Overview
- The party launched on Friday, Aug. 7, as a sold-out opening night that produced very large crowds and long lines at entry and for party-only experiences.
- New live offerings included Captain Jack’s Buccaneer Bash in Adventureland and Stitch Masquerade Mash in Tomorrowland, both running repeatedly with audience participation.
- Disney’s Not‑So‑Spooky Spectacular returned as the exclusive 10:00 p.m. fireworks show and featured a life‑size Jack Skellington puppet in multiple viewing areas.
- Twenty-two attractions were available during the after‑hours event, with Halloween overlays on Mad Tea Party, Space Mountain, and Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor.
- Event‑exclusive merchandise and Passholder items debuted in limited nightly quantities, producing early buying, rapid sellouts, and changes to guest arrival and shopping behavior for the fall run through Oct. 31.