Star Wars: Galactic Nights Returns and Songs from Coco—Plus More in News Briefs

September 21, 2017September 21, 2017

By Courtney Potter

The popular Disney’s Hollywood Studios event is back this December, and Coco offers a sneak peek at its soundtrack… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs!

Star Wars: Galactic Nights Returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

One of this year’s coolest events at the Walt Disney World Resort is coming back for more interstellar fun! Star Wars: Galactic Nights, which completely sold out last April, is returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on December 16.

It’s lightspeed to fun during this separately ticketed, after-hours event (held from 7 p.m. to midnight on select nights)! Expect all manner of Star Wars-themed entertainment, including Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular fireworks and the Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away stage show; a sneak peek at Disney Parks’ newest land, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge; special photo ops at amazingly detailed photo locations around the park; character encounters with the likes of Ewoks, AWR Troopers, droids, and Jedi knights; exclusive Star Wars-themed food, beverage, and merchandise offerings; and so much more!

Heading to Walt Disney World Resort this winter? We suggest booking your Star Wars: Galactic Nights tickets as early as possible! For more info, including pricing, check out Disneyworld.com/GalacticNights.

Save the Date!
Be sure to mark these upcoming Disney events on your calendar:

D23 and Walt Disney Archives
October 1, 2017
D23’s Fanniversary Celebrates 35 Years of Epcot
October 1, 2017
A Progressive Dinner Celebrating 35 Years of Epcot
October 3, 2017
D23’s Sip and Stroll
October 29, 2017
D23’s Spooky Screening Series: Halloweentown on The Walt Disney Studios Lot
November 17, 2017
Lunch with a Disney Legend: Russi Taylor
November 18, 2017
D23’s Magical Screening Series: The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh in Florida
November 18, 2017
Mickey’s of Glendale—Orlando Shopping Event
November 18, 2017
The Official Walt Disney Studios Tour—Presented by D23
February 2, 2018
D23 Member Night at Disney’s Aladdin at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre
Parks
August 25 and 29, September 1, 7, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, and 29; October 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, and 31; November 1
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park
August 31-November 13, 2017
Epcot Food & Wine Festival
September 15–October 31, 2017
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
September 20, 22, 25, 27, 29, October 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31
Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland Park
November 10–January 7
Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
2019
Star Wars-Themed Lands Opening at Disneyland and Walt Disney World

Studios
November 3, 2017
Thor: Ragnarok opens in theaters
November 22, 2017
Coco opens in theaters
December 15, 2017
Star Wars: The Last Jedi opens in theaters
Television
September 23, 2017
DuckTales Series debuts with two new episodes (7 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. ET/PT)

Get “Un Poco Loco” with New Songs from Coco

It’s not long now until we meet Miguel, his wacky pooch Dante, and his lovable family—of both the human and undead variety—in Disney•Pixar’s Coco. And just days ago, the good folks behind the film delighted fans everywhere by releasing snippets from three of the film’s songs… Take a listen here, and mark those calendars for the film’s November 22 release!

Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion Holiday Debuts Gingerbread House

Oh goodness, it’s one of our favorite times of the year at the Disneyland Resort: Halloween Time! And that means one of our favorite attractions, Haunted Mansion Holiday, is back for more frightful fun. One of our favorite parts of this spooky seasonal attraction is the real gingerbread house that the Disneyland Resort’s Central Bakery team cooks up each year––take a look at this year’s ghoulish treat.

Sneak-Peek Photos at Disney Theatrical’s Frozen

Before it’s big move to Broadway, Disney Theatrical’s Frozen is dazzling audiences at the Buell Theatre in the Denver Center for the Performing Arts through October 1. And lucky for us, they recently gave fans across the globe a “first look” at the production via incredible new photos of the cast in action. Take a look at the gorgeous stage-bound Arendelle and its citizens right here.

Celebrate All Hallow’s Eve with Freeform’s “13 Nights of Halloween”

Fall is fast approaching, and Halloween with it (you still have a little over a month to plan your costumes, by the by)… so make sure to get into the spooky spirit with Freeform’s annual “13 Nights of Halloween” programming event. Read up on the treats (no tricks) you can expect in D23.com’s rundown here.

