Halloween – WDWNT Archive

Hong Kong Disneyland Announces Events and Attractions for 2018

WDWNT on November 20, 2017

Following the announcement last month that Hong Kong Disneyland was kicking off a multi-year expansion designed to bring new attractions and experiences to guests, the resort has released a schedule of openings and seasonal events for 2018, including first-of-its-kind character experiences not currently available at other Disney parks.

Royal Princess Garden: Even before the year is out, the new Royal Princess Garden is scheduled to open in Hong Kong Disneyland in December 2017. This exquisitely-themed garden area will serve as a meet-and-greet area for Disney Princesses, and will also house Hong Kong’s Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. Families can also purchase an Enchanted Storybook album that captures all of their Disney Princess moments.

Chinese New Year Event: The year 2018 is the Year of the Dog according to the Chinese calendar. To celebrate, Hong Kong Disneyland will feature Pluto during their Chinese New Year celebrations from January to March 2018. In addition, Main Street, USA, will be decorated in lucky red and gold decorations, Mickey and his pals will be dressed in festive costumes, and the park and resorts will feature festive Chinese New Year-themed meals, snacks and merchandise.

Disney Friends Springtime Carnival: From March through May, guests can enjoy whimsical character encounters during the colorful Disney Friends Springtime Carnival. In addition to a wide variety of character encounters throughout the park, the event features festive springtime sculpts for photo opportunities as well as an egg hunt with over 100 character-themed eggs hidden throughout the park.

“Moana: A Homecoming Celebration”: In May, the new Moana stage show will open in Hong Kong Disneyland in an entirely new outdoor venue in Adventureland. The 18-minute live show will recount Moana’s adventures after the storyline of the film, once Moana has restored the heart of Te Fiti and returned to her home village of Motunui. The new show features music, dancing and puppetry, and marks the first attraction to be opened as part of the resort’s multi-year expansion.

Summer Event: Hong Kong Disneyland’s annual summer holiday event will feature new character additions this year from the Pixar catalog. From June through August, guests can meet Mr. Incredible, Mrs. Incredible and Frozone from the Oscar-winning The Incredibles, to coincide with the Hong Kong release of The Incredibles 2 in mid-July.

Disney Halloween Time: The annual Halloween event is one of Hong Kong Disneyland’s most popular. The 2018 incarnation of the annual festivities will feature even more spooky fun in September and October. In addition to Jack Skellington, the event will feature “Disney Villains that guests have yet to meet,” according to the resort.

A Disney Christmas: From November through January 1, 2019, guests can visit Hong Kong Disneyland for a special daytime show featuring Mickey and friends, carolers singing Christmas tunes, a special tree-lighting ceremony and much more.

PHOTOS: New Halloween Treats Coming to the Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary 2017

WDWNT on August 29, 2017

Halloween kicks off early this year in Magic Kingdom Park, with Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on select evenings beginning August 25, fun-filled evening with trick-or-treating throughout the park, eerie entertainment and Disney characters that go bump in the night.

This year, more than a dozen specially created treats – some available only during the parties, some all day in the Magic Kingdom Park – will be available to celebrate the season. Here’s the rundown:

New treats offered all day, every day, beginning Aug. 25-Nov. 1

Stop in the Main Street Bakery for a bright orange Mickey Halloween Cupcake with chocolate cake filled with purple marshmallow fluff topped with orange vanilla buttercream, sprinkles and a white chocolate scarecrow Mickey.

The Mickey-shaped Cinnamon Roll takes on a spooky twist with orange icing and a chocolate spider web.
Plaza Ice Cream Parlor will scoop up pumpkin-flavored ice cream.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Treats (party nights only):

Pumpkin Cheesecake Dome with a graham cracker streusel base, orange white chocolate glaze and a white chocolate Mickey can be found at Main Street Bakery and Gaston’s Tavern.

Jack Skellington gets his own dessert at Sleepy Hollow in Liberty Square – a vanilla panna cotta, chocolate cake, vanilla buttercream, white chocolate and dark chocolate crisp pearls, dark chocolate curls and a white chocolate Jack Skellington.

