Hard to believe that spooky season starts in August here in Orlando. It is already time to get out there and soak up all the eerie yet wonderful vibes. Do date night at one of these fantastic Halloween events in Orlando.
Also, check out these fall date night ideas:
- Our Favorite Fall Festivals and Pumpkin Patches
- Best Haunted Houses in Central Florida
- 5 Orlando Haunted Houses That Are Okay for Kids
- Trick or Treating in Orlando
And, here's Where to Sip Spooky Halloween Cocktails at Bars in Orlando
ORLANDO HAUNTED HOUSES AND EXPERIENCES 2025
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO'S HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS
Select nights August 29 – November 2, 2025
2025 Lineup of Halloween Horror Nights Houses
- Fallout
- Terrifier
- Jason Universe
- Hatchet and Chains: Demon Bounty Hunters
- El Artista: A Spanish Haunting
- Dolls: Let's Play Dead
- Grave of Flesh
- Gálkn: Monsters of the North
- Five Nights at Freddy's
- WWE Presents: The Horrors of The Wyatt Sicks
Admission to Halloween Horror Nights is NOT included in theme park admission and must be purchased separately.
Related: For time-saving info, check out our tips for a Halloween Horror Nights Date Night!
A Petrified Forest
Friday October 3- November 1, 2025 (select nights)
1360 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs
$34.98 for all three trails, $49.98 for VIP including three trails and a backstage tour
What separates this haunted house from its counterparts? For starters, this haunted house features outdoor trails in the woods where you never know what will be lurking around the next corner. This year’s theme is Nature's Fury, with each trail incorporating the theme in various disturbing ways.
A Petrified Forest offers backstage tours every night they’re open (the only Central Florida haunted attraction to do so) so you can see what it takes to be part of the attraction.
In addition, they offer special days for various guests. Kids Day (October 12), filled with trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and other fun games. There is also a private event (October 16) welcoming everyone with special needs to attend and experience the trails. Patrons are allowed to go at their own pace with help from staff.
Finally, if you’re into absolute terror, towards the end of October there are Total Eclipse Nights, nights where you’re only given one glow stick as you journey through the trails with no other source of light. Eek!
TIP: Since this attraction is outdoors, be sure to wear clothing and shoes that aren’t expensive and can get dirty. And make sure to park down the road at Adjectives so you get to ride the Terror Trolley for the full experience.
Fun Things to Do for Halloween Time
EDITOR'S PICK – AC Sky Bar Adult Halloween Costume Party
Friday, October 31, from 5-11 p.m.
333 S Garland Ave, Orlando 32801
Head to AC Sky Bar for a creepy, 21+, fun-filled night featuring Halloween-inspired cocktails and bites. DJ Dracula will be spinning spooky sounds of the season. Expect dancing, party favors, and more; Appropriate attire required.
Forward/Slasher Halloween Takeover – Forward/Slash Distillery
Events all month long in October | Halloween Party: 10/31/25
Celebrate spooky season at Forward/Slash Distillery in Winter Park starting Wednesday, October 1st, for their Halloween takeover: Forward/Slasher. During the month-long pop-up, expect thematic decor, horror movies, and their notoriously creative Halloween-themed cocktail menu, available Wednesday – Sundays. Then, head back for the Halloween Party on 10/31 where you can compete for the best costume from 7-9 p.m., judged by local Orlando notables.
Jock Lindsey’s Halloween Hangar Bar – Disney Springs
Starting August 19, 2025 – November 4, 2025
Halloween takes over this Indiana Jones–inspired bar with spooky bites and themed drinks. Expect frightfully fun food like mummified sausages, skull-stamped arepas, and hot chicken sliders.
Location: Disney Springs, Walt Disney World Resort
Annual ALOWEEN Slashback to the 80's, 90's & Beyond
Friday, August 29 – October 31, 2025
Colorado Fondue Company – Casselberry
Head to Casselberry for a Halloween dining experience you won't find anywhere else in the Orlando area. Colorado Fondue Company has been in business for 30 years. Each year the whole place becomes a totally decked-out Halloween-themed dining experience.
