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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Guests can find a spellbinding mix of fun at this separate ticketed event after regular park hours that runs on select nights from August 1 to October 31 from 7 pm to midnight.
- Strike a scary pose with Mickey Mouse at Town Square and Minnie Mouse at Storybook Circus in their brand-new neon spiderweb costumes.
- Guests can spot some of their favorite sinister villains and ghoulish foes throughout the Magic Kingdom.
- DescenDANCE Party, inspired by the Disney original movie “Descendants: The Rise of Red” will be hosted at the Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland.
- Bruno from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” will greet guests alongside Mirabel in Fairytale Garden.
- Over 50 delectable, themed fall and Halloween treats will be available throughout the park.
- Trick-or-treaters can savor delectable Mars treats while donning their cheerful, non-frightening Halloween costumes.
- “Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade” returns a full hour earlier at 8:15 p.m. along with “Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular” fireworks show hosted by Jack Skellington, and the “Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular” stage show.
- TRON Lightcycle / Run will be available via standby queues.
Enchanting Fall Decorations at Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom’s spirited seasonal decor brings even more chills and thrills. From August 5 to November 1, Main Street, U.S.A. is transformed into an autumn paradise, bursting with vibrant fall colors, towering pumpkins, friendly scarecrows, and more.
EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Embark on a culinary world-tasting adventure with the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival from August 29 to November 23. Get ready to sip and savor at more than 30 Global Marketplaces throughout EPCOT.
Other activities include:
- Emile’s Fromage Montage – a cheese lover’s delight, where guests can purchase five different items from a list of qualifying cheese dishes available at select Global Marketplaces.
- Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak sends kids of all ages on a savory scavenger hunt around the festival.
- Eat to the Beat Concert Series at America Gardens Theatre returns with fresh-to-the-festival acts like Yellowcard, The Wanted, and David Archuletta along with Hanson, Tiffany and Boyz II Men.
Discover Autumn Tastes, Sounds and Seasonal Shopping at Disney Springs
Beginning September 9, guests at Disney Springs can experience festive fall delicious treats, seasonal merchandise and spooky entertainment.
- Goofy’s Candy Co., The Ganachery and Amorette’s Patisserie are among locations where guests can indulge in seasonal treats.
- The World of Disney store offers a spine-chilling range of Disney-themed Halloween must-haves.
- A-capella group Squad Ghouls will perform every Saturday in October at AdventHealth Waterside Stage.
- Zombie Drummers and Skeleton Stiltwalkers will roam Town Center every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October.
Disney Wine & Dine Half-Marathon Weekend
The Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend celebrates its 15th anniversary from October 31-November 3, 2024. Thousands of runners will participate in the 5K, 10K, half marathon, Disney Two Course Challenge (10K and half marathon) and the Post-Race Party at Walt Disney World Resort.
This article originially appeared in TravelPulse.