Walt Disney World Holidays: Halloween Tips for WDW

Walt Disney World Holidays: Halloween Tips for WDW

Halloween Tips for WDW

It’s never too late to get prepared for your Disney vacation and today we have Halloween Tips for WDW. Walt Disney World celebrates the seasons with unique parties, festive decor, and yummy treats all year long. During the fall months, the Magic Kingdom features not-so-scary fun for the whole family.

Walt Disney World Halloween Tips

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Halloween Merchandise

While you’ll find plenty of costume choices and seasonal bakery items, store shelves are also filled with Halloween wares for your home.

Disney's Haunted Mansion Hatbox Ghost Ornament.

Haunted Mansion Hatbox Ghost.

Trick or Treat!

Candy Bowl Trick or Treat Halloween WDW

Decorate your home for Halloween.

Halloween Merchandise at WDW

Halloween Costume Tips

Keep your costume comfortable, family-friendly, and weather appropriate. Visits earlier in the season should plan for an outfit that can be comfortable in the Florida heat. Yes, even after dark, you’ll be sweating (or glistening!) from the high humidity. For truly unique Disney styles, head to The Dress Shop at Cherry Tree Lane.

Haunted Mansion Cherry Tree Lane Disney Springs WDW

Haunted Mansion items.

Read the guidelines. Plan your costume ahead of your vacation to save money on last minute shopping or higher prices at Walt Disney World.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Since August 25, 2017, families have been enjoying Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on select nights at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. The event is held from 7:00 PM to midnight.

Favorite Walt Disney World Quotes. Haunted Mansion. 999 Happy Haunts.

Happy Haunts.

Kids of all ages have been seen trick or treating throughout the park. We spotted some terrific costumes on our fall visits. If you are lucky to attend one of the last parties of the season or have plans to visit in 2018, don’t plan your costume until you read over the Halloween costume guidelines. Parties end November 1st giving the park time to transform for the Christmas celebrations including Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

Adult ticket prices started at $74 for the earlier parties and went up to nearly $100 for the late October/early November events. Book tickets early for popular dates including Halloween night on October 31st.

Sold Out Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Reserve party tickets early for popular dates!

We love this family friendly party.

Halloween Balloons at Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party

Seasonal Balloons.

Don’t forget to line up early for character greetings as long queues are the norm.

Jack Skellington Mickey's Not So Scary Hallowen Party

Line up early to meet Jack.

These adorable dwarfs love the Halloween party. Well, maybe not that Grumpy one. 😉

Seven Dwarfs at Magic Kingdom

Seven Dwarfs at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Tip: Arrive at 4PM and Cast Members will allow entry with your party ticket. We recommend resting earlier in the day so that you can take full advantage of the late night hours. Boo to You!

Seasonal Halloween Treats

Many Halloween treats can be found throughout the parks, resorts, and Disney Springs. No trip down Main Street is complete without a detour through the Main Street Confectionery. Tip: Visit bakery hot spots prior to closing time to avoid long lines while your tummy is rumbly.

All-Star Music filled their bakery case with sugar cookies with orange and black sprinkles.

Halloween Cookie at All-Star Music Resort

Seasonal sugar cookies are delicious.

Mouthwatering treats add doses of deliciousness to the Halloween festivities in Walt Disney World.

Halloween cupcakes Candy Cauldron Disney Springs

Grab a seasonal cupcake!

Of course, Rice Crispy Treats take on holiday designs too. These Candy Corn Rice Crispy Treats make great snacks and gifts.

Candy Corn Rice Crispy Treat WDW

Rice Crispy Treats make great gifts for friends back home!

Disney Resorts

At All-Star Music, we spotted guests showing off their Halloween spirit with this fun window display.

WDW Resort Guest Window Display for Halloween

Halloween spirit!


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Disney Parks

Magic Kingdom

The Magic Kingdom’s festive decorations make fall an extra fun time to visit.

Fall decor at the Magic Kingdom

Fall decor at the Magic Kingdom

One of our favorite seasonal stops in the Magic Kingdom is the Main Street Confectionery.

Main Street U.S.A. never disappoints — love the fall decorations.

Halloween decor on Main Street in the Magic Kingdom.

Main Street U.S.A.

Magic Kingdom is family-friendly at Halloween, even the scarecrows are fun not frightful.

Not-so-scary scarecrow in the Magic Kingdom.

Not-so-scary scarecrow.

Animal Kingdom

Even DinoLand U.S.A. surprises guests with whimsical Halloween decorations.

DinoLand Halloween Decorations.

Dino Decor.