Meet the Newest Resident of Haunted Mansion Holiday’s Gingerbread House

September 21, 2017September 21, 2017

By Courtney Potter

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is here! Pumpkins line Main Street, U.S.A., ghosts have taken over Space Mountain, and Jack Skellington is back to host happy haunts in Haunted Mansion Holiday.

As you know, Haunted Mansion Holiday marries the classic Disneyland attraction with fan-favorite characters from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas—and this year, the film’s mean green villain, Oogie Boogie, is taking center stage in a super-special Gingerbread House for the attraction’s ballroom scene…

For the last 17 years, a themed Gingerbread House has thrilled and chilled park guests, and 2017’s is no exception: It’s a whopping six feet tall to the roof point, but the animated Oogie Boogie himself is seven feet tall! And there are more than 70 bugs “scurrying” across the ballroom table and the ballroom itself, so keep your eyes peeled. More than 200 pounds of gingerbread, four gallons of egg whites, and 30 pounds of white chocolate went into making this year’s house, created and built by the team at Disneyland Resort’s Central Bakery—led by Executive Pastry Chef Jean-Marc Viallet and Lead Pastry Chef Edgar Urtola.

See it in person, now through early January 2018, at Disneyland Park!

Your Story is on ABC this Fall!

September 20, 2017

By Ingrid Meilan

Just like shopping for school supplies and picking out a Halloween costume, welcoming the lineup of new TV shows and celebrating the return of familiar favorites is a treasured autumn tradition. ABC’s 2017–18 slate offers something for everyone, taking viewers everywhere from the epic adventures of Marvel’s Inhumans, to the suspenseful mystery of Ten Days in the Valley, to the comforting living room of the Connor family in the reboot of the classic sitcom Roseanne.

“We’ve focused on some of the universal themes that unite us—exciting stories, relevant dramas and of course, lots of laughs,” said ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey in May, while unveiling the network’s fall lineup at their Upfront presentation at New York City’s Lincoln Center. “Our goal is to focus on the unique points of view of our show creators, but make shows that have broad appeal.”

Kicking off the lineup on Monday nights (10 p.m. ET) following Dancing with the Stars’ 25th season is The Good Doctor, starring Freddie Highmore as Shaun Murphy, a gifted young doctor living with autism and savant syndrome. At the TCA Summer press tour, Highmore explained that he hopes his character has a big impact on viewers and how they view people with autism. “The character was a fascinating one,” he said. “What we are trying to do is moving away from perhaps the stereotypical versions of people with autism that have been shown on television and in certain movies in the past, the No. 1 thing being that they are somehow devoid of emotion, that they don’t experience as broad a range of emotions as neurotypical people do and, of course, that’s complete nonsense.”

On the lighter side, new comedy The Mayor, premiering Tuesday, October 3 (9:30 p.m. ET), following hit returning sitcom black-ish (airing at a brand-new day and time), is one of the year’s most anticipated series. Starring Brandon Micheal Hall as an aspiring young rapper who runs for mayor of his hometown as a publicity stunt and wins, the series follows the ups and downs of an unprepared leader who becomes devoted to helping the community that he loves. Executive produced by Tony® Award-winner Daveed Diggs, the very funny cast also includes Yvette Nicole Brown as the title character’s supportive mother, and Lea Michele, who described her character by saying, “I [play] his friend from high school, who’s incredibly politically savvy and comes in to help him with his newfound leadership.”

Following The Mayor on Tuesday nights comes another highly anticipated show, Kevin (Probably) Saves the World, debuting October 3 (10 p.m. ET). The dramedy follows hapless Kevin Finn (Jason Ritter), a man whose life is on a downward spiral. After he’s forced to move in with his sister (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), a celestial being (Kimberly Hebert Gregory) appears to him and gives him one simple task: Save the world. Discussing the show during the TCA press tour, co-creator and co-showrunner Tara Butters explained, “We use the spiritual storytelling to tell a human story. Whether you believe in God or don’t believe in God, the fact is I want to see stories about real people and what they’re going through, but in a slightly highlighted way.” During the same TCA presentation, Gregory emphasized that while she plays a spiritual guide for the titular character, she’s not exactly playing an angel. “She has her own mission,” Gregory explained. “Her purpose is really bigger than just helping Kevin do what he needs to do. She’s bucked the universe, and she’s sacrificed greatly [to come to Earth] because she loves humanity. Her love for humanity is so great, she’s almost playing God.”

