Disney Parks are kicking off this week’s Halfway to Halloween promotion with treats that vacation planners have been waiting for – information about the after-hour Halloween parties at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World.
The company also shared details of events happening on the Disney Cruise Line and beyond, including international Disney parks.
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World
Tickets for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party go on sale on Wednesday, May 8 for visitors staying at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, as well as Shades of Green and the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels. General sales open on Wednesday, May 15 for all visitors.
The 2024 events begin August 9, and run select nights through October 31. Tickets are $119 to $199, depending on event night.
Event Dates
- August – 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27 and 30
- September – 2, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27 and 29
- October – 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29 and 31
New this year is a DescenDANCE Party tied to the new Disney+ movie; a first-ever meet-and-greet with Mirabel and Bruno in Fantasy Garden, and of course Mickey and friends in brand-new costumes.
Oogie Boogie Bash at the Disneyland Resort
The after-hours party at Disney California Adventure expands to 27 nights this year, running select nights August 25 thorough October 31. Disney hasn’t said when tickets will go on sale, so stay posted, but we do know the exact dates:
August: Sunday, Aug. 25; Tuesday, Aug. 27 and Thursday, Aug. 29
September: Tuesday, Sept. 3; Tuesday, Sept. 10; Thursday, Sept. 12; Sunday, Sept. 15; Tuesday, Sept. 17; Thursday, Sept. 19; Sunday, Sept. 22; Tuesday, Sept. 24; Thursday, Sept. 26 and Sunday, Sept. 29
October: Tuesday, Oct. 1; Thursday, Oct. 3; Sunday, Oct. 6; Tuesday, Oct. 8; Thursday, Oct. 10; Sunday, Oct. 13; Tuesday, Oct. 15; Thursday, Oct. 17; Sunday, Oct. 20; Tuesday, Oct. 22; Thursday, Oct. 24; Sunday, Oct. 27; Tuesday, Oct. 29; and Thursday, Oct. 31.
Pricing has yet to be released.
Shop ’til you drop
ShopDisney offered a preview of the collections coming both to the theme parks and the website later this year.
Halfway to Halloween specials
Walt Disney World visitors can head to Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs to sample some Halfway to Halloween treats featuring the shop’s Halfway to Halloween Ambassador, Barnabas Mephistophelittle. These items are available May 6-8, or while supplies last:
- Mephistophelittle’s Hand Pie: Is this the biggest dessert ever to come from Gideon’s? Enjoy this flaky pastry completely packed with chocolate chip cookie dough and lined with dulce de leche! (Limit two per person)
- The Frankenstein Cookie: Just for Halfway to Halloween, this October favorite is brought back to life! Made from pieces of all the candies you want in your treat bag, you’ll find M&M’s, crushed Oreo Double Stuff, and chocolate chips in every bite! (Limit two per person)
- Gideon’s Trading Card Series 3: Be on the lookout for free trading cards hidden at the bottom of every medium and large cookie box! Only for Halfway to Halloween, you can get a free Barnabas Mephistophelittle Promo Card with your purchase!
- Barnabas Mephistophelittle Merchandise: Don’t miss brand new merchandise featuring Gideon’s Halfway to Halloween Ambassador, Barnabas Mephistophelittle, including a collector’s pin and 24oz cold brew tumbler!
At the Disneyland Resort, Kayla’s Cakes in Downtown Disney is offering Skull Macarons May 6-9, or while supplies last.
Disney Cruise Line
Passengers can celebrate Halloween on the High Seas during select September and October sailings on the Disney Cruise Line, and the company shared a preview of the new Halloween costumes created for Mickey and friends.
We also got another look at the Haunted Mansion Parlor coming to the new Disney Treasure, which joins the fleet in December. The intimate bar will offer passengers an opportunity to lounge in the “next chapter of the Haunted Mansion saga,” and it’s quite likely this will be more popular than the Star Wars-themed Hyperspace Lounge on the Disney Wish.
Global Halloween fun
If your Halloween travels take you overseas, the international Disney parks have plenty of reasons to extend your stay. Here are the dates you can enjoy Halloween decor, attractions, merchandise and entertainment around the globe:
- Hong Kong Disneyland – September 12 through October 31.
- Disneyland Paris Halloween Festival – October 1 through November 3.
- Tokyo Disney Resort – October 1 through November 7.
