EVERYTHING Happening Around Disney World This October 2026!
Walt Disney World has crept into October!
Of course, the resort will celebrate Halloween all month long, with fall flavors, merchandise, and festivities at every corner! But that’s not all the fun happening this month.
A runDisney event will also race into action this month, and the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will continue!
Honestly, there’s a ton to plan around this month. But we have you covered!
Here’s everything happening around Disney World this October 2026!
October 2026 – Disney World
EPCOT
2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
The 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival continues this month!
Head over to the park to dive into this foodie festival, which offers guests exciting flavors…
…special activities….
…and more!
The festival will run until November 21st, so this is the last full month you can enjoy it!
Check Out Our Experience at the 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival!
Magic Kingdom
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will wrap up this month at Magic Kingdom!
The sold-out party will take place on the following dates:
- October 1
- October 2
- October 4
- October 6
- October 8
- October 9
- October 13
- October 15
- October 16
- October 18
- October 22
- October 23
- October 25
- October 27
- October 29
- October 31
Halloween at Magic Kingdom
If you’ve already secured your ticket for one (or some) of these party nights, you’re in for a treat! (Or should we say “treats”?)
The party offers ticketed guests exclusive treats…
…special entertainment…
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Ears
…and unique character interactions!
The event begins at 7PM and runs until midnight, and tickets provide access to the park at 4PM.
And if you don’t have an event ticket, we recommend hopping over to another park to continue your night!
Check Out Our Experience at the 2026 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Here!
Resort-Wide
Halloween Time
Halloween Time continues and ends this month, so head over for your last taste of fall flavors…
Photo: Disney Eats
…your last shopping spree for Halloween merch…
…and your final frightfully fun picture.
Check Out the Full List of Fall Eats and Drinks Here!
2026 runDisney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend
Lace up–the next runDisney event will take place October 22nd through October 25th!
Of course, it’s sold out, so you’ll only be able to participate if you’ve already registered for the event.
Photo: Disney
The event brings tons of guests to the parks, so prepare for crowds!
Photo: Disney
Refurbishments & Closures
Disney frequently changes reopening/refurbishment timelines, so this list is subject to change. Check Disney World’s calendar during your visit for the current list.
Animal Kingdom
- Nothing Currently Listed
EPCOT
- La Signature
- Closed Throughout the Month
Hollywood Studios
- Nothing Currently Listed
Magic Kingdom
- Carousel of Progress
- Closed Throughout the Month
- Walt Disney World Railroad – Fantasyland
- Closed Through October 29th
- Reopens October 30th
- Walt Disney Railroad – Main Street, U.S.A.
- Closed Through October 29th
- Reopens October 30th
Blizzard Beach
- Slush Gusher
- Closed Throughout the Month
Main Street Train Station
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That wraps up our comprehensive list of everything happening around Disney World this month!
And we’ll keep bringing you the latest in all things Disney, so stay tuned to MickeyBlog.com.
