Disney Cruise Halloween on the High Seas Returns in 2024

Halloween on the High Seas is returning to the Disney Cruise line in 2024 during spooky season! This is a special Halloween celebration onboard Disney Cruise Line sailings.

In September and October, the Disney Cruise Line sailings (specifics below) will feature themed events like trick-or-treating in costume, Halloween treats, character appearances, parties, movies, and more.

Disney Cruise Line guests can enjoy a sailing filled with “magical mischief and spellbinding surroundings,” and spooky decor will be featured across the ships (including an enchanted pumpkin tree). Keep reading for all the newly announced details for Halloween on the High Seas!

Halloween on the High Seas 2024

Halloween on the High Seas is a themed Disney Cruise that takes place on select cruises in September and October.

Cruise options include departures from Fort Lauderdale and Port Canaveral in Florida with a range of cruises that start with three days and go up to six.

Port stops for the Halloween on the High Sea cruises include stops at Disney's private island, Castaway Cay, and the new Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point! Other stops include Cozumel, Mexico, and Nassu, Bahamas. Read all our thoughts on a Disney Cruise experience from a theme park fan to see why we loved the Caribbean cruises!

Themed cruises are a great way to enhance an already great experience! Ships included for sailings on the Halloween on the High Seas include the Disney Magic, Disney Fantasy, and the newer ship the popular Disney Wish!

New Halloween Costumes for Mickey, Minnie & Donald

This year you can see Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Donald Duck in new costumes for Halloween on the High Seas.

Donald's spider costume has to be my favorite Halloween costume I've ever seen on a Disney character!

What You Can Expect from Halloween on the High Seas

The Halloween on the High Seas on the Disney Cruise Line features lots of fun, spooky activities and treats!

  • Mickey’s Mouse-querade Party, where you can can celebrate the season in costume with your favorite Disney characters dressed in Halloween-inspired outfits
  • Themed Character Meet and Greets, where you can meet Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, and Clarabelle Cow dressed as the Sanderson sisters from Hocus Pocus
  • Halloween Activities, including spooky craft-making. In the past, these have also included interactive Halloween movies, games, ghost stories, trick-or-treating, costume contests, and more. Note: Halloween activities can vary by ship and itinerary.
  • “Spine-Tingling” treats, including desserts, drinks, and more!

The cruises will feature elaborate Halloween-themed decor, including the magical pumpkin tree who grew the perfect pumpkin that became Cinderella's coach with the help of a wishing star. Each cruise line ship has a unique signature Pumpkin Tree!

Check out our top 10 Disney Cruise Line tips for a magical Disney cruise to make the most of your trip!

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About Emily Midgley

Emily Midgley is a writer from San Diego, California. She was introduced to Disneyland when she was two and has been in love with all things Disney ever since! At Mickey Visit, she will keep you updated with the latest news from the Disney Parks and provide helpful planning content for your vacation. Her favorite rides at Disneyland are Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout, Space Mountain, and Rise of the Resistance. She loves Marvel (especially Guardians of the Galaxy) and lives and breathes anything to do with Star Wars.

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