I haven't been for 5 years but looks like all the old favourite entertainment is back this year. Def line up by 3:30pm and enter at 4pm, get your trick or treat party bag, shop for any party merch you want on main street then eat at a quick service location like Columbia Harbour House. I used to have 3 Fast Passes booked for the 4pm-5:15pm time slot but that's gone by the wayside now. I'm also not interested in character meet and greets, so I focus on the party-only entertainment. In the half hour or so before the party officially begins, the fog starts to roll out near the Haunted Mansion and I'd ride it then wait in front of the lawn just behind the ghost hearse to catch the HM show. Then walk a few minutes back into Frontierland to see the Cadaver Dans sing. I don't join the crowds anymore in front of the castle for the early parade so I watch it in Frontierland. I catch the Sanderson Sisters stage show at the late showing when the crowds are lighter then watch the castle projection show and fireworks at the end of the party. Before the late shows, I ride a few of the rides with party overlay like teacups and pirates and pick up one party specific Halloween treat. Time flies at the party so prioritize what you want to do. I don't waste time on the dance party, Space Mountain's overlay or trick or treating (I just get some candy on the way out) but you do you. Premium cost for a few premium hours so go into it with a plan. You can't do everything so focus on what really interests you. Maybe have a rain event backup schedule in case the late Sanderson Sisters and fireworks are cancelled. Depending on the forecast, be ready to pivot and catch those early shows with the crowds if you're worried about late evening t-storms. Enjoy!
