Disney World Halloween 2024
If you’re looking for some freakishly good family fun in Orlando this Halloween, Disney World Halloween 2024 is set to be the best yet – with spine-chillingly creative decorations and family-friendly events to make your Disney World Halloween party experience a hauntingly unforgettable one.
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Disney World Halloween Tickets
Disney World Halloween 2024 festivities kick off with Disney World Halloween Decorations up from August, with the magical Fall atmosphere and special events through September and Halloween until early November. Those looking to explore the parks in the fall are in for tricks and treats galore!
When does Disney World decorate for Halloween?
Decorations for the Halloween festivities go up from August 11. Then, throughout October, the park brings out all the tricks and treats with exclusive and immersive Disney World Halloween decorations. As the Halloween season approaches, Magic Kingdom decks out Main Street, U.S.A. with charming scarecrows, Jack-o’-lanterns, and even a floral display featuring Mickey Mouse in a masquerade mask at the park’s entrance. The Walt Disney World Monorails join in on the spooky fun, sporting purple and orange undercarriage lights during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
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Disney World Halloween Costumes
Children aged 0-13 are allowed to wear costumes, but masks must not restrict peripheral vision, with openings that allow the eyes to be fully seen.
For ages 14+, children and adults, costumes are not allowed, with the exception of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. This event is one of the only times costumes are permitted in the park, but with some conditions. So dress up as your favorite character but
- Do not pose for pictures or sign autographs for other Guests.
- Keep your costumes family-friendly (nothing offensive, objectionable, or violent).
- Don’t take any props or accessories, especially items that could be mistaken for an actual weapon. Leave your Thor hammers at home! This also includes anything pointy on your costume.
- Costume props that surround the entire body are strongly discouraged and may hold you up at security screening.
- No big capes or ball gowns – costumes cannot reach or drag on the ground. Short waist-length capes are ok.
- No masks.
So what can you wear for a Disney World Halloween Costume?
Themed Disney World Halloween shirts, T-shirts, blouses, sweatshirts, and hats are all fine. And to accessorize, take your transparent wings, plastic light sabers, toy swords, and tutus. While masks are not allowed you are allowed to wear costume headwear as long as it doesn’t cover your face.
Magic Kingdom Halloween
Magic Kingdom Halloween Decorations
Aside from the intoxicating whirlwind of costumes, parades, and fireworks, the Magic Kingdom Halloween decorations themselves promise a spell-binding experience. On Main Street U.S.A, creepy goings-on abound, with scarecrows, garlands, fall-inspired scenes, and unique Jack-o’-lanterns. In Liberty Square, you’ll be able to take in the haunting Halloween atmosphere, with a traditional display of fall leaves, pumpkins, cornsticks, sunflowers, and other natural decorations to set the scene.
Magic Kingdom fans will also spot Halloween-themed ride overlays and ramped-up rides for 2024, including an eerily pitch-black Space Mountain ride, and a scarily good Mad Tea Party ride overlay with freakish lighting, sounds and music. The aptly named Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor at Magic Kingdom also sees a snappier, spooky-themed version of its show for Halloween.
Magic Kingdom Halloween party dates
With the majority of Halloween party events and festivities of Disney World Orlando being hosted at Magic Kingdom, a trip to experience the Magic Kingdom Halloween Party 2024 promises to be the most spell-binding experience of all! Read on to learn what you can look forward to and the key Magic Kingdom Halloween party dates you don’t want to miss!
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween 2024
- Select Dates from August 9 through October 31, 2024
- Time: 7:00 p.m. to midnight.
Get ready for a spooktacular time at Disney World’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in 2024! From August 9 to October 31, Mickey and Minnie will dazzle guests in their brand-new neon spiderweb outfits, setting the stage for an enchanting evening. This year, Disney villains will be lurking around every corner, making for more sinister sightings than ever before. Don’t miss your chance to meet Mirabel and Bruno Madrigal, who will be making his debut appearance in the Fairytale Garden. Indulge in trick-or-treating throughout the park, and enjoy enchanting entertainment like Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade, where Haunted Mansion characters join the fun. The night sky will light up with Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular, a dazzling display of lasers, fireworks, and projection effects on Cinderella Castle. Plus, join the Sanderson Sisters for the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular at the Cinderella Castle stage, and dance the night away to thrilling Moonlight Melodies. It’s a Halloween celebration you won’t want to miss!
What’s on at Disney World Not-So-Scary Halloween 2024
A Disney World Not-So-Scary Halloween party ticket is the hottest ticket in town – playing host to a following spooktacular line-up of eerily memorable themed shows:
Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade
- When: Select nights from August 9 through October 31, 2024
Prepare for a spooktacular experience at Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade during the 2024 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! This eerie procession, held twice nightly in Magic Kingdom, showcases a fiendishly fun lineup of floats featuring dastardly villains, ghastly ghouls, and beloved Disney characters. Watch as Mickey and Minnie, dressed in their Halloween best, lead the way down Main Street, U.S.A., ready for some trick-or-treating fun. Keep an eye out for the iconic Hitchhiking Ghosts and the spectral Bride from the Haunted Mansion, who glide among waltzing spirits. The parade culminates with a grand finale, where a wicked assortment of Disney Villains take center stage. Don’t miss this magical celebration, happening on select nights between August 9 and October 31, 2024!
