9 Things Families Can Look Forward to at Walt Disney World This Fall

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is one of our favorite things to do at Walt Disney World in Fall. Not only is it perfect for little kids who want to dress up as their favorite prince or princess (and get free candy all night), but it's also filled with spooky fun for all ages. Even Mom and Dad can get in on the fun by dressing up in a fun family group costume! Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party runs on select nights from Aug. 16 through Nov. 1.

While we already know what's behind the construction walls of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Hollywood Studios, since the land is exactly the same as its Disneyland counterpart, we're still excited for its opening in Florida. Kiddos visiting this new land will love meeting some of their favorite Star Wars characters and being able to fly the Millennium Falcon on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opens Aug. 29 in Walt Disney World!

Kids young and old love fireworks, and there's honestly no better way to end a night at Walt Disney World than with a fireworks spectacular. Starting Oct. 1, Epcot will be debuting a new fireworks show, Epcot Forever. The new show will feature kites, a new soundtrack, and some of Epcot's most beloved attractions in a story like no other.

Epcot is also celebrating the 24th year of the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival with dozens of outdoor kitchens offering samples of international dishes — there's a lot to try. Kids will love the festival because there are activities just for them, like a scavenger hunt based on Ratatouille, a dance party, and candy sushi making classes. The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival starts Aug. 29 and goes through Nov. 23.

Over at Disney Springs, sports fans of all ages are going to enjoy the NBA Experience, which will allow kids and parents to see what it's like to be in the NBA. Kids can take part in basketball challenges, see what it's like to be an NBA player on draft day, and more. The NBA Experience opens at Disney Springs on Aug. 12.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Park has been celebrating The Lion King all Summer, and we don't see that stopping anytime soon. In fact, its nighttime show, Rivers of Light, recently had new Lion King elements added and is now called Rivers of Light: We Are One. After seeing The Lion King in theaters, the whole family won't be able to resist singing along to songs from the film.

All around Magic Kingdom Park, Halloween and Fall decorations take over. From the cute little Mickey pumpkin wreaths to autumnal bunting on Main Street U.S.A., the park is dressed to impress! There is also a bounty of Fall treats for the family to try at the Confectionery and Main Street Bakery — we recommend one of the seasonal Mickey caramel apples or the pumpkin fudge.

A new mode of transportation is taking off at Walt Disney World starting Sept. 29. The Disney Skyliner will allow guests to travel on two gondola lines high above the parks and resorts from Disney's Hollywood Studios and Epcot to Disney's Art of Animation, Disney's Caribbean Beach, Disney's Pop Century, and Disney's Riviera Resorts. If you have kids who love trains or boats and a little bit of a thrill, they are going to love heading into the parks on the Disney Skyliner.

Starting Sept. 1, each day at the Walt Disney World parks, there are going to be extra Extra Magic Hours. Kids might not love getting up so early, but they will for sure love getting to ride some of their favorite attractions with a limited wait, including entrance into Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at 6 a.m.! Extra Extra Magic Hours run through Nov. 2.