Saturday, October 16, 2010

Halloween Parties at Walt Disney World and Disneyland

Mickey's Boo To You Parade at the Magic Kingdom. Photo ©Disney
Here is the official information for Walt Disney World:
  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – “Boo” has never been uttered in a bouncier, bubblier, “not-so-scary” fashion than during "Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade" … and ghostly apparitions never have been more wistful than they are skittering along the rooftops of Main Street, U.S.A.  When you put it together with a green and orange fireworks spectacular and Land-to-Land trick-or-treating throughout Magic Kingdom, you have a Halloween event like none other: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
         
It’s enough to bring a smile to the face of a Disney villain!  And the special-ticket after-hours party on 24 select evenings between Sept. 14 and Nov. 1, 2010, at Walt Disney World Resort will do just that.  About the only one not wearing a grin is The Headless Horseman as he rides his trusty steed through the park ahead (no pun intended) of the parade.
         
Guests wanting to join in the spirit (no pun intended) of the party are welcome to don their favorite Halloween costumes for the 7 p.m.-to-12 midnight event. "Mickey's Boo-to-You Halloween Parade" takes place at 8:15 and 10:30 p.m. and the “Happy HalloWishes” fireworks spectacular at 9:30 p.m.
         
In addition to trick-or-treating, meet and greets with characters and entertainment unique to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, many popular Magic Kingdom attractions – including, of course, The Haunted Mansion – are available to experience (but beware of hitchhiking ghosts).

Party dates in 2010 are: Sept. 14, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30; Oct. 1, 3, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29, 31; and Nov. 1.
         
Prices are $59.95 (ages 10+) and $53.95 (ages 3-9) for all dates except Oct. 29 and Oct. 31 when tickets cost $64.95 (ages 10+) and $58.95 (ages 3-9).  Advance purchase (prior to event day) savings of $6 per ticket are available for the parties on Sept. 14, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30; Oct. 1, 3, 7, 11, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26; and Nov. 1.

Additional information is available at www.disneyworld.com/halloween.  Tickets may be purchased online or by calling 407/W-DISNEY.






Disneyland: 



Event Dates
  • October 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 and 31
Times
  • Tuesday Nights: 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Fridays and Halloween Night: 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Advance Purchase Ticket Prices*
  • $49 Special Discount for These Dates
    October 1, 5, 12, 19 and 26
Day-of-Event Ticket Prices*
  • $54 If Purchased and Used on These Dates:
    October 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22 and 26
  • $59 If Purchased and Used on These Dates:
    October 29 and 31
All Dates
  • Ages Two and Under: No Charge!



Mickey's Halloween Party promises lots of fun for the littlest trick-or-treaters as well as adults! Throughout the spookiest month of the year, Disneyland Park hosts an exciting event where you can experience Disney's unique spin on Halloween.
Don't miss out on:
  • Exclusive viewing of the boo-tiful Halloween Screams fireworks spectacular
  • Exclusive access to nearly all Disneyland Park attractions, including all the Halloween-themed attractions such as Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy and Haunted Mansion Holiday
  • Earlier access to the Park beginning at 3:00 p.m. for Tuesday 6:00 p.m. events and 4:00 p.m. for Friday and Halloween 7:00 p.m. events
  • Lively music so your bones can boogie
  • Even more special treat stations offering both candy and healthy goodies
  • Creepy crafts and activities for the whole family
  • Plenty of costumed Characters to meet and greet
  • Plus, lots more entertainment for little boys and ghouls!
Costume Information
All event attendees — including adults — may dress in their favorite Halloween costume and must follow these and other guidelines as determined solely by Disney:
  • Costumes should be child-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive or violent.
  • Guests may wear masks. However, masks must not obstruct vision and eyes must be visible at all times.
  • Guests who dress like Disney Characters may not pose for pictures or sign autographs for other Guests.
  • Costumes should not drag on the ground.
  • Costumes should not contain sharp objects, pointed objects or materials that may accidentally strike another Guest.
  • Costumes should not contain any weapons which resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.
  • Guests of all ages may only wear costumes to the Disneyland® Resort Halloween event to which they have valid tickets.
  • During normal Park operating hours, costumes are permitted only for Guests ages 9 and younger.
Guests who do not adhere to these guidelines may be refused entry into the event unless his or her costume can be modified to meet the above standards.