Fall has a way of making Walt Disney World® Resort feel even more like itself. The evenings cool down and stretch out, and the parks lean into the season with Halloween touches and a festival of global flavors. It’s an easy time to fall into the magic. At Renaissance Orlando Resort – Disney Springs® Area, the season carries over to the resort too, with something waiting back on property after every park day.
Here’s a look at the season, in the parks and closer to home.
The Magic of Fall at Walt Disney World®
Magic Kingdom® Park
The season brings out the best in a few classics. The Haunted Mansion® feels right at home this time of year, and the re-energized Big Thunder Mountain Railroad® sends guests through bat-filled caves. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin® returns with new enhancements for a supercharged mission across the galaxy.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party runs on select nights through October 31, 2026, for guests who want to celebrate in costume after dark.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios®
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ suits the season, with its creaking service elevator waiting for anyone brave enough to step inside. Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After brings some of Disney’s most famous foes to the stage. After sunset, the cooler weather makes Batuu in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge® especially atmospheric.
At Hollywood & Vine, Minnie’s Seasonal Dine celebrates Halloween with festive music and seasonal décor, along with a menu built for the occasion.
EPCOT®
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival runs through November 21, 2026. Global Marketplaces serve festival-exclusive dishes and specialty sips inspired by countries and cultures around the world, making it easy to taste your way around World Showcase in a single day.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station® is a play experience found only at Disney’s Animal Kingdom®. Ride the Wildlife Express Train over to play with Bluey and her little sister Bingo, then stroll alongside the kangaroos and wallabies at Jumping Junction.
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park
Florida’s warm fall days still make room for a water park visit. Little ones can explore Tike’s Peak, a Frozen-inspired play area. Thrill seekers can race side by side down Toboggan Racers, an eight-lane waterslide, while Cross Country Creek offers a slower float along a 3,000-foot lazy river through the park’s snow-capped landscape.
Disney Springs®
Just a short walk from the resort, Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar brings back its Halloween celebration with a new menu of sinister sips and eerie eats, all set against vintage Halloween décor.
Looking Ahead to the Holidays
As fall turns toward the holiday season, two after-hours celebrations arrive in November. Disney Jollywood Nights begins November 7 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and runs into January for the first time. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party follows on November 8 at Magic Kingdom® Park.
Fall Magic Back at the Resort
The hours between park days are part of the trip here. A $30 million renovation reimagined the resort, and the season shows up on property in its own way.
On select nights, Movie on the Terrace brings a feature to the open air, with seasonal favorites on the lineup this fall. Yoga Flow and Pilates meet on the Terrace during the week, a quiet way to ease into whatever comes next. The pool stays open until 11 PM every night, and the Game Room keeps a rematch close at hand.
Evenings at American Kitchen Bar & Grill begin with the Nightly Beverage Ritual, a moment to slow down before dinner. Find the current lineup of resort happenings on our events page.
Fall Offers and Packages
Our Walt Disney World vacation package pairs your stay with park tickets in a single reservation, with pricing that updates as you enter your dates and party size.
For an evening at Disney Springs®, the Cirque du Soleil package includes two tickets to Drawn to Life along with complimentary self-parking. Guests who plan ahead can save with advance purchase rates. Stays of two nights or more come with savings on premium rooms and suites. Active and veteran service members can also enjoy exclusive appreciation rates.
Explore all current offers on our Disney hotel packages page.
Getting to the Parks
As an Official Walt Disney World® Hotel, Renaissance Orlando Resort – Disney Springs® Area offers Early Theme Park Entry every day of your stay. Our complimentary shuttle runs to all four Walt Disney World® theme parks, starting about 90 minutes before park opening.
Please note that the shuttle serves the four theme parks only. It does not cover water parks or after-hours special events, including Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, so guests will need to arrange their own transportation for those.
Fall Into the Magic With Us
The season has a way of making a familiar trip feel new. Spend the day in the parks, then come back to a resort where the season keeps going.
Entertainment, attractions, and event dates are subject to change. Water parks are subject to weather closures. Visit the Walt Disney World Resort website for the most current information.