The TGIT block comes back to Thursday nights, with returning series Grey’s Anatomy and How to Get Away with Murder and what will be the final season of Scandal. Friday nights will send fans into a world of fantasy with returning favorite Once Upon a Time (8 p.m. PT) and then straight to the Marvel universe with the debut of the exciting new series Marvel’s Inhumans. Premiering on September 29 (9 p.m. ET), Inhumans brings the epic adventures of the Royal Family of Inhumans from the famed comic book series to life.

Finally, following the family-friendly block of America’s Funniest Home Videos, To Tell the Truth and Shark Tank on Sunday evenings, comes suspenseful new drama Ten Days in the Valley (airing at 10 p.m. ET—after the kids have gone to bed!) Starring Golden Globe®-winner Kyra Sedgwick as a harried television producer whose world is rocked when her young daughter goes missing, the limited series promises to unravel all of its characters’ deepest secrets. “I was interested in doing a show where I’m not solving a mystery; I am a mystery,” Sedgwick said.

There’s more to come as the 2017–18 season continues, with new titles Alex, Inc., The Crossing, For the People and Splitting Up Together, along with a few familiar ones: the beloved 1990s sitcom Roseanne, which returns for an eight-episode reboot starring the original cast, as well as American Idol, hosted again by Ryan Seacrest, with pop icon Katy Perry anchoring the judges’ table.

So set your DVR—whether you’re into adventure, fantasy, comedy, mystery, or drama, the 2017 ABC fall lineup includes something you’ll love.

Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day with this Swashbuckling Quiz!

September 19, 2017November 26, 2019

By Courtney Potter

We here at D23 take International Talk Like a Pirate Day pretty seriously—and that’s because Disney has such a long, appropriately swashbuckling history with charming scoundrels of the sea. From 1950’s Treasure Island, to the legendary Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Disney parks (with its mega-popular film-franchise namesake), and everything in between… pirates are a shiny gold doubloon in the proverbial treasure box of Disney lore.

So how are we celebrating Talk Like a Pirate Day this year? Blimey, we’re goin’ big; weigh anchor, hoist the mizzen, and chart your own course with this “plunder”-ful new quiz! We picked five of our favorite Disney pirates… see which one you’re most like, and don’t forget to post your results on Facebook and Twitter. Avast, me hearties!

This campaign has ended. Check out D23.com for more Disney fun!

Listen to Three New Songs from Pixar’s Coco

September 15, 2017

By Jonathan McMullen

If you’re anything like us—and we know you are!—you probably become giddy at any chance to have a peek at Disney•Pixar’s upcoming film, Coco. Well, you’re in luck today, because we have snippets of three of the enchanting songs that you’ll hear in the film when it opens in U.S. theaters on November 22 (and on the soundtrack, available November 10).

Close your eyes, take a listen to these beautiful tracks, and immerse yourself in the world of Coco.

“Remember Me”—The signature song of Ernesto de la Cruz, Miguel’s late musical idol.

“Un Poco Loco”—Miguel and Hector find themselves performing on the fly at a talent show in the Land of the Dead.

“The World Es Mi Familia”—Miguel sings this song in a bid to capture the attention of Ernesto de la Cruz.

“13 Nights of Halloween” Movie Delights

September 15, 2017September 15, 2017

By Megan Deppe

As the weather cools off and the pumpkin-flavored everything hits the shelves, it’s time to consider how you want to spend the nights leading up to Halloween. Thankfully, Freeform has put out its “13 Nights of Halloween” schedule, just so you can curl up with a blanket and your favorite pumpkin drink to enjoy 13 days of Halloween film fun! So as you’re hanging up your bats, carving your pumpkins, and practicing your fake blood drips, tune in to Freeform and enjoy these hauntingly hilarious Halloween treats!

