Toasting the New Year – Walt Disney World guests can count down to midnight and ring in 2013 with a dazzling display of entertainment, parades, fireworks and extended hours throughout the Vacation Kingdom on New Year’s Eve. (Diana Zalucky, photographer)

Goofy Lights Up the Holidays in 2012 – Santa Goofy joins the fun during The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Making nightly appearances on the Streets of America, this jovial character greets guests in the new Goofy's Winter Wonderland. The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights sparkles nightly November 9 through Jan. 6, 2013. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

Goofy Lights Up the Holidays in 2012 – Santa Goofy joins the fun during The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Making nightly appearances on the Streets of America, this jovial character greets guests in the new Goofy's Winter Wonderland. The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights sparkles nightly November 9 through Jan. 6, 2013. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

Goofy Lights Up the Holidays in 2012 – Santa Goofy joins the fun during The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Making nightly appearances on the Streets of America, this jovial character greets guests in the new Goofy's Winter Wonderland. The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights sparkles nightly November 9 through Jan. 6, 2013. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

Goofy Lights Up the Holidays in 2012 – Santa Goofy joins the fun during The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Making nightly appearances on the Streets of America, this jovial character greets guests in the new Goofy's Winter Wonderland. The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights sparkles nightly November 9 through Jan. 6, 2013. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

Pretty as a Princess – Just in time for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, a young lass shows off the new Merida costume from the blockbuster Disney•Pixar animated feature, “Brave.” The Celtic princess’ dress and fiery red wig are hot items this year for trick or treaters. Halloween is celebrated at the Magic Kingdom with 23 nights of spooktacular fun for ...

Playing a Halloween Tune – This artful Jack-O-Lantern bandleader strikes up a few frightfully fun tunes on Main Street, U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom. It’s all part of the decorations in place for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party held annually at the theme park. The family-friendly after-hours event offers trick or treating, meet and greets with favorite characters in costume, plus ...

“Happy HalloWishes” fireworks show at the Magic Kingdom – Orange fireworks explode over Cinderella Castle while illuminated pumpkins are projected with light during the “Happy HalloWishes” fireworks show. The show is part of “Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party,” an after-hours Halloween celebration at the theme park. A separate ticket is required to attend. (Gene Duncan, photographer)

More Treats Than Tricks – Friends scurry through the Magic Kingdom gathering treats galore during the annual Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party held at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. The family-friendly after-hours event offers trick or treating, meet and greets with favorite characters in costume, plus the must-see “Mickey’s Boo-to-You Parade.” The magical evening is capped with the ...

Not So Frightful – Friends gather at the annual Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party held at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. The family-friendly after-hours event offers trick or treating, meet and greets with favorite characters in costume, plus the must-see “Mickey’s Boo-to-You Parade” and “Happy HalloWishes” fireworks display. A separate ticket is required to attend. (Gene Duncan, ...