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HALLOWBOO!

It's the Idlewild you know and love...

with a fun, happy Halloween twist!

 

September 26& 27

October 3 & 4, 10& 11, 17& 18, 24& 25


Attractions: 12:00 Noon - 6:00p.m.
(Park Gates Open: 11:30am. Story Book Forest closes at 5:00 p.m.)

Admission: $21.99
(Guests 2 & under are free)
($4.00 off coupons available at participating Giant Eagle locations)

Enjoy our beautiful fall foliage plus...

  • TRICK OR TREATING through Story Book Forest
  • Specially themed rides and attractions in Olde Idlewild, Raccoon Lagoon, Jumpin' Jungle, Hootin' Holler.
  • Hay Bale Maze and Hedge Maze.
  • Concessions including many fall favorites
  • Halloween/Fall decorations throughout the park
    (plenty of pumpkins, cornstalks and scarecrows)
  • Ricky Raccoon and other costumed characters
  • Family Entertainment

To our Costumed Guests: Your costume or portions of your costume may need to be removed on some rides for safety reasons. Adults are not permitted to wear masks during HallowBoo. Idlewild reserves the right to ask a Guest to remove any costume deemed inappropriate or too scary.

 

Note: The SoakZone, The Wild Mouse, The Loggin' Toboggan, and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood will be closed.


"Happy Hallowboo to YOU!"

HALLOWBOO! Event Schedule

October 3 - Fall Arthritis Awareness & Wellness Walk -

The Arthritis Foundation and Idlewild Park are presenting a fun-filled 5k arthritis walk during Hallowboo on Saturday, October 3, 2009. Registration and Wellness Event starts at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 9:30 a.m. It is FREE to participate in the walk; those who wish to stay in the park after the walk will have to purchase tickets.

View details and sign up at: http://www.fallwalk.kintera.org

 

October 3 - Star 100.7

Star 100.7 will be set up at the gazebo near the Hillside Theatre.  DJ Scott Alexander will broadcast live from noon to 3:00pm.  Star 100.7 will also allow park guests to spin their prize wheel for concert tickets, tee-shirts, and other station merchandise.

 

October 4 - Radio Disney AM 540-

Radio Disney AM 540 will arrive at 12:30pm on Sunday, October 4th.  They will set up at the entrance to Story Book Forest from 1:00pm – 3:00pm, and host games for prizes.  Competitions will be based on the Disney TV series called “Wizards of Waverly Place”.

 

October 10 - 96.1 Tall Kathy at HallowBoo!

The Kiss 96.1 FM van will arrive at approximately 12:30pm and set up at the gazebo near the Hillside Theatre.  DJ “Tall Kathy” will host Halloween themed kids games from 1:00pm – 3:00pm.  Kiss 96.1FM will also give away Halloween coloring books and candy.

 

October 11 - Y108 FM

Y108 FM’s van will arrive at about 12:30pm on Sunday, October 11th.  They will set up at the gazebo near the Hillside Theatre from 1:00pm –3:00pm.  DJ Stoney Richardson will host games for kids.  Y108 FM will also distribute free temporary tattoos, allow park guests to spin their prize wheel, and give tee-shirts to the winners

 

October 24 - WOGF Froggy 104.3 FM

Country music station Froggy 104.3 FM will host kids games, and allow guests to spin their birthday wheel for prizes from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. The Froggy costumed character will roam the park during their appearance.  Kids can get candy from their “Candy Coffin”.  Their Haunted Hearse will be positioned adjacent to the Froggy set-up location at the gazebo near the Hillside Theatre.

 

 

Information updated as events are confirmed
( HALLOWBOO! Events are subject to change without prior notice)

 


HALLOWBOO! Hotel Packages

Ramada - Ligonier
HallowBoo! Overnight Getaway Package

Located off Route 30 & 711
216 West Loyalhanna St.
Ligonier, PA 15658
724-238-9545
www.ramadaligonier.com



Packages Include:

  • One night lodging at the Ramada Ligonier

  • Two tickets to Idlewild’s HallowBOO!

  • Discount coupons to Fort Ligonier

  • Kids 10 & under eat for .99 in the Bistro for breakfast & dinner

  • All applicable Taxes

Package Double Accommodations Deluxe Accommodations
  $137 per Family $151 per Family


Additional Tickets available for $17
Ask about our Family Suites
Closest Hotel to the park

Call for Reservations and Additional Information


Days Inn - Donegal
HallowBoo! Overnight Getaway Package

Located off PA Turnpike I 70 - I 76
Route 31 East
Donegal, PA 15628
724-593-7536
www.daysinndonegal.com



Packages Include:

  • One night lodging at the Days Inn Donegal
  • Two tickets to Idlewild’s HallowBOO!
  • Free Continental Breakfast
  • All applicable Taxes
Package
Two Queen Beds
One Night Package
$126 per Family

Additional Tickets available for $17

Call for Reservations and Additional Information

Chestnut Ridge Hampton Inn & Suites

62 Pine Ridge Rd
Blairsville, PA 15717
724-459-5920

www.blairsvillesuites.hamptoninn.com



The brand new Hampton Inn and Suites is located adjacent to the Chestnut Ridge Golf Resort and Conference Center in beautiful Blairsville, Pennsylvania. The hotel is situated in the foothills of the Chestnut Ridge at the Allegheny Mountains. The Hampton Inn and Suites offers superior service and top-notch amenities.

Located only 18 miles from the park.

Hotel Features:

  • Indoor, Heated Swimming Pool and Jacuzzi
  • Fitness Center
  • Free High Speed Wireless Internet Access
  • Business Center
  • Restaurant and Lounge onsite
  • Two Championship Golf Courses onsite
  • Suited furnished with a mini-fridge, microwave, wet bar, and sleeper sofa

Package Includes:
  • Overnight Accommodations
  • Two FundDay Admission to Idlewild's HallowBOO!
  • Disposable Camera

 

Package Price

Rates starting at $144.00 plus tax

Howard Johnson Inn - New Stanton
112 West Byers Ave - PO Box 90
New Stanton, PA 15672
724-925-3511
1-800-IGO-HOJO

www.hojo.com


A Great Family Getaway at a Great Value!

The Howard Johnson Inn is located adjacent to the Eat n' Park restaurant which gives a 10% discount to all Howard Johnson guests, in beautiful New Stanton, Pennsylvania. The Hotel is situated in western Pennsylvania's picturesque Laurel highlands, at the interchange of Interstate 70 and Interstate 76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike).

Please contact hotel directly to book package.

1 Night 2 Night
Package Price $98.99 $160.99
*Package price per family, max occupancy is 5 people per room.

Package Includes:
  • Overnight accommodations
  • Two HallowBoo passes
  • Additional Tickets Available $15 each
  • Free Continental Breakfast
  • Two Double Size Beds

Hotel Amenities
  • Free High Speed Wireless Internet Access
  • Rooms with Microwaves and Refrigerators
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Picnic Areas
  • Connecting/Adjoining Rooms
  • Fitness Center
  • Roll-a-ways Available ($10)

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