What do you get when you combine the happiest place on Earth with America's favorite holiday? You get the greatest vacation EVER.

Yes, there is no place on the planet that celebrates Halloween as prematurely as Disney, who started its park celebrations with Mickey's No-So-Scary Halloween Party in Florida on August 16 and Happy Hauntings events in California on September 6.

And in their Disneyland and California Adventure parks in Anaheim, the wonderful Imagineers are releasing a selection of Halloween-inspired bites and sips that look as delicious as they do spooky. (I am particularly excited about this news because I fly out to Disney in 12 days!)

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What's more, along with all the candy, costumes, and celebrations, there is now booze at Disneyland!

Per the Disney parks food guide for the Halloween season, there are a number of alcoholic concoctions coming to Disneyland that will help you get a buzz in the parks.

And with the opening of the new Star Wars land, Galaxy's Edge, Disneyland is more popular than ever:

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Firstly, Disney has released a number of draft beers, ales, and ciders to kick the night off - all of which have very inviting names: Honest Abe Apple Pie Cider (draft beer), Stone Ghost Hammer (draft beer), Elysian Night Owl Pumpkin Ale (draft beer) and the Left Coast Voodoo (draft beer).

But even more exciting are Disney's following two drinks, which in all honesty sound like the most delicious elixirs to ever be thought up. Get your Instagrams ready!

First up is a beverage that I'm sure would be Snow White's tipple; the Spiked Hard Apple Float, described as a "hard apple cider and apple sorbet drizzled with caramel sauce." Seriously, that's like, all my favorite words in one sentence. This sweet treat can be found at Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream stall.

The second is the Supernatural Spirit, which features cotton candy vodka and lemonade, a real cotton candy garnish, and a glowing ice cube! And this dazzling drink can be purchased at the Hollywood Lounge.

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These incredible treats will be available until October 31 - so get your Mickey ears on get yourself down to Disneyland this Halloween!

For many people, Disney is a place of magic and happiness, where dreams come true... for kids. Yes, despite the jaw-dropping rides, Epcot's boozy round-the-world showcase, and the fact you can get married there, many people are still under the illusion that Disney is for children only.

But this just isn't true. Disney is fun for the whole family - sure, adults who are still in-tune with their inner child will probably enjoy it more - but now the theme park giants are hosting an event that all adults will enjoy, and it comes at everyone's favorite time of year.

Halloween is a BIG deal in the US, and the best things about the spooky holiday are the parties, the costumes, the candy, and the booze! And you may be thinking about donning your best skeleton outfit and heading over to Aunt Judy's house party, but I've got a much better alternative for you.

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Disneyland is California - which has been a place of teetotal fun for 60 years - only started selling alcohol to the general public this year with the opening of their new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge land. However, the boozy fun has spread from a galaxy far, far away, and has come in the form of Disney's new Oogie Boogie Bash.

Take an in-depth look at Galaxy's Edge below:

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The event is similar to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Disney World, but this is targeted more to teens and adults.

Taking place at the Disney California Adventure Park from September, the new Nightmare Before Christmas–inspired event will not only include alcohol, but also a stronger focus in the villain department (and we all know the bad guys are the best Disney characters anyway).

Along with the wild rides that feature Oogie Boogie and his friends, Carthay Circle - the iconic movie palace and iconic restaurant - will be all dressed up with some series digital enhancements, as the outside of the building will be entwined by Maleficent’s vines.

Check out the new trailer for the new Maleficent movie:

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The inside will also be transformed into a fully immersive experience, which promises to haunt guests with sounds and illusions.

But wait, because it gets better! There will also be a new Descendants-inspired DescenDANCE Party (if you haven't seen the movie, you need to NOW), and after you've busted out your best moves, you can head over to Oogie Boogie Bash’s hallmark treat trails. Here you can bag yourself some free candy from the cauldrons that line the path, as you meander your way down the lane (oh, but watch out for some iconic Disney villains as you do so).

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And finally, after a snagging a bagful of treats, you can check out the Villainous! World of Color show, Frightfully Fun Parade, or Mickey’s Trick and Treat Show - seriously, there is so much going on it is definitely worth the ticket price!

There's also the revamped Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, which is definitely worth taking part in.

Disney + Halloween + Alcohol + Candy = The best night ever!

The Oogie Boogie Bash is scheduled to run from September 17 through to October 31, and requires special admission; tickets cost between $110 and $145 per guest and can be ordered over at Disneyland.com.

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas is a true cult classic, with fans of the animated dark fantasy musical as captivated by the now 26-year-old film as ever.

For those who have yet to see the stop-motion flick, it tells the story of Jack Skellington, a pin-striped suit-clad skeleton from Halloween Town, who opens a portal to Christmas Town and decides to celebrate the festive holiday.

Check out the trailer for The Nightmare Before Christmas:

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There all kinds of events and merchandise cropping up in honour of the movie, and in just a few days, a Nightmare Before Brews Cruise will be added to the list.