61 Days of Horror
September 1, 2025 – November 1, 2025
Arcade Monsters, multiple locations (I-Drive Orlando, Oviedo, Melbourne)
It's time for 61 days of horror with 50% off admission Monday through Thursday and food & beverage deals. Multiple $600 costume contests. Spooky Drink Deals. Merch. Early and late night deals. Plus, live Halloween Weekend Costume Contests on October 30, October 31, and November 1 at 9:30pm.
Haunted House Party
Tuesday nights, starting September 2, 2025 – October 28, 2025
Cocktails & Screams
39 West Pine Street, Orlando, FL 32801
Celebrate your HHN off-nights with the killer party soundtrack you want and the Halloween party vibes you need to keep the spirit of the season going.
Nosferatu – Orlando’s Own Adult Vampire Experience
September 5 – November 8
Renaissance Theatre Company – 415 E. Princeton Street, Orlando
The audience moves from room to room, not unlike moving through a haunted house, but this is much more than a haunted house. Every patron has a unique experience; the cast of 22 vampires leads the audience into hidden corners of the building, where they play out engaging (and scary, and sexy) scenarios.
Nosferatu is truly for adults 18+ as the show contains nudity, adult scenarios
$23.43 General Admission
Vampirates: The Haunting Search for Neptune’s Treasure
September 25 – October 31
Pirates Dinner Adventure
6400 Carrier Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
As the moon rises and casts an eerie glow over the high seas, the notorious Captain Sebastian the Black and his pirate crew of vampires are in search of of Neptune’s Treasure and the elusive Sulzana’s Eye, a cursed necklace that will allow them to live in the daylight. And only you can stop them before the necklace falls into the wrong hands! Embark on a spooktacular journey filled with aerial artistry, swordplay, death-defying stunts and dynamic duels in this Broadway style 90 minute adventure.
Ticket prices vary
Thriller: A Tribute to the King of Pop
September 29, September 30, October 13, October 14, 8pm showtime
Renaissance Theatre Company – 415 E. Princeton Street, Orlando
Something evil’s lurking in the dark… Orlando Vocal Collective is creeping back to the Ren to pay homage to the King of Pop in a Thrilling night of powerhouse vocals sung from the iconic Thriller album.
$28.63 General Admission
Cider & Showdowns
Saturday, October 4, 10am – 2pm
2491 Babb Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34746
Enjoy pioneer games, crafts, music, vendors, and more.
Tickets $5
Oddities & Art Market
Saturday, October 4, 11am – 6pm
The Central Florida Fairgrounds, Orlando
Shop over 100 artists, oddities artists and vendors, crafters, vintage, hobby vendors, and more. Check out some live art being created and music and grab some food from our food trucks!
Tickets $10 online, $15 day of or at the door, Kids 13 and under are free
Potion Crawl 2025 – Once Upon a Halloween in Ivanhoe Village
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Ivanhoe Village, Orlando, FL
Sip, shop, and stroll through Ivanhoe Village during this Halloween-themed potion crawl. Participating businesses will serve wine, beer, cocktails, mocktails, and specialty drinks, plus a movie in the park. Early-bird tasting glasses are $20 through September 1.
Milk Mart Spooky Soirée
Sunday, October 5, 12pm – 6pm
Milk Mart
2426 E Robinson St, Orlando, FL 32803
Add some new pieces to your Halloween decor, find inspiration for your next costume, and enjoy the weird energy that comes with the day before a full moon. Over 300 local artists, makers, chefs, and small businesses will be popping up in the heart of The Milk District.
Halloween Trivia
Tuesday, October 7, 7:30pm
Crooked Can Brewing
426 W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
At Crooked Can, their monthly themed night takes place on the first Tuesday of each month. This month's theme is Halloween Trivia! The event will feature four rounds of 5 questions each, a halftime question, and a Jeopardy-style final question.
