PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 10/31/17 (MARVEL Invasion, New Princess & Tinker Bell Merchandise, Halloween Party, Club 33, ETC.)
Our latest photo report brings us to the Magic Kingdom for one last look at the Halloween season before Christmas settles in next week.
Welcome to the Magic Kingdom
The last Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Part is on November 1st, and then it’s full speed to the Christmas season at the park.
A section of the Emporium is still behind tarps.
Items in the Vera Bradley Alice in Wonderland collection are buy one, get one 50% off at Uptown Jewelers.
The Little Mermaid collection is also available here.
A smaller version of The Dress Shop has opened towards Casey’s Corner. Many of the dresses, purses, and more from the Disney Springs shop can be found here now.
For some reason, this limited release shirt from ShopDisney is being sold in the parks concurrently. The location makes sense as this space was the House of Magic many years ago. Hopefully, more limited release shirts like this get released at the parks as well. Sadly, the matching MagicBand is online only.
The more confusing part is putting the shirt in a window that’s currently boarded up and no one can see…
Even though a few parties remain, any guest at the Magic Kingdom can now buy select items from the event.
As I said last year, I don’t agree with this. At least wait for the last party to end or send it to the outlets. It takes away one of the parks of the very expensive party ticket.
The Club That’s Made Not for You and Me
As we reported over the weekend, work has begun on what will likely be the Club 33 locations for the Magic Kingdom, the remainder of the old Adventureland Veranda.
The path into Adventureland is quite narrow right now due to the work.
Some are speculating that this work is actually for a permanent Moana meet and greet, but it seems way too extensive for something so minor.
Giant sections of awning that have been there since the 70’s have been removed. This wouldn’t be necessary for a meet and greet and could have been kept.
With a little tree clearing, the patio would offer some unique fireworks views for Club 33 guests.
This and That
All of the trees between Be Our Guest Restaurant and the village had to be removed due to hurricane damage.
In fairness, it doesn’t look terrible since all of the walls the trees covered are well-themed.
We’re still hoping they plant some new trees, at least to cover this speaker tower.
Work continues on the outdoor covered seating area at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe. Should open very soon.
Pecos Bill’s has added an menu with pictures… it’s a window cling.
Splash Mountain is still closed for refurbishment.
Some new holiday plush for sale. Goofy’s sweater features bulbs that actually light up.
You can get the blown-glass Monorail ornament personalized at Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe.
For some reason, they have a Haunted Mansion merchandise cart out in front of the store selling accessories. I suppose this is to capitalize on Halloween Party guests.
Princess ApparelÂ
A number of new Princess items were released recently, including this Snow White line.
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Sir Mickey’s has the new Little Mermaid line as well.
The collection also includes this hoodie, $49.99.
Jasmine top, $36.99
Aurora top, $36.99
Belle long sleeve top, $44.99
There are also 4 new Tinker Bell shirts. They range in price from $36.99-39.99.
A large section of Sir Mickey’s is now selling items from Olaf’s Frozen Adventure.
This pillow is exclusive to the parks.
It retails for $27.99.
Shop ‘Till You Drop
REVIEW: The Many Desserts of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2017 at the Magic Kingdom
We made our way over to the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party of 2017 last week, and of course, we had to try a wide variety of the desserts Disney had to offer. There were some desserts that unfortunately were sold out by the time we made our way to them, so do keep that in mind if many of these area must during your party visit. For a full list, you can check out our original story.
Haunted Mansion Portrait Desserts
Chocolate tart filled with chocolate ganache and topped with peanut butter icing and a Haunted Mansion-inspired white chocolate portrait.
If you’re a peanut butter fan, you’ll love this one because it tastes a lot like a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. This was probably the least favorite in the group just because it was too rich in that flavor. Sadly, due to the humidity, as soon as it was taken out of the fridge the portrait started to melt. This one is available at Liberty Square Market next to Hall of Presidents for $5.49.
Chocolate tart filled with chocolate ganache and topped with Oreo panna cotta and a white chocolate Haunted Mansion-inspired portrait.
Have you ever had the Grey Stuff at Be Our Guest? The Oreo filling in this dessert is exactly the same as what you would find the Grey Stuff. You can find this “dynamite” dessert at Aloha Isle for $5.49.
Chocolate tart filled with raspberry compote and topped with white chocolate mousse and a Haunted Mansion-inspired white chocolate portrait.
Our favorite Haunted Mansion dessert of the three we tried, this one has a raspberry compote in the middle and is absolutely delicious!! If you’re a fan of fruit and chocolate, check this one out at Storybook Treats for $5.49. Additionally, there’s a 4th Haunted Mansion dessert, unfortunately it was sold out by 9PM when we made our way to Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies.
