Groot at Disney California Adventure’s Avengers Campus
America Chavez is making her MCU debut in this film, a character who eventually becomes a member of the Young Avengers. Played by Xochitl Gomez, America brings an interesting aspect to the film as her powers include opening “star portals” that allow her to travel through Marvel’s Multiverse.
For a limited time beginning on May 6th, you might just be able to catch America Chavez at the Avengers Campus! Not only that, but the Scarlet Witch will also be making appearances for a limited time.
Doctor Strange
Don’t forget to check out Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness in theaters next week, and head on over to Disney California Adventure to see these Marvel characters in person! For the latest Disney news and more, be sure to stay tuned to DFB.
Oogie Boogie Man at DVC Moonlight Magic Event in EPCOT!
But how are the Disney parks around the world celebrating? Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disneyland Park had their first annual Halloween celebrations last year since the COVID-19 Pandemic began, and we’ve been hoping they’d make a comeback this year too. We’re thrilled that Disney has just announced some very exciting news!
The Halloween events and parties will be returning to Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disneyland this year!
In Disneyland Paris, the Disney Halloween Party is returning to the park with two parties on October 29th and 31st! All the wicked details will soon be released and we will share more information here as soon as we know it.
And at Disneyland Paris Walt Disney Studios Park, you can enjoy three new horrors; The Malevolent Machine, The Shaft Creatures, and The 5th Dimension! Disney describes these as “three different storylines and drop profiles dependent upon the elevator shaft boarded” when you ride the Tower of Terror. Don’t forget to visit Phantom Manor while you’re there too!
At Tokyo Disneyland Park, the Disney Halloween event will be taking place in both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea from September 15th through October 31st!
Both Tower of Terror and Haunted Mansion in the parks will be ready for you to take a ride and really get into the Halloween spirit, so don’t forget to stop by during your Halloween visit!
A new exclusive cruise is coming! Read on to see who can join and when you can book! Disney Wish The Disney Wish is Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship! Disney Cruise Line has been teasing us with many updates about the new ship and guests have a lot to look forward to. From cinematic dining adventures, a tower […]
They new MagicBands will be debuting later this year! Disney has said that one of the new features is that guests will be able to pretend to be a bounty hunter in Galaxy’s Edge and find virtual bounties. So, it looks like some of the markings are already out in Hollywood Studios!
Galaxy’s Edge
Other features of the new bands include haptic vibrations, color-changing lights, and gesture recognition! You’ll also be able to interact with the gold character statues around all 4 Disney World parks.
New MagicBand+ coming in 2022
And, at night, the bands will sync up with the fireworks shows!
MagicBands Galore!
We’ve seen some of the designs before, but now we know what the Star Wars MagicBand+ will look like as well. We still don’t know when exactly these new MagicBands will debut, but we’ll tell you as soon as we find out! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates.
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Disney Cruise Line has announced next year’s Disney Vacation Club member exclusive sailing departing in September. Here’s the full itinerary:
September 4: Port Canaveral
September 5: At Sea
September 6: Cataway Cay
September 7: Nassau, Bahamas
September 8: Port Canaveral
This sailing will be aboard the brand-new Disney Wish ship, which launches later this year. More details, including how to book your sailing, are coming soon.
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Halloween on the High Seas will return to Disney Cruise Line with more sailings than ever before and new one-of-a-kind experiences for families in September and October 2022. Guest-favorite entertainment and activities, including trick-or-treating, spooky parties, elaborate décor and themed food and beverage items, will await guests on these limited-time voyages as each ship transforms […]
You can see that October 31st is the most expensive date, priced at $199 for adults ($189 for kids 3-9). Keep in mind that these prices exclude tax.
Are There Any Discounts?
There are discounts for select guests. Specifically, Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on select event nights. Be sure to check what event nights qualify.
When Can You Buy Tickets?
All guests can start buying tickets on May 18th, 2022.
But, those staying at guests of Disney World Resort hotels, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green can actually start purchasing tickets EARLY — on May 12th, 2022.
Halloween at Magic Kingdom
Disney does note that “Tickets are limited and may not be available for purchase on the day of the event (or earlier).” So if this event is a must-do for you, be sure to mark those calendars and grab those tickets as soon as you can!
Where Do I Buy Tickets?
