Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post; however, I did receive complimentary entry into the park.  All opinions are 100% my own. I Love being a part of the Disney family. 

Yes… I am a California girl, a native of Los Angeles, and a Disneyland devotee. There are several things in this life that excite me, and Disneyland and the holidays are definitely at the top of that list. When you combine those two things together the feeling becomes electrifying, like a bolt struck by lightning in Frankenstein’s neck.  With that being said, I was so thrilled to be invited to Mickey’s Halloween Party this past Friday night for the mark of the first of 13 Halloween parties celebrated Disney style. The park was decked out from head to toe in “spook-tac-ular” fashion.

I opened my trick or treating bag wide and marched down the candy trail, I had a little ghoul named Maxie following close behind me with an equally eager desire for candy . The magical kingdom sparkled in hues of purple and blue while music played in minor chords making the park feel eerie and ominous like a bad guy in the room kinda feeling.

I looked over my shoulder  to find Jack Skeleton inviting me into the Haunted Mansion Holiday. Talks of his gingerbread house in the center of the mansion ballroom was how he lured me in…revealing 13 different Jack Skeleton faces in each door.

I ran out of there spooked and straight into the arms of the Dia De Los Muertos exhibit where I was comforted by memories of loved ones lost but not forgotten.

Cadaver Dans Ghoul quartet filled my ears as they sang loudly on the rivers of America.

I could see a little red light floating above the castle when I realized it was Zero (Jack’s dog) he was letting the people know “Halloween Screams” firework spectacular was about to start. I watched showers of lights fill the sky in the dead of night as I munched on another treat.

What I ate while I was there is another story….go to Babble for a peek of the GORE- met apples and other treats!

Mickey’s Halloween Party, a separate-ticket event for trick-or-treating families, will expand to a spooky total of 13 special nights in Disneyland Park. Tickets for Mickey’s Halloween Party are on sale at the Disneyland Resort main gate and by phone at 714-781-4400.

Tickets to Mickey’s Halloween Party purchased in advance are $59 each for selected nights, while tickets purchased on the event days are $67 each.  Tickets to Mickey’s Halloween Party on Wednesday, Oct. 30, and Halloween Night, Thursday, Oct. 31, are $74 each.

The dates: Friday, Sept. 27; Tuesday, Oct. 1; Friday, Oct. 4; Tuesday, Oct. 8; Friday, Oct. 11; Tuesday, Oct. 15; Friday, Oct. 18; Monday, Oct. 21; Wednesday, Oct. 23; Friday, Oct. 25; Monday, Oct. 28; Wednesday, Oct. 30; and Thursday, Oct. 31.

A photo of all the lovely Disney guests/ bloggers/ story tellers….. taken in Town Square. 

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post; however, I did receive complimentary entry into the park.  All opinions are 100% my own. Thank you for the invite Disneyland!

I am gearing up for Halloween, of course I am, it’s my favorite time of the year. I put together an edible gallery of things I’ve made in the past, and I used a few of my friends recipes too…. As you know…. inspiration! Check out my gallery on Babble.

I love enfrijoladas…. a simple dish made with beans. Try these enfrijoladas as an alternative to spicy enchiladas. They are super kid friendly, and my son loves them too. Find my easy recipe over Babble.

I think this is the best flan I’ve ever made. The fresh banana takes it to a new level of love!!!  I made this Mexican custard treat a few weeks ago and thought I died and went to flan heaven. It’s creamy sweet and the cajeta adds the perfect touch of sublime to the entire experience. Find my recipe on Babble.

A toasted bollio smothered in refried beans and sprinkled in cheese. I could eat these delicious snacks morning noon and night. They are fast to make and even easier to eat. Find my quick how to video over at Babble. #FamilyFunNight

I am an enchilada freak. I love them in green, red, pipian, mole, you name it. I don’t always have the time to make them, but the stacked enchilada solves the problem of making them a time consuming effort. Find my video and recipe on Babble that I made using Old El Paso green enchilada sauce.

Do you have a go-to tool that you use to bribe your kids with? These easy to make Orange Buttermilk Donut Pops have been my negotiating leverage lately. Read how I use them to convince my son to be a good boy and use his words. The recipe along with step by step photos and story is over on Babble.