Jack Skellington Dessert
A vanilla panna cotta, chocolate cake, vanilla buttercream, white chocolate and dark chocolate crisp pearls, dark chocolate curls and a white chocolate Jack Skellington.
I was the only one in the group that really enjoyed this, mainly because it was so rich. The vanilla cream at the bottom was the part I enjoyed the most. Designed to be eaten like a popsicle, this is a fun dessert that offers some good photo opportunities. Available at Sleepy Hollow for $5.49 alongside the infamous Pumpkin Waffles.
Main Street Bakery Snacks
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.
Check out this cute cupcake available at the Main Street Bakery. This rich chocolate cupcake was pretty good, but the purple marshmallow filling made this one of the more unique specialty cupcakes of the last few years.
Not a bad option for $5.99 but the better item at the Main Street Bakery was…
Mickey-shaped Cinnamon Roll takes on a spooky twist with orange icing and a chocolate spider web.
This Cinnamon Roll was AMAZING! Take the standard Disney cinnamon roll and add orange and chocolate icing to it and that’s pretty much what you have here. This was far and away everyone’s favorite, and the best part is that its available outside of the parties as well. Sadly, the Starbucks pastry bag did a number of the appearance of ours, but you get the idea. Available for $6.29 at the Main Street Bakery.
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VIDEO: A Trip to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2017
On Friday night, we made our way over to the first Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party of the season and we have some great footage from the event including Mickey’s Boo To You Halloween Parade, Hocus Pocus Villains Spelltacular, Moana Meet and Greet, and Stitch’s Great Escape Trick or Treat Trail.
Mickey’s Boo To You Halloween Parade
Hocus Pocus Villains Spelltacular
Moana Meet and Greet at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Stitch’s Great Escape Trick or Treat Trail
VIDEOS: Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2017
We made our way to the first Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party of the season to bring you some excellent videos, reviews, and photos.
Mickey’s Boo To You Parade
Hocus Pocus Villian Spelltacular
Moana Meet and Greet at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Stitch’s Great Escape Trick or Treat Trail
Country Bears Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Card Coming to 2017 Halloween Parties
Beginning this Friday, guests visiting Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom will be able to pick up a new “Country Bears” Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom card at the Firehouse on Main Street U.S.A. This special event card will be distributed separately (and in addition to) the regular Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom card packs you’re given at this location. Guests must register to play with their party ticket and event wristband in order to get one.
PHOTOS: New Halloween Treats Coming to the Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary 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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Dates Announced for Magic Kingdom Halloween and Christmas Parties in 2017; Parties Begin in August
Announced today, guests will have 53 days of fun this fall as Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party return in all their glory.
For Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, 32 spook-tacular dates include:
- August 25, 29
- September 1, 7, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29
- October 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, 31
- November 1
Returning to the Magic Kingdom fright-fest are the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular stage show in front of Cinderella Castle featuring the mischievous Sanderson sisters from the hit Disney film “Hocus Pocus,” Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade and “Happy HalloWishes”.
For Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas, 21 holiday-tastic dates include:
- November 8, 9, 12, 14, 16, 17, 26, 28
- December 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22
Returning favorites for the holidays include Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, “Holiday Wishes,” “A Frozen Holiday Wish” and Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration.
More information on both events, such as ticket prices, on-sale dates, entertainment and events are to come. Tickets are scheduled to go on sale in early May.
VIDEO: 45-41 on 45 Greatest Things at WDW List, Comparing Halloween parties, & More on Latest WDW News Tonight
- An SUV drove into a sign on World Drive on Saturday, knocking the sign over and forcing one side of World Drive to close. Tom pokes fun at the drivers of course.
- The timeline of Epcot history returned behind Fountain View and the Epcot Character Spot. What was added and what is missing?
- The Muppets will be arriving at the Magic Kingdom on October 2nd. Will these be The Muppets we remember?
- Sprinkles is coming to the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort
- Disney buying Twitter?
- We played our most successful version WDWNT: The Math Game brough to you by Theme Park Connection to date! How could it go wrong with our crack team of nerds coming up with the equations? Can you get the answers before our callers?
- Listen to our new segment “Versus” where we pitted Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at WDW vs. Mickey’s Halloween Party at DLR with WDWNT’s Disneyland corespondant Conner Purzycki.
- We also began our The 45 Greatest Things Ever at the Walt Disney World Resort segment brought to you by WDWNT: The App. This week we counted down from 45 to 41 and debated the merrits of these first 5 items on the list.