The very first Nightmare Before Brews Cruise departs from Portland, Oregon, on November 23. And joining guests at the party - which takes place on a mega yacht - are characters from the film! There will also be plenty of drinks, food and live music (performed by the Skeleton Sisters) to enjoy - all for just $35.

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Rock Star Beer Festivals, the organisers of the brews cruise, released the following description of the event:

"The Nightmare Before Brews Cruise is coming to Portland on November 23rd. Our mega yacht is transformed into Halloween meets Christmas complete with roaming characters and plenty of photo ops. The event features tastings of different Winter, Pumpkin, and Holiday Ales. There will be two areas of entertainment including live music from the Skeleton Sisters (Singing Songs from the Hit Movie) and a dance party with DJ Oogie Claus. Winter comfort food and Halloween-Inspired Christmas Cocktails will be available."

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The cost covers a cruise around the harbour, "tastings" of all beers, photo ops, a souvenir cup and access to all of the onboard entertainment.

In other news, Vans has launched a series of merchandise from the 1993 movie, including rucksacks, shoes, socks, snapback hats and jumpers.

If we're being honest, this year has not been filled with a great deal of thrilling highs.

Yes, leaving the house once a day to go for a run did have a certain ritualistic appeal in lieu of literally anything more exciting, but precisely one mile into the jog any lingering enjoyment soon began to wear off.

And as England puts in place new restrictions in the face of a rise in coronavirus cases - particularly among younger people - the notion of a 'normal' Christmas is beginning to look more than a little unlikely.

Watch Heidi Klum going through makeup for one of her incredible Halloween costumes:

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Summer holidays have been put on hold in many cases, as flights ground to a halt and quarantine restrictions are hastily brought in - a baffling array of countries that seems to change with each passing week.

What I'm trying to say, is that traditional forms of fun have been hard to come by in 2020.

While we've all done admirable work to keep ourselves entertained as we spend much more time than usual in our own homes, I'm sure I speak for the vast majority when I say that a return to the regrettable era of Zoom quizzes would represent such an admission of failure as to be hard to contemplate.

As such holiday events like Halloween are likely to feel more than a different to the usual spooky fare this year. Though that doesn't have to mean that it's not fun. You could get a special Halloween tree to bring some spooky vibes to the neighborhood.

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And one Mom and Dad have come up with an altogether ingenious solution to the traditional approach of trick-or-treating, creating a 'candy slide' to safely dispense goodies.

Parents of two Jamie and Jay shared the project on their YouTube page, Wicked Makers, and while making the slide will require a little know-how and graft, the end result looks more than worth it.

The parents went for a skeleton theme for their slide, though the opportunity is clearly there to let your imagination run wild with the slide's decoration.

Whatever your Halloween plans this year, it's vital to observe social distancing, practice good personal hygiene and follow the coronavirus rules of the area you live in.

Meridian, Mississippi, Belleville, Illinois, and certain towns in Virginia all have age limits on trick-or-treating. Those over 12 caught with a candy bag in-hand face a hefty fine. But even those who aren't allowed to trick-or-treat - or rather, think they're too old for it - want more time to celebrate Halloween.

At the time this article was written, more than 69,000 people have signed a change.org petition to move the date of Halloween. That's right, these brave souls are looking to change a whole holiday that has been around since the 1700s. And I'm here for it.

The movement calls for shifting the day of celebration from the usual October 31 to the last Saturday of the month. This way, participants will have more time to celebrate and relax. While this fall, October 31 is on a Thursday, if we move Halloween to Saturday, it will be on October 26. An ideal date.

The Halloween and Costume Association came up with the idea last year. Their goal is to reach 75,000 signatures. Once that happens, they can send the form straight to Trump himself.

The petition argues that shifting the date will create a safer, longer and more stress-free experience for kids and adults alike. The website even boasts a handful of interesting safety statistics like:

"63% of children don’t carry a flashlight while they are tick-or-treating. Grab a clip-on light if they don’t want to carry one! Children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween. Discuss safety, pre-plan a route, stay on side walks and use cross walks."

Though the main reason for the shift seems to be to please the youths: "51% Of Millennials say Halloween is their favorite holiday, why cram it into 2 rushed evening weekday hours when it deserves a full day!?!"

And it's true. As a borderline millennial, I'm a hoe for Halloween. Even if you're not trick-or-treating, why not decorate the house with skeletons and serve some festive appetisers just because? Maybe jump out from a bush to scare your best friend? The possibilities are endless with the amount of time we could have.

Make this spooky cheesecake if you're looking for a festive dessert: 

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And the public agrees. Those who commented on the post were at no loss of support. Many said that it would be less of a struggle to get their kids - or themselves - up the following day. Also, it would be much safer to celebrate Halloween in broad daylight, which is only feasible on the weekend if kiddies spend all day learning.

If you're as much of a die-hard Halloween fan as these suckers, hop on board and offer your signature. You never know what an extra day of celebration might bring.