UPDATED November 7, 2024

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a seasonal Magic Kingdom event requiring a separate ticket for entry. The event took place on select nights from August 9th through October 31st, 2024. Stay tuned for 2025 dates!

Once inside, guests enjoy plenty of ghoulish fun and entertainment only available at the Party!

Trick-or-treating in the Magic Kingdom and the party-exclusive Boo-To-You Halloween Parade (which starts with an appearance by the Headless Horseman) are included, along with access to Magic Kingdom attractions and meet-and-greets with characters in their Halloween costumes.

The Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular is a party-exclusive show featuring the Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus along with some of your favorite Disney Villains. And select attractions receive a Halloween overlay with haunting (or not-so-spooky) effects.

The exclusive Halloween fireworks spectacular, Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular, lights up the night just for party guests. It’s hosted by the Pumpkin King, Jack Skellington!

Guests are welcome to wear costumes, too (guidelines for costumes can be found via a link under Additional Information below!).

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Information for 2024 — Stay tuned for 2025 Information!

Location

Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

Dates and Prices

In 2024, the event took place on select nights from August 9th through October 31st, 2024, as follows:

• August – 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27 and 30
• September – 2, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27 and 29
• October – 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29 and 31

Please be aware that as of September 25th, 2024 all event dates had completely sold out. 

Party tickets ranged from $119 to $199 per ticket, plus tax. Ticket prices vary throughout the run of the event, as seen below, with prices generally increasing as Halloween approaches. Stay tuned for 2025 dates and prices!

• August 9 — $149.00 for Adults; $139.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• August 13 — $119.00 for Adults; $109.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• August 16 — $119.00 for Adults; $109.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• August 20 — $119.00 for Adults; $109.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• August 23 — $119.00 for Adults; $109.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• August 27 — $119.00 for Adults; $109.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• August 30 — $129.00 for Adults; $119.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• September 2 — $129.00 for Adults; $119.00 for Children (ages 3-9) 
• September 6 — $129.00 for Adults; $119.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• September 8 — $129.00 for Adults; $119.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• September 10 — $129.00 for Adults; $119.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• September 13 — $129.00 for Adults; $119.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• September 15 — $129.00 for Adults; $119.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• September 17 — $149.00 for Adults; $139.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• September 20 — $149.00 for Adults; $139.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• September 22 — $149.00 for Adults; $139.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• September 24 — $149.00 for Adults; $139.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• September 26 — $149.00 for Adults; $139.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• September 27 — $149.00 for Adults; $139.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• September 29 — $149.00 for Adults; $139.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• October 1 — $169.00 for Adults; $159.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• October 3 — $169.00 for Adults; $159.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• October 4 — $189.00 for Adults; $179.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• October 6 — $179.00 for Adults; $169.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• October 8 — $179.00 for Adults; $169.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• October 10 — $179.00 for Adults; $169.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• October 11 — $189.00 for Adults; $179.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• October 14 — $179.00 for Adults; $169.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• October 15 — $179.00 for Adults; $169.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• October 17 — $179.00 for Adults; $169.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• October 18 — $189.00 for Adults; $179.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• October 20 — $189.00 for Adults; $179.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• October 21 — $189.00 for Adults; $179.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• October 24 — $189.00 for Adults; $179.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• October 25 — $199.00 for Adults; $189.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• October 27 — $199.00 for Adults; $189.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• October 29 — $199.00 for Adults; $189.00 for Children (ages 3-9)
• October 31 — $199.00 for Adults; $189.00 for Children (ages 3-9) 

Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, valid for select event nights in August and September. To receive the discounted rates, Passholders and DVC Members must be logged into the Disney World website so their memberships are recognized. Members of the U.S. Military staying at Shades of Green may be eligible for discounts as well through Shades of Green, and information can be found on the ShadesofGreen.org website.

We are tracking SOLD OUT DATES for the Party here.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party begins at 7PM and ends at midnight; however, Party guests may enter the Magic Kingdom at 4PM.

You can read about what we learned about when inclement weather affects Party evenings here.

Ticket Sale Information

When available for purchase, tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party can be purchased on the Walt Disney World website or via the My Disney Experience app. (For future planning reference, tickets went on sale in mid-May for the 2024 Parties.)