FREE
Hauntingly Whimsical Tales
Thursday–Sunday, October 9–12, 2025
Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, Dr. Phillips Center
Join the members of Phantasmagoria as they take a very special journey through the tales of iconic Artist and Author Edward Gorey in celebration of his 100th Birthday Year! Phantasmagoria’s signature blend of Evocative Storytelling, Phantastical Dance, Puppetry, Projections, Original Music, and MORE will bring to life on stage the humorous, mischievous, mysterious, tragic, ironic, and hauntingly delightful visions of Gorey’s distinctive “eerie yet whimsical worlds” that have charmed readers for decades since they were first published.
Tickets from $40
A Night of the Mystic Arts
Friday, October 10, 5pm – 9pm
Lake Concord Park, Casselberry
Browse an eclectic mix of vendors offering oddities, curiosities, and gothic treasures. Enjoy mini readings including tarot, palmistry, and aura readings. Plus, shop seasonal and spooky gifts, indulge in sweet treats, and sip on festive beverages—all from local makers and mystics.
FREE
Annual Drunkin Pumpkin
Friday, October 10, 6pm
Gnarly Barley
What is better than an Orlando Parking Lot Party? One with a pumpkin patch! Enjoy food trucks, Halloween vendors, an outdoor bar, and more
FREE
Zombietoberfest
October 11 – 12, 2025
Audubon Park
3201 Corrine Dr #216, Orlando, FL 32803
Zombietoberfest returns as a two-day event! Enjoy Kidstoberfest from 5-8pm, a Spooky Concert at 7pm, and Goonies on the big screen from 8-10pm. Then, come back Sunday afternoon for the craft market.
16th Annual Dia de los Muertos & Monster Party
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 6-10 p.m.
CityArts, Downtown Orlando
This unique art exhibition at CityArts will be paired with an outdoor experience on opening night that will feature food, drinks, entertainment and spooky art vendors.
Tickets are $5/person for the event, and $50 for the outdoor dining experience.
Winter Garden Halloween Experience
October 17 – 31, 2025
Downtown Winter Garden
Why celebrate Halloween on one day when the fun can last over 14 days! Activities include outdoor animated Halloween Light Shows on City Hall as well as live music, shows, and pop-up street performers on Friday/Saturday/Sunday evenings; a hay maze; holiday-themed photo locations; decorations and light displays; merchant themed decorations and food items; fall themed Farmers Market, and more!
All events are FREE admission.
Annual Barks & Boos Brunch
Saturday, October 18, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Propagate Social House
40 E. 5th Street, Apopka, FL
Annual spooktacular brunch benefitting Bully Up Rescue! Dress up your Pets (and yourself!) in your best Halloween costumes, sip on themed craft cocktails made for the season, indulge in a full brunch menu with gluten-free & vegan options
Basic Witch Mixology at JoJo's Pumpkin Patch
Monday, October 20, 6 – 8pm
JoJo's Shake Bar
9101 International Drive #1208, Orlando, FL 32819
Learn how to craft two of JoJo’s seasonal specialty cocktails: BOO-Cardi Rum Punch and Caramel Apple Mule, all while enjoying a delicious entree in the cozy, festive ambiance of JoJo's Pumpkin Patch. Your ticket includes: guided instruction, the creation of your drinks, and 20% off food.
$40
Little Shop of Horrors
Thursday, October 23 – Sunday, November 2, 7:30 pm & 3 pm shows
Dr. Phillips Center
445 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Experience the horror-comedy rock musical that remains a campy classic. Blending dark humor and catchy Motown-style music, Little Shop of Horrors tells the tale of a timid floral shop worker and a strange, man-eating plant with extraterrestrial ambitions. Featuring a local cast of Orlando talent, this show sets the stage for quirky characters, over-the-top performances, and delightfully singable songs.
Tickets start at $53.10
History After Dark: Halloween Edition
Friday, October 24, 2025, 5pm – 9pm
Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd. Orlando, FL 32801
Experience history with a haunting twist! You’ll step into the past like never before in an evening of immersive storytelling, interactive activities, and unforgettable encounters. Explore the museum at your own pace as historical figures roam the halls, ready to share their stories and secrets. Get hands-on with artifacts and games or uncover the hidden tales of Central Florida through the exhibits. Tickets include admission and one drink ticket.
Students $10, Adults $20
Daylite Halloween Festival
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 10am – 5pm
Location TBA
Come party at Orlando’s biggest Halloween daytime celebration! Featuring house music, food, and arts.
