Halloween on the High Seas: Spellbinding Fun at Sea

Celebrating Halloween with Disney Cruise Line elevates the beloved holiday to a new level of spooky fun. Whether guests choose to enjoy the festivities at sea on October 31 or participate in the Halloween celebrations weeks prior, "Halloween on the High Seas" offers a uniquely enchanting way to vacation in true Disney style.

These spirited cruises provide everything that comes with a standard Disney cruise—spacious accommodations, themed rotational dining, exceptional family entertainment, and adults-only areas—along with special Halloween-themed extras. True to the Disney experience, Halloween on the High Seas includes the excellent service that guests have come to expect.

This guide outlines the itineraries for these special Disney Halloween cruises and what guests can anticipate onboard.

**Halloween Entertainment and Activities Onboard**

• Guests on Halloween on the High Seas sailings will find a wide variety of shows and activities filled with Halloween thrills for guests of all ages. Here’s a glimpse of what can be enjoyed aboard many of the ships: -

• **Themed Character Encounters: ** Guests can take spooky selfies with Disney characters dressed in Halloween costumes. Characters include Mickey and Minnie Mouse in festive outfits, Donald and Daisy Duck in creative ensembles, Goofy as a classic skeleton, Pluto showcasing his love for candy corn, and Chip and Dale dressed as candy cauldrons.

• **Mickey’s Mouse-querade:** Guests are invited to dance with Disney characters at this magical musical soirée on deck.

• **Pirate Night: ** Sailors of all kinds are encouraged to dress in swashbuckling costumes for pirate-themed dining, an exciting deck party inspired by *Pirates of the Caribbean*, and other pirate-related activities.

• **Halloween Movies: ** Family-friendly films like *Haunted Mansion* and *Hocus Pocus* are screened at the onboard cinema or outside on deck.

• **Trick-or-Treating: ** Guests can don costumes and enjoy trick-or-treating during the early evening.

• **Crafts: ** Guests can express their creativity with Halloween-themed arts and crafts, creating memorable souvenirs.

Disney Cruise Line’s Halloween on the High Seas fully immerses guests in festive seasonal activities, featuring themed food and drinks that extend beyond pumpkin spice. The ships are adorned with ghostly decorations, including a stunning pumpkin tree in the atrium that delights guests from their first glimpse.

Adults also have exclusive spaces on Disney Cruise Line, offering special events like costume contests or dance parties, along with themed refreshments crafted just for Halloween on the High Seas.

For those seeking a delightful Disney cruise experience for Halloween, there are plenty of fall sailing options, with sun-soaked voyages to The Bahamas and the Caribbean ranging from three to seven nights. The Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, Disney Magic, and Disney Wish all host Halloween on the High Seas sailings, and in 2025, the newest ship in the fleet, the Disney Treasure, will join the celebration.

Most Disney Halloween cruises include stops at Disney’s lush private island, Disney Castaway Cay, or Disney’s newest island destination, Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point—or both. Sailing itineraries depart from Fort Lauderdale or Port Canaveral, Florida, or San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Disney Cruise Line’s Halloween on the High Seas sailings bring the joy of Halloween to guests of all ages, complete with themed décor, treats, and entertainment, including Disney characters in their Halloween costumes, spooky celebrations on the upper decks, and even trick-or-treating at sea.

**Are Costumes Encouraged on Disney Halloween Cruises? **

• Guests of all ages are encouraged to bring their Halloween costumes!

The Disney Cruise Line Navigator app assists guests in planning their cruise and keeps them informed at every step of the journey. Guests can make reservations in advance for specialty dining and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique appointments. Once onboard, the app provides port information, onboard activities, and more.

No doubt about it: For anyone looking to take a Disney cruise, Halloween on the High Seas offers "boo-tiful" memories that will last a lifetime.