Party-Exclusive Entertainment and Inclusions At-A-Glance

• Trick-or-Treating at designated spots throughout the Magic Kingdom (with allergy-friendly options available — Request an allergy-friendly treat bag from a Cast Member); 
• Guest-only access to Magic Kingdom attractions (some with Halloween overlays);
• Show: Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular — — Showing at 7:35PM, 9:05PM, 10:40PM, and 12AM
• Fireworks Show: Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular — Showing at 10PM;
• Parade: Boo-To-You Halloween Parade — Showing at 8:15PM and 11:15PM;
• NEW DescenDANCE Party at Tomorrowland’s Rockettower Plaza Stage;
• Disney Junior Jam Dance Party at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe (you may find Vampirina, Fancy Nancy, Doc McStuffins, and Timon);
• Exclusive entertainment such as the Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet in Frontierland and Rusty Cutlass (Pirate Swashbuckling Songs) in Adventureland;
• Photo opportunities with Disney characters in their Halloween costumes and event-exclusive PhotoPass Magic Shots (your Party Map will designate all character and photo locations!);
• Party-exclusive snacks and merchandise available for extra purchase.

Entering Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party begins at 7PM and ends at midnight; however, Party guests may enter the Magic Kingdom at 4PM. (We have some arrival time advice to avoid the opening lines here.) Upon entering the park, guests receive a party wristband from a Cast Member.

The wristband designates Party visitors from Magic Kingdom’s day visitors. For guests who are already in the park, there are “Wristband Distribution” signs posted to ensure every Party guest receives one.

Guests also receive a Party Map to easily find all the festive fun!

We’ll also walk you through everything right on this page.

From tricks and treats to spooky sweets, we’ve got it all here!

Magic Kingdom Attractions

The following attractions are open for guests at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party:

Adventureland

• The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
• Pirates of the Caribbean — Be on the lookout, mateys, for Pirate characters exclusive to the Party just outside in Adventureland!
• Swiss Family Treehouse

Frontierland

• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
• Tiana’s Bayou Adventure — Accessible with a Standby line during the Party

Liberty Square

• Haunted Mansion

Fantasyland

• Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
• “it’s a small world”
• Peter Pan’s Flight
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
• Mad Tea Party — features an exclusive Halloween overlay for the Party!
• Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Storybook Circus

• Dumbo the Flying Elephant
• The Barnstormer

Tomorrowland

• Astro Orbiter
• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
• Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor — features an exclusive Halloween overlay for the Party!
• Space Mountain — features an exclusive Halloween overlay for the Party!
• Tomorrowland Speedway
• Tomorrowland Transit Authority People Mover
• TRON Lightcycle / Run — Accessible with a Standby line during the Party

Special Entertainment and Inclusions

Tricks and TREATS!

Trick-or-Treating takes place at designated spots throughout Magic Kingdom (including Allergy-Friendly snacks)! You don’t even need to worry about bringing a plastic pumpkin to store your goodies, because Disney has free treat bags for you to use and keep; however, you are also welcome to bring your own if you want.

Disney has a partnership with Mars Wrigley (the company behind M&M’s, Skittles, Snickers, and many other beloved candies) and they are the “signature sponsor” of the Halloween Party. When you first pick up your Trick-or-Treat bag, you’ll get a bag of Mega M&Ms to start you on your way!

P.S. If you’re looking for a Treat Trail, they’re hard to miss — just look for the giant inflatable markers like the purple one pictured below! You can also see them designated in your Party Map and in the My Disney Experience app.

Here is a list of the 2024 Trick-or-Treat spots:

• Market Street Welcome Trick-or-Treating (open until 8:00 PM)
• Tortuga Tavern (Adventureland)
• Jungle Cruise (Adventureland)
• Sunshine Tree Terrace (Adventureland)
• Tom Sawyer Island Dock (Frontierland)
• Tiana’s Bayou Adventure (Frontierland)
• Columbia Harbour House (Liberty Square)
• The Diamond Horseshoe (Liberty Square)
• Gaston’s Tavern (Fantasyland)
• Fantasyland Train Station (Fantasyland)
• Princess Fairytale Hall (Fantasyland)
• Mickey’s PhilharMagic (Fantasyland)
• Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress (Tomorrowland)
• Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor (Tomorrowland)
• Near TRON Lightcycle / Run (Tomorrowland)

Event-Exclusive Entertainment in 2024

Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Fireworks is a true highlight of the event! It will be shown at 10PM on Party nights.