The artistic Haunted Mansion Desserts – each with a different flavor and themed chocolate accent – can be tracked down at:
- Aloha Isle – chocolate tart filled with chocolate ganache and topped with Oreo panna cotta and a white chocolate Haunted Mansion-inspired portrait.
- Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies – chocolate tart filled with raspberry compote and topped with white chocolate mousse and a Haunted Mansion-inspired white chocolate portrait.
- Liberty Square Market – chocolate tart filled with chocolate ganache and topped with peanut butter icing and a Haunted Mansion-inspired white chocolate portrait.
- Storybook Treats – chocolate tart filled with lemon curd, strawberry compote and topped with strawberry mousse and a Haunted Mansion-inspired white chocolate portrait.

A Pumpkin Mickey Waffle with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, sprinkles and caramel sauce will be offered at Sleepy Hollow.

Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café will offer Worms and Dirt, a chocolate gravestone with chocolate cake and chocolate mousse with a chocolate glaze topped with Oreo crumbs, and gummy candy.

Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies in Tomorrowland will dish up Candy Corn Ice Cream (formerly available at Storybook Treats).

Grab Chocolate Crisped Rice Treats and Vampire Mickey Brownies at various outdoor vending and kiosks throughout the Magic Kingdom Park.

Dates for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party are August 25 and 29; Sept. 1, 7, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26 and 29; Oct. 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29 and 31, and Nov. 1.

SOURCE: Disney Parks Blog

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PHOTOS: Disney Parks Unleashes Spooktacular New Halloween Merchandise for 2017

WDWNT on August 20, 2017

Disney has begun to release the Halloween merchandise for 2017, and the fantastic items can already be found in a giant portion of the World of Disney Store at Disney Springs.

Most of the old Princess room is full of Halloween and The Nightmare Before Christmas items.

The new 2017 Halloween merchandise features the Fab 5 in new garb. The simplifies and bright colors make the items stick out from years past.

I’m partial to this ceramic treat bowl.

It wouldn’t be Halloween without ornaments. Wait…

The two-sided mug is pretty neat.

The glow-in-the-dark treat bag is pretty fun.

The orange shirt is for children.

This grey t-shirt is for kids as well.

A girl’s top.

A pretty nifty popcorn tin.

A hot chocolate cauldron.

There are also lots of new The Nightmare Before Christmas items.

Some of the items have a Haunted Mansion flavor, since Disneyland has the Haunted Mansion Holiday attraction that takes over the Mansion.

How cool is this?

Jack Skellington as the Hatbox Ghost is only in kids sizes, you can start complaining now…

This wreath is probably just about the coolest holiday item I have ever seen. Not bad for $39.99.

There’s a stocking shaped like a tombstone…

So, what will you be buying?

Tokyo Disneyland: A Look at Disney’s Halloween 2017 Festivities

WDWNT on August 20, 2017

The annual Halloween event is coming back to Tokyo Disneyland from September 8th – October 31st with Mickey and friends starring in a Halloween music festival.

Parade and Decorations

With two daily 45 minute performances, the “Halloween Pop’n LIVE” parade will be making a return this year with all new music and costumes.

To go along with the Halloween parade, the World Bazaar along with Westernland, Fantasyland, and Toontown will be decorated with huge cobwebs, Jack-o-lanterns, and ghosts. When nightfall hits, you can expect the Cinderella Castle will be lit up to match it’s spooky Halloween surroundings.

Costumes

The rules regarding costumes during the Halloween season at Tokyo Disneyland have changed slightly. This year will mark the 20th year that the event has been held, but the first year that both parks at the Tokyo Disney Resort will be allowing guests of all ages enjoy wearing costumes.

Any day during the time the event is running, all guests are encouraged to get into the Halloween spirit and dress up, as long as their costumes do no cover their face, follows safety and theme policy and be representing a Disney Character, or guests may not be admitted into the parks.

Other Programs

Starting on September 2nd, 2017 and continuing until January 3rd, 2018, the Haunted Mansion will be receiving the Nightmare Before Christmas overlay, to be transformed into the Haunted Mansion “Holiday Nightmare”. At the Westernland Shooting Gallery, guests will get the chance to win a limited time Halloween themed Goofy sheriff badge as well.

