Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: Your Complete Guide to Disney’s Spook-tacular Celebration

Ready, set, BOO!  Let’s plan your late summer or fall visit to Walt Disney World where Halloween is celebrated as only Disney can celebrate it!  Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is one of the most popular events at Walt Disney World and you won’t want to miss it.   Keep reading for your complete guide to Disney’s Spook-tacular Celebration! 

Party Dates

This year, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will take place in the Magic Kingdom on select nights August 15th – October 31st. 

• In August, party dates occur on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
• This is also true for September with the addition of one Thursday date on Sept 25.
• In October, ghouls can descend upon Magic Kingdom every Friday and Saturday, most Mondays, and some Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Tickets are now available for the event that transforms Magic Kingdom  into a spook-tacular celebration for guests of all ages!  Tickets do sell out so be sure to secure yours early!  Your Magic For Less Travel Agent can take care of that for you so you don’t have to worry! 

What is Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party? 

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is a separate ticketed event that takes place at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom theme park.  You can expect fully immersive treats, with very little tricks!

Guest favorites are:

• Trick-or-treat stations
• Special Halloween themed food and beverage offerings
• Exclusive merchandise
• Photo opportunities & character meets available only during parties
• Access to attractions
• Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade, Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, and Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular

Before you go, please review Disney’s dress code and costume guidelines.

Party Ticket Details

Party tickets can be purchased through your travel agent.  They’ll be sure to secure them early before they sell out!  Halloween and weekend dates in October will go fast!  Dates in August sold out quickly this year too.

Ticket prices will vary by date and range from $129-229 per guest, plus tax.  Your Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party ticket grants you admission to the Magic Kingdom as early as 4 pm even though the official party doesn’t kick off until 7pm!  Since the party ends at midnight, that’s serious bonus park time!

When you are planning your park days, you do not need a theme park ticket to enter the Magic Kingdom from 4pm on when you have a party ticket.  Many guests with base tickets opt to visit other theme parks on party nights since the Magic Kingdom closes to day guests (those without a party ticket) at 6pm.  So there are a couple hours of overlap, but overall, party dates are less crowded at Magic Kingdom.

Once party guests are admitted to Magic Kingdom, they’ll receive a bracelet to wear to identify themself as a party guest!  There are four locations that will be marked by “Wristband Distribution” signs.

Trick-or-treat stations

Cast Members will be dressed up in their party costumes and stationed at several trick-or-treat stations around the park.  You will receive a small, complimentary bag when you get your party bracelet that you can use.  We recommend bringing a larger or additional bag as they are  very generous handing out treats like M&Ms, snickers, starburst, and more!

• The lines for trick-or-treating may seem long but move fast! They open when the party officially starts at 7 pm.

There are also tokens at each station for guests with food allergies.  Guests with food allergens will have dedicated treat bags and can redeem their tokes at allergy-friendly centers!

• We suggest redeeming early or multiple times for the best selection at Liberty Square next to the Hall of Presidents or the Town Square Theater on your way out of Magic Kingdom.

Special Halloween themed food and beverage offerings

Whether sweet or savory is your favorite, you will want to come to the party hungry!  There are snacks, full courses, desserts, and beverages that are specially crafted and Halloween themed.  Check out the full MNSSHP Foodie Guide for 2025 here.

• For more treats and a guaranteed spot for the fireworks, consider a Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Dessert Party in the Plaza Garden or Tomorrowland Terrace.

Exclusive merchandise

Spooktacular merchandise will be available exclusively to party guests.  From pins to spirit jerseys, popcorn buckets to Loungeflys, you will find something for everyone.  We’ve got the 2025 MNNSHP Merch Guide here.

Photo opportunities & character meets available only during parties

Some of the most popular character meets that take place during Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party are Jack & Sally from the Nightmare Before Christmas and Winnie the Pooh and Friends!  Pooh Bear and his pals dress up in some adorable costumes.  There are also several Magic Shots available during the party for guests who have purchased Memory Maker.

• If you want to visit Jack and Sally, the line gets super long so get there as close to 4 pm as possible! They greet guests at Town Square Theater.
• Mickey & Minnie will greet guests for the first time this year in their Halloween costumes!
• Keep your eyes out for villains roaming around.
• Winnie the Pooh and Friends will start meeting at 6:30 pm and their line also opens earlier (at the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh attraction).
• See where to find ALL the characters this year here!

Access to attractions

• TRON Lightcycle / Run and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure are available via Standby Queues only and have really long waits. We recommend getting in line early or waiting until later at night so that you can enjoy the party.
• Behold bewitching Halloween overlays on some favorite attractions, including the Mad Tea Party, Tomorrowland Speedway, and Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor. Space Mountain is a special Halloween-themed experience during the party!
• If attractions are your priority, head to those first if you are not in line for a character meet. Attractions have the standby option only during the party – no Lightning Lane selections.

Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade, Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular, and other entertainment

• Mickey’s Boo to You Halloween Parade takes place at 8:15 and 11:15 pm. The later parade is less crowded.
• Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Fireworks take place at 10:00 pm.
• The Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular has 3 or 4 performances depending on the night. The 10:35 pm and midnight shows are less crowded.  Friends of Winifred, Sarah, & Mary will join them – you may know them as Hades, Cruella De Vil, Jafar, Dr. Facilier and The Evil Queen!
• Boogie down at the Disney Junior Jam at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe—featuring some favorite friends from Disney Junior shows. It’s perfect for young partygoers!
• Don’t miss The Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet in Frontierland for one of their shows.
• This year there will be a new dance party with the music and moves of “Zombies 4” and more “Zombies” fan favorites.

Recommendations

• Arrive early – at 4 pm if you only have a party ticket and earlier if you have day admission!
• Focus on a handful of priorities for your party.  That may be trick-or-treating and a few attractions before watching the parade!  Or maybe you’re a foodie and want to try as many delights as possible after meeting Jack & Sally!
• Catch the later shows & parades if you don’t have littles to get home early! They will be less crowded.
• Grab a party map so you can locate all the candy stations, character meets, and entertainment schedule!  You can preview this year’s map here!

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