Help! The Disney Halloween NPCs flirted with me until my legs went weak—24 hours of crazy fun fully recorded

Who understands! I just got back from Disney Halloween last week, and now scrolling through the photos still makes my heart race! Captain Jack leaned in close calling me his little pirate, the Vampire Count bent down to fix my headband, even the villain Cruella made a queen’s hand gesture at me during the parade. In 2 days and 1 night, I uncovered all the hidden tricks clearly, spent every penny wisely, and this guide helps you avoid 90% of the traps—just dive in with your eyes closed! 🚀 2 days and 1 night “max out without wasting time” schedule, don’t miss out! Day 1: Grab rides, hang with NPCs, wait for fireworks, full throttle pace - 7:30 First wave rush! Stay at nearby guesthouses (about 150 RMB per person including shuttle), take the shuttle at 7 AM to the park, arriving an hour early = 2 extra big rides! Must bring a folding stool (for sitting in lines), buy pumpkin headbands online (69 RMB cheaper than in the park), don’t forget a power bank, you’ll run out of phone battery from all the photos! - 8:30 Head straight to popular rides! After security, rush to “TRON Lightcycle Power Run,” 20-minute wait in the morning, 1.5 hours in the afternoon! Then ride “Seven Dwarfs Mine Train,” Halloween decorations are super cute, slow-motion shots of the drops get tons of likes on social media! - 12:00 Eat limited edition meals without lines! Go to “Pinocchio’s Kitchen” for a pumpkin burger (68 RMB, pumpkin-flavored bun with fried chicken) and ghost macarons (35 RMB for 2), eat outdoors while watching passersby’s Halloween costumes, all for about 70 RMB per person! - 14:00 Get close with NPCs! Find Captain Jack in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” area (he’ll heart-sign you), wait for the Vampire Count on “Mickey Avenue” (get a photo ticket first)! The giant pumpkin pile in front of the castle is best photographed at 3 PM, the sunlight is just right with no backlight. - 17:30 Secure parade spot! For the 7:15 PM villain parade, go to the middle section of “Mickey Avenue” at 5:30 PM, sit on the curb with a folding stool, sitting in the back with a cushion still gets full shots and it’s not crowded! Use video mode, the villain costumes are amazing in detail! - 8:30 Wait for fireworks! The 9:15 PM Halloween fireworks are best viewed from “Fantasy Garden” with an unobstructed view, featuring pumpkin and ghost effects, paired with villain BGM for a stunning experience! Use night mode for photos, don’t use flash, capture the castle and fireworks fully! - 10:00 Shop! One hour before closing, go to the store next to “Mickey’s Good Friends Delicious Market,” fewer people! Buy limited edition pins (59 RMB) and ghost teddy bears (199 RMB), free gift wrapping for purchases over 300 RMB, don’t buy too big or it’s tiring to carry! Day 2: Finish rides, take beautiful photos, easy return trip - 9:00 Hit less crowded rides! Fewer people on the second day, start with “The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh” (Halloween pumpkin decorations), then ride the carousel, use panorama mode to capture the castle and carousel, like a fairy tale! Finish 3 rides before 11 AM, super relaxed! - 12:00 Eat Chinese food! Go to “Barbossa BBQ” for pumpkin rib rice (58 RMB, ribs tender) and ghost steamed dumplings (32 RMB, shrimp filling), about 60 RMB per person, very filling for the trip back! - 14:00 Take photos and buy souvenirs! Take queen-style photos by the Red Queen’s throne in “Alice’s Maze,” take a photo with Iron Man in cape at “Marvel Hero Headquarters”! Finally, buy Halloween cookies (88 RMB/box) at the exit gift shop, perfect for friends! - 16:00 Head back! Take the guesthouse shuttle to the subway station, carrying dolls and pins, phone full of photos and fireworks videos, happiness overload! ✨ Must-haves & tips to avoid pitfalls (copy this homework directly) 🎒 Essential items list (save money and practical) - Folding stool: sit while waiting in lines or for parades, avoid sore legs - Pumpkin headband bought online: 30-40 RMB (park sells for 99 RMB), choose one with sequins for better photos - 20,000mAh power bank: photos and videos drain battery fast, park rental is 10 RMB/hour - Unopened bottled water: 2 bottles enough, park sells for 15 RMB each, refill at drinking stations - Individually wrapped cookies: pass security, no need to buy 50 RMB park snacks when hungry - Small cushion: put on folding stool for comfort, also helps raise height in back rows for parade photos 📸 Best photo spots (tested and no regrets) 1. Giant pumpkin pile in front of the castle: best light at 3 PM, beautiful panorama of castle + pumpkins 2. Treasure Cove ghost pumpkin lantern corridor: fewer people during the day for posing, more atmospheric when lit at night 3. Red Queen’s throne in Alice’s Maze: sit on the throne for “queen vibes,” paired with pumpkin lights is stunning 4. Carousel: fewer people before 10 AM, use panorama mode to capture carousel + castle, like a fairy tale 5. Pirates of the Caribbean dock: Captain Jack patrol spot, close interaction photos feel very immersive ⚠️ Pitfalls to avoid (lessons learned the hard way) - Don’t buy scalper fast passes: official “Disney Premier Access” costs 60-120 RMB each, available on the app - Don’t wear exaggerated costumes: clothes with spikes or masks are not allowed, black dress + headband is light and photogenic - Don’t crowd the front parade rows: choose the middle section curb on Mickey Avenue, use cushion in back rows for full shots without crowding - Don’t miss NPC times: check “Entertainment Schedule” on the app, Captain Jack patrols once each at 2 PM and 4 PM - Don’t buy park snacks: bring your own cookies + water, save 50 RMB per person+ 🧥 Outfit recommendations (definitely photogenic) - Dark sweet cool style: black short dress + pumpkin headband + Martin boots, tall and camera-ready! - Cute style: white sweatshirt + black suspender skirt + ghost pendant, perfect for NPC interactions! - Must-haves: pumpkin headband bought online (30 RMB), Halloween pin (10 RMB), small black crossbody bag (for phone and power bank). Disney Halloween is truly amazing! Thinking back now, I still get heart-flutters from Captain Jack’s flirting, the beauty of the fireworks, and the excitement of the parade. At about 800 RMB per person, it’s super worth it with no wasted money! Quickly grab friends who love to go wild and rush there, don’t wait until next year to regret it—after all, this kind of joy can only be truly felt by going yourself!