Thursday, October 19
7 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. CT: Last Man Standing
7:30 a.m. ET / 6:30 a.m. CT: Spooky Buddies
11 a.m. ET / 10 a.m. CT: The Middle
11:30 a.m. ET / 10:30 a.m. CT: The Middle
Noon ET / 11 a.m. CT: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn—Part 2
2:35 p.m. ET / 1:35 p.m. CT: The Haunted Mansion
4:40 p.m. ET / 3:40 p.m. CT: The Addams Family
6:45 p.m. ET / 5:45 p.m. CT: Addams Family Values
8:50 p.m. ET / 7:50 p.m. CT: Hocus Pocus
12 a.m. ET / 11 a.m. CT: ParaNorman

Friday, October 20
7 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. CT: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
11 a.m. ET / 10 a.m. CT:The Middle
11:30 a.m. ET / 10:30 a.m. CT: The Middle
12 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. CT: The Haunted Mansion
2:10 p.m. ET / 1:10 p.m. CT:The Addams Family
4:15 p.m. ET / 3:15 p.m. CT: Addams Family Values
6:20 p.m. ET / 5:20 p.m. CT: Hocus Pocus
8:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. CT: Sleepy Hollow
12 a.m. ET / 11 a.m. CT: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

Saturday, October 21
7 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. CT: Edward Scissorhands
9:30 a.m. ET / 8:30 a.m. CT: Harry Potter and thde Deathly Hallows – Part 2
12:30 p.m. ET / 11:30 a.m. CT: Fun Size
2:35 p.m. ET / 1:35 p.m. CT: Matilda
4:40 p.m. ET / 3:40 p.m. CT: Sleepy Hollow
7:10 p.m. ET / 6:10 a.m. CT: The Addams Family
9:15 p.m. ET / 8:15 a.m. CT: Addams Family Values
11:25 p.m. ET / 10:25 p.m. CT: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Sunday, October 22
7 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. CT: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
10:05 a.m. ET / 9:05 CT: Matilda
12:10 p.m. ET/ 11:10 a.m. CT: Hocus Pocus
2:20 p.m. ET / 1:20 p.m. CT: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
5 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. CT: The Addams Family
7:05 p.m. ET / 6:05 p.m. CT: Addams Family Values
9:15 p.m. ET / 8:15 p.m. CT: Hocus Pocus
11:25 p.m. ET / 10:25 p.m. CT: Alice in Wonderland (2010)

Monday, October 23
7 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. CT: Last Man Standing
7:30 a.m. ET / 6:30 a.m. CT: Frankenweenie
11 a.m. ET / 10 a.m. CT: Edward Scissorhands
1:35 p.m. ET / 12:35 p.m. CT: Alice in Wonderland
4:10 p.m. ET / 3:10 p.m. CT: Dark Shadows
6:50 p.m. ET / 4:50 p.m. CT: Sleepy Hollow
9:20 p.m. ET / 8:20 p.m. CT: The Nightmare Before Christmas
12 a.m. ET / 11 p.m. CT: Frankenweenie

Tuesday, October 24
7 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. CT: Edwards Scissorhands
11 a.m. ET / 10 a.m. CT: Fun Size
1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT: The Haunted Mansion
3 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. CT: The Nightmare Before Christmas
4:40 p.m. ET / 3:40 p.m. CT: The Addams Family
6:45 p.m. ET / 5:45 p.m. CT: Addams Family Values
8:50 p.m. ET / 7:50 p.m. CT: Hocus Pocus
12 a.m. ET / 11 p.m. CT: Teen Witch

Wednesday, October 25
7:30 a.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. CT: Teen Witch
11:30 a.m. ET / 10:30 a.m. CT: Twilight: Sepcial Edition
2:25 p.m. ET / 1:25 p.m. CT: The Addams Family
4:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. CT: Addams Family Values
6:35 p.m. ET / 5:35 p.m. CT: Hocus Pocus
8:45 p.m. ET / 7:45 p.m. CT: Men in Black
12 a.m. ET / 11 p.m. CT: Bewitched

Thursday, October 26
7:30 a.m. ET / 6:30 a.m. PT: R.L. Stine’s Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls
11:30 a.m. ET / 10:30 a.m. CT: Bewitched
1:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. CT: The Haunted Mansion
3:35 p.m. ET / 2:35 p.m. CT: Sleepy Hollow
6:05 p.m. ET / 5:05 p.m. CT: Men in Black
8:20 p.m. ET / 7:20 p.m. CT: Dark Shadows
12 a.m. ET / 11 p.m. CT: The Haunted Mansion