You will be able to purchase tickets online on Disney World’s website or by calling 407-939-4240.
When Does the Event Start?
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will start at 7PM and run through midnight on the nights when it is available.
But ticket holders won’t have to wait until 7PM to get into the park! If you buy a ticket to Not-So-Scary, you’ll actually be able to enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4PM on the date of your ticket.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2017
Note that you do NOT need a separate theme park admission or theme park reservation to attend Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. All you’ll need is that ticket for the party itself, which will let you into the park as early as 4PM and let you stay through the end of the party at midnight.
Fireworks
There WILL be a special fireworks show offered during Not-So-Scary. Specifically, party guests will get to watch Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular, a Halloween-themed fireworks display which includes projections, special effects, special lighting, fireworks (of course), and Disney characters.
The fireworks display will actually be hosted by Jack Skellington from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Not So Spooky Spectacular
This show debuted in 2019. In 2019, it featured a life-size puppet of Jack Skellington that realistically walked, talked, and scared folks like the true Pumpkin King!
Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular
During the fireworks, Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy are swept away to a haunted house. There, they might just find dancing skeletons, ghosts, and Disney villains too!
The parade will once again start with the Headless Horseman riding his horse down Main Street, U.S.A. WE CANNOT WAIT!
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
You’ll then get to watch floats featuring Disney characters dressed in their very best Halloween outfits, see Disney villains “reign over a Fantasyland-inspired grand finale,” check out those iconic Haunted Mansion graveyard diggers, hitchhiking ghosts, and the “spectral Bride” (who will glide among “waltzing spirits”) in a Haunted Mansion section, watch as pirates sail in from Adventureland, and even dance around as Clarabelle hosts a square dance.
In terms of other entertainment, fans will also get to enjoy the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular! During this stage show, you’ll get to see the Sanderson Sisters call upon their fellow villains to create the ultimate Hocus Pocus Party Potion and cast a spell on YOU!
Be sure to watch for appearances from characters like Dr. Facilier, Oogie Boogie, and Maleficent. There will also be dancers, projections, special effects, and more featured in the show.
Hocus Pocus Villains Spooktacular
Over at Storybook Circus, kids of all ages can “boogie down” at the Disney Junior Jam. Here, you’ll find some of your favorite characters from Disney Junior shows. This was a new addition back in 2018 and will be returning this year.
Storybook Circus Disney Junior Jam Dance Party 2018
Of course, trick-or-treating will be available for all guests to enjoy. Disney has said that guests will be able to “roam the trick-or-treat trails” to grab all kinds of sweet treats. The candy available will include M&M’S, SKITTLES, SNICKERS, and other Halloween favorites.
If you have a food allergy, be sure to see a Cast Member and obtain a teal-colored bag. Disney has noted that those trick-or-treating with the teal bags will get a teal token at the treat stations. These can later be redeemed at the Allergy-Friendly Centers for special treats.
I WANT CANDY!
Disney has also shared that (NEW to the party this year) guests will get a “reusable trick-or-treat bag featuring a keepsake 50th Anniversary celebration and Halloween design.” We’ll be really interested to see what these reusable bags look like!
So Much Candy!
Also new to the party this year, as part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations there will be “event-exclusive step-in photo opportunities.”
Guests will also get a “Halloween-themed 50th Anniversary celebration commemorative print!”
Main Street, U.S.A.
And we can’t forget about the Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet! The Cadaver Dans will be back at it again, singing up some spooktacular tunes! You’ll generally find them over in Frontierland.
Cadaver Dans
You’ll also want to watch for Disney characters in Halloween costumes throughout the park! Characters will be available for guests to take photos with during the party.
Goofy During BOO Bash
Disney has also shared that there will, of course, be a spooktacular Halloween atmosphere throughout Magic Kingdom for guests to enjoy.
Other rides will also be open in the park for party guests to go on. Here’s the list of rides Disney has shared so far — of course, keep in mind that this is subject to change.
Adventureland
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Pirates of the Caribbean
Swiss Family Treehouse
Frontierland
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Splash Mountain
Liberty Square
Haunted Mansion
Fantasyland
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
“it’s a small world”
Peter Pan’s Flight
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Mad Tea Party
Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Storybook Circus
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
The Barnstormer
Tomorrowland
Astro Orbiter
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
Space Mountain
Tomorrowland Speedway
Tomorrowland Transit Authority People Mover
Food
Specialty food items will be available to purchase during the party, so you’ll definitely want to keep an eye out for those! So far, Disney hasn’t revealed many details, but they have noted that there will be “sweet and savory menu items inspired by fall flavors and the Halloween season.”