Good to know: Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade is on twice nightly, and is approximately 20 minutes long. Separate admission to is required, and all entertainment is subject to change.
“Hocus Pocus” Villain Spelltacular
- When: Select party nights from August 9 through October 31, 2024
- Where: Cinderella Castle Stage at Main Street, U.S.A, Magic Kingdom
Fans of the cult Disney Halloween classic, “Hocus Pocus” are in for plenty of tricks and treats this year – with a spell-binding performance and visual effects from the Sanderson Sisters. Freak out as they summon a host of infamous Disney Villains including Dr. Facilier, Oogie Boogie and Maleficent. Watch out as they try their fiendish best to finish their spooky Halloween spell to create a spooky Halloween potion that will bewitch the whole of Magic Kingdom!
Good to know: Separate admission to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is required, and all entertainment is subject to change.
Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular
- When: Select party nights from August 9 through October 31, 2024
- Time: Around 10:00 p.m.
- Where: Cinderella’s Castle, Main Street, U.S.A at Magic Kingdom
The ‘pumpkin on the top’ of the whole Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2024 has to be Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks display!
Hosted by the lead character of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” – the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town himself, Jack Skellington, this spell-binding show promises to impress! Take in incredible Halloween-themed fireworks, projections, and lasers that light up the crisp, fall night sky. With Cinderella’s Castle serving as the iconic backdrop to the Not-So-Spooky Spectacular, you’ll get to hear an original soundtrack featuring much-loved Disney characters as well as some eerily good Halloween magic.
Good to know: Showtimes are subject to change and cancellation in case of inclement weather. American Sign Language interpretation offered at select shows on select dates.
Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet
- When: Select party nights from August 9 through October 31, 2024
- Time: Three evening shows
- Where: Frontierland, Magic Kingdom
This infamous Barbershop Quartet returns to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, with spooky melodies, deadpan humor and eerily-sharp wit that will leave you in stitches!
Good to know: Separate admission ticket to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party required. Subject to change without notice.
Magic Kingdom Halloween Food
Complementing the Halloween candy on offer in the confectioneries and trick-or-treating zones dotted around Magic Kingdom Park, you’ll also find delicious Halloween treats to devour from a host of iconic Magic Kingdom eateries.
Get ready to indulge in some wickedly delicious Halloween-themed food and drinks at Magic Kingdom this year! At Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, you can sink your teeth into spooky favorites like the Tombstone Tart, a sugar dough pastry filled with cookies and cream cheese mousse, adorned with Halloween décor. For something savory, try the Bowl of Bones, featuring bone-in piggy wings fried with fresh jalapeños and tossed in Coca-Cola® Cherry Barbecue Sauce. If you crave heat, the Terrifyin’ Twice-Spiced Chicken Sandwich is a must-try, with spicy fried chicken dipped in hot honey, topped with pepper jack cheese, jalapeño poppers, and crispy bacon. You can also grab dinner at select Quick-Service spots like Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café, Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe, and Sleepy Hollow throughout the night.
For an extra sweet treat, book a spot at Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace, where you’ll enjoy frightfully delicious desserts and a seated view of the fireworks show. Or opt for Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Dessert Party with Plaza Garden Viewing, to savor tasty treats while watching the pyrotechnic spectacular from a reserved section.
Alternatively, park goblins tempted by table-service dining will gladly lose their head over a restaurant reservation at Cinderella’s Royal Table or Be Our Guest Restaurant (advanced booking required).
Good to know: All prices exclude applicable sales tax. All food and restaurant meals are excluded from the cost of the Disney World Not-So-Scary Halloween ticket. Dining plans are not accepted at Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Dessert Party (which is also a separately priced experience).
Good to Know for Disney World Not-So-Scary Halloween 2024
- Separate admission to this Halloween event is required, so you will need to present a valid Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party ticket(s) to receive your wristband ribbon and gain entry to the events (you can arrive from 4:00 p.m. onwards).
- Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is one of the only times guests 14+ can wear costumes in the park. It is recommended to review the full costume guidelines before arrival.
- All entertainment is subject to change without notice.
Disney Springs Halloween
The popular shopping and food destination of Disney Springs becomes a hotspot for Halloween treats and feasting, with a freakishly-good offering of Halloween-inspired food to accompany its ghoulish-themed events. Disney Springs Halloween 2024 is set to be a fun and varied experience, with something for all ages.
When does Disney Springs decorate for Halloween?
Disney Springs Halloween Decorations go up at the same time across the park on August 11. Throughout September and October, Disney Springs is a charming “Fall at Disney Springs” wonderland. With delightful seasonal decorations, captivating photo backdrops, live entertainment, and delectable treats, the entire area takes on an enchanting autumn vibe. Disney Springs’ decorations are a little less ghoulish than elsewhere in the park, instead with a cozy, fall-themed feeling.
