Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party: Tickets, Dates, & More [2024]
My first trip to Walt Disney World included tickets to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. I researched as much as possible before the trip to ensure we capitalized on all the extra time from the event ticket.
Nothing could have fully prepared me for what the event was actually like. It was absolutely incredible, and if I could attend every night of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party annually, I would!
Halloween time is one of the most popular times to visit Walt Disney World and for a good reason! Halloween decor surrounds the four parks, special festive treats, and your favorite characters in costumes. Not to mention the after-hours event, Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party!
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is a limited-time, limited-ticket, after-hours event that is great fun for the whole family! During the event, you can enjoy Magic Kingdom in your Halloween costume after the general public leaves for a Not So Scary celebration!
This post will cover all of the ‘scary’ details you need to know for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party!
Please note that Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party differs from Oogie Boogie Bash. Oogie Boogie Bash is the Halloween-themed Disneyland party in California. Mickey’s Not So Scary is a Halloween-themed party at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
Let’s go over all the details that you will need to know about this event. You can plan your best Disney World trip while attending Mickey’s Not So Scary.
What To Expect at Mickey’s Halloween Party
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is a separately ticketed event held annually at the Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World. It is a great way to celebrate the fall and Halloween seasons with your favorite Disney characters, including villains!
Now, during regular park hours, you should be able to find all of your favorite Magic Kingdom characters dressed in Halloween costumes. But at Mickey’s Halloween event, there will be exclusive characters that you won’t see during regular park hours!
This also includes seeing many of our favorite Villains during the after-dark event!
The festivities come to life after the park closes to the general public. Attendees can enjoy a special parade, seasonal nighttime spectacular, seasonal overlays of their favorite ride (Haunted Mansion), special treats, trick-or-treating, and more!
Most of the special shows and parades occur multiple times throughout the night, typically shortly after the other. This makes it so much easier to stay in one spot and enjoy all of the festivities!
Mickey’s Halloween Party Parade
Disney events are only complete with their very own unique parade! And Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is no different!
During event nights, guests will be able to view the special parade called “Boo To You”! This parade typically runs twice during one night and goes through most of Magic Kingdom. There are plenty of great spots to view the parade, no matter where you are in Magic Kingdom.
The parade will also include our favorite Villains! Be on the lookout for classics like Maleficent, Cruella De Vil, and Jafar, as well as characters from more recent Disney films like Bruno.
Additionally, for the 2024 Halloween season, Disney World has decided to listen to the event’s guests and have the parade start earlier! Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade will be held during event nights at 8:15 pm and again at 11:15 pm.
Nighttime Show: No-So-Spooky-Spectacular
In addition to a special Halloween-themed parade, Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party also offers an exclusive Nighttime spectacular show called Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular.
During every event night (weather permitting), you can enjoy a nighttime spectacular that includes fireworks, characters, and unique projections.
The show includes Jack Skellington, Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, and many other Disney villains.
The Not-So-Spooky Spectacular is set to start at 10 p.m., so be sure to get there early to get a good viewing spot!
Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular
In addition to the nighttime spectacular, there is a Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular to celebrate the villains. Where you can see the Sanderson Sisters work their magic!
The Sanderson Sisters cast a magical spell that also brings Dr. Facilier, Oogie Boogie and Maleficent to the stage!
This show happens multiple times throughout the event night, so if you miss one, you can catch another.
The Hocus Pocus Spelltacular can be enjoyed at the following dates and times.
August 9 – September 28:
9:05 pm, 10:40 pm, 12 am.
September 29 – October 31:
7:40 pm, 9:05 pm, 10:40 pm, 12 am.
Moonlight Melodies
Looking for something that the little ones can enjoy? Then, find one of the dance parties taking place throughout the Magic Kingdom.
Disney Junior fans can head down to Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe to dance the night away with their favorite Disney Junior characters.
Frontierland will hold The Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet, where you can enjoy great singing and punny jokes.
Adventureland hosts Rusty Cutlass, a pirate band that plays tunes and songs throughout the land for young adventurers to enjoy.
For the 2024 Halloween season, Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party will have Ascend to the dance floor, inspired by the latest Descendant movie!
Food At Mickey’s Halloween Party
Throughout the night, guests will have many different food options available. Disney is planning to release a whole list of themed bites to savor during the event.
The whole snack and treat list hasn’t been released yet. However, we can guarantee that some of the favorites from previous years can be enjoyed again this year.
This includes Bowl of Bones and Terrifyin’ Twice-Spiced Chicken.
For a complete foodie guide of Mickey’s Not So Scary, check out our foodie guide.
If you would like to take a break, sit down, and enjoy some table service during the event, you can always book a reservation at Be Our Guest Restaurant, Cinderella’s Royal Table, or The Plaza Restaurant.