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Hosted by radio veterans and life-long Disney fans Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News Tonight is a live, weekly, audio and video program presented on AM 1520 WBZW in Orlando, Florida and online at WDWNewsTonight.com every Wednesday from 9-11pm EST. The show covers the Walt Disney World Resort and other Disney news. The show combines the latest headlines, comedy, trending vaction topics, call in games, and in-depth discussions to bring Disney fans a one-of-a-kind 2-hour program covering the Disney Parks. While the show is being live-streamed in both audio and video, listeners and viewers also interact via a live chat online. The show is also available on demand as an audio download, online audio stream and can be watched live or recorded on YouTube.
VIDEO: Nick Yells at Kids, We Preview Radio Free Disneyland, and A BIG Announcement on the Latest WDW News Tonight
Last night on WDW News Tonight…
- Tom described how he and other guests are being asked not to take photos of Avatar Construction from guest accessible areas at Animal Kingdom. See the “controversial” photos here.
- We made some horrible political jokes while talking about the current contest at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort where a guest could win a night in the Presidential Suite.
- We played a hilarious round of the ever popular WDWNT: The Map Game where contestants had to collect candy corn while avoiding Haunted Mansion Ghosts to win prizes from Theme Park Connection.
- Josh from Easy WDW stopped by the studio sporting his Duffy the Disney Bear ears to (kind of) talk about his trip planning book and the upcoming Food and Wine Festival.
- “The Wonderful World of Psychotic Comments presented by The WDWNT Inner Globe Society” included some humorous takes on current stories as well as the usual nonsensical ramblings.
- Tom got mad at pavement and Nick yelled at kids.
- A new podcast on the WDWNT network was announced. “Radio Free Disneyland” will premier this weekend and the host, DeeJay Middlebrow was on the show to talk all about it.
- Nick and Tom attended the first Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party last week and talk about the atmosphere of this year’s party, the special treats and the new additions including the Zootopia pre-parade and upgrade to the allergy friendly treat stops. Watch the individual video reviews where Nick spills stuff on himself and Tom makes sad faces!
- WDWNTV was officially announced last night. The new weekly TV show will premier soon and be hosted by Chris Reed, who spent some time talking with us about what to expect from this new endeavor. Subscribe to the WDWNT YouTube channel now to get the show as soon as it releases.
- And finally, we found out who hated Tom this past week. It was mostly this guy Ed who compared Tom to Fox News and questioned his journalism skills.
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Hosted by radio veterans and life-long Disney fans Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News Tonight is a live, weekly, audio and video program presented on AM 1520 WBZW in Orlando, Florida and online at WDWNewsTonight.com every Wednesday from 9-11pm EST. The show covers the Walt Disney World Resort and other Disney news. The show combines the latest headlines, comedy, trending vaction topics, call in games, and in-depth discussions to bring Disney fans a one-of-a-kind 2-hour program covering the Disney Parks. While the show is being live-streamed in both audio and video, listeners and viewers also interact via a live chat online. The show is also available on demand as an audio download, online audio stream and can be watched live or recorded on YouTube.
VIDEO: Experience the New Entertainment (Including Zootopia) and Snacks of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2016
On Friday evening, we attended the very first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party of 2016 at the Magic Kingdom. While I am still composing my thoughts on the overall event this year, I figured I would share some video of the experiences we recorded during our night of fun, including a few short reviews of some of the party-exclusive snacks. Let’s take a look…
Zootopia Party Patrol Pre-Parade
New for 2016, gone is the “Creepa Crew” and here is the Zootopia Party Patrol, a new pre-show of sort for the guests waiting on Main Street U.S.A. for the Boo To You Parade.
The Headless Horseman
A staple of the event, the Headless Horseman rides again just before Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade. However, it is still at that rather slow speed that has been kind of a letdown over the last few years…
Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade
Perhaps the most beloved parade at Walt Disney World, Boo To You returns in 2016 with a newly-enhanced segment for Wreck-It Ralph characters. The parade is performed twice nightly during the event.
The Hocus Pocus Villains Spelltacular
While not new for 2016, new lighting effects and pyro make the Hocus Pocus Villains Spelltacular stage show even more fantastic then before, even though it is now only presented 3 times an evening.
Happy Hallowishes! Fireworks
The Halloween Party’s fireworks show is back, once again unchanged from the previous years.
Celebrate the Magic – Halloween Edition
The Magic Kingdom’s nighttime projection show is back, and just in time for the Halloween season is a special segment featuring the Disney villains. This show is presented just before the one performance of Happy HalloWishes! fireworks.
Party Exclusive Snack Reviews
A series of exclusive snacks are available at select locations only during the party. Below are reviews of the Pumpkin Spice Cupcake at Gaston’s Tavern, the Ghoulish Strawberry Lemonade Slush at Friar’s Nook, and the Candy Corn Soft Serve ice cream at Storybook Treats.