It’s that time of year again. Plastic pumpkins have hit the shelves at Target, costume DIY’s are popping up all over Instagram, and Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is on.
That’s right, it’s May!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Dates for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
- Ticket Pricing and When to Purchase
- Entertainment at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
- Character Meets at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
- Trick or Treat Trails at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
- Food, Drinks and Dining at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
- Attractions and Rides Open for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
- Merchandise at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
- Costume and Dress Code for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
And while it might still be a bit early to carve pumpkins, it’s never too early for meeting your favorite
Dates for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
The Halloween party at Magic Kingdom takes place on select nights between August 11 and Halloween. The party runs from 7:00 pm until midnight, but your ticket gets you into the park as early as 4:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased directly from
August 2024
August 9, 2024– SOLD OUT!August 13, 2024– SOLD OUT!August 16, 2024– SOLD OUT!August 20, 2024– SOLD OUT!August 23, 2024– SOLD OUT!August 27, 2024– SOLD OUT!August 30, 2024– SOLD OUT!
September 2024
September 2, 2024– SOLD OUT!September 6, 2024– SOLD OUT!September 8, 2024– SOLD OUT!September 10, 2024– SOLD OUT!September 13, 2024– SOLD OUT!September 15, 2024– SOLD OUT!- September 17, 2024
September 20, 2024– SOLD OUT!- September 22, 2024
- September 24, 2024
- September 26, 2024
- September 27, 2024
- September 29, 2024
October 2024
- October 1, 2024
- October 3, 2024
- October 4, 2024
- October 6, 2024
- October 8, 2024
- October 10, 2024
October 11, 2024– SOLD OUT!- October 14, 2024
- October 15, 2024
- October 17, 2024
- October 18, 2024
- October 20, 2024
- October 21, 2024
- October 24, 2024
- October 25, 2024
- October 27, 2024
October 29, 2024– SOLD OUT!October 31, 2024– SOLD OUT!
Ticket Pricing and When to Purchase
In 2024 tickets will start at $119 to $199 per person, depending on the event date. This is nearly identical to last years pricing, which ranged from $109 to $199.
Ticket Discounts
Annual Passholders and
When Do Tickets Go On Sale?
SOON! Guests who are staying a
Guests staying at any of these good-neighbor resorts will be able to purchase on May 8th.
- Walt
Disney World Swan Hotel - Walt
Disney World Swan Reserve - Walt
Disney World Dolphin Hotel - Shades of Green at Walt
Disney World Resort
Tickets will be available to purchase for non-resort guests beginning May 15, 2024.
Wristbands for Mickey’s Not so Scary Halloween Party
In addition to your park ticket, you’ll need to get a party wristband. This is how cast members will differentiate you from the daytime park guests, allowing you to stay in the park and enjoy all there is to offer. If entering through the dedicated party entrance after 7:00 pm, you can get your wristband at the gate. For guests who enter before 7, which we recommend, you can pick up your wristband from any of the locations below
- the front of the park (as you enter after 7:00 pm)
- Market Street welcome (4 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
- near Tortuga Tavern
- by Fantasy Faire
- at Tomorrowland entrance across from Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor
- Liberty Square Ticket Office
Entertainment at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
The shows and spectaculars are some of the most alluring offerings at Magic Kingdom’s Halloween party. During the event, you’ll be able to see the seasonal fireworks and projection mapping shows, one of
Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular
Jack Skellington is your (not quite) ghost host for this 15-minute firework-fueled experience. Taking you on a not-so frightening adventure with some of your favorite
Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular
Calling all villains! Winifred and her witchy sisters are up to something at Cinderella castle. Join the show and sing along to Halloween favorites! Showtimes for the 2024 Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular are:
August 9 – September 28
- 9:05 PM
- 10:40 PM
- 12:00 AM
September 29 – October 31
- 7:40 PM
- 9:05 PM
- 10:40 PM
- 12:00 AM
Mickey’s Boo! to You Parade
The Boo! to You Parade is bound to get you in the spooky spirit! Gravediggers and ghosts materialize dancing their way down Main Street in celebration of the occasion. Along with classic characters in their Halloween costumes and villains from nearly every
Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade will take place each party night at 8:15 PM and 11:15 PM.
