Category Kids

Sep 14 2016

2016 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Treats

Every year Magic Kingdom celebrates the Halloween season with the family friendly Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on select nights September through October 31.  There are special parades, exciting dance parties, stunning fireworks, and tons of trick-or-treating stations filled with candy for everyone! Adults and children alike really get into the spirit of the event by dressing in costume, trick-or-treating, and dancing the night away with all of the characters. Of course, it wouldn’t be a party without some delicious Disney desserts. Here’s a peek at some of the festive treats being served up exclusively at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year courtesy of Disney:

halloween-treat-1Spider Cupcake, Main Street Bakery

halloween-treat-2Chocolate Worms and Dirt Cupcake, Main Street Bakery

halloween-treat-3Halloween Sugar Cookie, Main Street Bakery

halloween-treat-4Halloween Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich, Plaza Ice Cream Parlor

halloween-treat-6Candy Corn Soft Serve Ice Cream, Storybook Treats

halloween-treat-5Enchanted Pumpkin Spice Cupcake, Gaston’s Tavern

halloween-treat-7Ghoulish Strawberry-lemonade Slushy, The Friar’s Nook

halloween-treat-8Candy Corn Cotton Candy, Throughout The Park

Halloween Merchandise 12Vampire Mickey Popcorn Bucket, Throughout The Park

Halloween Merchandise 14Halloween Popcorn Bucket, Throughout The Park

Halloween Merchandise 11Poison Apple Stein, Throughout The Park

Still need tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? Here’s all of the info:

September 2, 8, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, and 25: $72 plus tax (ages 10+), $67 plus tax (ages 3-9)
September 29 and 30: $79 plus tax (ages 10+), $74 plus tax (ages 3-9)
September 23: $85 plus tax (ages 10+), $80 plus tax (ages 3-9)
October 2 and 6 $86 plus tax (ages 10+), $81 plus tax (ages 3-9)
October 4, 10, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, and 27: $91 plus tax (ages 10+), $86 plus tax (ages 3-9)
October 7, 14, 21, 28, and 30: $95 plus tax (ages 10+), $90 plus tax (ages 3-9)
October 31: $105 plus tax (ages 10+), $100 plus tax (ages 3-9)

The party is held at Magic Kingdom from 7pm to 12am. You’ll want to purchase your tickets as soon as possible if you plan to attend, because they do sell out. Please click here to purchase now!

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May 11 2016

2016 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Tickets Now On Sale

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2016 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party tickets are now on sale!

Tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party include:

September 2, 8, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, and 25: $72 plus tax (ages 10+), $67 plus tax (ages 3-9)
September 29 and 30: $79 plus tax (ages 10+), $74 plus tax (ages 3-9)
September 23: $85 plus tax (ages 10+), $80 plus tax (ages 3-9)
October 2 and 6 $86 plus tax (ages 10+), $81 plus tax (ages 3-9)
October 4, 10, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, and 27: $91 plus tax (ages 10+), $86 plus tax (ages 3-9)
October 7, 14, 21, 28, and 30: $95 plus tax (ages 10+), $90 plus tax (ages 3-9)
October 31: $105 plus tax (ages 10+), $100 plus tax (ages 3-9)

The party is held at Magic Kingdom from 7pm to 12am.

Halloween PartyI have been to this party several times and I would highly recommend it. Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is a lively and light-hearted experience and it is truly a family friendly event. There are special parades, exciting dance parties, stunning fireworks, and tons of trick-or-treating stations filled with candy for everyone! Adults and children alike really get into the spirit of the event by dressing in costume, trick-or-treating, and dancing the night away with all of the characters. You’ll want to purchase your tickets as soon as possible if you plan to attend, because they do sell out. Please click here to purchase now!

This year Disney has revised its costume policy (from the official website):

While we encourage creativity, we also value safety and good judgement. Please take a moment to read over our latest rules and regulations:

General:

  • Halloween Party 1Disney reserves the right to deny admission to or remove any person wearing attire that is considered inappropriate or attire that could detract from the experience of other Guests.
  • All Guests may dress as their favorite character, but may not pose for pictures or sign autographs for other Guests.
  • Costumes must be family-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive, objectionable or violent.
  • Costumes may not contain any weapons that resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.
  • Costumes may not contain sharp objects, pointed objects or materials that may accidentally strike another Guest.
  • Guests who do not adhere to these guidelines may be refused entry into, and/or removed from, unless his or her costume can be modified to meet the above standards.

For Guests ages 13 and under:

  • Costumes and some masks may be worn, as long as the mask does not cover the entire face and eyes are visible.

