High crowds
Magic Kingdom in October
October at Magic Kingdom means high crowds, warm afternoons in the low-to-mid 80s, and dozens of nights where the park shuts early for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
Updated Reviewed by ParkSwiz research
- Crowd level
- High
- Avg high
- 85°F
- Avg low
- 68°F
- Rain days
- 9 days
Pros
Reasons to visit in October
- Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party runs 30-plus nights, adding exclusive parade and fireworks content not seen on regular days.
- Cooler evening temperatures make the Happily Ever After fireworks viewing far more comfortable than in summer months.
- Haunted Mansion and the Halloween atmosphere in Liberty Square feel especially at home this time of year.
- Rain days drop off from summer's pace, so afternoon downpours are less likely to shut down Big Thunder Mountain Railroad or Splash-adjacent outdoor queues.
- it's a small world and Peter Pan's Flight keep moving efficiently even on packed days thanks to Lightning Lane Multi Pass.
Cons
Things to watch out for
- Party nights push regular park closure to 6:00 PM, cutting hours short for guests without a separate Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party ticket.
- High crowd levels all month mean Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and TRON Lightcycle / Run routinely build long standby lines by mid-morning.
- Tomorrowland's open pavement offers little shade, and afternoon highs near 85F still make midday waits there uncomfortable.
- On non-party days the extra Halloween decor draws even more guests into Main Street U.S.A., making photo spots and walkways congested near closing.
- Frequent 9-plus rain days this month can still bring sudden afternoon showers that stall outdoor attractions like Jungle Cruise.
Special events
Events in October
Resort-wideHalloween decorations throughout
Must-do rides
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Attractions
Attractions at Magic Kingdom
With crowds running high all month, plan around Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and TRON Lightcycle / Run early, then fill afternoons with Fantasyland's covered queues while you wait out the heat.
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- A Pirate's Adventure ~ Treasures of the Seven SeasAdventureland
- Jungle CruiseAdventureland
- Pirates of the CaribbeanAdventureland
- Swiss Family TreehouseAdventureland
- The Magic Carpets of AladdinAdventureland
- Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki RoomAdventureland
- "it's a small world"Fantasyland
- Cinderella CastleFantasyland
- Mad Tea PartyFantasyland
- Mickey's PhilharMagicFantasyland
- Peter Pan's FlightFantasylandMust-do
- Prince Charming Regal CarrouselFantasyland
- Seven Dwarfs Mine TrainFantasyland38 in or tallerMust-do
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the PoohFantasyland
- Under the Sea - Journey of The Little MermaidFantasyland
- Big Thunder Mountain RailroadFrontierland38 in or taller
- Country Bear Musical JamboreeFrontierland
- Disney Adventure Friends CavalcadeFrontierland
- Tiana's Bayou AdventureFrontierland40 in or taller
- Haunted MansionLiberty Square
- The Hall of PresidentsLiberty Square
- Casey's Corner PianistMain Street USA
- Flag RetreatMain Street USA
- Happily Ever AfterMain Street USA
- Main Street Philharmonic at Main Street, U.S.A.Main Street USA
- Main Street VehiclesMain Street USA
- Mickey's Magical Friendship FaireMain Street USA
- Silhouette Portrait CartMain Street USA
- The Dapper DansMain Street USA
- Walt Disney World RailroadMain Street USA
- Casey Jr. Splash 'N' Soak StationStorybook Circus
- Dumbo the Flying ElephantStorybook Circus
- The BarnstormerStorybook Circus35 in or taller
- Astro OrbiterTomorrowland
- Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger SpinTomorrowland
- Monsters Inc. Laugh FloorTomorrowland
- Space MountainTomorrowland44 in or taller
- Tomorrowland SpeedwayTomorrowland32 in or taller
- Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMoverTomorrowland
- TRON Lightcycle / RunTomorrowland48 in or tallerMust-do
- Captain Jack’s Buccaneer Bash at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
- Character Greetings at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
- Destination DescenDANCE Party at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
- Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade
- Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away
- Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
- Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular
- Jessie’s Roundup: A Rip-Roarin’ Revue!
- Meet Festive Disney Pals at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
- Meet Jack Skellington and Sally at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
- Meet Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
- Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
- Stitch’s Masquerade Mashup at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
- The Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
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