Dessert Parties at Mickey’s Not So Scary
There are also a few different reservable specialty dining options during the Halloween party nights. It is recommended that you try to reserve these dining options as soon as you can, as they will book up quickly the closer we get to the start of the events.
It is important to note that if your Disney World vacation includes a Disney Dining Plan, these reservable experiences do not apply to the Disney Dining Plan. And the experience will need to be paid for.
Another note is that Dessert Parties take place rain or shine, with our without fireworks.
Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace
This dessert party takes place at Tomorrowland Terrace in Tomorrowland.
Personal Tip: I have done Tomorrowland Terrace dining experiences at Disneyland, and they have been so much fun. I would be booking this experience for the event.
Booking this dessert party at Tomorrowland Terrace gives you two hours of enjoyment of various Halloween-themed sweet treats and delectable bites. And after you’ve eaten your fill, you can sit back and enjoy the fireworks display over Cinderella’s Castle.
Additionally, you can enjoy sweet treats hand-crafted by one of Disney’s pastry chefs. Adults over 21 can also enjoy an assortment of beer and wine.*
Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace Cost
Adults (age 10+) start at $111.73 per person, and children (ages 3 – 9) start at $70.42 per person. The price of the dessert party varies by the night selected.
The experience cost must be paid in full when booking the dessert party.
In order to get a full refund, cancelation must be given prior to one-day before the night booked. If canceled within one day, no refund will be given, and it will be labeled as a ‘no-show’.
No-So-Spooky Dessert Party with Plaza Garden Viewing
Similar to the Tomorrowland Terrace dessert party. The difference is that when viewing the fireworks, you get escorted to a special viewing area at the Plaza Garden.
You still have 2 hours to enjoy the Tomorrowland Terrace, which features themed treats, exceptional pastries, and unique beverages*.
The only difference is that you will be viewing the show from the Plaza Garden rather than the Tomorrowland Terrace.
Dessert Party with Plaza Garden Viewing Cost
The cost for this experience varies by the night selected. Adults (ages 10+) will start at $92.95 per person, and children (ages 3 – 9) will start at $55.39 per child.
Again, the price of the experience must be paid in full when booking it. Having a reservation for a dessert party doesn’t guarantee admission to the party. Tickets for the same night of Mickey’s Not So Scary must be purchased in order to access your Dessert Party reservation.
*Valid identification will be required to consume alcoholic beverages.
Trick-or-Treat Spots at Mickey’s Halloween Party
This year, there are six different locations where you can go trick-or-treating. Lines can get long very quickly but move quickly, so don’t be discouraged if you see a long line.
Additionally, treat lines tend to get shorter during event shows like the parade or spectacular.
- Market Street Welcome
- Only available until 8 pm.
- Tortuga Tavern
- Tom Sawyers Island Dock
- Gaston’s Tavern
- TRON Lightcycle/ Run
- Princess Fairytale Hall
Remember if you or your child has a food allergy, get a unique teal treat bag to enjoy allergy-friendly snacks. Further information is available under the Accessibility at Mickey’s Not So Scary section of this post.
Dates of Mickey’s Halloween Party
The Halloween Season starts in August at the Walt Disney World resort. This includes Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, which begins in early August and runs from August 9 until October 31.
August Dates:
September Dates:
October Dates:
Halloween Party Time
This after-hours event starts at 7 p.m. in Magic Kingdom and ends at midnight! This means that there will be five hours of Halloween Disney fun.
This means the park will close early for the general public, only for Magic Kingdom. The other parks will have regular hours.
Guests who have tickets for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, are able to enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4 pm without a theme park ticket to Magic Kingdom.
Mickey’s Halloween Party: Tickets
Disney World’s Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party only offers one event ticket type. You can purchase an adult ticket (ages 10 and older) or a child ticket (ages 3 to 9). Children under 3 do not need a ticket for the event.
Guests over three years old must have a ticket.
The cost of tickets ranges depending upon the night of the event that you go to. Children’s tickets are about $10 cheaper than adult tickets on that night.
Adult tickets range between $119 to $199 a night. Children’s tickets range between $109 to $189 a night.
Mickey’s Halloween Party: Accessibility
Wondering how accessible Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is? Disney theme parks are one of the best places to visit for accommodation. Disney works hard to ensure that all of their guests feel the magic and have an enjoyable time.
American Sign Language interpreters during event shows are just one of the many accessibility options available during Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. For three nights, one each month of the party, American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters will be available at the nightly shows.
American Sign Language Interpreters will be available for guests on August 23, September 26, and October 24. They will be available during the Parade, Nighttime Spectacular, and the Spelltacular for those three nights.