The photo shared on the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary website right now seems to feature 2 black Mickey waffles in a bowl with whipped cream, candy corn, and more, but Disney hasn’t explicitly confirmed that this will make an appearance at the party.
Throughout the party, PhotoPass photographers will be available to take your picture at a variety of spots “including Character experiences and locations with batty backdrops,” according to Disney.
There will also be Magic Shots available, including one featuring the grim grinning ghosts over at Magic Kingdom.
That’s a full look at what we know about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party so far. We expect that more announcements will come soon, so be sure to check back with us for all of the latest details.
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As you may have heard, today Disney is celebrating Halfway to Halloween. While the focus of this milestone is six months in the future, the company also took the opportunity to look to next March when the new film Haunted Mansion will hit theatres. What’s Happening: As previously announced, the film Haunted Mansion is slated to arrive […]
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We are not-so-patiently counting down the days until Halloween!
Halloween merchandise for days!
Quite possibly the BEST part about Halloween in Disney World is all of the spooky and scary merchandise that comes out to haunt us each year — but we’re certainly not complaining about that! And now it’s time to turn up the fright because we have a FIRST LOOK at the 2022 Disney Halloween merch coming soon!
Halloween only comes around once a year, and although Halloween may be a state of mind to some, we always look forward to the day that mischief-filled merchandise hits the Disney parks. Today Disney released a “shriek peek” (get it?) at the NEW Halloween merchandise coming soon, and let’s just say that we’re already saving our pennies.
First up is a new Halloween Spirit Jersey! It looks like it’s black and orange with some spooky Mickey ghosts. This spirit jersey will be released this fall in Disney World and on shopDisney.
And what’s a new merchandise collection without a Loungefly bag? The Halloween Mickey and Friends Loungefly Mini Backpack features Mickey ears and a fun Halloween print you might recognize from the pajama set.
A Dancing Skeletons Zip-Up Jacket?? We’re obsessed. Disney is actually releasing an entire collection inspired by the classic Walt Disney’s Silly Symphonies short film, The Skeleton Dance.
Jack Skellington will also be part of the upcoming Halloween merchandise collection! There will be a Jack and Sally Crossbody Bag and Oogie Boogie Minnie Ears too.
And don’t worry Haunted Mansion fans, there will be something for you too! Peep this Haunted Mansion Knit Duster and Constance Hatchaway Backpack inspired by the murderous bride.
Most of this Halloween merchandise will be available in Disney World, Disneyland, and on shopDisney this fall, and we’ll be watching closely for an update! But if you’re ready to order some Halloween goodies now, there are four new books available for pre-order! The Hocus Pocus Spell Book is $11.99, scheduled for release on August 30th.
Have you ever wondered what happens to Jack and Sally after The Nightmare Before Christmas ends? Pre-order Long Live the Pumpkin Queen and get your answer!
Scheduled for release on July 5th, this book follows Jack and Sally after the events of The Nightmare Before Christmas. You can pre-order it for $15.19!
And Raising the Horseman is all about the descendant of Katrina van Tassel and the two-hundredth anniversary of the Headless Horseman’s visit to Sleepy Hollow.
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Spooky treats, exclusive after-hours events, and special ride overlays and experiences?! Sign us up. There’s nothing like trick-or-treating your way through Disney World or Disneyland while ghosts and ghouls haunt the air.
Oogie Boogie Bash
Clearly, we’re pretty big fans of Halloween in the Disney parks, so when we found out that Mickey and Minnie will be debuting all-new costumes in Disneyland Park later this year, we were downright delighted!
Mickey and Minnie in the Halloween costumes on the Disney Cruise Line
According to Disney, other characters are busy working on their costumes, too, and will all debut them this Halloween season. Be sure to keep an eye out if you’re heading to Disneyland around the spooky season, and don’t forget to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news!
JUST ANNOUNCED: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is returning to Magic Kingdom Aug. 12 – Oct. 31 during Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration! 
