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Who’s excited for the Halloween season in Disney World? Raise those hands!
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party!
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is one of the major highlights of the season, running on select dates in August, September, and October. It’s rife with exclusive entertainment and fun offerings, but it’s also POPULAR, and some dates are sold out for the 2026 event!
Yes, yes, it’s not quite time yet, but we’re already gearing up for HALLOWEEN in Disney World!
Mickey’s Not So Scary
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is the ultimate spooky season celebration on property, and it runs on select dates in August, September, and October in Magic Kingdom. But if you’re planning to go this year, we’re here to remind you of one day that you should NOT go.
If you’re planning a visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this year, we’re going to give you some pointers!
Hollywood Studios
This is one of Disney World’s most popular parks because it’s home to big thrills and fan-favorite IPs like Toy Story and Star Wars. So if you want to visit, you may want to choose a time when it’s going to be less crowded. We’ve rounded up a list of the weeks that we’re projecting to be less crowded in 2026!
2026 is going to be a difficult year for Disney World, we’re calling it now.
Magic Kingdom
Several rides will be closed across three of the four parks, multiple hotels are in the midst of major construction projects, and, of course, many Americans are postponing vacations due to financial difficulty. So, how is Disney World going to push through a potential dip in attendance? Good ol’ Disney Adults.
This whole summer, Disney has significantly increased the number of entertainment offerings available around the parks for their Cool Kid Summer event.
Rapunzel and Flynn Rider making a special appearance in Magic Kingdom for Cool KID SUMMER
It’s brought new entertainment, characters, snacks, and more throughout all four parks. However, all good things have to come to an end, and summer is indeed coming to an end. This doesn’t just mean the name of the event is going away, though — a LOT of additions in the parks will also be going away, which will make all four parks look pretty different!
Heading to Disney World this week? First of all, I’m jealous, and secondly, something strange is happening this week that I’ve rarely seen in the parks.
Hollywood Studios
Over in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, park hours are changing pretty drastically for one day this week. If you’re heading to the park this weekend, you need to pay VERY close attention to the park’s closing time, because it’s HOURS earlier than usual.
If you’re headed to EPCOT soon, you need to know about this popular ride’s closure!
EPCOT
We’ve been going to Disney World on a daily basis for years, so closures are nothing new in our book. While they might not be new, they can mess up your vacation plans if they catch you off guard, so here’s your reminder about a big EPCOT closure starting soon.
We’ve got great news for Disney California Adventure fans who are planning to visit the park for this Halloween season!
Villains Grove
Oogie Boogie Bash is a BIG hit each and every year, and we don’t think 2025 will be any different. One of the offerings we look forward to at each party is Villains Grove over at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail. It’s a great way to meet some of your favorite villains in a slightly spooky way, but it does mean the trail has to close about a month in advance of the party to get it ready. Thankfully, we now know when the trail will officially be reopening!
It might still be summertime, but we’re gearing up for the Halloween season, and of course, that means a trip to Disneyland Resort to visit Oogie Boogie Bash!
Oogie Boogie Bash
The popular event is returning for 2025, and Disney has shared details on what sort of frightful fun we can expect at this year’s party. Mark your calendars for select nights from August 17th to October 31st, because a NEW Villain has joined the character lineup!
Walt Disney World isn’t the same place it was last summer.
Walt Disney World entrance
You might be thinking you’ve got your August trip under control — park reservations are made, dining plans are mapped out, and your must-do rides are on the list. But there are some recent changes that could throw a serious wrench into your plans if you’re not paying attention. Here’s what’s already closed, what’s closing soon, and what you’ll want to rework in your schedule before you get hit with some surprise Disney curveballs.
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