If you need interpretation for another evening of the event, Disney is willing to make adjustments and send the interpreters there, as long as you schedule it at least two weeks in advance. You can contact Disney about interpreting services here.
Food Allergies and Trick or Treating
One of the highlights of going to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is being able to go trick-or-treating. If you’re a child with a food allergy, this might be something that makes you feel left out. To ensure that everyone is included, Disney offers special treat bags for guests with food allergies.
With one of these special treat bags, you can get tokens instead of candy. At the end of the night, you can trade the tokens in for allergy-friendly options!
It is effortless to get one of these teal bags. At the start of the event, notify a cast member of your food allergy. They will give you a teal treat bag rather than the normal one that they hand out to guests.
When going through the different treat trails, cast members will give the teal-bagged individuals tokens at each station. At the end of the night, there are two different locations to exchange the tokens for enjoyable treats.
Allergen tokens can be exchanged at the Liberty Square Ticket Office until midnight. Or at the Chamber of Commerce until 12:30 am.
What rides are available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween?
Most of Magic Kingdom is open for event guests to enjoy throughout the night. A few rides add a little extra Halloween spirit.
I’ve listed all of the attractions and rides that will be available for you to enjoy throughout
Special Halloween Themed Attractions:
These three attractions have a unique Halloween spirit sprinkled throughout the attraction for the Halloween season. Be sure to add them to your ‘must-see’ list for the event night.
Space Mountain – pitch-black darkness with spooky tunes playing while you ride
Mad Tea Party – Enjoy teacups with spooky lighting to create a whole vibe
Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor – The twist is that spooky festive jokes are told
Additional Magic Kingdom Rides Available
Here are the other attractions that will be open for event guests to enjoy throughout the evening. I organized the rides by which land they are in to make navigating easier.
Tomorrowland
TRON Lightcycle/Run**
Tomorrowland Transit Authority People Mover
Tomorrowland Speedway
Space Mountain*
Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor*
Astro Orbiter
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
Adventureland
Swiss Family Treehouse
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Pirates of the Caribbean
Frontierland
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure**
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Country Bear Jamboree
Fantasyland
Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
“It’s a small world”
Peter Pan’s Flight
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Mad Tea Party*
Liberty Square
Haunted Mansion
Storybook Circus
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
The Brainstormer
*Rides which have the special added Halloween features
**These rides typically are available through Genie+ services, during the event a standby line will be offered
Mickey’s Halloween Party FAQ:
Here are some frequently asked questions about Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. If your question isn’t answered in this section, or you still have one after reading this post, then please reach out via email at red@redthetraveler.com.
How much does it cost to go to Mickey’s Halloween party?
The cost to get into Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party depends on the party size and the night you attend—most nights average around $149 for adults and $139 for children.
Do you get free snacks at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party?
Unfortunately, there are no free snacks at the halloween party. However there is free unlimited candy that you can get from each of the trick-or-treating spots. You can go back to them as often as you would like.
Do you need a park reservation for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party?
No, you do not need a park reservation for the Halloween party. Because the event is a limited capacity and a separate ticketed event, there is no need to have a park reservation.
What is the best age for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party?
Mickey’s Not So Scary is fun for all ages, and there are things to do for everyone.
But since it does run late, it might be harder for the younger ones in the family to stay up til the very end. The best age for children to enjoy this is between the ages of 7 – 12.
How is Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Different From Oogie Boogie Bash?
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party occurs at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, and Oogie Boogie Bash at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. Both are Disney parks, and both are Halloween-themed events where you can enjoy specialty-themed treats, unique characters, and special parades and fireworks.
They differ in cost and what each one offers. Oogie Boogie hosts the event at Disneyland; therefore, there is more of a spooky villain vibe throughout the event. However, it is still great for young Disney fans.
For more information about the Halloween party on the West Coast, check out our Oogie Boogie Bash Guide.
The Wrap-Up: Mickey’s Halloween Party
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is back for the 2024 fall season at Magic Kingdom! During the event, you can enjoy specialty-themed treats and beverages, trick-or-treating, a Halloween-themed parade, a unique nighttime spectacular, and an opportunity to meet some unique Disney villains.
Mickey’s Halloween Party occurs on select nights from August 9 to October 31, 2024. Tickets are available now, and a few nights have sold out already. If you’re considering going, purchasing your tickets as soon as possible is best!
Prices start at $119 for adults and $109 for children. Tickets get you into the event, which begins at 7 p.m. and continues until midnight. However, ticket event guests can get into Magic Kingdom as early as 4 p.m., three hours before the event starts!
You won’t want to miss this event if you love celebrating Halloween at Walt Disney World!
