How do you know that it's Fall in Florida? When pumpkins appear on Main Street U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom, and with Halloween events stating in early August, it sure won't feel like fall!

Fall is the most beauti-fall time of the year to visit Walt Disney World Resort. Throughout the resort you will discover festive decor, characters dressed in their Halloween best and ghoulish goodies galore, and best of all the temperatures are down for the red hot days of summer!

Fall in Orlando is pretty sweet, with the average high temperature to start September around 90 degrees, and by the end of November, the average high drops to a wonderful 75 degrees.

Perfect weather to enjoy the most beauti-fall time of the year at Walt Disney World, and to treat yourself to a pumpkin spice latte.

If you are lucky enough to visit Walt Disney World in fall you will enjoy a resort full of festive decor, characters dressed in their Halloween best and ghoulish goodies galore, so are you ready to find out all the fall and halloween fun at Disney World? Great! Read on for our 2024 resort guide!!

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2024

Select Nights, August 9 - October 31

The signature halloween event at Walt Disney World is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, an all-ages, ticketed celebration at Magic Kingdom, which returns this August.

This year's event will kick off on August 9 and will take place on select nights through October 31.  

Returning entertainment offerings including Mickey's Boo-to-You Halloween Parade, plus the addition of new offerings, and the fan-favorite trick-or-treating during the highly anticipated return of the popular halloween event in Walt Disney World Resort!

The dates for 2024 are:

August 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30

September 2, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29

October 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31

Don’t miss out on all the spooktacular fun and be sure to secure your spot as this event willl sell out.

Event tickets are $119 to $199 per ticket, plus tax (prices vary by event date). To purchase tickets, visit Disneyworld.com/Halloween or call the Disney Reservation Center at 407-934-7639.

Check out the exclusive entertainment at the 2024 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party,

Mickey's Boo-To-You Halloween Parade

Witness a masquerade of Characters—including a few faces from the Haunted Mansion.

Catch a glimpse of dastardly villains, ghastly ghouls and other iconic Characters as they float by during this spellbinding parade.

Highlights include:

A frenzy of favorite Disney friends donning Halloween costumes—including Minnie Mouse, Clarabelle Cow and Daisy Duck dressed as the sinister Sanderson Sisters—as they prepare to go trick-or-treating down Main Street, U.S.A.

Hitchhiking Ghosts and the spectral Bride, gliding among the waltzing spirits—representing the Haunted Mansion from Liberty Square.

A wicked assortment of Disney villains reign over a Fantasyland-inspired grand finale.

Showtimes: 8:15 pm and 11:15 pm

American Sign Language interpretation will be offered at select shows on the following dates:

Friday, August 23, 2024, Thursday, September 26, 2024, and Thursday, October 24, 2024

Disney's Not-So-Spooky Spectacular

Watch the skies come alive with a Halloween spectacular featuring lasers, fireworks and more!

Gather ‘round as your host­—Jack Skellington from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas—delights with a not so scary-tale that proves anything can happen at Halloween!

During the frightfully fun fireworks display, Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy are spirited away to a mysterious haunted house where they encounter dancing skeletons, waltzing ghosts and a sinister gathering of Disney villains!

Showtime: 10 pm

American Sign Language interpretation will be offered at select shows on the following dates: Friday, August 23, 2024, Thursday, September 26, 2024, and Thursday, October 24, 2024

Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular

Join a wickedly fun celebration at the Cinderella Castle stage hosted by the Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus.

Enlisting the help of the Disney villains, the 3 sisters mix sinister shadows, terrifying nightmares and use the nefarious powers of their frightening colleagues to conjure the ultimate Hocus Pocus party potion­—and cast a spell on everyone in Magic Kingdom Park.

Look for appearances from Dr. Facilier, Oogie Boogie and Maleficent. Great Disney villains, amazing dancers, wild visual projections and otherworldly special effects make Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular a not-to-be-missed Halloween treat!

Showtimes

Event nights from August 9 through September 28, 2024:

9:05 pm, 10:40 pm, and 12 am

Event nights from September 29 through October 31, 2024:

7:40 pm, 9:05 pm, 10:40 pm, and 12 am

American Sign Language interpretation will be offered at select shows on the following dates:

Friday, August 23, 2024, Thursday, September 26, 2024, and Thursday, October 24, 2024.

Moonlight Melodies

Bop along to thrilling tunes and become enthralled with enchanting entertainment throughout the night.

Boogie down at the Disney Junior Jam at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café—featuring some favorite friends from Disney Junior shows. It’s perfect for young partygoers!

NEW! Ascend to the dance floor at the DescenDANCE Party at Rockettower Plaza Stage—inspired by Descendants: The Rise of Red.

Head over to Frontierland where The Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet singing group will delight you with their “dead pan” humor.

Listen for sea shanties from Rusty Cutlass—a spirited pirate band and their crew traveling throughout Adventureland.