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CONFIRMED: Many Changes Coming to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure – D23 Expo 2017 News

WDWNT on July 22, 2017

In a surprise announcement tonight, Bob Chapek revealed at D23 Expo 2017 that Paradise Pier will soon become Pixar Pier.

AT D23 EXPO 2017, DISNEY PARKS CHAIRMAN BOB CHAPEK ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR PIXAR PIER AT DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE — During D23 Expo 2017, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Bob Chapek unveiled plans for Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure, where the pier will take on a brand new look as more favorite Pixar characters and stories come to life, from The Incredibles, to Inside Out to even more Toy Story.

They have hinted at a new attraction, but with no further details as of yet.

This has been announced along side Pixar Fest, bringing new fireworks to Disneyland.

In other Pixar news, the Pixar Play Parade will be switching to Disneyland, and replacing it, Paint the Night will be the nighttime draw at California Adventure.

For those of you who enjoy Halloween, you will soon be able to join the Cars Land family in celebrating the holiday.

In Marvel news, the Guardians of the Galaxy will be joined by Spider-Man and the Avengers in what will become a completely immersive Super Hero universe at the park.

These new stories will build on the success of the new and already popular Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: BREAKOUT! and create a place where you can team up with your favorite Super Heroes like never before.

No word yet on whether the Paradise Pier Hotel will become the Pixar Pier Hotel.

PHOTOS: Disney World Decorates Monorail for Halloween

WDWNT on November 8, 2016

I’ve seen some strange stuff at Walt Disney World in my time, but never the interior of a Monorail decorated for Halloween…

The inside of the monorail cars on the Magic Kingdom loops today sported Halloween decorations. I certainly don’t recall this ever happening before.

So, what do you think? Is it tacky or fun?

VIDEO: Celebrate Halloween with a Water Boat Hay Ride at Disney’s Old Key West Resort

WDWNT on November 8, 2016

The Walt Disney World Resort hotels had no shortage of special Halloween activities presented for resort guests over the weekend, but among the new offerings was a “Water Boat Hay Ride” at Disney’s Old Key West Resort.

Offered on Saturday and Sunday, the 1st annual Disney’s Old Key West Resort Water Boat Hay Ride consisted of some themed decorations being placed on a watercraft, some cast members leading in spooky stories and Halloween songs, and a leisurely trip from the resort down to Disney Springs and back.

Here is a little bit of the experience for you to enjoy:

Right after the boat ride, we were welcome to a special meet and greet experience with Chip and Dale in their Halloween finest as well:

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Have you ever done any of the special holiday activities at the Disney Resort Hotels? Which ones do you enjoy?

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 10/29/16 (Haunted Mansion, Tomorrowland Entrance Done, ETC.)

WDWNT on October 31, 2016

Our latest photo report brings us to the Magic Kingdom, as Halloween fades into Christmas… even though it isn’t even Halloween yet.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

The lamp from the rooms at the Polynesian is for sale again, JUST $300!!! (He says as he already owns one…)

Moana Mercantile has fittingly been taken over by Moana merchandise.

The Reyn Spooner Moana shirt retails for $118.00, but it’s pretty snazzy.

Welcome to the Magic Kingdom

Christmas and Halloween are fighting for the last few days of October.

Signage for Celebrate the Magic on Main Street will need to be changed as the show is departing on November 3rd.

Tomorrowland Rocks

The painting of the rocks at the entrance to Tomorrowland is finally complete.

Stitch’s Great Escape is closed seasonally through later this month, so for now it is stroller parking…

This and That

A new Dumbo MagicBand can be found in shops around the parks.

Moana phone cases are now available through D-Tech on Demand at the Tomorrowland Light and Power Company.

You can still make a Main Street Electrical Parade MagicBand, even though it is gone now.

The banners taken down for Hurricane Matthew in Storybook Circus are coming back very slowly. Part of that is Disney is also installing new ones currently since the old set was faded from the sun.

