Heading to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party in 2023? If yes, you're in luck as this promises the best year ever when it comes to specialty foods. Our complete guide on what to try, plus our take on the recently reopened Trail's End and Crockett's Tavern at Fort Wilderness.

The Must Eat Items at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

This is one of the best years ever for foodies at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

For 2023 Disney culinary has created 30 specialty treats and 27 of them are brand new this year! 

Here is the full menu and our top picks for what you must try.

Auntie Gravity's Galactic Goodies (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party) 

• Apple Fritter Milk Shake: Salted caramel milk shake topped with green apple whipped cream and an apple fritter (Non-alcoholic) (New)

Cheshire Café 

• MMMummy Treat: Flaky pastry filled with chocolate-hazelnut filling and topped with white icing stripes and sugar eyes (New) (Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)  > Mike's Pick
• Queen of Hearts Slushy: Frozen cherry slushy drizzled with black cherry purée and topped with whipped cream and a crown-shaped chocolate piece (Non-alcoholic) (New) (Regular park hours and the Party)
• Witches Cold Brew: French Vanilla Joffreys Coffee Cold Brew topped with pumpkin-spiced foam and Halloween sprinkles (Non-alcoholic) (Regular park hours and the Party)

Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Terrifyin' Twice-Spiced Chicken Sandwich: Spicy fried chicken breast dipped in hot honey and topped with pepper jack cheese, jalapeño poppers, and bacon (New)  > Mike's Pick > Amelia's Pick
• The Snarling Sub: Meatball sub with spicy marinara, pesto and pearl mozzarella "teeth" served on a black roll (new) 
• Zombie Fingers: Almond cookie fingers, Key lime pie white chocolate ganache, salted caramel crisp pearls, and sugar eyes (New)  > Mike's Pick
• River Styx Elixir: Kiwi lemonade with luster dust (Non-alcoholic) (New)

The Friar’s Nook (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Pain and Panic Brat: Bratwurst, sweet and spicy onion relish, and sriracha mustard (New) 
• Pain and Panic Loaded Tots: Tots topped with sweet and spicy onion relish, sriracha mustard, and crumbled bratwurst (New) 
• Buffalo Chicken Hand Pie with spicy ranch drizzle and blue cheese powder (New)

Golden Oak Outpost

• Tombstone Tart: Flaky pastry filled with strawberry-jalapeño jam and topped with sprinkles and sugar spiders (New) (Available regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)
• Loaded Sweet Potato Fries: Sweet potato fries tossed in cinnamon sugar and topped with marshmallow cream, butterscotch chips, and toffee pieces (New) (Available during Party only) > Amelia's Pick

Liberty Square Market (Available regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

• Black Velvet Whoopie Pie: with buttercream and sprinkles topped with a sugar spider (New) 

Main Street Bakery

• Mickey-shaped Cinnamon Roll: Mickey-shaped cinnamon roll topped with orange frosting and sprinkles (Available regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)  > Amelia's Pick
• Minnie-shaped Pumpkin Cheesecake: Pumpkin cheesecake and pumpkin coffee mousse topped with a white chocolate candy corn bow (New) (Available during the Party only)  > Amelia's Pick

Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Cajun Burger: Cajun-spiced all-beef patty topped with fried green tomato, Cajun Andouille dip, and Creole remoulade served on a black bun (New)  > Mike's Pick
• Bucket of Bones: Bone-in piggy wings fried with fresh jalapeños tossed in Coca-Cola Cherry barbecue sauce (New)  > Mike's Pick
• Candy Corn Milk Shake: Sweet corn soft-serve topped with whipped cream and sweet potato corn bread nuggets (Non-alcoholic) (New) 

Plaza Ice Cream Parlor (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

• Apple Fritter Sundae: Apple fritters topped with choice of ice cream, whipped cream, and sprinkles (New)  > Amelia's Pick
• Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich: Cookies topped with sprinkles with choice of ice cream

Sleepy Hollow (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Char Siu Chicken Wings: Whole chicken wings glazed in char siu, topped with chili threads and garlic (New) 
• Headless Horseman Cupcake: Yellow cupcake topped with cream cheese buttercream, spicy cheese-flavored snacks, and a chocolate piece (New) 
• Cinnamon Funnel Cake: Funnel cake topped with pumpkin ice cream, drizzled with pumpkin spiced caramel, and topped with butterscotch chips (New) 

Storybook Treats (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Hades Cone: DOLE Whip mango and habanero soft-serve topped with blue raspberry shell and chili-lime seasoning (New)  > Mike's Pick

Sunshine Tree Terrace (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Tropical Graveyard: Mango mousse and sour tropical gelatin topped with cookie crumbles, gummy worm, sprinkles, and a tombstone chocolate piece (New)

Churro Cart near Cinderella Castle 

• Not-So-Poison Apple Churro: Churro rolled in green apple sugar, topped with SNICKERS bar pieces, and drizzled with caramel sauce (New) (Available during regular park hours and the Party)  > Amelia's Pick
• Jack Pop: Chocolate fudge brownie with marshmallow filling and topped with a Jack chocolate piece (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
• Sally Pop: Yellow pop with raspberry filling topped with a Sally chocolate piece
   (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

Outdoor Vending Cart near The Haunted Mansion (Available during Halloween Party only)

• Skull Brownie: Mexican-spiced chocolate brownie, dulce de leche filling and sugar eyes (New) 

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Trail’s End Restaurant and Crockett’s Tavern Have Reopened at Fort Wilderness and We are Pleased with the Result

Trail’s End at Fort Wilderness is now open as a quick-service restaurant that, at first look, appears to be a better update than many were expecting.

