Frequently Asked Questions - Special Events

This Event takes place Select Nights in September and October

Meet you favorite Disney Characters and Disney Villians in special Halloween costumes.

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a Halloween-themed special event held select dates in September, October and November in Magic Kingdom theme park that requires a separate ticket to attend.

During Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Guests of all ages are encouraged to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes. Even better, you can collect delicious candy as you trick-or-treat around Magic Kingdom theme park.

In addition to many favorite Disney attractions, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is filled with special entertainment, including:

Mickey's "Boo-to-You" Halloween Parade—including Disney Characters and the stars of the Haunted Mansion attraction. The parade begins with a spook-tacular ride by the Headless Horseman.

Happy HalloWishes—a spectacular fireworks show where the Disney Villains go trick-or-treating in the sky.

Special lighting, music and theming effects transforms special areas of Magic Kingdom theme park into happy haunted hollows. The tone of the event is, well, "Not-So-Scary", and is appropriate for children of all ages.

Admission to this event requires a separately priced ticket

Special Event at Disney's Hollywood Studios™: Select Nights in November and December

The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights on the Streets of America at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park is a breathtaking seasonal display featuring millions of glittering lights perfectly synchronized to holiday music.

The lights are so extensive you may find it hard to comprehend their magnitude. Entire buildings are blanketed in sheets of multi-colored lights, and thousands more lights form twirling carousels, heavenly angels, and even Santa and his reindeer. Approximately every 10 minutes, the lights dim and then dramatically spring to life — dynamically choreographed to traditional holiday music. You have to see the effect to believe it!

Some nights, if you truly believe in holiday magic, the show is capped off with an enchanted flurry of snow.

The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights started modestly in Arkansas as a single home's annual display. Every year, Jennings Osborne and his family set up an elaborate collection of holiday lights and over the years, the collection of lights grew, and grew... and grew! In 1995, the Osborne family decided to share their magic with the world, and Walt Disney World Resort happily offered to become the new permanent home for this exceptional exhibition of holiday cheer.

The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights is included with standard admission to Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park.

Dates: March 7, 2012 - May 20, 2012

For blooms, bright ideas and even your favorite bands, come dig up some fun at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival presented by HGTV. It’s where Disney springs to life!

See some of your Disney Character favorites now as topiaries, including Buzz, Woody and Lotso from Toy Story 3. Plus, don’t miss Lightning McQueen and Mater from Cars 2 and many of your classic favorites.

Also, the nation’s top designers help you plan everything to enhance your home’s curb appeal. With opinions from HGTV stars like John Gidding and Genevieve Gorder—plus Epcot's own gardening experts—you'll have new ideas blooming around your home in no time!

And don’t miss music from the ‘60s and ‘70s during the Flower Power Concert Series. It’s where you’ll find a different artist (like CHUCK NEGRON formerly of Three Dog Night, Davy Jones and Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone) every weekend during the Festival at America Gardens Theatre! You can also find some special displays hidden throughout the park. Everything from dedicated bird gardens to play gardens for the kids to a brand new Garden called Haiti: Garden of Many Colors, which will have a first every nighttime garden component. You’re sure to be amazed at all the unique features at this year’s festival.

Dates: November and December

Santa Claus is coming to town – to Downtown Disney, that is – and he’ll be meeting kids, listening to wishes and posing for pictures daily from Nov. 19 through Dec. 24 at Santa’s Chalet.

Santa is at the center of Festival of the Seasons, during which school choirs and bands often perform at the dock stage to help ring in the season … and shoppers can enjoy holiday gift buying every day.

With dozens of shops from boutiques to gigantic toy stores, there is something for every style and budget. Tren-D has hip fashions and accessories, D Street offers all the latest Vinylmations, the World of Disney store showcases character, princess and pirate merchandise, and lots more. And you could fill Santa’s sleigh with all the games and goodies at Once Upon a Toy. There’s also Ghirardelli chocolates, Basin (soaps and bath products), LEGO Imagination Center and much more. And don’t forget little princesses can get decked out for the holidays at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique.

September 28, 2012 - November 11, 2012

The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is an autumn special event that transforms Epcot theme park into a food and wine lover's paradise with specialty food items, culinary events, wine seminars and live musical entertainment.

There's something to satisfy most every taste and interest. In addition to the attractions Guests already enjoy at Epcot theme park, this annual autumn event features a delectable array of offerings, including:

• International kiosks featuring tasty tapas and refreshing beverages Cooking demonstrations and dining events—including experiences with celebrity chefs!
• Mixology classes and wine tastings
• Live musical performances by popular artists

**EPCOT admissions ticket is required. Some events require additional fees.