Disney World's Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is an annual event that takes place in the Magic Kingdom park during a decidedly extended Halloween season. This family-friendly celebration combines all the spooky elements of Halloween with the magic of Disney and is honestly my favorite event in the parks, period.
The event typically takes place on select nights from August to November and requires a separate ticket for admission. You can enter Magic Kingdom at 4:00 p.m. the day of your event, and the party lasts until midnight.
Once inside the park, you can enjoy all that Magic Kingdom has to offer plus a variety of Halloween-themed activities, entertainment, and treats. Here are some of the highlights:
Trick-or-Treating: One of the most popular activities at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is trick-or-treating. You and your family can collect candy and other treats from designated stations throughout the park. You'll be given a special bag for this when you enter, but I recommend bringing your own because you're going to get A LOT of candy. Aside from candy, there are tons of Halloween- themed treats around the park, and select offerings that are only available for this event.
Special Entertainment: During the event, there are several special entertainment offerings that to can enjoy, and in my opinion, this is where you want to spend your time since these shows are parades are only offered during this event. There will be a Halloween-themed parade, a stage show featuring your favorite coven and tons of Disney villains, and a special fireworks display hosted by Jack Skellington.
Character Meet-and-Greets: Guests can also meet and take pictures with some their favorite Disney characters dressed in their Halloween costumes. These character lines can take quite a while, especially a line to meet Jack & Sally since this is the only time and place to meet them in Walt Disney World. If this is a must-do for your family I really recommend getting in those lines right away so you don't have to choose between meeting characters and entertainment.
Special Attractions: Several of the Magic Kingdom's attractions receive special Halloween overlays during the event, including the Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean, which feature live actors and spooky lighting effects. You'll also enjoy short wait times around the park for most attractions, so attending one of these events is a great way to get in tons of tides with minimal waiting.
Costume Policy: One of the unique aspects of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is that guests are allowed to wear costumes. There's a spectrum of people from those who go ALL out and people who keep it simple. Just keep in mind that it's still pretty hot in Florida at this time of year, so choose a costume you'll be comfortable in. (There are still certain guidelines that must be followed, such as no masks for adults and no costumes that could be considered offensive or violent.)
The 2023 dates for the party have just been announced:
August: 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29
September: 1, 4, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29
October: 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, 31
November: 1
Tickets range from $109-$199 and increase as the dates get closer to Halloween.
If you have a Disney Parks hotel stay booked during the party dates you get first dibs on tickets on April 27, 2023. Tickets for everyone else for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party go on sale May 2, 2023.
Overall, Disney World's Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a must-attend event for anyone who loves Halloween and Disney. If you are only doing one day at Magic Kingdom consider skipping the day ticket and try this event. With so many fun activities and treats to enjoy, it's the perfect way to celebrate the season with family and friends.
Happy #HalfwaytoHalloween !