Updated on September 3, 2020
It’s no secret that 2020 has surprised us in ways we never thought – some good, some not-so-good! But, through it all, we have been able to count on Disney to continue to inspire, spark joy and bring us the Magic. Although it was officially announced a while back that Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween parties are canceled this year, that does not mean that we still can’t celebrate Fall and Halloween at the Most Magical Place on Earth!
FALL ACTIVITIES AT THE PARKS
This year, Disney is celebrating in an all new way starting September 15th through October 31, 2020.
Here’s what we can expect:
- Special Halloween-themed cavalcades at Magic Kingdom with Mickey, Minnie, Pluto and pals wearing their favorite Halloween costumes
- On select days, you may encounter a cavalcade of Disney Villains – from Gaston and Maleficent to Queen of Hearts and Jafar – or a nightmarish procession featuring the Pumpkin King himself, Jack Skellington!
- On select days, you may encounter a cavalcade of Disney Villains – from Gaston and Maleficent to Queen of Hearts and Jafar – or a nightmarish procession featuring the Pumpkin King himself, Jack Skellington!
- Disney friends dressed in their Halloween best scattered all around Magic Kingdom – You may even spot those rascally chipmunks, Chip ‘n’ Dale, in costume over in Frontierland, and look for other Disney character friends dressed up and riding the horse-drawn trolley down Main Street, U.S.A.
- The Cadaver Dans return to Magic Kingdom on September 20! The iconic Dapper Dans will enchant you with their a cappella performances as their alter egos during this special Halloween season.
- New Dining experiences for the whole family to enjoy! Reservations open on September 11, 2020.
- At Magic Kingdom, enjoy dining at Cinderella’s Royal Table. Although the Princesses will be taking a break from greeting Guests, there will be plenty of fanfare to be enjoyed at this spectacular restaurant.
- At Hollywood Studios, Dine with Minnie & Friends at Hollywood & Vine beginning September 25. Although it may feel a bit different than last time you visited, enjoy a family-style meal brought direct to your table. You’ll get to wave and snap photos of your favorite hostess Minnie Mouse, along with her friends Mickey Mouse, Goofy and Pluto. They are all waiting for you to join this spooktacular event!
- It’s costume time!! For the first time every, Guests of all ages can wear their most creative costumes during Magic Kingdom Park regular operating hours from September 15 through October 31.
- IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
- Costume masks are not permitted for adults; only children younger than 14 years old are permitted to wear costume masks.
- All Guests are required to wear approved face coverings during their visit.
- Before you arrive to the park, check the Know Before You Go page and Costume Guidelines.
- IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
- Pumpkin themed Mickey wreaths will be back on Main Street U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom adorning all of the lampposts, just as we know and love!
FALL FOODIE GUIDE
And the Fall would not be complete without yummy treats! And Walt Disney World will not disappoint! Here is a sampling of what you can expect to find across all four parks this Fall Season!
MAGIC KINGDOM
- Mickey Cinnamon Roll (Available at Main Street Bakery) – Mickey-shaped cinnamon roll drizzledwith orange and white icing
- Cinnamon Donuts (Available at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café) – Served in a Hitchhiking Ghost Novelty container
- Hades Nachos (Available at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café) – Black bean nacho chips with “fiery” buffalo chicken, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, salsa, and jalapeño
- Constance’s For Better or For Worse Wedding Cake (Available at Liberty Square Market) – Citrus cake with raspberry Bavarian cream, whipped cream flowers, and a chocolate axe
- Pumpkin Spiced Waffle Sundae (Available at Sleepy Hollow) –Pumpkin spice-flavored waffled topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and sprinkles
- Poor Unfortunate Souls Float (Available at Storybook Treats)– Cream cheese soft-serve, black raspberry syrup, and Coke
- Pumpkin Spice Milkshake (Available at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies) – Topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, sprinkles, and a Mickey-shaped marshmallow straw
- Pumpkin Spice Soft-Serve Sundae (Available at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies) – Served as a sundae topped with whipped cream, caramel, and sprinkles
