Walt Disney World ~ Late September Trip
My trip has changed from a late October trip to a late September trip. One reason for this is I'd like to be home this year for Halloween. 2 years ago it rained on Halloween making it a not so great evening for my front lawn decorations. Then a year after that I went to Walt Disney World's Not So Scary Halloween party on October 31st and had an amazing time. There was so much to do in one night, never got to do it all! And so this year I had planned on spending Halloween at WDW again but decided since there is a new baby niece in my life I wanted to help her celebrate Halloween this year, since it being her first year where she can walk from house to house.
The other big reason for this change is WDW's Sizzling Summer Promotion where I get a free Disney Dining Plan on top of my paid vacation. Plus I get to still attend WDW's Halloween Party one night because due to popular response the Magic Kingdom has created party dates in late September.
One thing I am stil wondering about is when exactly does WDW starts decorating their theme parks & hotels for Halloween. If anyone knows when all the spooky decorations go up around the theme parks & hotels, please comment below. I'd love to find out.
The reason I ask my readers is because on the morning after October 31st, all of the Halloween decorations were gone and replaced with Christmas decor. I missed out on the other park's Halloween decor which I wanted to see quite badly. You see I had arrived at WDW on the morning of October 31st and went straight to the Magic Kingdom all day to then wake up to Christmas decor. I didn't realize it was that quick of a change!
Anyways, if you have tips regarding Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party then let me know all your secrets! Also, have any tips regarding the theme parks during this time?
Magic Kingdom . Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
Walt Disney World . Free Dining Promotion [Book by June 4th]
Comments
If I remember right I believe that the decorations up the first of October, it might be earlier but I do not remember. As far as tips go I would first ask what you wan to do. If you want to trick or treat, attractions, or see some of the shows. If you want to take your neice trick or treating I would do it later because when it first starts there is alot of people doing the later in the night it gets a little better.
Last year they overhauled the parade with new characters so you will definelty want to catch it if it is the same. The headless horseman at the beginning was the best! The only show that I liked was the new villian show. At the end you cab get pictures with some villians that you do not see out alot.
And there is alot more characters out that you do not normally see so if you want to do meet and greets that is definelty something to do. My favorites were all 7 dwarves out at one time and princesses and their princes.
The last thing I would say this time the parks are really busy so plan well and just have fun!
Posted by: Johnny | May 27, 2006 10:59 PM
I noticed you are going to WDW in early December. Depending on your days we might be there at the same time. Anyway, not trying to be too forward but there are some really cool things to do at that time.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Candlelight Processional, and the Yuletide Fantasy Tour. These three need reservations (I've already booked mine). Other free things are the Osborne Christmas Lights Spectatcular Display, Mickey's Jingle Jammin' Parade, Holidays Around the World, and just the decorations at the parks and resorts in general.
Posted by: Cliff | August 18, 2006 12:15 AM
TommorrowDecember 23rd will be the best day of my life because im going to all 4 theme parks at Disney world.It is has the best theme parks because of the rides,foods,shows and.........RIDES!THAT THEME PARK ROCKS!
Posted by: BRANDON WILLIS | December 22, 2006 03:20 PM