Five Reasons To Plan a Disney World Weekend Getaway This Fall
With Hurricane Dorian moving north, things are starting to settle at Walt Disney World a wee bit. That’s why we here at MickeyBlog thought we’d focus on something “satisfactual” by sharing with you some awesome reasons why you’ll want to plan a Fall visit to the theme parks. Here are five fantastic experiences that should have you checking your bank balances, researching flights and asking for some time off work!
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
If there’s one thing that Disney really knows how to do it’s throw a party! Our favorite just so happens to be taking place throughout the months of September and October! During Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party guests can don your favorite costume, and head to the park for an evening filled with special offerings like “Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade” the “Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular” stage show and short lines at some of your favorite attractions! There’s also trick or treating, special limited edition merch, Halloween-inspired eats and dazzling nighttime fireworks display emceed by the one and only Pumpkin King- Jack Skellington. Grab tickets here.
2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
This annual festival is sure to delight foodies and Disney fans alike! Guests can indulge in eats at the over 30 festive global food and wine marketplaces as well as explore seminars and special dining opportunities at this yearβs event. The festival runs daily through Nov. 23. Music fans won’t want to miss the Festival’s ever-popular Eat to the Beat Concert Series with performers like Sugar Ray, Hanson, Sheila E., Boyz II Men and many more lined up to appear. You’ll also want to round out your visit with βIllumiNations: Reflections of Earthβ before it is retired later this month. The show will take its final bow on Sept. 30, in order to make way for a new dazzling nighttime show, βEpcot Forever.β
For a closer look at some of the awesome eats you’ll find at this year’s festival check out this article.
NOW OPEN: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Walt Disney World guests can now become part of their own Star Wars story by experiencing galactic food and beverages, crafting their own lightsabers, building droids and even helping to fly the βfastest hunk of junk in the galaxyβ at Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run. This out-of-this-world new land officially opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios last month. Coming in at a whopping 14 acres it’s the biggest single land expansion in Disney theme-park history and is brimming with awesome details that you’ll definitely want to check out!
NOW OPEN: NBA Experience
Sports fans will definitely want to spend an afternoon at Disney Springs checking out the incredible NBA Experience. The venue allows guests to experience what it’s like to be selected in the NBA Draft and step onto the court to try out your skills at making clutch shots and slam dunks! You can also brush up on your knowledge of the game with interactive displays, films, trivia games and more!
Hakuna Matata Dance Party
It means no worries for the rest of your Disney days! The Hakuna Matata Dance Party is ending this month at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park so scurry on over and get in one last boogie with Rafiki and the gang! It takes place daily and features music, dance, games and some of your favorite friends from the pride lands!
If all this weren’t reason enough to plan a Disney getaway, there’s also still great Fall 2019 discounts to be had! Planning your getaway is easy! Simply fill out our form below to get your FREE, no-obligation quote from MickeyTravels.
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