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Disneyland Hotel Becomes Haunted Mansion, Pixar Place Hotel Displays Painted Pumpkins for Halloween 2024

September 27, 2024 Shannen Ace

A display featuring a backdrop with geometric patterns and assorted decorated pumpkins in front of Pixar Place Hotel's lobby area, with a person sitting on the right side of the image.

Disneyland Hotel, Pixar Place Hotel, and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa are ready for Halloween with various decorations. The Haunted Disneyland Hotel The Disneyland Hotel features decorations inspired by The Haunted Mansion, including a lobby mural featuring the ride’s stretching portraits. “Welcome to the Disneyland Hotel” is in yellow Haunted Mansion-style lettering across the … Read more

FIRST LOOK at Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit 2024 Map and Prizes at EPCOT

September 27, 2024 Brit Tuttle

A large pumpkin with green sprouting vines in a garden, a decorated pumpkin bucket with Disney graphics, and a hand holding a 2024 event map for "Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit" at EPCOT.

Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit has returned to EPCOT for 2024 with new prizes available for guests to earn. Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit 2024 at EPCOT Guests can purchase their game board and stickers for $9.99 at select EPCOT locations: Though not on Walt Disney World’s list, we got ours from Gateway Gifts at the front of the … Read more

Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit Returns to Downtown Disney District for Halloween 2023

September 8, 2023 Shannen Ace

The Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit scavenger hunt has returned to Downtown Disney District for the 2023 Halloween season. The activity gives guests the opportunity to purchase a game board, locate and check off hidden pumpkins throughout Downtown Disney, and then trade in their completed map for a prize. Magic Key holders can get a discount on … Read more

PHOTOS: Pumpkins Added Outside Haunted Mansion Holiday for Overlay at Disneyland

August 24, 2023 Brit Tuttle

With just nine days until Haunted Mansion reopens at Disneyland for Haunted Mansion Holiday on September 1, the outdoor décor for the overlay is starting to take shape. Pumpkins Added Outside for Haunted Mansion Holiday While on a recent visit to Disneyland, we noticed various pumpkins were being added outside on the mansion grounds. Haunted … Read more

Pumpkin Carver Appearing at Disneyland Resort Hotels Through Halloween 2022

October 28, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

As a delightful cap to spooky season, a pumpkin carver has arrived at Disneyland Resort and is showing off his skills at Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel daily through Halloween on Monday! In the mornings, the pumpkin carver can be found at Disneyland Hotel. He’s outside, in a shady … Read more

Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit Debuts at EPCOT for Halloween 2022

October 7, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

After a delay due to Hurricane Ian, Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit has debuted at EPCOT. This Halloween-themed scavenger hunt is originally from Disneyland Resort. Guests can purchase maps for both Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit and Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak at Port of Entry, Creations Shop, and World Traveler. One map is $9.99. The Pumpkin Pursuit may … Read more

Pumpkins, Gourds, and Other Window Decor Now on Display in Disneyland Resort

August 10, 2022 Haley Dalton

Window decor for the Halloween season hit displays down Main Street U.S.A. in Disneyland Park! We’re finding lots of new Halloween merchandise in Disneyland, in preparation for Oogie Boogie Bash — A Disney Halloween Party and Main Street Pumpkin Festival which begin September 2. Carved jack-o’-lanterns, fall colored leaves, and elongated gourds were some of … Read more

Main Street, U.S.A. Pumpkins Arrive at Magic Kingdom for Halloween 2022

August 5, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Carved pumpkins have arrived on Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom ahead of Halloween Time 2022. The pumpkins sit on balconies and doorframes. Each pumpkin is carved with a unique design. Most of them have faces, with eyes, a nose, and a mouth. The pumpkins are different shapes, sizes, and colors. Some of the pumpkins … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney California Adventure and Disneyland (8/30/21): Mickey Pumpkin, Haul-o-Ween Decorations, Ghirardelli Sundaes, and More

September 4, 2021 Charly Shelton

Hey there, hi there, ho there! Welcome to another beautiful day at the Disneyland Resort. We park hopped from Disney California Adventure to Disneyland today, and we want you to come along for the ride. As we exited the parking structure, we got to use those new contactless security scanners. They have just recently been … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 8/3/21 (The Hall Of Presidents Reopens With Biden, Halloween Decor Pops Up on Main Street U.S.A., Big Top Souvenirs Prepares to Reopen, and More)

August 4, 2021August 4, 2021 Carmen Jordan

Good morning and welcome to a rainy day at Walt Disney World! Some cloudy skies aren’t going to stop us, so get ready to explore Magic Kingdom with us today as we discover the many surprises in store. Let’s jump in! Halloween is right around the corner, and Main Street U.S.A. has gotten into the … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (8/3/21): Magic Key Replaces Disneyland Annual Passes, Walt Disney World to Resume Annual Pass Sales, Joe Biden Debuts at Hall of Presidents, and More

August 3, 2021 Katie Francis

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Pumpkins Arrive on Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom

August 3, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

Fall has officially arrived on Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom with autumnal bunting and now pumpkins! Themed jack-o-lanterns now grin down at guests entering the park, reminding us that Halloween is only three months away. Each Main Street, U.S.A. shop and restaurant has its own themed pumpkins. The Plaza Ice Cream Parlor has pumpkins … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: FuelRod Charges Reversed, Lots of Pumpkins, and The Holidays Have Arrived!

November 4, 2019November 3, 2019 Madeleine

Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from October 28 – November 3! Walt Disney World New Annual Passholder discounts have been … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Animal Kingdom 11/1/19 (Animals with Pumpkins, Christmas Trees and Santa-Saurus, RIP The Great Movie Ride, and More)

November 1, 2019 Annie Wilson

Jambo from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We’ve got the best of both worlds today with animals celebrating Halloween and Christmas decorations going up around the park. Let’s take a look at some of the animals around the park first. We made our way down Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail this morning to find several animals enjoying carved … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Halloween 2019 Cast Member Pumpkin Decorating Contest at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

October 30, 2019 Annie Wilson

An eerie greeting from Disney’s Contemporary Resort. We’ve stopped in to check out the Cast Member pumpkin decorating contest displays. These displays are set up in the lobby, each created by a different department, and guests are encouraged to place their votes. Let’s take a closer look at the creepy and fun displays each team has … Read more

PHOTOS: Every Piece of New Halloween Merchandise Now Haunting the Main Street Confectionery in the Magic Kingdom (with Prices!)

August 12, 2019August 12, 2019 Madeleine

Magic Kingdom Halloween Display Main Street Confectioners

Boys and girls of every age, wouldn’t you like to see something strange? Well, come with us and you will see, the new range of Halloween merchandise we spotted at the Main Street Confectionery in Magic Kingdom! Countdown to Halloween Calendar – $39.99 Count down the days until your favorite holiday with this adorable block … Read more