Friday, October 27
7 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. CT: Dark Shadows
11 a.m. ET / 10 a.m. CT: The Middle
11:30 a.m. ET / 10:30 a.m. CT: The Middle
12 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. CT: Sleepy Hollow
2:25 p.m. ET/ 1:25 p.m. CT: Hocus Pocus
4:35 p.m. ET / 3:35 p.m. CT: Men in Black
6:50 p.m ET. / 5:50 p.m. CT: The Addams Family
8:55 p.m. ET / 7:55 p.m. CT: Addams Family Values
12 a.m. ET / 11 p.m. CT: Hocus Pocus

Saturday, October 28
7 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. CT: Spooky Buddies
9:05 a.m. ET / 8:05 a.m. CT: R.L. Stine’s Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls
11:10 a.m. ET / 10:10 a.m. CT: The Addams Family
1:20 p.m. ET / 12:20 p.m. CT: Addams Family Values
3:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. CT: The Nightmare Before Christmas
5:10 p.m. ET / 4:10 p.m. CT: Hocus Pocus
7:20 p.m. ET / 6:20 p.m. CT: Disney•Pixar’s Monsters, Inc.
9:25 p.m. ET / 8:25 p.m. CT: Disney•Pixar’s Monsters University
11:55 p.m. ET / 10:55 p.m. CT: ParaNorman

Sunday, October 29
7 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. CT: R.L. Stine’s Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls
9:10 a.m. ET / 8:10 a.m. CT: ParaNorman
11:20 a.m. ET / 10:20 a.m. CT: The Nightmare Before Christmas
1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT: Hook
4:15 p.m. ET / 3:15 p.m. CT: Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story of TERROR!
4:45 p.m. ET / 3:45 p.m. CT: Hocus Pocus
6:55 p.m. ET / 5:55 p.m. CT: Disney•Pixar’s Monsters, Inc.
9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT: Disney•Pixar’s Monsters University
11:30 p.m. ET / 10:30 p.m. CT: Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story of TERROR!
12 a.m. ET / 11 p.m. C: Frankenweenie

Monday, October 30
7 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. CT: Sleepy Hollow
11:30 a.m. ET / 10:30 a.m. CT: Dark Shadows
2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT: Sleepy Hollow
4:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. CT: The Addams Family
6:40 p.m. ET / 5:40 p.m. CT: Addams Family Values
8:50 p.m. ET / 7:50 p.m. CT: Hocus Pocus
12 a.m. ET / 11 p.m. CT: Hocus Pocus

Tuesday, Oct. 31
7:30 a.m. ET / 6:30 a.m. CT: Hocus Pocus
12 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. CT: Hocus Pocus
2:15 p.m. ET/ 1:15 p.m. CT: Hocus Pocus
4:30 p.m. ET/ 3:30 p.m. CT: Hocus Pocus
6:40 p.m. ET/ 5:40 p.m. CT: Hocus Pocus
8:50 p.m. ET/ 7:50 p.m. CT: Hocus Pocus
12 a.m. ET/ 11 p.m. CT: Hocus Pocus

Discover Spook-tacular Disney Halloween Events Around the World

September 14, 2017October 30, 2017

By Megan Deppe

It’s that time of year again, when all of our favorite Disney friends don their scariest (and not-so-scariest) costumes, and villains slink out of their lairs to celebrate the season at Disney parks around the world. That’s right—it’s Halloween time again! Keep an eye out for all of these amazing Halloween offerings, both at your go-to Disney park and at parks around the world––you might decide you simply have to visit for their fall festivities!

Disneyland Resort

September 15–October 31

The warm California nights are about to take on the chill of Halloween at the Disneyland Resort, where there are parties, parades, and holiday-enhanced attractions to fit the spooky mood. At Disney California Adventure, Cars Land have plenty of new themed decorations for “Haul-O-Ween.” Elsewhere in the park, Oogie Boogie’s influence will be quite noticeable along Buena Vista Street!

Haunted Mansion Holiday
From September 15 through mid-January, the Haunted Mansion gets its beloved Nightmare Before Christmas makeover, with Jack Skellington and friends settling in for a nice long visit. There’s frightful fun to be had all year in the Haunted Mansion, but the mash-up of Christmas and Halloween makes the attraction feel extra-festive all the way through the winter holiday season.

Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy
The fan-favorite Space Mountain also gets its own creepy tune-up for Halloween. The attraction seems darker and even more frightening when ghosts are following you through space and time.

Mickey’s Halloween Party
From September 20 through October 31, on select nights only, Mickey and the gang are throwing a Halloween party at Disneyland that you won’t want to miss! The frightful and delightful fun includes the Ride of the Headless Horseman down Main Street, U.S.A. during the Frightfully Fun Parade; Halloween Screams, a supernatural fireworks celebration; meet’n’greets with Disney Villains; and of course, lots and lots of treats!

Walt Disney World Resort

August 25–November 1

Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is already aglow with the orange light of pumpkins as the creepiest time of year grows closer. Be sure to pack your costume and grab your tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party so you can take in these awesome experiences:

Hocus Pocus Villain Spectacular
Our favorite Disney Villains lend a helping hand to the Halloween festivities as the Sanderson Sisters make their triumphant return to the realm of mortals. Winifred, Mary, and Sarah have decided to use their magic to cast a spell over all of Magic Kingdom park for their few hours of fun—complete with dancers, projections, and effects that are truly out-of-this-world—as they dance the night away with their guests.

Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade
The Headless Horseman launches the Halloween festivities with a parade alongside the stars of Haunted Mansion, as well as Mickey and the gang decked out in their costumes. The collection of fun and frightening floats making its way through Magic Kingdom is the perfect family-friendly event, and a great way to get into the Halloween spirit!

Happy HalloWishes Fireworks
To finish out the festivities, the Ghost Host from Haunted Mansion invites all of his guests to Cinderella Castle for fireworks and sing-alongs with the villains. As Ursula, Maleficent, Oogie Boogie and more lead you in some of their most evil tunes including “Poor Unfortunate Souls,” “Grim Grinning Ghosts,” and “Oogie Boogie’s Song,” the Castle is bathed in creepy colors under fantastic fireworks.

Disneyland Paris

Oct. 1 – Nov. 5

Halloween in Disneyland Paris this year boasts two new events: Goofy’s Skeleton Street Party and Mickey’s Halloween Tricycle Gang. Their usual Meet ’n’ Greets will still take place – with the Evil Queen, Queen of Hearts, and Maleficent in the Castle Courtyard; Jafar and Captain Hook in Adventureland; and Cruella de Vil in Walt Disney Studios Park.

Goofy’s Skeleton Street Party
In this new parade, Goofy will take to the streets of Frontierland with a group of colorful skeletons to dance the day away, with Mickey and Minnie showing up occasionally for meet ’n’ greets. Goofy will also be joined by José Carioca and Panchito Pistoles, Donald’s buddies from The Three Caballeros, in a rare appearance in Disneyland Paris.

Mickey’s Halloween Tricycle Gang
Watch as your favorite villains cruise down Main Street, U.S.A. on tricycles during this new daily parade. After the parade, the villains will be available for photo opportunities throughout the park—if you dare!

Hong Kong Disneyland

Sept. 14 – Oct. 31

The annual Villains Night Out parade is back, featuring Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, Jack Skellington, Captain Hook, the Queen of Hearts, Cruella de Vil, and for the first time, that evil sea witch Ursula. Trick-or-treat booths will be available for your Halloween candy needs, and shops will be stocked with 150 themed costume items and 80 Halloween-themed gifts and souvenirs.

Mickey’s Halloween Street Party
In the spirit of a fun Halloween day, Mickey and his pals will take to Main Street, U.S.A. for a dance party, dressed in special Halloween costumes and riding atop giant pumpkins. Guests are encouraged to join in when the party starts!

Pirates of the Caribbean Ghost Trail
Down in Adventureland, Captain Jack Sparrow has angered many ghost pirates who are on the hunt. Any aspiring pirates may join the search to find the elusive Sparrow—catch him if you can!

Maze of Madness
Guests who want to test their nerves can enter the Maze of Madness, where a mad Professor will take you through the darkest parts of Disney tales, including Mad Hatter’s Shop, Stromboli’s Wagon, the Scare Floor from Monsters, Inc., and rooms based on the tales of Beauty and the Beast and Hercules.

Mickey’s Magical Halloween Hunt
A treasure is missing and Mickey and his friends need your help! Guests at the Explorer’s Club Restaurant can enjoy a 3-course meal as they take part in an interactive Character dining experience to help Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy solve the mystery of the missing treasure.

