What’s New this Fall at Walt Disney World?

So much is happening at Walt Disney World this fall. Let’s chat about what you can do and why we still love fall at Walt Disney World.  If you’re ready to head to Florida for some milder weather, fall decorations and a reason to celebrate Halloween early, then Walt Disney World is the place to be. Here are all our favorite things happening this fall, from snacks to new rides, shows, restaurants, and more!

BoardWalk Deli | Disney’s BoardWalk

Located just outside the International Gateway at EPCOT park is the Disney BoardWalk. And this fall you can find a whole new restaurant where Boardwalk Bakery used to be. This new eatery is a deli counter just outside the Disney Boardwalk Inn and serves up a variety of sandwiches for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Using traditional deli flavors, inspired by the northeastern delis of old, this new restaurant also has plant-based options, bagels, and everything you’d hope to find in an easy breakfast or lunch spot at Disney World. 

Woody’s Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant | Toy Story Land Hollywood Studios

With Jessies Trading Post Gift Shop already open in Toy Story Land, Hollywood Studios, Woody’s Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant is soon on the way! This new table-service restaurant in Toy Story Land promises larger-than-life Toy Story decor created by Andy himself, complete with Woody, and Jessie taking the reigns. Serving up a wild west American BBQ-style menu, this one is sure to please everyone in the family. 

Fantasmic! | Hollywood Studios

Set to return soon, this evening show at Hollywood Studios is getting an overhaul! Complete with Maleficent as a 40-foot dragon, and Mickey taking the lead with our favorite Disney friends to take down the villains. This show features water elements, pyrotechnics, and a theater to seat 10,000 people. 

Hey Disney! Alexa Tech | Disney Resorts

If you’re staying at one of the many Disney Resorts, then you can expect to see new Alexa technology in your resort room. Offering up Park Hours, Disney Trivia, and stories for kids, these digital devices are all part of the Disney resort experience. Just say ” Hey Disney” to get whatever information you need on your next stay. 

Food and Wine Festival | July 14th, 2022 – November 19, 2022

The Walt Disney World EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is back in full swing at EPCOT Park. And with it comes 29 Food and Wine Festival kitchens, a new lineup of bands at the Eat to the Beat concert series, and a slew of cheese dishes to try for Emile’s Fromage Montage Challenge. For tips on the best days to visit the Food and Wine Festival, and everything you can do, check out our Food and Wine Festival page. Or take a look at the Food and Wine Festival Menus ahead of time to get a handle on all the new foods to add to your must-try list. Check out What’s New for the Food and Wine Festival in 2022.

Halloween at Walt Disney World | August 12- October 31, 2022

There is nothing quite Halloween at Walt Disney World. Halloween at Walt Disney World runs from August 12 through October 31, 2022. Events, decorations, and Disney fall snacks can be found in all four parks! Here’s what’s new at Walt Disney World for Halloween. 

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

This Halloween party returns to Magic Kingdom for select nights from August 12- October 31, 2022. At the party you can expect to get exclusive snacks, Halloween overlays of certain rides, the Not so Spooky Spectacular Fireworks Show, the Hocus Pocus Spelltacular, and more! Check out our Guide to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. 

Cadaver Dans at Magic Kingdom

The Dapper Dans arrive on Main Street USA dressed in their spooky outfits to sing songs and help get you in the mood for the Halloween season. 

Halloween Decorations

While you can find Mickey Pumpkin wreaths mostly in Magic Kingdom, the other parks at Walt Disney World all get fun Halloween decorations, snacks and merchandise too. EPCOT celebrates Day of the Dead in World Showcase Mexico. Animal Kingdom has spooky bats in their habitats, and Hollywood Studios shows off some of the best creep Halloween decorations from days long past. 

Halloween Snacks

All the parks, resorts and Disney Springs ring in the season with Halloween snacks. Starting mid-August you can plan on apple flavors, pumpkin spice, spooky treats and even Halloween-themed caramel apples. Check out all the Halloween Snacks at Walt Disney World. 

Are you heading to Walt Disney World for Halloween? Read What’s New for Halloween at Walt Disney World.

Disney Fall Snacks

Ok, guys. You knew this one would be at the top of our list because we go crazy for seasonal snacks. Plan to see Pumpkin Spice cupcakes, new spooky sips, and the ever-popular Hades Nachos. You can find Disney Fall Snacks in the parks, resorts, and Disney Springs. Check out all the new FALL Disney snacks.

Wine and Dine Half Marathon | November 3- 6, 2022

The Wine and Dine Half Marathon is taking on the Disney Villains this fall! Running November 3-6, 2022 this runDisney event comes with a bunch of things you need to know before you go as running events return to Walt Disney World this fall. Themes this season include Coco, Raya and the Dragon, Soul and the Genie! 

Minnie’s Halloween Dine at Hollywood and Vine | August 12- November 7, 2022

Minnie’s Halloween Dine features Minnie, of course, in her Halloween best. Plan to see the restaurant and the characters in their spooky seasonal best ready for those photos. Minnie’s Halloween Dine and Hollywood and Vine sometimes sell out so grab reservations while they last! 

Fall into Magic at Disney Springs

Disney Springs always pulls out all the stops for the fall months at Walt Disney World. You will be sure to find something fun over at the Disney Springs Info Center to add a little Fall Flavor to your Disney Springs day. Head to Disney Springs for Fall into Magic! With new snacks, shows, and merchandise for the Fall into Magic event, you can head to Disney Springs for seasonal fun from September 5- October 31, 2022. 

New Disney Fall Merchandise

So many Halloween and Fall things to buy! Another of our favorite reasons to visit Disney World in the Fall is the merchandise. While we are chronic browsers, we rarely buy these goodies, because airlines have luggage weight limits. But that doesn’t stop us from staring and wishing and wondering how much shipping it directly home would be. Luckily you can grab loads of the new Fall, Food and Wine, and Halloween Merchandise on shopDisney.com.  Check out the latest Disney Halloween Merchandise for 2022 on the site! 

New Disney Snacks in the Fall

Head to any of the Disney parks, resorts, or Disney Springs for new snacks filled with apple, caramel, chocolate, and fall flavors of all kinds. Many restaurants even adjust menus to accommodate fall desserts and entrees. Check out all the New Disney Fall Snacks to help get you in the mood for the season. 

Disney Resorts in the Fall

Disney Resorts get into the feeling of the season as much as the Parks! We love browsing the gift shops, scouting out new fall flavors in the dessert cases, and watching the fun Halloween movies on the lawn. Did you know there are even certain Disney Resorts that are better in the fall? From upping the coziness factor to location and the best fall snacks, check out all our favorite Disney Resorts for Fall. 

Disney Decorations in the Fall

So we’ve talked about the magic that can happen when it’s Autumn at Walt Disney World before. And this Mickey Pumpkin Wreath is the guy we look forward to seeing every fall. You can spot fall garlands, wreaths, decorations, and more all over the Disney Parks. We love to revel in the feelings of Fall even when it’s 90 in Florida. 

Fall at Walt Disney World 2022

We absolutely love Walt Disney World in the fall. If you’re looking for the best time to go to Disney World aim for the second or third week in September. We also love early November when all the fall decorations are still up and the weather is cooler. Hopefully, this post has given you some amazing things to look forward to for your Disney Fall Vacation. Have any favorite experiences we missed? Let us know!