The marketplace concept now includes an on-stage pizza station where you can satisfy your appetite with a slice or the entire pie (remember those make your own pizza days back in the day?). New pizza options include a smokehouse-style pizza topped with house-smoked brisket, sausage, and pepperoni and a roasted vegetable pie. The classic pepperoni and cheese pizzas are still available.

The Hot Grab and Go section features pecan-smoked whole chicken or brisket, and a rack of pork ribs. Fort Wilderness' iconic fried chicken is still on the menu as well. Sides are available by the pound including macaroni & cheese, plant-based cowboy beans, and mashed potatoes.

Other offerings include cheeseburgers, plant-based vegetable burgers, chicken nuggets, and french fries. Homestyle Meals feature cornbread, coleslaw, and mashed potatoes with gravy and your choice of half a slab of barbecued ribs or two pieces of fried chicken. Rounding it all out is hand-scooped ice cream and specialty coffees, like the Wilderness Latte of chocolate and hazelnut.

Light fresh offerings to grab and go include a new Chicken Wrap featuring a new house-made blueberry BBQ sauce or the returning favorite Pioneer Berry Salad.

On the sweet side, new items and returning favorites are house-made. The pastry team dusted off old favorite recipes from years past like the Banana Pudding, Carrot Cake Cupcake, Blueberry Bread Pudding, and the popular Strawberry Shortcake from Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, which will be available in a single serve portion. The plant-based Lemon-Blueberry Trifle is filled with layers of lemon curd, fresh blueberries, and whipped 'cream.'

Also new, the pastry team has brand-new recipes like the Fort Fruity Cookie featuring fruity cereal and white chocolate chips or the Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcake. There are also two sweets inspired by the classic campfire favorite: a S'more Cupcake and a S'mores Cookie.

Crockett’s Tavern has also been refreshed as a lounge with expanded seating, both indoors and out. Here you'll find elevated lounge-style snacks to accompany the new and returning beverages and specialty cocktails.

This new menu pays tribute to the heritage of Fort Wilderness and takes "its inspiration from the American frontier." 

The menu has A Trio of Sliders (a pulled pork slider with BBQ sauce and coleslaw, a brisket slider with Carolina BBQ and pickled onions, and a buffalo chicken slider with house-made blue cheese dressing and dill pickles) and is served with seasoned french fries.

For the new Chicken Bites you can pick a favorite sauce including buffalo, garlic-parmesan, or blueberry BBQ. These bites are served with celery, house-made ranch, blue cheese, and seasoned french fries. The Charcuterie Board option has a selection of meats and cheeses with house-made bread and butter pickles, tomato jam, cornbread crostini, and sesame lavash.

New plant-based offerings include Crispy Cauliflower paired with a tasty garlic aïoli. This fan-favorite from the Hoop-Dee-Doo is also gluten/wheat friendly. You can also try the plant-based fried green tomato sliders featuring a southern remoulade and citrus greens served with seasoned fries.

The Trailblazin' Dessert Trio features a s’more with chocolate pudding, graham cracker crumbs, and house-made marshmallow, a strawberry shortcake with strawberries and whipped cream, and a banana pudding with vanilla wafers, whipped cream, and a banana chip.

Adult beverages pay homage to the resort's 50+ year history. Inspired by the Fort Wilderness Railroad that once ran throughout the resort, the All Aboard! Moonshine Cocktail Flight is a sampling of three moonshine cocktails: the Gullywhumper, Blackberry Lightning, and Spiced Appleberry Shine.

The Bear-y Buckle combines Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey, pure cane sugar, lemon juice, bitters, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer, and muddled blackberries for a touch a sweetness in this cocktail. The team is pleased to be serving Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey.

Ever wanted to try America’s first spirit, Laird’s Applejack Brandy? If so, the Camper’s Coupe is for you. This drink features Laird’s Applejack Brandy, orange and lemon juices, and a hint of maple syrup.

For bright and refreshing flavors try the Meadows Cup. This twist on a cocktail classic has Pimm’s No. 1 Liqueur Cup, Hendrick’s Gin, Minute Maid Premium Lemonade, and strawberry.

If you like old fashioneds, the bark serves up a rotating selection of old fashioned cocktails throughout the year. The summer version is a Clementine Old Fashioned with Angel's Envy Bourbon, Hella Cocktail Co. Orange Bitters, and cane syrup garnished with a clementine wheel and Luxardo cherry. This is a nod to Clementine Beach at the resort.

Tequila fans have two options on the menu. A nod to one of the historic camping loops at Fort Wilderness, the Quail Trail Paloma serves up Teremana Blanco Tequila with Hella Cocktail Co. Smoked Chili Bitters, grapefruit soda, and a chili-lime rim. And, of course, you’ll still be able to enjoy the porch sippin’ favorite – the Moonshine Margarita with Ole Smoky White Lightnin’ Moonshine, Triple Sec Liqueur, sweet-and-sour mix, and lime juice. 

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