Disney World Highlights Fall Celebrations

Image: Halloween Decorations at Magic Kingdom (Photo via Disney)
Image: Halloween Decorations at Magic Kingdom (Photo via Disney)
Donald Wood
by Donald Wood
Last updated: 9:10 AM ET, Fri August 4, 2023

Travelers excited for the fall can experience a plethora of seasonal celebrations and family experiences at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

As people prepare for Halloween, Disney World highlighted the fun visitors can experience.

The first stop on the fall journey is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park, which runs on select nights from August 11 to November 1 after normal park hours, from 7 p.m. to midnight.

The special-ticket event features Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck and Clarabelle Cow dressed as the Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus, specially themed Halloween treats and trick-or-treat options for children visiting the park.

On Main Street, U.S.A., the area will transform into a fall wonderland with autumn colors, giant pumpkins, scarecrows and shops adorned with fall foliage, running between August 10 and November 1.

For the foodies in the group, guests can take a taste tour across six continents at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, which runs through November 18. The festivities include the Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey, live musical performances at the America Gardens Theatre and more than 25 global marketplaces.

At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, the Tree of Life Awakenings returns in early November after daylight saving time ends, and guests visiting The Animation Experience at Conservation Station can learn to draw their favorite Disney Villains, from October 1-31.

Disney Springs is also getting in on the fall fun with treats, merchandise and entertainment, including Haunted Mansion Portrait Bars at The Ganachery, Pumpkin Crème Brulee at Amorette’s Patisserie and performances by Squad Ghouls every Friday, Saturday and Sunday between September 29 and October 29.

If working out is high on the priority list when vacationing, the 2023-24 runDisney race season kicks off on November 3-5 with the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend. The popular collection of races features a 5K, 10K and half marathon, the Disney Two Course Challenge (10K and half marathon) and Post-Race Party.


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