From the experts of all things spooky! ๐Ÿ‘ป

Shopping at Spirit Halloween is one of the best parts of spooky season. Whether you’re hunting for the ultimate costume or checking out the amazing animatronics, you’re bound to have a blast at your local Spirit store. That being said, there are ten mistakes that customers frequently make while shopping at the legendary Halloween spot. To help you avoid these mistakes, we created a list just for you.

Follow all of our tips to ensure your next Spirit Halloween experience is so much fun, it’s scary!

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1. Waiting Too Long to Shop

Do you have the perfect trendy costume in mind? Don’t wait to shop! Waiting until the last minute could leave you with limited costume choices and unnecessary stress. The earlier you shop, the more options you’ll have, especially if you’re going for a more popular look.




2. Forgetting That We Are Open All Year Round!

Did you know that Spirit Halloween stays open after Halloween? You definitely don’t want to miss the scary-good store sales on November 1st and 2nd! And although Spirit Halloween stores close their doors a few days after Halloween, Spirithalloween.com is open ALL year!




3. Rushing Through the Store

There’s a reason Spirit Halloween is a go-to spooky season date spot. There is TONS to see! Grab a PSL, your boo (or best ghoul friends), and take in the experience. Keep your eyes peeled for new costumes, accessories, horror jewelry, & special Spirit exclusives.




4. Only Visiting Us Once a Season

Visiting Spirit Halloween more than once a season means a higher chance of catching new arrivals, restocked items, and exclusive deals. Stores work hard to restock popular items, so there’s a good chance you’ll discover something scary & new!




5. Not Utilizing Our Amazing Support Team

Spirit Halloween’s Zombie Tech Squad is a team of trained experts who can help you set up, repair, and keep your favorite animatronics and props fully operational year after year. So, next time you have questions about your animatronic or other spooky Halloween gear, our in-house undead experts are here to help.

Spirit Halloween's Zombie Tech Squad




6. Only Shopping with Halloween in Mind

Spirit Halloween has fantastic costumes and accessories for every holiday! Suit up as Santa for the holiday season, grab some silly accessories for April Fools’ Day, or dress up as your little one’s favorite character for their birthday. The possibilities are endless!

Horror-obsessed all throughout the year? Here’s a sign to haunt your home with Spirit’s spooky dรฉcor year-round, not just during Halloween!




7. Buying Halloween Makeup Without Doing Your Research

No Halloween costume is complete without all the small details! Special effects makeup, fake blood, and prosthetic appliances can really take your costume game to the next level. Remember to read the makeup packaging’s ingredients for any known allergens or irritants.

Planning to apply special effects makeup this Halloween? Remember to purchase spirit gum and remover to make the application and removal process easier!




8. Buying Animatronics Without Doing Your Research

Not all Spirit Halloween animatronics are suitable for outdoor use. Some may be labeled as weather-resistant, but most are recommended for display indoors or in covered areas. Always check the product labels and descriptions for guidelines on where each animatronic can be safely set up.

Check out How to Care for Your Spirit Halloween Dรฉcor and Animatronics for more information!




9. Not Signing up for Emails & Texts

Signing up for Spirit Halloween’s exclusive emails and text alerts is essential! You’ll be first in line for exclusive deals, new products, and alerts for limited-time offers! It’s a great way to stay in the loop for spooky savings you’ll want to take advantage of.




10. Not Keeping up with the Spirit Halloween Blog!

Did you know that Spirit Halloween has a blog? Yep, and we know you’re DYING to read it. Discover tips on decorating and dressing up for Halloween, or read spine-chilling articles about urban legends, ghosts, zombies, & SO much more. Make sure to check out our weekly posts!


Happy Halloween shopping, ghosts and ghouls. We hope your next trip to Spirit Halloween is as easy as (pumpkin) pie!