Family friendly scares and ghoulish fun is the focus for the Halloween party at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. This guide shares everything you need to know about Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party to help you decide if it is worth including in your Disney trip.
Disney World offers special events through out the year that require a party ticket and are a fun addition to your Disney World vacation. Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is one that guests of all ages love.
Magic Kingdom is decorated with pumpkins lining Main Street and at night it comes alive with lights and music. There are special character meet and greets, entertainment, and food options for guests to enjoy.
Let’s get into all the things you need to know for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Ticket Prices
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party will cost $119.00 to $229.00 per ticket depending on date of visit. Tickets go on sale May 15 for guests staying at a Walt Disney World Resort and May 22 for all other guests.
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Dates for 2025
- Aug. 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29
- Sept. 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30
- Oct. 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30, 31
What to Do at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
There are specialty treats, character meet and greets, entertainment, and enhanced ride experiences during the Halloween party at Magic Kingdom.
Entertainment During Halloween at Magic Kingdom
- Mickey’s Boo-to-You Parade is one of my favorite parades ever. It starts with the Headless Horseman and includes favorite villain and Disney characters. There is usually a early and late parade each night.
- Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular hosted by Jack Skellington will feature projections on the castle and fireworks.
- Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular show featuring the Sanderson Sisters.
- Dance Party inspired by Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires
- Storybook Circus area will be transformed for Halloween fun for little ones.
- Disney Junior Jam at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe
- Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet in Frontierland
Character Meet and Greets
Characters can be found throughout the park dressed up in their best Halloween costumes. Character meet and greets are very popular at the party and often have long wait times usually over 2 hours.
- Jack and Sally
- Seven Dwarfs
- Mickey and Minnie will meet guests in Town Square
- Disney Villains walking around
Ride Enhancements During the Party
- Space Mountain in pitch-black darkness with spooky soundtrack.
- Mad Tea Party has special themed lighting
- Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor with a Halloween Twist.
Also open during the party:
- Swiss Family Tree House
- The Magic Carpet of Aladdin
- Jungle Cruise
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- Haunted Mansion
- Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
- Peter Pan’s Flight
- “it’s a small world”
- Under the Sea-Journey of the Little Mermaid
- The Barnstormer
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant
- Mad Tea Party
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Tomorrowland Speedway
- Space Mountain
- Astro Orbiter
- Tomorrowland Transit Authority People Mover
- Tron Lightcycle / Run
Special Dining Options
- Trick or Treat locations throughout the park.
- Disney’s No-So-Spooky Spectacular Fireworks Dessert Party
- Specialty dishes and treats throughout the park.
- Cinderella’s Royal Table and Be Our Guest are open for reservations during the party.
Quick Service Locations Open During Party:
- Aloha Isle
- Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies
- Casey’s Corner
- Cheshire Café
- Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café
- The Friar’s Nook
- Golden Oak Outpost
- The Lunching Pad
- Main Street Bakery
- Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café
- Pinocchio Village Haus
- Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
- Sleepy Hollow
- Storybook Treats
If you have food allergies in your family you will be offered a turquoise coin at each treat station to turn in at a specific location to collect your own special treat.
Tips for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
- The party hours are 7:00pm to midnight. Guests with a party ticket may enter Magic Kingdom at 4:00pm.
- If you are visiting Magic Kingdom for the day you must have a theme park ticket and an event ticket. The party typically sells out especially as we get closer to Halloween dates.
- Party includes shorter wait times for attractions, Halloween themed entertainment, character meet and greets, and snacks/treats.
- Costume Rules: Children under 13 may wear masks, guests over 14 may not. Read full guidelines here.
- Download the My Disney Experience app before you arrive. This will give you the most updated show times, character encounters, and ride information.
You can’t do everything at the party and ride all the rides in one night. Before you arrive decide what your priorities are and plan your visit around them.
If you visit with small children consider a nap before the party. On our first party we didn’t plan it right and by 9:00pm all my kids were crashing.
For our next visit kids were older, we rested before, and we ended up staying until 1:00am. We got in line at midnight for our last ride of the night.
Is Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Worth It
Most people will agree that Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is a super fun event. The parades and shows are really well done and the access to shorter wait times is a huge perk.
But…the ticket is really expensive. Starting at $119.00 a night it might not be worth it for your trip.
If you want to visit at night with low crowds, the cost of the ticket is typically lower than the cost of daily admission, this might be a good choice for your family.
If you are visiting with older kids and you want to take advantage of the rides the party might be a good option. You will likely get more done, have lower wait times, and avoid the daytime temperatures.
We prefer riding the attractions with short wait times and take full advantage of this during the event. This means we often miss character meetings but still make time to see the parade.
Below is my review of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. I am sharing what I thought of our visit, not based on cost. Only you can decide if it is in your budget for your Disney vacation.
MNSSHP is a “must-do” for every Walt Disney World loving family. There are a few pros and cons to the party, but we were really happy we did it.
If you can make it work with your budget I think it is worth it. We really enjoyed seeing Magic Kingdom decorated for the holidays and I loved all the special attention to details during the event.
Magic Kingdom is decorated during the day as well but you don’t have the same entertainment as during the event.
There are pumpkins everywhere!! Mickey Pumpkins line the streets of Main Street and the entire parks has a different feel to it.
Although we visited in August the Halloween spirit was all around us. It was exciting and Disney made it fun to go trick or treating through the park.
I also loved the BOO to You parade. It is one of the best parades and can only be viewed during the Halloween party. We watched the parade from Frontierland and enjoyed less crowds and great views.
A few minutes before the start of the parade the Headless Horseman rides down the street. This can’t be missed!!
We arrived about 30 minutes before the start of the parade to get a spot. Once we have a spot my husband usually picks up a snack but this time we snacked on our trick or treating candy!
We also made it a priority this year to see the Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular fireworks show. It was incredible and I would love to see it again!
We arrived a bit late to get a close view but still thought it was a great addition to the party.
The best tips I can share is to research the things you want to do before you arrive at the park, then plan your night around those activities. No matter what you choose to do you will have an amazing time.
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party can be a great addition to your Disney trip. Guests of all ages will enjoy the special event.
Leah has been a Disney fan her entire life. From growing up with the movies to planning amazing Disney trips. She loves sharing her passion for Disney and helping others plan amazing Disney trips.