Tickets start at $7.65
OSC After Dark
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 8:00pm – 11:00 pm
Orlando Science Center
This adults-only extravaganza is your chance to see the Science Center transformed for Halloween, all while enjoying a night of thrilling activities and grown-up fun. This all-inclusive event will have boo-zy beverages at their open bar, mouth-watering bites from local vendors, Karaoke, costume contests, crafting, live music, and so much more!
Tickets start at $35
Miss Scream Queen Halloween Pinup Contest
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 2:30pm – 5:00pm
Hotel Cassadaga, Cassadaga, FL
Join Pinups and Pumps Florida for a spooky, one-of-a-kind pinup contest at the haunted Hotel Cassadaga. Winners receive free or discounted admission to the hotel’s haunted attraction after the show.
Spectators welcome; contestant registration required and limited to 21+. $25 to compete.
Halloween Costume Contest at Wekiva Island
Saturday, October 25, 7pm – 11pm
Wekiva Island
Grab your crew and your best costumes for your chance to win big this spooky season at Wekiva Island! In addition to the chance to win, guests can enjoy plenty of spooky riverside vibes, drink specials and live music. Attendees will have the chance to win prizes. The contest is for those 21+.
FREE
Annual Sanford Witches Ride
Sunday, October 26, 5pm
Veterans Memorial Park on Lake Monroe, Sanford
This festive community bike ride honors the memory of Amanda Butler and celebrates her love for friends, family, Sanford, and Halloween. Participants are invited to join the ride on bikes or golf carts, starting at Amanda's Memorial Bench at Veterans Memorial Park. The route winds through Sanford and concludes at Celery City Craft, one of Amanda’s favorite local spots. Costumes and decorated rides are encouraged, and attendees are welcome to bring candy to toss to onlookers. All witches, warlocks, and Halloween lovers are invited to join in the fun.
FREE
Sip or Treat: Witch’s Ball at Oviedo Mall
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd, Oviedo, FL 32765
Celebrate Halloween with an adults-only evening of trick-or-treating, wine and beer samples (21+ with ID), tasty treats, live entertainment, and a costume contest. Check in at the North Entrance near Regal to get your wristband and start the fun. Costumes encouraged—no full face masks.
Free entry; 21+ to sip.
7th Annual Vampire Ball at Cocktails & Screams
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 7:00pm – late
Cocktails & Screams, Orlando, FL
Countdown to Halloween in gothic style at this immersive themed experience. Enjoy spooky vibes, specialty cocktails, and a midnight blood toast to welcome Halloween.
Reservations are booking fast so plan ahead and book as soon as possible, 407-767-8232
Bonus Idea: Universal's Volcano Bay Nights is on select nights in September and October, including on Halloween! Complete with spooky Scooby Doo crew.
Events on Friday, October 31, 2025
Flashback Fright: ‘80s Halloween Dance Party
Friday, October 31, 7pm
Judson’s Live
Celebrate Halloween with an ‘80s-themed dance party and costume contest featuring live music from Beauty & The Beats, performing all your favorite throwbacks and one-hit wonders. A spook-tacular night of dancing and fun — all ages welcome.
$35
Promenade 3rd Annual Halloween Costume Contest
Friday, October 31, 2025, 6-10pm
Promenade at Sunset Walk
3251 Margaritaville Boulevard, Kissimmee, FL 34747
Top 25 Best Costume Judging Selections are from 8:00pm to 9:00pm throughout the Promenade – Sunset Walk. Contest Eliminations & Finals selected by Audience Applause begin at 9:30PM at the Promenade Plaza Stage. Live Music with “Rhythm Me Up” & “DJ Dead Ringer”, Street Performers & Over 30 Restaurants, Shops & Experiences.
FREE
Nightmare at the Pointe – Halloween Edition
Friday, October 31, 7pm
Live! at the Pointe Orlando
The city’s biggest party becomes a full-blown horror experience. Nightmare at the Pointe is a multi-venue district takeover where each bar at Live! at the Pointe Orlando transforms into a live-action tribute to iconic scary movies. Step into five haunted worlds—each one darker than the last. From blood-soaked dance floors to immersive haunted lounges, each space brings a legendary horror franchise to life with eerie decor, themed cocktails, and DJ-driven energy all night long. Enter if you dare.