Tokyo Disneyland

Sept. 8 – Oct. 31

To celebrate Tokyo Disneyland’s 20th Disney Halloween celebration, guests of all ages are encouraged to dress up for the ultimate Halloween fun! Make sure to check the costume guidelines ahead of time.

Halloween Pop’n LIVE
Mickey and his gang are back for the Halloween Pop’n LIVE parade, held twice daily. Each float in the parade hosts a different genre of music, and for the first time, an MC is going to lead the show. Ghosts and skeletons join the fun, dancing along with the Disney Friends who are dressed as jack-o-lanterns, witches and other Halloween characters.

Haunted Mansion Holiday Nightmare
The Haunted Mansion in Fantasyland has been overtaken by the Pumpkin King, and he has no intention of giving up his seat. The Haunted Mansion attraction has been reimagined to a Nightmare Before Christmas theme, and will stay for guests to enjoy until January 3, tying together Halloween and Christmas, just like in the film. This truly is Halloween.

Shanghai Disneyland

Sept. 25 – Oct. 31

Shanghai Disneyland launches its first-ever Halloween event this year, including resort-wide decorations, brand-new entertainment, spooky surprises and the chance to dress up in costumes. It’s shaping up to be an awesome Halloween extravaganza!

Halloween Decorations
The resort will be cloaked in its Halloween best, with spider webs in the shape of Mickey Mouse, character jack-o-lanterns, and colorful foliage that is reminiscent of scenes from around the world.

Entertainment Like Never Before
The night comes to life with an all-new Villains’ Cavalcade, staring Hades from Hercules, Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty, and Dr. Facilier from The Princess and the Frog. Be on the lookout for phantom Ghost Pirates, inspired by Captain Salazar and his crew from Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, roaming Treasure Cove. And get ready for a dance party at the Arena-E Stage, with music and moves inspired by the popular Guardians of the Galaxy films.

Tastes of the Halloween Season
Let’s not forget the tasty treats that Shanghai Disney Resort will have for all the good ghouls and boys this year. They include Baby Groot Breadmasks, glow-stick cotton candy, and Halloween classics with added Disney touches, such as the Black Magic Cheeseburger. Guests can also enjoy a Halloween-themed buffet at Lumiere’s Kitchen.

Disneytown Halloween Celebrations
Friday through Sunday from September 29 through October—and including October 30 and 31—guests can enjoy Character dances parties with a DJ, plus classic Halloween activities such as trick-or-treating at select stores in Disneytown.

Every Treat You Need to Try During the Spooky Season at Disney Parks

September 14, 2017

By Nicole Nalty

For a foodie, is there any better holiday than Halloween? Candy and sweets are the name of the game for this fall holiday, and Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts have pulled out all the stops to make this Halloween an absolute treat. See what we’re planning to try below, and make sure to map out your must-eats before your next visit to either resort. Happy Halloween!

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Sweet Eats in Cars Land
We’re so excited to see Cars Land decked out for Halloween Time and these treats are perfect for snacking on during a visit to Radiator Screams. Up your popcorn game with the Junkyard JamBOOree Mix: Choose a flavored popcorn (a Cozy Cone Motel favorite!) and opt to add nuts and bolts––think M&Ms, candy corn, chocolate covered pretzels. Or, switch gears (sorry) with a Radiator Springs twist on a French macaron, filled with marshmallow buttercream and candy corn.

Dressed-Up Donuts
Gourmet donuts are one of our new favorite Disneyland delicacies! The popular Main Street cappuccino cart will get their scare on in a most-delicious way, with donuts inspired by the holiday. Over at Disney California Adventure, keep an eye out for a donut inspired by one of our favorite monsters, filled with marshmallow cream.

Ice Scream
There’s a plethora of options for ice cream––A mummy or spider web-inspired macaron ice cream sandwich at Schmoozies and Clarabelle’s, respectively; a bat-wing sundae (also at Clarabelle’s); or grab a scoop of your favorite flavor in a Halloween sprinkled cone at Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor.

Ghoul Candy
We love grabbing a take-home treat on our way out of the parks. This Halloween Time, snag an Oogie Boogie crisped rice treat, or munch on a mummy marshmallow wand or a spirited candied apple.