Trick-or-Treat Throughout the Park

Get your fill of Halloween sweets and snacks as you gather up goodies from land to land, with guests able to satisfy their sweet tooth by stopping by trick-or-treating locations throughout Magic Kingdom Park.

Fill your trick-or-treat bag at any of the following spots:

Main Street, U.S.A.

Market Street Welcome Trick-or-Treating – Available until 8 pm

Adventureland

Tortuga Tavern

Jungle Cruise

Sunshine Tree Terrace

Frontierland

Tom Sawyer Island Dock

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Liberty Square

Columbia Harbour House

The Diamond Horseshoe

Fantasyland

Fantasyland Train Station

Gaston’s Tavern

Mickey’s PhilharMagic

Princess Fairytale Hall

Tomorrowland

Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress

Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor

Near TRON Lightcycle / Run

Allergy-Friendly Fun

If you have a food allergy, please see a Cast Member to pick up a teal-colored treat bag. When you trick-or-treat with your teal bag, you’ll receive a teal token at our treat stations. Later on, you can redeem these teal tokens at Allergy-Friendly Centers for special treats!

Allergy-friendly treats can be found at the Liberty Square Ticket Office (available until midnight) and Chamber of Commerce (available until 12:30 am).

Favorite Attractions

Enjoy popular attractions—some with spellbinding surprises!

A few iconic Magic Kingdom park attractions will have an extra-eerie vibe during the party. Feel the Halloween spirit with spooky music, special effects and more at these locations:

Experience Space Mountain in pitch-black darkness while listening to spooky tunes.

Go for a spin at Mad Tea Party as special lighting effects provide a unique ambience.

Get a kick out of fun jokes presented with a Halloween twist at Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor.

Plus, be sure to experience some classic Magic Kingdom park attractions, including:

Adventureland

Pirates of the Caribbean

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin

Swiss Family Treehouse

Frontierland

Tiana's Bayou Adventure (standby line offered)

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Country Bear Jamboree

Liberty Square

Haunted Mansion

Fantasyland

Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Prince Charming Regal Carrousel

“It’s a small world”

Peter Pan’s Flight

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Mad Tea Party

Storybook Circus

Dumbo the Flying Elephant

The Barnstormer

Tomorrowland

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin

Astro Orbiter

Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor

Space Mountain

Tomorrowland Speedway

Tomorrowland Transit Authority People Mover

TRON Lightcycle / Run (standby line offered)

See Favorite Characters All Dressed Up

Meet some Disney friends dressed in their own Halloween costumes.

Get your camera ready! Be on the lookout for lots of Disney Characters in their “haunt-couture” looks—ready to pose for a photo with you.

Come In Costume

Don a cool costume for this occasion—following a few guidelines, of course. Before brewing up your make-believe best, read the official costume guidelines for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

For Guests ages 13 and under:

Costumes and some costume masks may be worn; masks must provide unobstructed peripheral vision at all times with openings that allow the eyes to be fully seen.

For Guests 14 Years of Age or Older:

Costumes may be worn according to these guidelines. Guests who do not adhere to these guidelines may be refused entry into, and/or removed from Disney parks, unless his or her costume can be modified to meet the above standards:

All Guests may dress as their favorite character, but may not pose for pictures or sign autographs for other Guests.

Costumes must be family-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive, objectionable or violent.

Costumes may not contain any props or accessories that resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.

Costumes may not contain sharp objects, pointed objects or materials that may accidentally strike another Guest.

Layered costumes or costume props that surround the entire body are strongly discouraged and may be subject to additional security screening.

Costumes may not reach or drag on the ground. (for example, full-length Princess dresses)

Capes may be worn if the length does not go below the waist.

Themed T-shirts, blouses, sweatshirts and hats are acceptable.

Acceptable accessories include: transparent wings, plastic light sabers, toy swords and tutus. Costume headwear may be worn as long as it does not cover the face.

Costume masks of any kind may not be worn.

Halloween Foodie Guide at Magic Kingdom

August 9 - October 31

Check out the Foodie Guide for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween, and lots of spooky treats you can get all day long at Magic Kingdom Park throughout Halloween.