Ages 21+
FREE general admission
Fright On 5th – Haunted Market & Halloween Party
Friday, October 31, 6:00 p.m. – 11:55 p.m.
40 E. 5th Street, Apopka, FL
Kick off the evening at the Haunted Farmers Market from 6-9 PM—filled with spooky shopping, festive bites, family fun, and trick-or-treating for the kids. But when the market closes, the party is just getting started. Propagate Social House, Hall’s On 5th, Three Guys Brewing, and The Smoke Exchange are keeping the night alive with their own events, drink specials, live entertainment, and more.
Year-round Halloween haunts…
Prometheus Esoterica
Visit Prometheus Esoterica any time for a super fun and spooky date idea. They have hot coffee and cold specialty non-alcoholic drinks and a few seats where you can sip and take in the spooky views. This shop is so unique and full of interesting, and creepy, treasures.
Open year-round, usually closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Halloween Open House at Prometheus Esoterica
Tuesday, September 17 – Saturday, September 21, 11am – 5pm
Prometheus Esoterica, 3744 Howell Branch Rd, Winter Park, FL
Kick off the Halloween season with five days of spooky fun at Prometheus Esoterica. Discover new merchandise, themed displays, and the shop’s signature Halloween Forever vibe. Family-friendly and open to all ages.
Atomic Horror
Step inside a locally owned shop that is packed with horror film merchandise, figures, and spooky gifts. Atomic Horror is a paradise for anyone who loves spooky movies, TV shows, and creepy characters. There are multiple photo opportunities and lots of fun things to see. It's the perfect touch of Halloween anytime of year.
Open year round, usually closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Haunted House Escape Room
Head to Escapeology on I-Drive for their Haunted House escape room that is available all year long.
Legend has it that the spirits feed on their victims' souls, harnessing the strength of a mystical talisman believed to bridge the living andlake non the dead. Time becomes your opponent as your energy drains minute by minute. In one hour, the talisman will be corrupted beyond reversal, sentencing you to an eternity of torture! Do you have what it takes to find the talisman and escape the clutches of evil? Or become the next victim in this spine chilling horror story. Time is of the essence!
Parties and Events To Be Announced
Teatro Martini’s “Halloween” Vaudeville Variety Revue
2025 TBA
Teatro Martini
6400 Carrier Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
Teatro Martini’s Vaudeville Variety Revue showcases some of the world’s top performers in an exciting and interactive dinner show – featuring lyrical pole dancers, comedians, magicians, jugglers and singers. Throughout the season, guests can also try a limited-edition, themed cocktails. Guests at Teatro Martini’s Vaudeville Variety Revue can sip on a spooky, Ghost-tini. Teatro Martini’s general admission includes a three-course dinner with unlimited soft drinks.
$73.95
Halloween Night (21+) Party
2025 TBA
Boxi Park Lake Nona
6877 Tavistock Lakes Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827
Dress up in your scariest costume and enjoy a night of music, drinks, and dancing with friends. Located at Boxi Park Lake Nona, this event is the perfect way to kick off your Halloween celebrations. Welcome drink & glow party swag included, don't miss out on the fun!
$7.07
Halloween Party
2025 TBA
Lake Mary Pub & Tiki Bar
119 W Crystal Lake Ave, Lake Mary, FL
Enjoy a spooky and freaky night this Halloween! They've got Gratefully Dead drink specials, exquisite cuisines, and a hauntingly good time lined up with games and giveaways all night long. Poker and Thursday Night Football will be in full swing, so whether you're playing for the pot or cheering for your team, they've got you covered.
Halloween With Comedy Dark
2025 TBA
Grape and the Grain Wine Bar
1110 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803
Join the fun at the one and only Grape and the Grain Wine Bar off of Mills 50, this intimate outdoor show promises to be a night to remember. Put on your CRAZIEST costume and come watch professional comedians do their SCARIEST material. The craziest audience costume voted by the comedians gets a CASH prize of $100.