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Breakfast All-Day
Head to the Main Street Bakery at Magic Kingdom for a Mickey-shaped Cinnamon Roll, topped with orange icing and a chocolate spider web. If you’re attending Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, stop by Sleepy Hollow for a pumpkin Mickey waffle, served with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, sprinkles, and caramel sauce.

Cupcakes and Cheesecakes
Grab a bright orange Mickey Halloween Cupcake at Main Street Bakery, where orange vanilla buttercream, sprinkles, and a white chocolate scarecrow Mickey top a purple marshmallow fluff-filled chocolate cake. During Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, dig in to a Pumpkin cheesecake dome topped with an adorable white chocolate Mickey at Main Street Bakery or Gaston’s Tavern.

Familiar Faces
Love the Pumpkin King? Try his brand-new dessert––vanilla panna cotta, chocolate cake, vanilla buttercream, and a white chocolate Jack Skellington––at Sleepy Hollow. Or, if you dream of becoming the 1,000th happy haunt, try one of these tarts inspired by the Haunted Mansion, found at four different locations throughout Magic Kingdom. These tasty treats are available only during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

How to Celebrate Halloween Time at Disney California Adventure Park

September 14, 2017September 14, 2017

By Nicole Nalty

Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort is one of our favorite seasons––there’s truly nothing like passing by the smiling Mickey pumpkin in Town Square, pumpkin beverage of choice in hand, on our way to visit Jack Skellington at Haunted Mansion Holiday. In years past, Disneyland has added even more must-dos during the spooky season, from speeding through a ghostly galaxy over at Space Mountain to catching the Frightfully Fun Parade during Mickey’s Halloween Party. If you’re visiting the Disneyland Resort during Halloween Time (September 15 through October 31!), you’ll want to make time for some ominous (and sometimes adorable!) offerings over at Disney California Adventure, as the park unveils its first Halloween takeover this year. Here are a few things to look out for:

The Boogie Man Takes on Buena Vista Street
Oogie Boogie, enemy of Jack Skellington, star of nightmares everywhere, has taken over the entry of Disney California Adventure in a display you won’t be able to miss. As you head into the park, be on alert for dastardly décor inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas along Buena Vista Street. And don’t miss the haunting Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow in Carthay Circle!

Celebrate Haul-O-Ween
The cutest little town in Carburetor County is creepy yet charming this season, with automotive accents that you just have to cruise on by and see for yourself. Take a spin on Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween or Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree, both rethemed for the spooky celebration, or chow down on themed eats at the Cozy Cone Motel (we’re eyeing the Junkyard JamBOOree Mix). Take some time to explore all the nooks and crannies of this already adorable land as it transforms from Radiator Springs into Radiator Screams for the holiday.

Meet Monsters After Dark
You didn’t think the park’s newest attraction was going to make it through the season without a Halloween overhaul, did you? If you haven’t had a chance to experience Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!, you’ll still be able to rock out on this epic attraction during the day. But, when night falls, a brand-new experience begins as the attraction becomes Guardians of the Galaxy: Monsters After Dark. The Guardians are safe, thanks to your help earlier in the day, but they realized they’ve left Groot behind––oops! Read more about this limited-time experience here.

Amazing New Photos from the Frozen Stage Show to Warm Your Hearts

September 14, 2017January 29, 2018

By Beth Deitchman

What do Frozen things do in summer? Well, right now they’re in Denver, appearing in Disney Theatrical’s new Broadway musical, which tonight officially begins its out-of-town tryout ahead of its Broadway opening next year.

Disney Theatrical is giving fans a first look at the production with these just-released photos of the cast on stage—and they’re worth melting for!

Frozen’s pre-Broadway engagement at the Buell Theatre in the Denver Center for the Performing Arts opens tonight and continues through October 1. Performances begin at Broadway’s St. James Theatre on Februrary 22, 2018, and the show opens on March 22, 2018. Tickets (for shows through August 12, 2018) are on sale now—visit FrozenTheMusical.com for all of the details.

Star Wars: Galactic Nights Returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Get “Un Poco Loco” with New Songs from Coco

Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion Holiday Debuts Gingerbread House

Sneak-Peek Photos at Disney Theatrical’s Frozen

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