Celebrating Halloween with Disney Cruise Line takes spooky fun to another level. Whether you sail on October 31 or earlier in the season, Halloween on the High Seas is a frightfully fun way to vacation like only Disney can.
Halloween Entertainment and Activities Aboard
These cruises include everything you love about a Disney cruise — from themed dining and family entertainment to top-tier service and adults-only escapes — plus special Halloween extras.
Character encounters are a seasonal highlight, featuring Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, and Chip and Dale in festive Halloween costumes. Don’t miss Mickey’s Mouse-querade, a musical party where guests can dance with their favorite Disney pals on deck.
Other onboard activities include:
- Pirate Night: Dress like a swashbuckler and enjoy a pirate-themed dinner and deck party.
- Halloween movies: Catch family favorites like Haunted Mansion and Hocus Pocus.
- Trick-or-treating: Guests of all ages can wear costumes and collect candy at sea.
- Crafts and activities: Create Halloween keepsakes with themed arts and crafts.
Halloween Decor and Dining
Disney Cruise ships get a spooky makeover during Halloween on the High Seas. Themed food and drink offerings go beyond pumpkin spice, and hauntingly beautiful decor covers every corner — including the signature pumpkin tree in each ship’s atrium.
Halloween Fun for Adults
Grown-ups have their own eerie experiences with exclusive events in adult-only spaces. Enjoy Halloween-themed cocktails, late-night parties, and even a costume contest just for adults.
Disney Halloween Cruise Itineraries
Fall sailings include cruises to The Bahamas and the Caribbean ranging from three to seven nights. Ships sailing with Halloween on the High Seas themes include the Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, Disney Magic, and Disney Wish — with the Disney Treasure joining the lineup in 2025.
Most itineraries include a stop at Disney Castaway Cay, Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, or both. Cruises embark from Fort Lauderdale, Port Canaveral, and San Juan.
Are costumes encouraged on Disney Halloween Cruises??
Guests of all ages are encouraged to bring their Halloween finest! The packing tips for Disney cruises include costume guidelines planning Halloween on the High Seas voyages.
Planning a Disney Halloween Cruise
The Disney Cruise Line Navigator app helps guests plan their cruise and stay in the know at every step of planning and cruising. Guests can make some reservations in advance of their trip, such as specialty dining reservations and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique appointments. Once onboard, the app offers port information, onboard activities, and more.
No bones about it: For anyone looking to take a Disney cruise, Halloween on the High Seas gives guests boo-tiful memories to last a lifetime.
