NEWS: Halloween is a Frightful Good Time at Disneyland Paris

This Halloween season brings even more thrills, chills and surprises to Disneyland Paris, from now to November 3!

Stepping through the gates, guests will find a bewitched Main Street, U.S.A. and a mischievous atmosphere as the spirit of Halloween takes hold with pumpkins, ghosts and enchanting decorations. At Sleeping Beauty Castle, favorite Disney Villains – including the devilish sea witch Ursula – take to Royal Castle Stage for a spooky new show alongside Mickey and Friends.

Ursula herself will perform her famous anthem, “Poor Unfortunate Souls” and a brand-new track called “Are You Brave Enough?” that was specially created for the new Disney production and serves as the official theme of the season.

The return of Halloween also means the return of Mickey’s Halloween Celebration cavalcade with a show-stopping Mickey’s Illusion Manor float, featuring the zombies of Phantom Manor and Mélanie Ravenswood in her wedding dress. Disney characters will join in the celebration, including Donald, his nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie, Daisy and the Three Little Pigs.

And speaking of Phantom Manor, the iconic attraction has plenty of surprises in store for guests following its re-opening earlier this year after the attraction’s biggest renovation project ever. Even The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror has a hair-raising new twist with dazzling special effects and new thrilling drop sequences.

Of course, guests will spot Disney characters throughout the park in their best Halloween costumes to pose for photos, like Minnie, Stitch, Goofy’s son Max and the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland. The bravest can experience an encounter with Maleficent, who will take possession of Sleeping Beauty Castle Courtyard with a briar bush shaped as a dreadful dragon.

Those with a devilish sweet tooth will find treats to suit all tastes, from Cruella cupcakes to Disney Villains shortbreads. Thanks to a tasty collaboration with Belgian chocolate maker Pierre Marcolini, guests staying in select Disneyland Hotel rooms during the season will also find a ‘trick or treat’ box of chocolates waiting for them. There are even new merchandise items on sale throughout the resort, including two new dresses for guests to proudly wear their love for Disney Villains and Halloween.

It’s going to be a wicked Halloween indeed at Disneyland Paris! The question is: are you brave enough?

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My enthusiasm for all things Disney all started when my parents took our family to WDW for a vacation. My first trip was at age 13. Since that first time, I have made a trip to WDW almost every year from age 13. As far as I knew there was only one place to vacation! My fascination with WDW began on that first trip. I wanted to know how things at WDW operated and what made it so magical. I wanted to know details like how many people worked there and the length of the monorail track. It is that fascination that fueled my interest in WDW. Each year that my family vacationed at WDW, I learned more about WDW as they built more parks and added more attractions. I am not the average fan; I want to know all the details and I love researching the facts of WDW. I research facts through the Internet, books and DVDs. To me, the best part is to conduct research trip at WDW. After college, my father was transferred to Orlando and I moved with my parents. Seeking employment, I applied for a job at WDW. I passed the first rounds of interviews and was proud to join the Disney family as a security cast member! The job was great. It included Disney-specific training and security training before assuming four duties: driving a security vehicle, standing a post, working in a resort or walking a park or other area. Sometimes I even had special duties like working the Epcot Christmas Processional. I would escort the celebrity guests from backstage to onstage. Interestingly, every cast member is given a WDW fact book monthly to aid in answering guest questions. The pocket book contained great Disney facts that added more fuel for my thirst of Disney facts. Well, all-good things must come to end so we moved back to NJ. In the summer of 2010 I moved back to Florida I am now living in Orlando less then 15 minutes from WDW and living the dream and have fun along the way. Favorite Park – Magic Kingdom Favorite Character – Mickey Mouse Favorite restaurant – California Grill Favorite attraction – Toy Story Mania Favorite resort – Bay Lake Tower / Contempoary First time at a disney park – 1976 & have been every year since Who was on your first disney trip – My entire family Favorite disney memory – My first trip and my first trip with my kids How far do you live from disney now – 15 minutes When is your next Disney trip? – every weekend Favorite Disney Movie – Jungle Book & Toy Story

NEWS: Halloween is a Frightful Good Time at Disneyland Paris