare zones and a few more surprises, [...]
Flight Attendant Flying: Halloween Costumes
October 3, 2008 By Leave a Comment
A recent reader question: Q. What are you going to be for Halloween? Are you working? A. I’ll be working. And while Halloween isn’t high on my list of favorite holidays, I’ll indulge in a little frivolity I’m sure. Most airlines permit Flight Attendants a little fun on Halloweens. Obviously, no masks, fake weapons, [...]
Visalia Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
October 2, 2008 By Leave a Comment
It’s October already, and another year continuing the Flyaway Cafe tradition of showcasing interesting, unusual and spooky Halloween events and attractions around the world. You’ll still be getting a regular supply of travel tips and other suggestions, but I’m hoping that you’ll find a little ghoulish fun with all the Halloween posts as well. Today [...]
Last Minute Halloween Ideas
October 30, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Halloween in Mexico: Dia de la Muerta (Day of the Dead)
October 29, 2006 By Leave a Comment
If you’re in Mexico for Halloween, anywhere in Mexico, you’ll be able to find a Day of The Dead celebration. It is celebrated throughout the country, with variations from state to state, but all observances are rich with tradition and culture. Day of the Dead is an extended holiday, covering October 31st (Young Souls Day), November [...]
Photo Op: "Death" in a Chicago Cemetery
October 28, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Halloween Choices in Dallas/Fort Worth
October 27, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Blogging pal, Astroprof, sent information on spooky Halloween events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The first option is The Boneyard, which calls itself the Largest Haunt in Texas. At over half a mile long, last year’s Boneyard was recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records as the “largest walk-through haunted house in the world.” [...]
33rd Annual New York's Village Halloween Parade
October 26, 2006 By Leave a Comment
If you are anywhere in the greater New York City area for Halloween, you won’t want to miss the 33rd Annual Village Halloween Parade. The parade queues up at 6th Avenue, south of Spring and North of Canal, between 6:30-8 pm. The parade starts at 7 pm, running straight up 6th Avenue from Spring to [...]
Ghosts at Omni Hotels
October 25, 2006 By Leave a Comment
If your Halloween travel plans call for a stay at an Omni Hotel, you’ll be finding a ghost in your room. These ghosts aren’t spirits from the other side. These ghosts are tasty hand-dipped chocolates, left waiting for you on your pillow, as part of the hotel’s turn down service. Omni ghosts feature a hazelnut [...]
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