For Guests ages 14 and older:

  • Halloween Party 2Layered costumes or costume props that surround the entire body are strongly discouraged and may be subject to additional security screening.
  • Costumes may not reach or drag on the ground. (e.g. full-length Princess dresses)
  • Capes may be worn if the length does not go below the waist.
  • Themed T-shirts, blouses, sweatshirts, and hats are acceptable.
  • Acceptable accessories include: transparent wings, plastic light sabers, toy swords, and tutus. Headwear may be worn as long as it does not cover the face.
  • May not wear masks of any kind.

 Here’s a little video from the party to get you in the spirit!

Have you been to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party? What did you think?
Please leave a comment; we would love to hear from you!

Mar 24 2016

2016 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Dates Announced

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Recently Disney announced the dates for one of my all-time favorite Disney World events…Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party!

The dates this year are:

September 2, 8, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 29, and 30
October 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30, and 31

The party is held at the Magic Kingdom from 7pm to 12am.

Ticket prices have not been released and are not available for purchase yet. Check back often as I will update this post as soon as the information is officially released.

Halloween PartyI have been to this party several times and I would highly recommend it. Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is a lively and light-hearted experience and it is truly a family friendly event. There are special parades, exciting dance parties, stunning fireworks, and tons of trick-or-treating stations filled with candy for everyone! Adults and children alike really get into the spirit of the event by dressing in costume, trick-or-treating and dancing the night away with all of the characters. You’ll want to purchase your tickets as soon as they become available if you plan to attend, because they do sell out.

This year Disney has revised its costume policy (from the official website):

While we encourage creativity, we also value safety and good judgement. Please take a moment to read over our latest rules and regulations:

General:

  • Halloween Party 1Disney reserves the right to deny admission to or remove any person wearing attire that is considered inappropriate or attire that could detract from the experience of other Guests.
  • All Guests may dress as their favorite character, but may not pose for pictures or sign autographs for other Guests.
  • Costumes must be family-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive, objectionable or violent.
  • Costumes may not contain any weapons that resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.
  • Costumes may not contain sharp objects, pointed objects or materials that may accidentally strike another Guest.
  • Guests who do not adhere to these guidelines may be refused entry into, and/or removed from, unless his or her costume can be modified to meet the above standards.

For Guests ages 13 and under:

  • Costumes and some masks may be worn, as long as the mask does not cover the entire face and eyes are visible.

For Guests ages 14 and older:

  • Halloween Party 2Layered costumes or costume props that surround the entire body are strongly discouraged and may be subject to additional security screening.
  • Costumes may not reach or drag on the ground. (e.g. full-length Princess dresses)
  • Capes may be worn if the length does not go below the waist.
  • Themed T-shirts, blouses, sweatshirts, and hats are acceptable.
  • Acceptable accessories include: transparent wings, plastic light sabers, toy swords, and tutus. Headwear may be worn as long as it does not cover the face.
  • May not wear masks of any kind.

 Here’s a little video from the party to get you in the spirit!

Have you been to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party? What did you think?
Please leave a comment; we would love to hear from you!

Mar 22 2016

“Finding Dory” Characters Join Turtle Talk This Summer

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Finding Dory

Exciting news for Dory fans…this summer, Dory and a few of her new pals from Disney•Pixar’s “Finding Dory” will be joining Crush in Epcot’s Turtle Talk attraction. For the first time, you’ll be able to meet Bailey the beluga whale, Hank the septopus, and Destiny the whale shark. Also joining in the fun will be, Squirt, Nemo, and his dad Marlin.

Disney•Pixar’s “Finding Dory” reunites everyone’s favorite forgetful blue tang, Dory, with her friends Nemo and Marlin on a search for answers about her past. What can she remember? Who are her parents? And where did she learn to speak Whale? Directed by Andrew Stanton (“Finding Nemo,” “WALL•E”) and produced by Lindsey Collins (co-producer “WALL•E”), the film features the voices of Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Ed O’Neill, Kaitlin Olson, Ty Burrell, Eugene Levy and Diane Keaton. “Finding Dory” swims into theaters June 17, 2016.

The additions to Turtle Talk with Crush will be in place beginning in early May.

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Mar 21 2016

Joy And Sadness Joining Epcot Character Spot

Joy and Sadness

If you’re a fan of the Disney-Pixar Film “Inside Out” do I have some good news for you! At the beginning of April, the Epcot Character Spot will welcome Joy and Sadness from this favorite animated hit.

The original part of Epcot Character Spot will continue to offer meet and greets with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Goofy. Fastpass+ is available to meet these classic characters.

Across on the other side, guests will still be able queue up for a visit with Baymax, everyone’s favorite personal healthcare companion from “Big Hero 6”.

And beginning early in April, guests can visit Headquarters, by traveling through Riley’s long-term memory past her Islands of Personality, on the way to meet two of the emotions – Joy and Sadness.

Epcot Character Spot is a terrific place to meet some of the classic as well as new favorite characters!

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