Walt Disney World Resort guests recently experienced a rare disruption during Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade. Due to a looming storm, the slightly spooky parade was cut short and rerouted with minimal warning.
Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade, exclusive to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, features a spooky cast of characters, including pirates from Adventureland and the chilling Grave Diggers from the Haunted Mansion. It all begins with the iconic Headless Horseman, galloping through Liberty Square, signaling the start of the festivities as the parade makes its way down Main Street U.S.A.
While weather conditions such as thunderstorms or strong winds are common reasons for cancellations or delays at the Central Florida Disney parks, this particular instance caught the cast members by surprise. Typically, Disney Park management monitors weather forecasts closely and makes necessary adjustments before outdoor performances begin. However, the sudden storm on the night of this particular Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party required immediate action, and the parade had to be rerouted to keep everyone safe.
After the parade was already underway, Magic Kingdom Park management spotted an incoming storm that led to the parade being turned around—an action that had to be done in a matter of minutes. A TikTok video from @happally_ever_after shows the exact moment the stage manager gave the cue to perform a completely unexpected 180-degree turn. The Grave Diggers simultaneously shifted direction and walked back toward Frontierland, all while keeping in character and performing for Disney Park guests.
@happally_ever_after This was a first 🫣 #disneyworld #bootoyou #mickeysnotsoscary #fyp #magickingdom
“This was a first,” the Disney Park guest wrote. The video quickly went viral, accumulating over 900,000 views as fans marveled at the skill and professionalism of the performers. Many commenters praised the quick thinking of both the Disney cast members and stage managers who managed to keep the parade’s magic alive despite the sudden shift.
“That’s a stage manager right there,” @ltrask482 commented. “Your actors did a completely 180 and followed your lead. Dang.”
“What a slay,” said @nicole__elizabeth__. “No weird looks, no confusion. She did one hand motion and that was that.”
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