What's Happening in the World of Disney For October 2024
What's Happening in the World of Disney For October 2024
Be in the know for all things Disney going on during the month of October 2024
Each month, we’ll give you the information you need to plan your trip, whether going to a domestic Disney park, watching Disney+, or just looking to buy something at the Disney Store.
Walt Disney World:
October 2024 Events:
Park Hours: Always check park hours before your trip. Ticket parties and even private special events can change the expected hours.
Through October 31st at Magic Kingdom, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. Parties will take place on select nights through October 31st, 2024. All are sold out, so if you don’t have your tickets, maybe look into the Christmas party.
The 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will be held from August 29th to November 23rd at EPCOT. Check the menus to see what yummy dishes are available this year.
From September 15th through October 15th, 2024, Walt Disney World will celebrate Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month.
October 24, 2024 - Animal Kingdon DVC Moonlight Magic
On October 18th, Lightning Lane Single Pass prices for most LLSP rides will increase by $1. Rise of the Resistance will not increase.
On October 21st, Lightning Lane Single Pass prices for some rides will increase again by $1. This may point to daily fluctuations in pricing based on crowds, as Disney does with park tickets.
Attraction | Current High Price | 10/18 Price Increase | 10/21 Price Increase
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train | $12 | $13 | $14
TRON / Lightcycle Run | $20 | $21 | $22
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind | $17 | $18 | $19
Avatar Flight of Passage | $17 | $17 | $18
October 2024 WDW Refurbishments:
No one likes it when their favorite ride is closed on vacation, but updates and fixes must happen. It's best to know before you go!
⛵︎ Jungle Cruise
Dates: Aug 26th — Oct 17th
Details: This attraction will close briefly for a scheduled refurbishment. It is likely getting ready for its transformation into the Jingle Cruise.
🚗 Test Track
Dates: June 17th — 2025
Details: Test Track presented by Chevrolet will close to get a new makeover. Call it Test Track 3.0. Details are sparse, but Disney gave some descriptions on their parks blog.
🏖️ Caribbean Beach - Barbados Leisure Pool
Dates: July 29th — Sept 2024
Details: The Barbados leisure pool will be closed. Guests can enjoy the Fuentes del Morro pool and four other leisure pools.
🏨 Bay Lake Tower at the Contemporary Resort
Dates: Sept 2024 — Sept 2025
Details: Beginning in September, the Bay Lake Tower would begin the first major refurbishment in its history.
🌴 Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort DVC Construction
Dates: Mar 1 — December 2024
Details: The Resort remains open, but areas adjacent to the resort are currently being renovated to include new Disney Vacation Club Villas, restaurants, and even new recreation offerings.
Port Orleans - French Quarter
Dates: May 2024 — Nov 2024
Details: Some guest rooms will be under refurbishment. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. Most Resort hotel amenities will remain available.
Scat Cat's Club - Café at Disney's Port Orleans Resort
Dates: September 23rd, 2024 - mid-October 2024
Details: The resort's main dining location is closed for refurbishment. However, guests can still enjoy popular menu items such as Mickey-shaped beignets, specialty beignets, and specialty coffees at Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory.
Blizzard Beach Water Park
Dates: March 17th - November 3rd
Details: Seasonal refurbishment; Typhoon Lagoon will be open for guests to experience.
Disneyland:
Park Hours: Always check park hours before your trip. Ticket parties and even private special events can change the expected hours.
October 2024 Events:
From August 23rd through November 2nd, 2024, Disneyland’s Frontierland will host Día de los Muertos.
From August 30th through November 1st, 2024, you can participate in Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit.
August 25th - October 31st: Disney California Adventure will host the 2024 Oogie Boogie Bash. I hope you have your tickets already because they are all sold out!
August 18th - November 15th - Disney California Adventure will host the Plaza de la Familia Celebration.
October 10th to October 13th - Artist Showcase and Signing – Thomas Kinkade Studios
Time: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Location: Disneyana, Main Street, U.S.A., Disneyland Park
October 1st, 3rd and 6th - Girls Crew – Jewelry Trunk Show
Time: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, daily
Location: Gone Hollywood, Hollywood Land, Disney California Adventure Park
October 2024 Disneyland Refurbishments:
🦁 Jungle Cruise
Dates: September 16th - October 4th
🌎 "it's a small world"
Dates: September 16th - November 5th
Details: Getting ready for the seasonal overlay
🍉 Critter Country Fruit Cart
Dates: July 8th — Late 2024
Details: Due to its location in Critter Country, the Critter Country Fruit Cart will temporarily close.
