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Its the most wonderful time of the year: Halloween

Yup! You read that right. Christmas can suck it, it's all about Halloween. Here's what I am missing right now at Disneyland during the Halloween overlay.


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I've always been a kid that loved Halloween more than any other holiday. In previous posts I talked about getting to go to the OG Mickeys Halloween Trick or Treat parties and those parties really left a mark on me. Since they came back, I've really enjoyed going as an adult.


The Treats.


Every year Disneyland has these amazing looking themed Halloween treats to munch on. Except... about 99% of the time they are not gluten free or vegan. BUT one treat each year never lets me down: the specialty mint julep!! Last year the flavor was...


Blackberry Midnight Julep – Blackberry, citrus and mint flavors with lychee “moon”


I love this drink so much. It was a bit too sweet for me to drink all by myself but Ren was ever so happy to help complete the task. Each year there are SO MANY fun and delicious looking food and beverage offerings during Halloween I really wish they started making a few GF and vegan! I mean... come on guys it's 2020. (that being said the last two years for the Christmas Holiday they have this BOMB vegan GF pozole at Harbor Galley. Chefs, please bring that back!! But taste it because 1 out of 4 ends up way too salty.)


Even though I can't partake, I do love looking at all the cute and spooky eats and treats the Disney Chefs come up with each year. (come on Disney TAKE MY MONEY!! Make some allergy-friendly treats for Halloween)


The tricks.

Last year (2019) there were the Halloween Screams Fireworks and it featured a projection show on Main Street USA. I absolutely loved this! Sure, for me the music can be a little to pop-ey, but the show is for sure a must see. You can see the projections on Main Street, the Castle, or even It's A Small World. The best place to see the fireworks is closer to the castle. My favorite place to see the projections is definitely in the middle of Main Street USA where you have projections ALL around you. Grab a yummy treat to eat and settle into a spot. The big bad wolf section of the show I find super cute. Here is a part of the big bad wolf section I recored on my phone last year. Look how cute!!




Of course, Halloween time is also when we get to ride the Nightmare Before Christmas Haunted Mansion overlay: Haunted Mansion Holiday. Each year the gingerbread house in the dining room is different and it smells like gingerbread. This ride is a must. And I'm so happy it's that way all the way 'till Christmas so I can get a little Halloween in my Christmas... just the way I like it.


The tree.


Have you seen the Halloween Tree in Frontierland? It is truly my favorite decoration that Disney does during the spooky season. I love it so much because it is dedicated to author Ray Bradbury in honor of his 1972 novel "The Halloween Tree".



Be sure to click the link in the picture to read a little more about the connection between Ray Bradbury and Disney.

Walt Disney World is open right now and has been sprinkling in some Halloween cheer. Even though the Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is not going to happen you can still see some of the costumes from the party on cast members and characters alike.



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My name is Lacey and I am spoonie (meaning I live with chronic illnesses and pain) who really loves traveling and can't get enough of Disney parks and resorts. 

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