- Mickey Monster Mash Burger (Available at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café) – Burger with Meunster cheese, potato barrels, bacon, and sriracha aïoli
- Headless Horseman Rides Again (Available at Sunshine Tree Terrace) – Strawberry DOLE® Whip with Fanta Strawberry and a Headless Horseman Novelty Straw
- Not So Poison Apple Cupcake (Available at Pinocchio Village House) – A spiced apple cupcake with pecan crunch buttercream themed after a poison apple
- Orange and Black Sugar Churros (Available at Various Churro Carts and Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café)
- Oogie Boogie Dice Novelty Glow Cubes (Available at Various Quick-Service Restaurants)
- Jack Skellington Sipper (Available at Various Quick-Service Restaurants and Outdoor Vending Locations)
- Oogie Boogie Premium Popcorn Bucket (Available at Various Popcorn Carts)
- Mickey Pumpkin Premium Popcorn Bucket (Available at Various Popcorn Carts)
- Halloween Base Popcorn Bucket (Available at Various Popcorn Carts)
- Hitchhiking Ghost Premium Popcorn Bucket (Available at Liberty Square Popcorn Cart)
- Hitchhiking Ghost Sipper (Available at Various Quick-Service Restaurants)
- Madame Leota Sipper (Available at Sleepy Hollow)
EPCOT
- Halloween Cupcake (Available on Halloween Day Only at Sunshine Seasons) – Choice of vanilla or chocolate cupcake with buttercream and a Mickey Pumpkin garnish
- Nemo & Squirt’s Noggin Concoction (Available on Halloween Day Only at Coral Reef Restaurant) – Chocolate brownie stuffed with a chocolate chip cookie topped with white chocolate-covered pretzels and a Mickey Pumpkin Garnish
- Halloween Sugar Cookie (Available on Halloween Day Only at Traveler’s Café and Garden Grill) – Sugar cookie topped with Halloween Sprinkles
- Liquid Nitro Cake Pop (Available on Halloween Day Only at Desserts & Champagne Marketplace in World Showplace for EPCOT Taste of International Food & Wine Festival) – Liquid nitro chocolate cake pop with Halloween sprinkles
- Oogie Boogie Premium Popcorn Bucket (Available Canada Popcorn Cart and Fife & Drum)
- Green Cauldron Premium Popcorn Bucket (Available at Eats at EPCOT Experience and Mission Space Popcorn Cart)
- Halloween Base Popcorn Bucket (Available at all EPCOT Popcorn Locations)
- Tire Pumpkin Novelty Straw (Available at Sunshine Seasons and Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue)
HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
- Poison Candied Apple (Available at Trolley Car Café) – Apple and caramel mousse covered in red glaze with a crunchy candy base
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Cannoli (Available at PizzeRizzo) – Pumpkin cheesecake mixed with a hazelnut praline crunch in a cannoli shell
- Pumpkin Tiramisu (Available at Rosie’s All-American Café) –Layers of cream mascarpone and spiced pumpkin cake
- Box of Bones Chocolate Éclair (Available at Backlot Express)– Chocolate éclair with dark chocolate mousse and white chocolate bones
- Frozen Apple Cider (Non-Alcoholic) (Available at Rosie’s All-American Café, Backlot Express, and PizzeRizzo) – Served with a Novelty Poison Apple Glow Cube
- Frozen Apple Cider with Crown Royal Regal Apple (Alcoholic) (Available at Rosie’s All-American Café, Backlot Express, and PizzeRizzo) – Served with a Novelty Poison Apple Glow Cube
- Orange Cauldron Premium Popcorn Bucket (Available at Anahiem Produce, Hollywood Popcorn, and Animation Popcorn)
- Tire Pumpkin Novelty Straw (Available at Rosie’s All-American Café, Backlot Express, PizzeRizzo, and Anaheim Produce)
ANIMAL KINGDOM
- Scar Cupcake (Available at Creature Comforts, Flame Tree Barbecue, and Restaurantosaurus) – Red velvet cupcake with toasted marshmallow filling, chocolate marshmallow frosting, chocolate pebbles, white chocolate flames, and an edible icing image
- Spooky Apple Punch Specialty Beverage (Non-Alcoholic) (Available at Flame Tree Barbecue and Isle of Java) – Sprite with Monin Apple Syrup poured over ice, garnished with a rocky candy apple straw, a gummy worm, a Novelty Poison Apple Glow Cube, and a sugar lime rim
- Rotten Apple Punch Specialty Beverage (Alcoholic) (Available Flame Tree Barbecue) – Angry Orchard and Fireball Cinnamon Whisky over ice, garnished with a rocky candy apple straw, a Novelty Poison Apple Glow Cube, and gummy worms
- Tire Pumpkin Novelty Straw (Available at Tamu Tamu, Trek Snacks, Restaurantosaurus, TriloBites, and Outdoor Vending Ice Cream Carts)
- Purple Cauldron Premium Popcorn Bucket (Available at Trek Snacks)
- Halloween Base Popcorn Bucket (Available at Trek Snacks)