Halloween on the High Seas Returns with New Décor and Experiences on the Disney Wish
Disney Cruise Line's Halloween on the High Seas event debuted all-new seasonal décor on the Disney Wish in 2022, headlined by the ship's signature Pumpkin Tree named Boo! A brand-new character meet-and-greet featured Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, and Clarabelle Cow dressed as the Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus. Themed activities, costume parties, and spooky screenings rounded out the fleet-wide celebration.
Halloween on the High Seas returned to the Disney Cruise Line fleet in 2022 with all-new seasonal décor debuting aboard the Disney Wish. The ship's Grand Hall was transformed with Halloween garland, pumpkins, and fall florals, while an exclusive new Pumpkin Tree named Boo! became the centerpiece of the seasonal celebration. New character experiences and fleet-wide activities rounded out one of the line's most popular seasonal sailings.
Key Details
- Ship: Disney Wish (and full DCL fleet)
- Event: Halloween on the High Seas
- Signature Feature: Pumpkin Tree named Boo! — inspired by the Cinderella story
- New Character Experience: Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, and Clarabelle Cow as the Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus
- Sailing Dates: Throughout October 2022; 2023 sailings from Florida, California, and New York
- Plan At: disneycruise.disney.go.com
The Disney Wish's Grand Hall Gets a Halloween Makeover
For Halloween on the High Seas 2022, the Disney Wish's already-stunning Grand Hall received a seasonal transformation. Garland adorned with pumpkins and fall florals draped the atrium, heightening the ship's signature enchantment with an autumnal glow.
Meet Boo!: The Disney Wish's Pumpkin Tree
Each ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet features a signature Pumpkin Tree with its own distinct look and lore. The Disney Wish's tree — named Boo! — is set apart by its lighter bark, graceful branches, and a mystical face. According to the story told aboard the ship, Boo! grew perfect gourds with the help of a Wishing Star at night, producing the pumpkin that became Cinderella's coach to the Prince's Ball.
New Sanderson Sisters Character Meet-and-Greet
A new character experience debuted fleet-wide in 2022: Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, and Clarabelle Cow appear dressed as the Sanderson Sisters from the film Hocus Pocus. While all characters on board don Halloween costumes during these sailings, the Sanderson Sisters meet-and-greet was the standout new addition of the season.
What's Included on a Halloween on the High Seas Sailing
Beyond the décor and character experiences, these themed sailings pack in a full slate of Halloween programming across the fleet:
- Mickey's Mouse-querade Party: A fleet-wide costume party where guests and Disney characters celebrate together in Halloween attire.
- Halloween Isn't Just For Kids: Adult-exclusive venues host costume contests and a Villainous Takeover on the dance floor.
- Spooky Movies: Halloween-themed films screen on Funnel Vision by the family pool and in staterooms throughout the sailing.
- Ghoulish Delights: Themed food and beverage options are available around the ship, along with trick-or-treating opportunities for younger guests.
Booking Window and 2023 Sailings
Halloween on the High Seas sailings run throughout October. Guests who missed the 2022 season can begin planning for 2023, when itineraries will depart from Florida, California, and New York. Browse available sailings at DisneyCruise.com.