Following the detailed schedule announcement for the 2026 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Walt Disney World has shared dates for that event alongside the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, running through late November. Additional news includes a new patent for AI-enhanced ride safety.
Walt Disney World has provided updates on its 2026 late summer and early fall events. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom will run on select nights from August 7 through October 31, with tickets priced from $119 to $229. Early ticket access begins May 5 for Disney Resort hotel guests and May 12 for the general public. Highlights include returning favorites like the Hocus Pocus Villain Spieltacular, Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular, and Boo-To-You Halloween Parade, plus a new A Masquerade with Stitch event. (See prior coverage for the full list of dates and details.)
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will take place daily from August 27 through November 21. Returning activities include Remy’s Ratatouille Hide ‘n’ Squeak Scavenger Hunt and Emile’s Fromage Montage. Fan-favorite menu items returning are Street Corn-style Dumplings from Gyoza of the Galaxy, Grilled Bushberry-spiced Shrimp Skewer from Australia, and Kirschwasser Torte from The Alps.
Separately, Disney filed US Patent Application US 2026/0109316 A1 on April 23, 2026. The patent describes an AI system using video analysis and machine learning to verify passenger restraints on rides, checking body position, restraint engagement, and lock status to potentially speed up loading times.
