The Halloween Season is almost here... and I cannot wait!
When the crypt goes creak,
And the tombstones quake.
Spooks come out for a swinging wake.
Happy haunts materialize,
And begin to vocalize.
Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize.
Now don't close your eyes,
And don't try to hide.
Or a silly spook may sit by your side.
Shrouded in a daft disguise,
They pretend to terrorize.
Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize.
As the moon climbs high o'er the dead oak tree,
Spooks arrive for the midnight spree.
Creepy creeps with eerie eyes,
Start to shriek and harmonize.
Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize.
When you hear the knell of a requiem bell,
Weird glows gleam where spirits dwell.
Restless bones etherialize,
Rise as spooks of every size.
If you would like to join our jamboree,
There's a simple rule that's compulsory.
Mortals pay a token fee.
Rest in peace, the haunting's free.
So hurry back, we would like your company.
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| Photo courtesy of Disney Parks Blog |
Halloween is a special time of year around the Disney Parks. Starting in late Sept. thru Oct. 31st they not only decorate both Walt Disney World and Disneyland but they celebrate Halloween with Mickey and his Pals with a spooky party after dark! Having partied with Mickey on both coasts (it's my absolute favorite holiday) I can say it's definitely worth spending a little extra on tickets for Mickey's (Not So Scary) Halloween Party.
Why go to Walt Disney World (W.D.W.) and attend the same event as you would in Disneyland? Well other than the obvious fact of visiting Disney World, there are a few distinct differences between the two.
1. The largest difference is the reason why I prefer Disneyland's event to W.D.W.'s *gasp*. The beautiful transformation of New Orleans Square from the balmy bayou to the wonderful world of The Nightmare Before Christmas is spectacular. They 'Deck the Halls' of our beloved Haunted Mansion in holly and tell Jack's Christmas tale. The ride alone is simply amazing.
2. In my opinion, the best part of the "Not So Scary Halloween Party" in W.D.W. is the 'Boo to You' Parade. The parade itself is a spooky sight to see but when you see The Headless Horseman riding down Main St. with his pumpkin head in hand it takes it to another level. That one detail alone was worth the price of the ticket! It's just so cool to see in person. Mickey's Costume Party Cavalcade in Disneyland is just as fantastic I just enjoyed the details of 'Boo to You' a little bit more.
3. We all know that Disney knows how to put on a fireworks show but I have to say 'Halloween Screams' in Disneyland is jaw dropper. From Zero's flight and Jack's giant head the whole show is great! And just like the parades, 'Happy Hallow-Wishes' in W.D.W. nothing short of amazing, I just prefer the (awesome) details of the Disneyland show more.
4. Disneyland offers a Monster U Dance Party in Tomorrowland Terrace. Both Mike and Sully attend and dance their Scary butts off!
5. Walt Disney World has a unique Halloween inspired show called the Villains Castle Show. Spooky Disney movie inspired images are projected onto the front of Cinderella's Castle, along with an amazing soundtrack the show is quite a sight.
Aside from their differences BOTH events are magical (and spooky of course) and I certainly recommend each of them, especially if you enjoy Halloween as much as my family does. Trick or Treating inside the park and pictures with characters in their costumes are great and unique memories for our family and hopefully they can be for yours as well.
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| My favorite picture of Cinderella's Castle during 'Happy Hallow-Wishes'. This was from our first family trip to W.D.W., Oct. 2013. |
Happy Halloween Everyone!!