There are still Halloween Parties left, but Disney is selling the merchandise any old time now. Kind of frustrating for those who attended, they should at least wait until all of the Parties have happened.

I did find some new ladies shirts inside Big Top Souvenirs as well.

Columbia Harbor House now has a shrimp macaroni and cheese dish.

Yum?

TheÂ HauntedÂ Mansion

Most of the tarps are finally down at the Haunted Mansion.

The attraction exit is missing an awning right now.

The interactive queue is missing a covering as well.

Mousecellaneous

The pot roast and the Pilgrims’ Feast are gone from Liberty Tree Tavern, check out our lunch review for all of the info.

New “it’s a small world” pin, and the clock face actually moves on it which is pretty cool.

Halloween Party exclusive pins readily available on a non-party day.

The refurbishment of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad rolls on…

It was particularly busy on Wednesday, this was the FastPass line for Pirates of the Caribbean.

After seeing this line, Evinrude the dragonfly flew as far away as he could.

The Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse is back from its lengthy refurbishment and it is looking fantastic.

The only thing that seemed new to me was the no-slip flooring on the upper levels. I could be wrong, this sin’t an attraction I do very often.

OK, I think it is time to abolish the bays at Cosmic Rays when most of them are the same.

The BB-8 Souvenir Cup can now be found here as well.

The grilled chicken club is new to the menu.

The Electrical Parade shirts are still around (in select sizes).

There is an awful amount of construction happening down by the Magic Kingdom Ferry Dock.

Looks like a new queue area is being made.

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (10/26/16) – Scariest Things Ever at WDW, Halloween Match Game, and Cornac the Magnificent

WDWNT on October 31, 2016

Tonight on WDW News Tonight, it’s a Halloween Spooktacular Celebration with the return of the Match Game, Cornac the Magnificent, and a countdown of the spookiest and scariest things ever at Disney theme parks…

If you are in the Orlando area, you can tune in to AM 1520 WBZW at showtime. For those outside the Orlando area, the show can be heard (and now watched via video stream) at Listen.WDWNT.com on your computer or mobile device. The show also utilizes new interactive avenues for our audience, including a live chat, the ability to call-in to the show, and live polling. WDW News Tonight is hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, but also features appearances by a number of other WDWNT correspondents.

Coming up on this week’s show:

A recap of the week’s news (with a WDWNT comedic twist)
A visit from Cornac the Magnificent
The Wonderful World of Psychotic Comments
“WDWNT: The Halloween Match Game”, presented by Theme Park Connection
Who’s Hates Tom Now?
The Scariest Things Ever at Walt Disney World
And more!

We hope that you will tune in tonight at 9PM ET for another episode of WDW News Tonight!

If you missed last week’s show, be sure to watch it:

PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Resort 9/27/16 (Goodbye Tower, Star Wars Land, New Fantasmic!, ETC.)

WDWNT on October 5, 2016

Disneyland reporter Conner Purzycki brings us back to the Disneyland Resort for our latest photo update, looking at both parks as well as Downtown Disney. Let’s jump right in!

Star Wars Land Construction

Construction continues on the Star Wars themed land for Disneyland Park, visible from the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure.

Tram Lane ReconfigurationÂ

The tram route around the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure is currently being reconfigured.

Downtown Disney

World of Disney is open while the facade is being refurbished.

The space next door to Jamba Juice is currently vacant, rumored to be home to Sprinkles, which will open in November.

Naples has blocked off an area for needed outdoor seating for guests.

Some work happening at the former House of Blues space, rumored to be an west coast home to The Edison.

Some work also happening on the bridge area.

Still unsure what will happen to the space next door to this Starbucks.

Disneyland Monorail

Let’s take a ride aboard the Disneyland Monorail.

The Hollywood Tower Hotel sign is gone, visible from the Monorail.

Star Wars: Season of the Force Moves Out (For Now)

Even though Season of the Force is over, it should be returning in November, thus why all of the lighting and such was left up in Tomorrowland. Hyperspace Mountain will likely switch off with Ghost Galaxy until Star Wars land opens, so don’t expect to see regular Space Mountain anytime soon.