Spooky season will be happening in Disney World before we know it!
We know, it’s only July, but Disney starts celebrating EARLY. The first night of BOO Bash (which is replacing Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year) is August 10th. With that being less than 3 weeks away, and not a pumpkin in sight yet, we’re wondering when we might see Halloween decorations start showing up in Magic Kingdom.
In years past, Halloween decorations were all up by the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. However, we usually start to see fall decor trickle in a few days before that. If this year follows suit, we should see some Halloween decor by early August! Last year, decorations didn’t officially start until September 15th due to there being no separately ticketed Halloween event.
So, could we see those giant Jack-O-Lanterns the first week of August? It’s certainly possible!
The thing that could potentially push that back is the fact that Disney World’s 50th anniversary will kick off in October. Therefore, Disney will be balancing decorations for the anniversary AND for Halloween. And Disney, of course, already has a plan for their decorations!
Disney said that Walt Disney Imagineering teamed up with Walt Disney World Resort Holiday Services to create a BLEND of Halloween with the story of Cinderella! We’ll see special pumpkin coach decorations that will be added to the park’s “EARidescence” decor for the 50th. Cinderella and pumpkins just go hand in hand!
So, when could we see these combo decorations? Well, it might be in August, but it could also be closer to October when the anniversary celebrations are set to begin. We’ll either be getting early 50th decorations or late Halloween ones!
As for BOO Bash, the Disney webpage says there will be “special decor, lighting, and music” to set the tone for the After Hours event. The lighting on Cinderella Castle will give it a “spectral glow.”
Besides those details, there are no other confirmed decorations for the Halloween season! We’re assuming the iconic Mickey pumpkin wreaths will be back around Magic Kingdom, but you never know, Disney loooves to surprise us.
In addition to decorations, there’s a lot of other festive things coming for BOO Bash like themed food, characters in costume, spooky cavalcades, and trick or treating!
Remember, the After Hours event is shorter than Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and it’s more expensive. Tickets have already sold out for ALL of October, but a handful of dates are still available in August and September.
That’s all we know about when we could start seeing pumpkins and (fake) Fall foliage in Magic Kingdom! We’ll keep you updated if we even see ONE festive wreath in the park, so stay tuned to DFB for news!
Click here to read more about BOO Bash!
Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe!
WE KNOW DISNEY.
YOU CAN, TOO.

Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!
What Halloween decorations do you hope to see make a return this year? Let us know in the comments!
TRENDING NOW
Time to book a trip! A new Disney World hotel discount just dropped.
We're rounding up all the Loungefly deals for Amazon Prime Day!
These water bottles are on sale for Prime Day!
Do you qualify for this exclusive Disney World hotel discount?
We're expecting some BIG updates on these Disney World expansion plans!
We're rounding up some Disney essentials that are on MAJOR sale!
NEW Disney World hotel discounts and deals are dropping soon for the holidays!
Annual Passholders! It's time to plan that holiday trip -- a new hotel discount just...
Disney just announced the DATES for Jollywood Nights 2025 at Hollywood Studios!
What you need to know if you're going to watch Disney World's newest nighttime parade,...
There's a NEW cheese dip at Disney World and we're here to tell you all...
Check out the latest deals and discounts for Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond!
Trust us, you're gonna want to see these Amazon Prime Day deals.
Let's talk about a Disney Park Bag Collection that just launched at BoxLunch!
Disney has teased some of the food coming to this year's EPCOT Festival of the...
Disney just announced the FULL LIST of artists and stars coming to EPCOT for the...
A new DOLE Whip flight has landed at Disney Springs and we're bringing you our...
We are in love with these new Disney ornaments!
Disney Villains fans will want to get their hands on this collectible.
Know what you're signing up for before dining in the Magic Kingdom castles.