Halloween, "Fall-o-ween"...

Halloween has become such a big season that there's a new word for it: September isn't just the end of summer anymore, it's the start of the Fall-Halloween Season.

Fall is of course a great time for a getaway: see Fall Foliage and other fall vacation ideas.

But in recent years Fall's become a crescendo leading up to October 31: a season with Boos at Zoos, haunted houses, Halloween-themed weekends at country inns, theme park events from Sesame Place Spooktacular for little kids, to scary Halloween Horror Nights at Universal theme parks. Disney World, meanwhile, has "Mickey's Not-so-scary Halloween Party" on multiple nights.

• find many Halloween Events. (Hint: book early for Mickey's Party).

And wherever you go, dress the part! See Funny Halloween Costume Ideas.

^{* photo courtesy of Walt Disney World}