Most theme parks these days are extending their traditional summer time high times with holiday specials. While parks in the northern states close for regular business by October, and only open for Halloween & Christmas on the weekends, Disney World of course is open year round, thanks to the beautiful sunny & warm weather Florida has to offer.
Disney’s Magic Kingdom does celebrate Halloween though! Not with frightful ghouls and goblins, meant to scare visitors, like some theme parks have catered to. Instead Disney allows visitors to purchase exclusive tickets for Halloween at the Magic Kingdom, where the younger guests won’t be so scared, and can trick or treat around the Magic Kingdom in their costumes with Mom & Dad.
On certain days during the months of September and October Disney’s Magic Kingdom shuts down to the general public at 7 p.m. Once the gates shut, then the Halloween fun begins! Children are given special trick or treat bags, and the shops within the Magic Kingdom, along with characters and the staff all get into the spirit of Halloween with the children. Disney’s “Not So Scary Halloween Party” is definitely a treat for the kids.
From about mid-September until the end of October, the park is decorated in Halloween attire, too. From the pumpkin statues that greet you as you enter the gates, to the staff’s very “Halloween Themed” uniforms, it’s easy to see that the Magic Kingdom goes all out for this fun holiday. There’s even special character statues around the center garden area in front of Cinderella’s castle. From Donald Duck, to Mickey & Minnie Mouse, each has it’s own bronze looking Halloween statue.
For the special Halloween entrance to Disney’s Magic Kingdom for Trick or Treating, check out the Disney World’s event page.