Main Street Bakery

• Minnie Witch Hat: Chocolate cookie topped with peanut butter mousse, milk chocolate ganache, and buttercream (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Minnie-shaped Cinnamon Roll with green and purple icing and an orange bow  (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

Plaza Ice Cream Parlor

• Cinnamon-Apple Sundae: Dulce de leche ice cream topped with caramel sauce, apple pie filling, cinnamon candies, and whipped cream (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Graveyard Milk Shake: Chocolate milk shake with a dipped graveyard jelly doughnut, white chocolate tombstone, gummy candy, and a Haunted Mansion straw (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Ice Cream Chocolate Cookie Sandwich: Halloween cookies with M&M’S Ghoul’s Mix Chocolate Candies and your choice of ice cream (New) (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

The Plaza Restaurant

• Ghoulishly Gourmet Burger: Two all-beef patties with pepper jack and Swiss cheese, candied bacon, balsamic-glazed mushrooms, onion ring, and truffle-buffalo aïoli served on a black bun (New) (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

• Halloween Turkey Club: Turkey club with bacon on black sandwich bread (New) (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

• Graveyard Milk Shake: Chocolate milk shake with a dipped graveyard jelly doughnut, white chocolate tombstone, gummy candy, and a Haunted Mansion straw (New) (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

• Layered Pumpkin Cake with cream cheese mousse (New) (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

Casey’s Corner (Mobile order available)

• Chipotle Barbecue Pork and Street Corn French Fries: French fries topped with fire-roasted corn, queso fresco, and cilantro (New) (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

• Chipotle Barbecue Pork and Street Corn Hot Dog: All-beef hot dog with fire-roasted corn, queso fresco, and cilantro (New) (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

• Chipotle Barbeque Pork and Street Corn Mini Corn Dogs: Mini corn dogs topped with fire-roasted corn, queso fresco, and cilantro (New) (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

• Mickey-shaped Cheesecake: Pumpkin cheesecake with graham cracker crust and white chocolate-whipped ganache (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

Outdoor Vending Near Cinderella Castle

• Oogie Boogie Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with marshmallow buttercream, cookies and cream buttercream, gummy candy, and an Oogie Boogie chocolate piece (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

Churro Cart near Cinderella Castle

• Worms ‘n Dirt Churro: Churro rolled in cookies and cream dust and topped with marshmallow and sour gummy candy (New) (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

Aloha Isle Refreshments

• DOLE Whip Mango and Chamoy Float: DOLE Whip Mango, pineapple juice, chamoy, and chili-lime seasoning (New) (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

Golden Oak Outpost

• Chocolate-Caramel Tart: Chocolate tart shell filled with chocolate ganache, caramel sauce, and caramel cream topped with TWIX Cookie Bar Pieces and a chocolate piece (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Sweet-and-Spicy Beignets: Berry and cayenne-dusted beignets with chicory coffee-chocolate sauce (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café (Mobile order available)

• Grilled Masa Flatbread: Grilled corn cake topped with butternut squash purée, braised chicken, cilantro-pumpkin seed sauce, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, and queso fresco (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Cajun Burger: Cajun-spiced all-beef patty topped with fried green tomato, Cajun andouille dip, and Creole rémoulade on a black bun (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Spiced Chocolate Mousse Bar: Spiced chocolate mousse, dulce de leche, orange glaze, and a sugar candy (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Guava Lemonade Slushy with cheesecake foam, Halloween sprinkles, and sugar candy (Non-alcoholic) (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

Sleepy Hollow Refreshments (Mobile order available)

• Hand-dipped Corn Dog with spicy violet mustard and spicy cheese-flavored snacks (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Char Siu Chicken Wings: Glazed whole chicken wings topped with chili threads and garlic (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Madame Leota Séance Candle: Red velvet cake and cookies and cream mousse (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

• Dulce de Leche, Peanut Butter, and Chocolate Sauce Funnel Cake: Topped with dulce de leche ice cream, SNICKERS Bar Pieces, and whipped cream (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Minnie Mouse: Hocus Pocus Halloween Dress-up Sipper (New) (Not available on mobile order; limit two per person, per transaction; available while supplies last) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

Liberty Square Market

• Jack Pop: Chocolate fudge brownie with marshmallow filling topped with a chocolate piece (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Sally Pop: Yellow cake with raspberry filling topped with a chocolate piece (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Skull Blondie: Maple blondie with caramel sauce (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

Outdoor Vending Location Near The Haunted Mansion

• Tombstone Tart: Sugar dough filled with cookies and cream cheese mousse and Halloween décor (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

Pinocchio Village Haus (Mobile order available)

• Creepy Clam Flatbread with bacon, black ink pesto, Romano, and Calabrian chile aïoli (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Spicy Meatball Arrabbiata Flatbread: Meatballs, spicy tomato sauce, provolone, Calabrian chiles, and basil pesto (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Sweet and Spicy Chicken Strips tossed in Korean barbecue sauce and topped with black sesame seeds, fried garlic, and green onions (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Swinging Wake Cake: Vanilla cake with fruity cereal mousse (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Boo Raspberry Slushy: Blue raspberry slushy with marshmallow foam and a marshmallow ghost (Non-alcoholic) (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

Be Our Guest Restaurant

• Pumpkin Crème Caramel with sour cherry jam and pumpkin seed brittle (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Roasted Beef Marrow Bone: Pinot noir-beef marmalade, toasted baguette, and pickled mustard seeds (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only) (New)