$15
Halloween Party starring Dj Adoni
2025 TBA
Mango's Orlando
8126 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
Get ready to dance the night away with DJ Adoni spinning the hottest tracks all night long. Come dressed in your best costume and get ready to party on this special night. Don’t miss out on the most epic Halloween celebration in town!
$30
Haunting on Emerald Cut
2025 TBA
King's Landing
You will launch from King's Landing and paddle upstream for just under a mile. Once the entire group has reached the top, you will float through the haunted Emerald Cut! Bring your own vessel or rent a kayak for a fun spooky time on the water. Encouraging all paddlers to come dressed in your bone chilling or fun paddle attire costumes. The best dressed will receive a free 4 hour kayak rental for two! Once the float is finished, you can stick around for the floating bonfire!
Kayaking experience recommended, and you will get scared.
Rental – $69 per person
READ MORE: Best Haunted Houses in Central Florida
Halloween Movie Marathon
2025 TBA
Silver Moon Drive-In Theatre
4100 New Tampa Hwy, Lakeland, FL 33815
$35 per car
Pumpkins for O'possums Charity Pumpkin Patch
2025 TBA
Prometheus Esoterica
3744 Howell Branch Rd, Winter Park, FL 32792
This annual charity pumpkin patch benefitting Back to Nature Wildlife refuge is back! 100% of your pumpkin purchase goes directly to helping native wildlife! Pumpkins are available while supplies last and are restocked fully on Sunday.
Pumpkin Carving Contest
2025 TBA
Citrus City Craft
Are you really good at carving pumpkins? Or maybe just want to come have some Halloween fun?
Head out to Citrus City's Pumpkin Carving Contest, sponsored by New Belgium! (Under 21 welcome if partnered with someone 21+) Free to enter, they supply the pumpkins and tools (while supplies last), New Belgium swag and give aways, Take your pumpkin home with you after, Winner gets a $50 gift card.
FREE
Halloween Silent Disco
2025 TBA
New York Beer Project
9230 Miley Dr, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Get ready to party like never before, ghoulish mortals! This night-long dance party, complete with your own switchable headset, features WNY's greatest DJ and MC, our NYBP Halloween Costume Contest with prizes, and of course, their epic Halloween beer lineup featuring faves like Drunkin' Punkin', Milky Way Stout and more.
$15
Trick or Read
2025 TBA
Gods and Monsters Comic Store
5421 International Dr, Orlando, FL
Come in costume for treats and receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win special prizes. Halloween Sale of 10% OFF storewide and your choice of 2 FREE TRICK-OR-READ COMICS per person all day, when you mention the sale. Vault5421, 8pm Halloween party, 21+, Themed drink specials, cosplay bartenders, spooky tunes & videos, cosplay cage-dancing & door prizes for everyone in costume. Come early and pregame during their Happy Hours, featuring 20% OFF ALL DRINKS at the bar, 3pm until Halloween party begins
SquadGhouls Costume Contest
2025 TBA
The Great Southern Box Co. Food Hall & Bar
2105 N Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32804
Adults 21 years of age and older can pull out their Halloween finery and dress to impress in spooktacular costumes for a chance to win a $100 gift card in the #SquadGhouls Costume Contest. Live music and Halloween Happy Hour specials add to the festive fun!
FREE
11th Annual Thornton Park District Halloween Block Party
2025 TBA
$10 – $20
Head to the Thornton Park District aka “Downtown for Grown-Ups” for this festive annual street party celebrating Halloween. Festivities include a costume contest with cash prizes ($500 – $1,000).
Pre-Sale tickets only $10, $20 the day of the event.
WHERE TO WATCH HALLOWEEN MOVIES
ENZIAN’S 13 FILMS OF HALLOWEEN
October 1 – October 31, select nights
Catch a classic Halloween movie at Enzian Theater and sip on one of the theater’s themed cocktails of Halloween available throughout the month. Also check out Eden Bar's annual Halloween party, happening Friday, October 31, 2025.
MUST READ: Where to See Halloween Movies in Orlando this October
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