American Sign Language interpretation will be offered during the Spooktacular on Friday, August 23rd; Thursday, September 26th; and Thursday, October 24th, and you can request additional interpretation dates as well. “Send an email [at least 2 weeks in advance] to request additional dates. You will be contacted prior to your visit to verify interpreters are available.” (E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected])

Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade is a returning favorite… and continues to delight to this day. It has two showings, so you can catch it at 8:15PM or 11:15PM. 

The parade features characters dressed up in their Halloween costumes, plus some unique characters like the grave digging ghosts from the Haunted Mansion, and an unbelievable ride-through by the Headless Horseman!

And — just added in 2023 — Minnie, Daisy, and Clarabelle made appearances dressed up as the Sanderson Sisters!

American Sign Language interpretation will be offered at select parade shows on Friday, August 23rd; Thursday, September 26th; and Thursday, October 24th. The website also notes, “Additional interpretation dates may be requested, based on availability, with at least 2 weeks advanced notice. Send an email to request additional dates. You will be contacted prior to your visit to verify interpreters are available.” (E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected])

The Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular is a show performed at the Cinderella Castle stage.

During the show, the Sanderson Sisters call upon other Disney villains to help them create the Hocus Pocus Party Potion! 

Showtimes for the Spelltacular are as follows:

• 7:40 PM
• 9:05 PM
• 10:40 PM
• 12:00 AM

American Sign Language interpretation will be offered during the Spelltacular on Friday, August 23rd; Thursday, September 26th; and Thursday, October 24th, and you can request additional interpretation dates as well. “Send an email [at least 2 weeks in advance] to request additional dates. You will be contacted prior to your visit to verify interpreters are available.” (E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected])

Additional entertainment includes songs performed by the charmingly spooky Cadaver Dans!

Character Appearances

Be on the lookout for Disney pals — some in their too-cute-to-spook Halloween costumes! These include a NEW LOOK for Mickey (and Minnie) this year!

While you’ll find Mickey at his home in Town Square Theater on Main Street, U.S.A., you can meet Minnie in her new costume in Storybook Circus, where she’s appearing with Donald, Daisy, AND Goofy!

Character Meet-and-Greets include:

• Mickey (your host!) at Town Square Theater on Main Street, U.S.A.
• Jack Skellington and Sally at Town Square Theater on Main Street, U.S.A.
• Friends from Aladdin near The Magic Carpets of Aladdin in Adventureland
• Captain Jack Sparrow near Pirates of the Caribbean in Adventureland
• Moana in Adventureland
• NEW in 2024: Mirabel and Bruno from Encanto in Fairytale Garden in Fantasyland
• Anastasia and Drizella in Fantasyland near The Regal Carrousel
• Alice and the Mad Hatter in Fantasyland (you might also run into Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum, and the Queen of Hearts)
• Winnie the Pooh and friends near the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at the “Thotful Spot” in Fantasyland
• Belle in Fantasyland
• Goofy, Minnie, Donald, and Daisy in Fantasyland
• Ariel and Prince Eric at Ariel’s Grotto
• Elvis Stitch in Tomorrowland

Your Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Map will let you know where to find EVERY friend available to meet at the party.

Oh, and BE WARNED…

… You may also spy some ne’er-do-wells in your midst. We found Cruella de Vil, Maleficent, and the Evil Queen making appearances at the Party! Though these are not traditional meet-and-greets, it is a TON of fun to interact with these so-bad-they’re-GREAT Disney Villains!

More Not-So-Scary Fun

Don’t forget to strike a pose for some exclusive PhotoPass Magic Shots!

