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We visit Disneyland several times each week to see what’s new!
Disneyland
We’re watching Disney put the finishing touches on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure (it opens November 15th!), and we’re waiting for “it’s a small world” to re-open with its holiday overlay next month. But we’ve spotted another change in Disneyland — and you’ll have to look really closely to see it!
We have started decorating our houses for Halloween (please, don’t judge us)!
Halloween in Magic Kingdom
The spooky season is so fun! We’ve added pumpkins, bats, ghosts, and more to our living rooms, kitchens, kids’ rooms, and anywhere else we can think of. But there’s one cutie pie decoration that stands out above the rest and doubles as a night light!
Are you looking for another excuse to plan a trip to Disney World? Well, we have the perfect reason for you!
Magic Kingdom
Disney World likes to celebrate the holidays a little early, and by early, we mean Halloween in August! Magic Kingdom will soon be gearing up to host Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, but preparations for the party may start popping up sooner than you would think!
We’re already gearing up for the Halloween season in Disney World.
Halloween is HERE!
Even though Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party doesn’t start until August 11th, we’ve seen some fall-themed decorations arrive in Magic Kingdom early. On top of that, we’ve also started to see spooky season merchandise in the gift shops, so if you’re visiting for a summer trip, you might get to see a sneak peek of the Halloween happenings. But if things are starting early…when will they end?!
There’s Disney World during regular times of the year — and then there’s Disney World during spooky season.
Halloween is HERE!
If you’ve never been to the parks and hotels during Halloween, there’s something especially enchanting about it. Pumpkins, ghosts, bats, characters in costumes, special parties, and more are everywhere you look — and Disney makes it a point to get the party started early. So early, in fact, that the first Halloween decorations have already arrived in Magic Kingdom!
If you’re already counting down the days until Halloween, know that we share your excitement!
Halloween at Magic Kingdom
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be returning to Disney World, as well as Disneyland’s Oogie Boogie Bash. We’ve already started getting peeks at new Disney Halloween-themed merchandise coming soon too, but if you want to buy some decorations RIGHT NOW, you’ve gotta check these out!
Okay, so we know a lot of you are HUGE Haunted Mansion fans.
Haunted Mansion in Disney World
We get it — we also start throwing money at Disney when the company releases new Haunted Mansion merchandise. Yes, we’ve seen a Loungefly bag (or several), ears, plus a spirit jersey, plus ornaments, and more. But the one thing we never realized we ALWAYS wanted is now available online — and it’s pricey. BUT IT’S ALSO WAY COOL. Someone stop us from blowing our entire souvenir budget on it.
Where did the time go?! It feels like we were just setting off fireworks and enjoying slices of cold watermelon. Fall really snuck up on us, but don’t worry, we have a solution!
Are you going for that Haunted Mansion look?
If you’re a bit behind on your decor like some of us are, Amazon has you covered! With Prime you can easily get Halloween necessities delivered before you can say “trick-or-treat!”
What’s your favorite thing about Halloween? Is it the costumes? The candy? The change of the season? For us, it’s the decorations!
Bring some Disney Halloween vibes to your house and lawn!
There’s something especially charming about Disney Halloween decor. One of our favorite ways to dress up our lawn for the spooky season is with inflatables — easy to install, but gives a great impression!
Halloween season means new fall drinks at Starbucks, making plans for your incredible costume, and spooky movie watch parties. It also means that it’s time to get your boo basket ready!
Mickey pumpkins!
In case you’re not familiar with boo baskets already, they’re a cute tradition where neighbors “boo” each other by leaving a basket full of goodies in front of the door, ringing the doorbell, and running away. If you get “boo’d,” you’ll swap out the goodies with new items and pass on the basket to someone else! Whether this is a time-honored tradition where you live or you want to start it up yourself, check out this guide on how to make a Disney-themed boo basket for under $30! [Read more…]
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