Disney Springs

Disney Springs was spooktacular too with tasty treats and fun photo ops.

Halloween at Disney Springs.

Halloween at Disney Springs.

Shop til you drop!

Shop til you drop during Halloween time at Disney Springs.

Shop til you drop during Halloween time.

World of Disney can be crazy busy so stop by on a weekday morning or evening for a less chaotic experience. The seasonal decor is stunning.

Halloween Decorations at World of Disney.

Halloween Decorations at World of Disney.

At Vivoli il Gelato, the seasonal pumpkin gelato is my husband’s favorite flavor.

Gelato at Vivoli il Gelato

Why choose only one flavor of gelato?

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Ten Walt Disney World Snacks that You’ll Want More than Once

Ten Walt Disney World Snacks that You’ll Want More than Once

Ten Memorable Walt Disney World Snacks

Here’s a quick list of ten of my favorite Walt Disney World snacks. To be fair, there are plenty more that could be added to this scrumptious inventory. For today, I’m sharing ten really memorable snacks that I’ve enjoyed on multiple trips and sometimes more than once during a single WDW vacation. 😉 Kids and kids at heart will want to find their own best-loved eats and sips!

Walt Disney World Snacks

Raspberry Eclair

My new favorite calorie splurge is the elegant Raspberry Eclair at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs. Tart and fruity with a white chocolate decoration, I’m not kidding when I say that I’m absolutely craving every gorgeous bite of this treat.

Walt Disney World Snacks - Raspberry Eclair at Amorette's Patisserie.

Raspberry Eclair

Gelato

Choose your favorite flavor of gelato at Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs. My pick is always the Piccola Copetta – a choice of two flavors in a cup. My choice scoops? Peanut butter (when available) and chocolate.

Chocolate and Peanut Butter gelato at Vivoli il Gelato

Savor your favorite flavor of gelato.

Gelato from Vivoli il Gelato at Disney Springs

Chocolate and vanilla gelato.

Citrus Swirl

For a Magic Kingdom treat, I head to Sunshine Tree Terrace and dig into a Citrus Swirl. The orange slushie blended with vanilla soft serve is SO refreshing.

Citrus Swirl at Magic Kingdom's Sunshine Tree Terrace

Citrus Swirl

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcake

Originally sold at Starring Rolls Cafe, the Chocolate Peanut Butter cupcake has gone through many variations. However you dress it up (Darth Vader!), it’s still chocolate and smooth peanut butter buttercream — and this mixture makes my heart swoon. You can find it now at other locations in Disney’s Hollywood Studios such as Backlot Express.

Darth Vader Cupcake

Join the dark side!

Peanut Butter Cookie

Found packaged as Minnie’s Bake Shop cookies or in Disney World bakery cases, the peanut butter cookie is thick and chewy with satisfying peanut butter chunks. Choose from Peanut Butter or Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie at Goofy's Candy Company in Disney Springs

Cookie at Goofy’s Candy Company.

Minnie's Bake Shop Cookies

Minnie bakes awesome cookies!

Chocolate Croissant

I adore the Chocolate Croissant at Gaston’s Tavern. It’s also found at several other locations, including some resort food courts. As a breakfast item, I find this snack decadent — hey, it’s vacation, right?!

Chocolate Croissant at Walt Disney World

Chocolate Croissant.

Frozen Lemonade

For a thirst quencher in the Florida heat, nothing’s better than a frozen lemonade. Also, the Magic Kingdom’s Cheshire Cafe has an amazing frozen slushy – raspberry lemonade.

Frozen Lemonade at Walt Disney World

Super refreshing!

Raspberry Lemonade Frozen Slushy Cheshire Cafe

Raspberry-Lemonade Slushy

Beignets

Port Orleans French Quarter fans are already in the know about the beignets. Get them for a snack, dessert, or breakfast! Of course, they are messy but these deep-fried pastries are worth it. Wear that powdered sugar proudly!

Beignets at Sassagoula Floatworks at the Port Orleans French Quarter resort.

Messy but good!

Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich

You’ll find this comforting goodness at several quick-service locations in Walt Disney World. I like it with chocolate chip cookies and vanilla ice cream for old-fashioned, simple flavors. Yum!

Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich in Walt Disney World

Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich – big enough to share!

Peanut Butter Brownie

Nestled in the exotic Animal Kingdom Lodge, The Mara boasts a counter-service menu with some unique items. I’m partial to the Peanut Butter Brownie (yes, I love peanut butter!).

Peanut butter brownie at The Mara

More peanut butter!

I hope you’ll find at least one snack from this list to try on your next visit to Walt Disney World.

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