• Beef Short Rib and Purple Potatoes braised with red wine, figs, peppers, and a touch of dark chocolate (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Cast Iron Trout: Charred calamari, squid ink breadcrumbs, black garlic, and saffron aïoli (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Roasted Poulet Rouge Chicken: Caramelized pumpkin, pomegranate, and pumpkin seed sauce (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• The Handsome Brute: Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Chambord Liqueur, pomegranate juice, and lemon juice garnished with a sugared rim and raspberries (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

Cinderella’s Royal Table

• Stepsisters Dessert: Pistachio and cherry-filled cream puffs, blackberry and raspberry ganache, strawberry meringue, and a chocolate piece (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

The Friar’s Nook (Mobile order available)

• Spicy Pork Spring Roll with charred pineapple and scallion dust (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Bowl of Bones: Bone-In piggy wings fried with fresh jalapeños and tossed in Coca-Cola Cherry barbecue sauce (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Buffalo Chicken Hand Pie: Buffalo chicken and mozzarella wrapped in a flaky dough and topped with blue cheese crumbles and buffalo-ranch (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• S’mores Cup: Layers of graham cracker crumbles, chocolate ganache, chocolate popping candies, milk chocolate panna cotta, and marshmallow cream (New) (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

Storybook Treats

• Anastasia Cone: DOLE Whip Strawberry with lemon curd and strawberry popping candies with a chocolate piece (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Drizella Cone: Blueberry soft-serve with vanilla crispy pearls and a chocolate piece (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

Cheshire Café

• Queen of Hearts Slushy: Frozen cherry slushy drizzled with black cherry purée and topped with whipped cream and a crown-shaped chocolate piece (Available during regular park hours at Chesire Café only)

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café (Mobile order available)

• Halloween Pot Roast Sandwich with cheddar and horseradish mayonnaise served on a black bun (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Terrifyin’ Twice-spiced Chicken Sandwich: Spicy fried chicken breast dipped in hot honey topped with pepper jack cheese, jalapeño poppers, and bacon (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Sinister Satay Burger: Cocoa-rubbed all-beef patty with bacon, lime pickles, and Thai peanut sauce (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Witches Fingers: Purple cookie fingers with sour apple mousse and green apple boba pearls (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Ube Green Tea Slushy with cherry whipped cream, cinnamon candies, and chocolate piece (Non-alcoholic) (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies

• Candy Corn Soft-serve Sundae: Sweet corn soft-serve with butterscotch shell and candy corn (New) (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

• Sweet Corn Soft-serve (New) (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

• Witches Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Coffee Cold Brew with pumpkin-spiced foam and sprinkles (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

The Lunching Pad (Mobile order available)

• Jalapeño Popper Dog: All-beef hot dog topped with sriracha cream cheese, crispy onions, bacon, and hades relish (New) (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

• Queen of Hearts Slushy: Frozen cherry slushy drizzled with black cherry purée and topped with whipped cream and a crown-shaped chocolate piece (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

What a lineup of delights to trick or treat yourself! This year’s Halloween season at Magic Kingdom is not to be missed.

Walt Disney World Halloween Merchandise

It’s the most ghoulishly delightful time of year, Halfway to Halloween! And as the people of Halloween Town say, “life’s no fun without a good scare“, so get ready to be chilled to the bone with a shriek peek of select Halloween merchandise coming to Walt Disney World in 2024. 

Check out the Mickey Mouse Halloween pumpkin patch button up, perfect for those warm Florida nights!

The tie dye Mickey Mouse vampire tee adds a dash of Halloween fun to any wardrobe.

Whether you’re one of the 999 happy haunts or a frequent visitor to the Haunted Mansion, dress your best in the Haunted Mansion collection.

Featuring a button up shirt, classic tee, button up dress and half zip, this all-new collection has something to thrill any fan of the famous attraction.

Make sure to hurry back to Walt Disney World this Halloween season before the collection disappears.  

Oh, and if you’re looking to bring something frightfully scary home, coming to Walt Disney World is the iconic Mickey Mouse plush adorned as a cute skeleton. 

Bring your villainous side to life with the  Loungefly Snow White Evil Queen Exclusive Sequin Cosplay Mini Backpack and matching Zip Around Wallet, perfect for wickedly fun days.

Returning this Halloween season are the viral Mickey Mouse pumpkins! You may even notice a new, cute, design this year that looks a lot like Minnie Mouse. A sweet and hauntingly beautiful addition to any home, these pumpkins are available in various sizes.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Merchandise is available exclusively in Magic Kingdom Park during the after-hours ticketed event starting August 9, running select nights through October 31, 2024.

Guests attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party love to stock up on marvelous event-exclusive merchandise! This year's new merchandise includes a fun Spirit Jersey (of course!), a cute Minnie ear headband, event ornament, and an awesome mug.

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