With its incredible collection of seasonal food and inspired Halloween events, Disney Springs is in the Halloween spirit throughout October, inviting you to soak up a spooktacular atmosphere in the run-up to the scariest night of the year.
Disney Springs Halloween events
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Disney Springs Halloween treats
Whether you’re visiting Disney Springs on foot or by broomstick this Halloween month, you’ll find a freakishly tempting collection of Disney Springs Halloween treats and beverages to sample and enjoy. No Disney World Halloween 2024 would be complete without one of our favorite Halloween-themed treats. With everything from frightfully artistic Éclairs and devilishly good treats from Amorette’s Patisserie to the fiendishly good seasonal Shakes from D-Luxe Burger (available through Fall, 2024) and frightfully good Halloween-themed Cookies from Gideon’s Bakehouse, Disney Springs is home to ‘boo-tiful’ Halloween-themed food this season.
Hollywood Studios
If you find yourself in Hollywood Studios this Halloween month then there are some terrifyingly good treats just waiting to surprise you!
Minnie’s Halloween Dine
- When: Selected days from August 9 through November 7, 2024
- Where: Hollywood & Vine
Back by popular demand, this Halloween-themed character buffet offers the perfect chance to savor some tasty family meals whilst meeting Minnie and her friends in their fun Halloween costumes. Enjoy their bewitching charm as you rest those weary feet and tuck into classic buffet dishes. Don’t forget to have a photo snapped by the themed Minnie’s Halloween Dine photo-op screen!
Disney World Halloween food at Hollywood Studios
This Halloween season at Hollywood Studios is packed with delicious treats to satisfy your spooky cravings. Don’t miss the Spider Web Tart at ABC Commissary, a spiced milk chocolate tart with orange curd and pomegranate-molasses whipped cream. For a refreshing drink, grab a Frozen Apple Cider topped with green apple boba balls, or kick it up a notch with the whisky version. Indulge in the Graveyard Cupcake at Backlot Express, a chocolate cupcake filled with fudge and topped with cookies ‘n cream buttercream. Over at Hollywood Scoops, the Candy Corn Milkshake steals the show with its vanilla and candy corn flavor, topped with an orange doughnut. If you’re craving something more unique, try the Halloween Candy Cookie Pizza at PizzeRizzo, a sugar cookie pizza loaded with Halloween candy. Finally, satisfy your pumpkin fix with the Pumpkin Patch Cookie, a pumpkin-spiced snickerdoodle topped with buttercream. Each treat is a hauntingly good experience!
Epcot Halloween
Seeking some pumpkin, spice, and all things nice? Head over to Ecpot for its enticing array of seasonal Epcot events!
For a fun and festive seasonal ride, hop aboard The Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros! This lively water-based journey through the Mexico Pavilion is filled with musical skeletons and vibrant Day of the Dead themes. It’s the perfect way to soak up Halloween spirit without the scares, making it an ideal, family-friendly adventure.
Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit at EPCOT
- When: For a limited time during EPCOT International Food & WIne Festival, through November 1, 2024 or while surprise supplies last
- Where: EPCOT Park
In the run-up and through Halloween, EPCOT hosts its popular Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit. This fun, family-friendly scavenger hunt returns, whisking visitors on a quest around the Park to find character Halloween Pumpkins – playfully inspired by Disney characters. As you find each pumpkin, don’t forget to mark its location with stickers provided on your game board. Afterward hand your game board at Disney Traders or World Traveler at International Gateway – for a magical keepsake memento!
Does EPCOT decorate for Halloween?
Although the Park does not decorate itself to reflect a Disney World Halloween theme, the 2024 International Food and Wine Festival (which runs from August 29 through November 23, 2024) serves up a devilishly good selection of fall-inspired and pumpkin-flavored treats during this time, which you can sink your teeth into. EPCOT also conjures up some tasty Halloween goodies which you can find around the Park.
For EPCOT visitors between late September and Halloween, keep an eye out for themed pumpkins scattered around the park, enhancing the festive atmosphere of Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit.
EPCOT Halloween food
Halloween foodie fans have a couple of new treats waiting to surprise them at EPCOT. Seasonal beverages including Pumpkin Spiced Latte will be served up at Connections Café (available on select dates in 2024).
Boo-k your Orlando Vacation Rental
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Our expert Travel Planners can help you find the perfect villa near Disney World and our luxury Concierge team is on here to arrange your park tickets, transportation and even themed Halloween nights-in, and everything in between to make your Orlando vacation a spell-binding experience. With many of our top gated resorts offering theme park shuttles and incredible on-site amenities, it’s time to put the ‘treat’ back into your accommodation search. Discover our Orlando vacation rentals and Halloween availability today.
Planning the ultimate Disney World Halloween party
When planning your trip to the parks to experience the ghoulishly good Disney World Halloween party events, our Concierge team is here to help you tailor your visit. From Disney World Halloween tickets and theme park transportation to Halloween-themed decorations and candy back at your vacation rental, Top Villas is here to ensure your Disney World Halloween 2024 experience doesn’t end at the parks, but goes all the way back to haunt your vacation home to make it the best family vacation yet!
