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Disney World Halloween Party 2026 updates

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Walt Disney ~~World has continued to refine the~~ World’s Mickey’s Not‑So‑Scary Halloween Party schedule and guest experience. Earlier announcements detailed adjusted Magic Kingdom opening times, Lightning Lane pricing, and a 6 p.m. park‑closure for regular ticket holders on September party nights, with an extended‑evening window (10 p.m.–midnight) for Deluxe Resort and Villa guests on September 9. The costume policy for guests over 14 was temporarily relaxed, and exclusive party‑only merchandise—including the Hatbox Ghost and Headless Horseman popcorn buckets—was introduced. On 2 August 2026 Disney released the full 2026 party calendar, running runs from 7 August 7 through 31 October 31, with ~~specific weekend and weekday dates. New~~ designated nights in each month now on sale. The entertainment ~~offerings were announced:~~ slate adds “Stitch’s Masquerade Mashup” in ~~Tomorrowland, an interactive dance show;~~ Tomorrowland and “Captain Jack’s Buccaneer Bash” ~~outside Tortuga Tavern featuring pirate tricks; and the return of the~~ in Adventureland, while fan‑favorite Cadaver ~~Dans. Tickets are now~~ Dans return. Guest access has been tweaked: starting August 17, regular‑ticket holders enjoy extended park hours until 11 p.m., and Deluxe‑Resort guests can stay until 1 a.m. on ~~sale for all dates. Merchandise~~ August 19. Early‑entry times have been adjusted for several party nights. Three Disney Resort hotel perks – including complimentary water‑park admission on the check‑in day – will cease after September 8, giving guests ~~expands~~ a limited window to ~~two limited‑edition~~ use them. Merchandise expands beyond the earlier popcorn buckets ~~(Hatbox Ghost~~ to include Evil Queen apparel, a Magic Mirror interactive toy, and ~~Headless Horseman),~~ other Halloween‑themed items sold at Cinderella Castle carts with a two‑per‑person limit, plus seasonal items such as the Halloween Pooh Sipper and Vampire Mickey Bucket available park‑wide. Additional party‑only products include crewnecks, T‑shirts, bat‑removable ears, and themed mugs. Disney Store locations. A weather advisory noted possible thunderstorms on August 4, though no closures were announced. The core operational ~~framework from previous years—park‑closure after 6 p.m.,~~ framework—6 p.m. park closure for regular guests, extended‑evening benefits for resort guests, and relaxed costume rules—remains in place for the 2026 events.

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