🛶 Davey Crockett’s Explorer Canoes
Dates: July 8th — Late 2024
Details: Due to adjacent construction, Davey Crockett’s Explorer Canoes will temporarily close.
🍗 Hungry Bear Restaurant becoming the Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree
Dates: July 8th — Late 2024
Details: Hungry Bear Restaurant will temporarily close for kitchen refurbishments. Disney released details on the new menu.
💦 Splash Mountain transformation into Tiana's Bayou Adventure
Dates: May 31st —November 15th.
🚂 Disneyland Railroad
Dates: Aug. 5th — TBA
Details: Disneyland Railroad will close for a brief stint.
👻 Haunted Mansion
Dates: January 22nd — TBA
Details: The haunted Mansion ride is a virtual queue only while they work in the standby queue.
New shows dropping on Disney+ in October 2024:
Tuesday, October 1st
Incredible Dr. Pol The Grand Finale
Wednesday, October 2nd
Mickey’s Spooky Stories (S1, 5 episodes)
The Simpsons (Season 35, 18 episodes)
Marvel Television's Agatha All Along - Episode 4 at 6pm PT
Thursday, October 3rd
Witches: The Truth Behind the Trials (S1, 6 episodes)
Friday, October 4th
Shortstober with Big City Greens
Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends (S3, 5 episodes)
Spookiz: The Movie
Ayla & The Mirrors - New Episodes
Saturday, October 5th
The Biggest Little Farm
Monday, October 7th
Bluey Minisodes - New Episodes
Dancing with the Stars (Season 33) - Episode 3
Tuesday, October 8th
Dancing with the Stars (Season 33) - Episode 4
Wednesday, October 9th
Big City Greens (S4, 1 episode)
Mickey Mouse Funhouse (S3, 6 episodes)
ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series (S1, 5 episodes)
Marvel Television's Agatha All Along - Episode 5 at 6pm PT
Friday, October 11th
Expedition Amazon
Ayla & The Mirrors
"The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" A New Short from The Simpsons - Premiere
Tuesday, October 15th
Pupstruction (S2, 13 episodes)
Wednesday, October 16th
Kiff (Halloween special)
Me & Mickey (Shorts) (S3, 1 episode)
Me & Winnie the Pooh (S2, 1 episode)
Playdate with Winnie the Pooh (Shorts) (S2, 2 episodes)
Marvel Television’s "Agatha All Along" - Episode 6 at 6pm PT
Friday, October 18th
The Devil’s Climb
Ayla & the Mirrors
LEGO Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition
Saturday, October 19th
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - Live at 7:00 p.m. EDT/6:00 p.m. CDT/5:00 p.m. MDT/4:00 p.m. PDT
Tuesday, October 22nd
Dancing with the Stars (Season 33) - Episode 6
Wednesday, October 23rd
Primos (S1, 1 episode)
SuperKitties (S2, 4 episodes)
Marvel Television’s "Agatha All Along" - Episode 7 at 6pm PT
Friday, October 25th
Ayla & the Mirrors
Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band - Premiere
Tuesday, October 29th
Dancing with the Stars (Season 33) - Episode 7 live 8/7c;
Wednesday, October 30th
Dino Ranch (S3, 10 episodes)
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - Series Premiere, First 8 Episodes
Marvel Television’s "Agatha All Along" - Episode 8 & 9 at 6 pm PT
Disney Store Releases for October 2024
October 1st
Beauty and the Beast Rose Figurine
31 Days of Drops
8 AM PT Disney Designer Dolls Collection Midnight Masquerade: Ariel
October 2nd
Milk Snob Stitch Collection
October 3rd
Disney Munchlings Baked Treats Series
October 4th
Mickey Mouse by Her Universe
at 8AM PT Pleasing Colab
October 7th
Mickey & Co Collection
October 8th at 8 AM PT
Disney Eats Churro Collection
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