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The Magical History of Halloween at Disney Parks

WhereInThePark.com Episode 23

Step into the pumpkin-lit streets of Disneyland as we uncover The Magical History of Halloween at Disney Parks! 🎃

In this episode of the Where In The Park Podcast, Amanda takes you on a spellbinding journey through the history of Halloween at Disney Parks around the world — from the humble Parade of the Pumpkins in 1959 to today’s spectacular Halloween Time celebrations.

We’ll explore how Disney turned a one-day pumpkin parade into a multi-month global tradition, the origins of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, the story behind the Halloween Tree in Frontierland, and why the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay became a fan-favorite blend of fright and delight.

Highlights:

  • Disneyland’s first Halloween in Holidayland (1959)
  • The birth of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
  • Haunted Mansion Holiday & the art of seasonal overlays
  • Ray Bradbury’s Halloween Tree and the storytelling roots of the season
  • How Disney’s “Not-So-Scary” approach redefined Halloween fun

So grab your candy bag and join us for a not-so-scary stroll through decades of Disney magic, mystery, and memories.

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