PhotoPass Photographers at the Party can enhance your pictures with an extra touch of pixie dust at the following locations:

• Yzma: near the bridge leading from Cinderella Castle into Adventureland;
• Balloons: at the park entrance and in front of Cinderella Castle;
• Mickey Jack-o’-Lantern: by the flagpole on Main Street, U.S.A., and in the Cinderella Castle Hub area;
• Lock, Shock, and Barrel: on the bridge leading from Cinderella Castle into Tomorrowland;
• Nephews, Lonesome Ghosts, Skeleton Dance Spooky Vintage: on Main Street, U.S.A.;
• Hitchhiking Ghosts & Headless Horseman: near the Hall of Presidents;
• Zero & Caretaker’s Lantern: at the exit of the Haunted Mansion;
• Light Painting & Mickey Mouse Lights: outside of Storybook Circus;
• Oogie Boogie: just past Main Street, U.S.A., in the Cinderella Castle Hub area, and near the Partners statue;
• Cauldron: near the Partners statue, and in the lawns near The Plaza Restaurant and Casey’s Corner;
• Festive Pumpkins: on the bridges leading from Cinderella Castle into Liberty Square, into Fantasyland, and into Tomorrowland;
• Maleficent: near the Cinderella Castle walls close to Pinocchio Village Haus;
• Poison Candy Apple: with most photographers around the park;
• Autumn Tinker Bell: locations in front of Cinderella Castle;
• Pirate Ship in a Bottle: near Pirates of the Caribbean in between character sets.

In addition to OODLES of MagicShots, you can also step into special LARGER THAN LIFE Party photo ops!

Remember that the photo ops themselves are free and Cast Members will take your photos at no extra charge. If you want to download the photos, however, that can come at an extra cost. If you want to download ALL of your PhotoPass photos from the party, you can opt to buy Memory Maker One Day or you can buy Memory Maker for your entire trip. Click here to learn more.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Treats

Specialty treats are available for extra purchase during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and several are EXCLUSIVE to the Party.

Check out ALL of the treats — WITH PICS and REVIEWS — from the 2024 Party HERE!

Sleepy Hollow Refreshments is also where you’ll find this year’s MUST-HAVE Party-exclusive novelty item: The Minnie Mouse Hocus Pocus Halloween Dress-up Sipper!!

Unlike the food items at Sleepy Hollow, this sipper is NOT available on Mobile Order and there is a limit of two per person, per transaction. It’s only available while supplies last!

Also making its debut at the Party in 2024 is the Scary Teddy Premium Popcorn Bucket.

YIKES! Find it at  various popcorn carts around Magic Kingdom at the Party!

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Exclusive Merchandise

If you’d like to pick up some Party-exclusive merchandise to remember your time at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, you’ll have PLENTY of choices!

Locations to find exclusive Party merchandise include the Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A. and Star Traders in Tomorrowland. From mugs and tumblers to Spirit Jerseys and t-shirts to collectible Disney Pins and MORE, you can see all of the merchandise (with prices) HERE!

Click HERE to check out ALL of the 2024 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party merchandise!

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Add-Ons and Dining

Halloween Fireworks Dessert Party Add-on

For guests attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, there are two versions of the Halloween Fireworks Dessert Party for Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular you may add on to your Party experience. Note that Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular is a fireworks production exclusive to Party guests!

Guests can make Advance Dining Reservations 60 days prior to their booked evening at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party via the Walt Disney World website. As a reminder: the Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Dessert Party is available for booking exclusively for guests who have purchased tickets to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. CLICK HERE for pricing, booking information, and inclusions for each Dessert Party option. And find our REVIEW of this add-on HERE.

Table Service Dining During the Halloween Party

Be Our Guest Restaurant, Cinderella’s Royal Table, and The Plaza Restaurant will be open for Table Service dining during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. If you’re hoping to eat there during your time at the party (assuming you’ve got a ticket to attend the party), you can make Advance Dining Reservations 60 days prior to your booked evening at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party via the Walt Disney World website. 

Note that the dining experiences at The Plaza Restaurant, Be Our Guest, and Cinderella’s Royal Table are a separate cost and not included in the price of the Not-So-Scary Halloween Party ticket. Since you’ll only be booking alongside those with party tickets for reservations, it could give you a better chance to dine at one of these incredibly popular spots.

Have a SPOOKTACULAR TIME!!