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What Happens When Your Not-So-Scary Party Gets Rained Out?

You bought your Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) tickets months in advance, picked out the perfect costume, and arrived at the Magic Kingdom ready to trick-or-treat… only to be greeted by a torrential downpour. Since many of the MNSSHP activities, like Mickey’s “Boo to You” parade and Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks, take place outdoors, rain … What Happens When Your Not-So-Scary Party Gets Rained Out?

Exclusive Merchandise From Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Seasons screamings, Halloween fiends! We attended a very wet and rainy Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom last night. But before we left to see about returning on another [dryer] evening, we shopped some of the adorably-spooky merchandise exclusively available to party guests. The collection features Mickey, Minnie, and the gang donning Halloween costumes … Exclusive Merchandise From Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Could This Overlooked Permit Detail Save the Magic Kingdom’s Rivers of America?

When examining the potential for expansion “Beyond Big Thunder Mountain,” it’s easy to assume that the Rivers of America must be sacrificed due to spatial constraints. The Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is tightly nestled against the west side of the river, while the Haunted Mansion is pressed against the east, making it seem challenging to … Could This Overlooked Permit Detail Save the Magic Kingdom’s Rivers of America?

Did You LOVE Disney Enchantment? See it at After Hours Events!

‘Disney Enchantment,’ Magic Kingdom’s 50th-anniversary nighttime fireworks spectacular, is making a comeback during Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom in 2025. This exciting news means that on event nights, early-arriving guests will have the chance to enjoy both ‘Happily Ever After‘ and ‘Disney Enchantment‘ on the same evening! /// The final presentation of ‘Disney Enchantment’ … Did You LOVE Disney Enchantment? See it at After Hours Events!

Magic Kingdom Shooting Scare Resolved

A very scary situation happened at the Magic Kingdom around 10:00 PM Thursday evening, when guests thought a shooting had occurred. According to in the moment tweets, evacuations on Main Street, U.S.A. were fully underway and guests were shouting there was an “active shooter.” /// We’re happy to report, the Orange County Sheriff’s office has … Magic Kingdom Shooting Scare Resolved