# Spooky Disney Desserts Mickey's Not-so-scary Halloween Features a Deliciously Sweet Lineup By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-08-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notsoscary-halloween References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/holiday-recipes/halloween/g28720418/disney-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party-menu-2019/) & [disneyworld.disney.go](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en-eu/events-tours/magic-kingdom/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/) [Disney's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-dole-whip) annual Halloween celebrations are just around the corner and the menu for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween is currently stealing the spotlight. Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween is a family-friendly Halloween celebration that takes place from August 16th through to November 1st. The event includes a fireworks show called the 'Not So Spooky Spectacular,' character greetings, a Halloween parade, and a [special Halloween menu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitedtime-halloween-menu). Some of the treats on this year's menu include a chocolate pudding dessert called 'Billy's Worms And Dirt,' a 'Maleficent Cone' made with [lime green soft serve](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-ice-cream-flavors), a Mickey Mouse-shaped Halloween Cinnamon Roll, and a Pumpkin Spice Milkshake finished with a marshmallow straw. While Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween event may be tamer than a haunted house, it's definitely a more delicious way to celebrate the spooky season. Image Credit: *Disney Parks Blog.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Halloween-themed Menus:** Opportunity for restaurants and food companies to create spooky and fun limited-edition food items and menus during the Halloween season. - **Character-inspired Desserts:** Opportunity for bakeries and dessert makers to create desserts inspired by popular fictional characters like Mickey Mouse and Maleficent. - **Innovative Dessert Presentation:** Opportunity for restaurants and food companies to experiment with new and unique ways to present desserts, such as using marshmallow straws or serving desserts in cones. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can create special Halloween-themed packages and events that feature unique menus reflecting the spooky season. - **Entertainment:** Amusement parks and other entertainment venues can create unique food offerings to complement Halloween-themed events and attractions. - **Food and Beverage:** Industry players can experiment with more creative ways of product packaging and presentation for Halloween-themed food and beverages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spooky Soft Serve Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-dole-whip.md) - [Sweet Spooky-Season-Inspired Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-menu-items.md) - [Blended QSR Halloween Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trick-n-treat-mcflurry.md) - [Halloween-Ready Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-baguette-halloween.md) - [Spooky Patisserie Dessert Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-baguette-halloween-menu.md) - [Artisan-Quality Halloween Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tous-les-jours-spooky-delights.md) - [Spooky Ice Cream Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scoops-skulls-series.md) - [Spooky Cafe Menu Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-halloween-treats.md) - [Halloween-Focused Menu Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-skreme.md)