Gardaland Resort has officially turned into a frighteningly fun destination with the opening of Magic Halloween 2025.
Thousands of visitors have already enjoyed the enchantment of Gardaland Magic Halloween, walking among giant pumpkins, tombstones, cobwebs and monstrous creatures and being captivated by evocative atmospheres and amazing shows.
Furthermore, the 2025 edition celebrates the Park’s 50th anniversary, opened with a historical milestone of 50 million visitors aboard Shaman and an even richer programme of 31 consecutive scare days.
Chill-thrill shows for all ages
The atmosphere lights up with Zenda and her inseparable coven of witches kicking off the day with a potion that unleashes “Gardaland Halloween Mania”, while Prezzemolo, the resort mascot, adds his own unmistakable touch of fun.
A rollercoaster of emotions continue in Area West, with ‘Sound of Shadows – A Halloween Story’, a mysterious wind brings back a band of ghostly cowboys from beyond the grave: amidst musical duels, spectacular choreography and shamanic atmospheres, the show transports the audience to an adventure suspended between life and the afterlife.
The experience continues in Jumanji Square, with ‘Mirror – Reflection of Darkness’: eerie gothic music, breathtaking performances and sinister characters accompany the audience through a dark fairytale about a vain queen’s descent into the depths of her darker side, revealing that nothing is as it first seems.
Meanwhile, at Teatro della Fantasia, audiences can see “Bim Bum Bam presents: Jolly Uan and the mystery of the perfect trick” The classic show, beloved by generations, returns starring Jolly Uan, in a theatre transformed into a maze of traps ready to steal Prezzemolo Gold’s soft toys. Will BatPrezzemolo be able to stop him? With songs, comedy and a touch of nostalgia for those who grew up in the 80s and 90s, the show captivates young and old with a mixture of fun and excitement.
Return of Anubis
After last year’s great success, the show “Anubis” returns to Gardaland Theatre, a journey into the Egyptian afterlife with impressive sets, live songs and musical numbers of extraordinary scenic impact. And, against the backdrop of Oblivion – The Black Hole, Wreckage – The Horror Experience invites visitors on a walking terror trail, an immersive and adrenaline-fuelled experience among terrifying creatures to experience a truly unforgettable Halloween.
Every part of the Park will be transformed for the occasion, including the Hawaiian area where “Hawaiian Ritual” will mix acrobatics and suggestion: tropical flowers and exotic scenery will form the backdrop to a ritual in which ancient spirits seem to move, suspended between the world of the living and that of the dead, while every jump and gesture of the acrobats will evoke ancestral forces.
Tricks and lots of Treats
Rounding out the programme are the meet & greet sessions with our most beloved characters: from the friendly resident mascot Prezzemolo, the ‘evil’ Zenda, and Peppa Pig, right up to the stars of the new 2025 Animal Treasure Island (nominated as ‘Best Attraction’ at the Parksmania Awards 2025), and the most monstrous Halloween creatures.
Also back is the Trick or Treat experience: the timeless ‘trick or treat’ tradition in the park’s avenues. At the entrance, children will receive an updated map with seven stops this year. Equipped with their cute “BOO bag” – on sale at the refreshment points – they will be able to experience together with many other children the magic of the traditional Gardaland trick-or-treat edition!
Duo of scare haunts
Gardaland Magic Halloween offers two experience formats: the”Scary Friday” evenings, with dark atmospheres, zombie areas, horror DJ sets and breathtaking twists, dedicated to the bravest and to thrill-seekers. Midweeks and weekends are designed for families looking for frighteningly fun days, with magical shows, laughter and that hint of thrill that makes the party unique.
Halloween-themed delicacies
Along the Park’s avenues, the refreshment areas also offer monstrously delicious delicacies: from the brand new Gardaland Chocolate, created especially for the period with over an hour of preparation, which transforms chocolate into a truly monstrously irresistible treat, to delicacies with frighteningly gummy worms and fake tombstones to decorate dishes, and ‘magic potions’ served in themed glasses; not forgetting finger-like frankfurters, ‘poisoned’ apples and freaky-shape biscuits.
Halloween Party Time
Gardaland Halloween Party provide the climax to Halloween with new emotions and special guests until midnight.
The 2025 edition features an exceptional line-up: Eiffel 65, Noemi, Clara, Sal Da Vinci, Marvin and Andrea Prezioso. A turnout that combines different genres and styles to captivate all ages. Making the night even more explosive will be RTL 102.5, which will accompany the audience with its unmistakable energy and a DJ set that will keep people dancing until midnight!
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