The Headless Horseman might not ride but the parade goes on in light rain. Stage shows also happen, unless the stage gets dangerously wet. Trick or Treating doesn't close and most rides stay open unless the rain is very bad. If the rain does get very bad, you can stop by Town Hall for a 'rain check' which will give you a day pass to the parks or another party ticket. They don't always offer those, but it's worth checking.
"Official" 2023 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - Let's Get Spooky!
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Lightning is a different story. Lightning can delay or cancel outdoor activities.
I want to add, that years ago, maybe 2015, the stage show was canceled due to a wet stage. A photopass photographer stopped me and suggested I go behind the castle. All the villains were doing a M&G together. Which I would have never known if the photographer didn’t say something. One of the best magical moments ever!
I want to add, that years ago, maybe 2015, the stage show was canceled due to a wet stage. A photopass photographer stopped me and suggested I go behind the castle. All the villains were doing a M&G together. Which I would have never known if the photographer didn’t say something. One of the best magical moments ever!
Disneylover99
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As much as possible.
Sometimes parades and stage shows get delayed, cancelled or shortened/modified depending on weather conditions. Also, outdoor character meets may be delayed or cancelled.
I can answer this! I did the Garden party on Tuesday and Friday last week.
On Tuesday, we watched the first parade from inside the Garden and it sucked. You could hear Boo to You, but not the individual songs of each segment of the parade - -so you couldn't hear It's good to be to bad for example. Plus, you can only see the floats. After the fireworks, we walked with the crowd into Liberty Square (it was awful...I should have gone into Adventureland and then popped out into Frontierland) but we got a spot for the second parade easily. We were near the Disney vacation club spot in Liberty Sq/Frontierland.
On Friday, we sat on the curb in the hub. Walking from the tomorrowland bridge, turn left, first trash can. We sat at 8:00 for the 8:35 castle show. We could have waited maybe 15 minutes to sit. AFter the show, my kids held the spot (they said no one moved after the show, they all stayed for the parade) and my husband and I went into the dessert party -- we had a quick glass of wine and snacks and went back to the spot after the headless horsemen went by, but before Max went by. We could have just stayed in the spot and went to the dessert party after the parade at 9:45. I loved this spot. I would definitely do this again. After the parade we went into the garden, but we could have gone back into the dessert party for more snacks.
Both dessert parties were maybe 1/2 full? I booked the Friday one the night before. Great view for the fireworks.
On Friday after the fireworks, I went into Liberty Square again, but I waited for the crowd to thin out a bit. I stopped at the allergy candy station first, then I sat on a garden wall in front of HOP and I moved to the rope line when they closed off the walkway.
If you are interested in spending time in the dessert party having drinks and snacks, then moving into Liberty Sq/Frontierland for the second parade is the way to go. If you watch the first parade and then go to the dessert party you won't have much time and I'm not sure what time they close it down. The first parade ended at the hub around 945-950 and the fireworks started at 1015.
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shaluminati
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If I have a park ticket and party ticket and leave for a break in the middle of the day, there's a separate entrance for "returning park guests?" Or will I have to wait in the long line of party only guests?
HyperspaceMountainPilot
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Does anyone know where I can find a good quality recording of the “Boo To You” Halloween parade song theme? It’s my kids first Halloween and I want to get them excited for all the music while we wait for our party. I can’t find it on iTunes.
Araminta18
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There's separate entrances for those with full day tickets/annual passes - not party tickets. That's what we did Friday - we entered the park using our AP and had a MUCH shorter line. Then inside the park we got our band.
MadderAdder
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It’s not on Spotify either
MadderAdder
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It’s not on Spotify either
dachsie
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the headless horseman probably wont come out for one thing
erinch
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mum22girlz
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If you can find this CD the parade music is on there, as well as the fireworks music.
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It's on a Disney Magic Kingdom Party Music CD which is, of course, out of print. I bought it years ago through eBay but what people are trying to get for it now is ridiculous. Not on Amazon right now, either. But maybe you can buy it at the parks?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...ASIN=B000ZU4GK0&linkCode=as2&tag=distoublo-20
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LSUmiss
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You tube. My son loves it too!
Mathmagicland
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I saw this mention in a party strategy post by Becky on Touring Plans, haven’t seen it here that I can recall so thought I’d pass it along, a “hidden” treat spot -
Speaking of that “hidden” location, back in Storybook Circus, you’ll find a bonus treat location that doesn’t show up on the map. That’s because you won’t get the “normal” (or allergy-friendly) treats. Instead, you can find Kind-brand goodies to add to your bag.
Speaking of that “hidden” location, back in Storybook Circus, you’ll find a bonus treat location that doesn’t show up on the map. That’s because you won’t get the “normal” (or allergy-friendly) treats. Instead, you can find Kind-brand goodies to add to your bag.
Will they announce a delay or cancellation or will it show up in the app?
Disneylover99
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I’ve heard the announcements while waiting for the parade/stage show. For any outdoor/uncovered character meets, it’s just a CM walking up and down the line letting people know what’s happening.
I don’t think cancellations are listed in the app. but I’ve never thought to look.
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