Hello, October! We can’t believe it’s already the spookiest month of the year, but it’s here, and we’re ready for more seasonal fun!

A lot has happened at Disney World this year — we got a new ride, character meet and greets went back to normal, new MagicBands debuted, and so much more. But, there is even more to come, so let’s talk about the BEST things to do in Disney World in October!

Celebrate Halloween

Even though Halloween has been going on since August in Disney World, October is the PRIME month to celebrate! Let’s talk about what’s already been going on first.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is back with special entertainment and food (but it IS all sold out!), there’s special merchandise available, some snacks in Magic Kingdom, and you can check out the decorations down Main Street, U.S.A. There’s also a special scavenger hunt happening in EPCOT featuring Pluto!

But, there are some things coming JUST in October at Disney World for Halloween, too! Most of these are fun foods and snacks, with a lot of them becoming available on October 1st. You have new things like the Black Widow Tart, Halloween Candy Cookie Pizza, Pumpkin Lunch Box Tart, Caramelized Apple Liege Waffle, and the Monster Mousse.

But, there are also a lot of returning favorites, like the Candy Corn Milkshake, Pumpkin Crème Brûlée, and Monster Margarita.

We can’t wait to try everything out!

Click here to check out ALL of the food coming to Disney World for Halloween!

Celebrate EPCOT’s 40th Anniversary

EPCOT officially turns 40 on October 1st! Yep, EPCOT and Walt Disney World as a whole (or Magic Kingdom, really) share the same anniversary, as we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Disney World on October 1st last year. But this year, it’s EPCOT’s turn! There are some fun festivities going on for the celebration as well.

First of all, there will be some celebratory FOOD! Things coming to the park include the EPCOT 40th Liege Waffle…

…the Celebration Funnel Cake…

…and the Figment Sponge Cake.

Some of these items will be available after the actual anniversary as well!

See the FULL LIST of treats coming to EPCOT right here!

There will also be a lot of special merchandise available, like a Spirit Jersey, baseball tee, a Corkcicle, and more.

You can see a sneak peek right here!

Click here to check out the merchandise coming for EPCOT’s 40th anniversary!

In addition to what we’ve already mentioned, there will also be an exclusive event for D23 Gold members! A D23 Member Mixer and continental breakfast will happen at World ShowPlace from 9:30-10:45AM on October 1st. And then, members can enjoy priority entrance to Living with the Land all day!

The event also includes complimentary park admission, a park pass reservation, and parking, as well as a $25 Disney Gift Card, exclusive event credentials, and exclusive entry to World ShowPlace for D23 Member Mixer.

Click here to learn more about this event!

Take Returned Backstage Tours

A few behind-the-scenes tours are also returning in October! DiveQuest, Dolphins in Depth, and Behind the Seeds, all of which are in EPCOT, will be back on October 2nd.

EPCOT Seas Adventure — DiveQuest is for SCUBA-certified and it’s where you can explore the 5.7-million gallon saltwater environment at The Seas pavilion and get to look at the marine life up close. This tour is $219 per person.

EPCOT Seas Adventure — Dolphins in Depth is also coming back, and will take guests to meet bottlenose dolphins at The Seas pavilion and talk to the experts who care for the dolphins daily. The 2-hour encounter is very limited each day and will cost $199 per person.

Finally, the Behind the Seeds Tour is coming back to The Land Pavilion. This is an hour-long walking tour that “gives you an up-close and personal view of amazing plants, insects, and fish throughout four state-of-the-art greenhouses.” According to the Disney World website, this tour will cost $35 when it returns.

You can book your spots for thees tours online right now, either through the Disney World website or the My Disney Experience app.

Click here to learn more about these returning tours!

Enjoy More Character Meals

We’ve seen several character meals return to Disney World over the past few months, and even MORE are coming back in October! Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast at Cape May Cafe will be returning on October 4th! You’ll get to see characters like Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy all dressed up for a day at the beach.

The Cape May Cafe breakfast buffet costs $25 per adult and $14 per child.

Click here to see more about this buffet!

Also happening this month — Winnie the Pooh and friends are coming back to BREAKFAST at The Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom! They’ll be back on October 25th, 2022. We’ve already seen the characters return for lunch and dinner, so soon, you’ll be able to eat all 3 meals with our friends from the Hundred Acre Wood!

You can make your reservations now, and remember that reservations open 60 days before your trip at around 5:45AM, and they tend to go fast!

For more on planning your trip to Disney World, check out 5 ways to save $1,000 on your Disney trip, what to do if you can’t get the Disney World hotel reservation you wanted, and 3 terrifyingly easy ways to ruin your Disney World vacation.

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