Many fans agree that the late parade is worth the wait, as a lot of the crowds will have called it a night. However, we’re talking about Florida. It rains constantly and inconsistently, and parades don’t run in the rain. Pixie Pointers: Keep an eye on the forecast throughout the night, and be open to seeing the early parade if it looks like you might get rained out later on.
The Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet
Everybody’s favorite Barbershop Quartet, the Dapper Dans, will be here for the party as well! Dressed to the nines as restless corpses, the Cadaver Dans will be harmonizing all night long in Frontierland.
Rusty Cut Glass
New for 2024 catch this traveling pirate band, and their crew, roaming through Adventureland! Arrgh Matey!
Photopass Experiences
Pics or it didn’t happen! If you’re not taking countless selfies and photos for the ‘gram, did you really go to a Halloween party? Well, it might be up for debate but these extra special Photopass frames are too fun to skip. Keep your eye out for 3D frames and Photopass photographers throughout the park, and consider purchasing Memory Maker for the day.
Disney Dance Parties
Ready to put a little Oogie Boogie in your step? Check out one of the dance parties scattered around the park!
- Disney Junior Jam at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe – dance the night away with Vamparina, Fancy Nance, Doc McStuffins, and Timo!
- DescenDANCE Party at Rockettower Plaza Stage – a brand new offering for 2024, inspired by Descendants: Rise of Red
Character Meets at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
It wouldn’t be a day at
Regular Characters
Everybody wants to attend Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party, even those who are too cool for a costume. These characters will be available for meet and greet but are neither rare nor wearing any special outfits. Since there’s not anything truly Haloween-y about these, we recommend skipping them.
- Anastasia and Drizella (Roaming, Fantasyland)
- Belle and Gaston (Gaston’s Tavern, Be Our Guest if it’s Raining)
- Ariel and Eric (Journey of the Little Mermaid, Fantasyland)
- Minie, Donald, and Daisy (Near Dumbo, Storybook Circus)
- Cinderella, Elena, Tiana, and Rapunzel (Princess Fairytale Hall)
- Country Bears (Country Bear Jamoboree, Frontierland Roaming)
- Jasmine and Genie, Abu and Aladdin (Near Magic Carpets, Adventureland)
- Captain Jack (Pirates of the Caribbean)
Rare Characters
There are always a few less familiar faces that make their way to the Halloween party. Characters that are rarely seen in Magic Kingdom, and ready to get their groove on. We recommend prioritizing the meet and greets for rare characters, that you care about. There’s no reason to stand in line (and there will be a line) if you don’t know who these are. These characters will not be in costumes, but some are Halloween-related characters
- Queen of Hearts, Tweedles, Alice, and the Mad Hatter (Tea Cups, Fantasyland – Friar’s Nook Raining)
- Carlotta, Renatta, and Broome the Butler (Haunted Mansion)
- Jafar (Near Magic Carpets, Adventureland)
- Jack and Sally (Main Street) 4, 4:30
Characters in Costumes
Last, and certainly not least are the characters we all love to visit sporting their Halloween best!
- Goofy (Barnstormer, Sorybook Circus)
- Elvis Stitch (Stitch’s Great Escape, Tomorrowland) 6:30
- Pooh, Tier, Piglet, and Eyeore (The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Fantasyland) 6:30
- Mickey Mouse (Main Street)
Villains
*NEW* this year
Trick or Treat Trails at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
It’s not a Halloween party without candy – and oh boy! Have they got candy! Unlike Oogie Boogie Bash, trick-or-treat trails and character meets are two separate experiences.
Pixie Pointer: Plan to hit the candy lines during the last hour of the party. Most guests will leave after the fireworks, and cast members will be anxious to unload the remaining candy for the night.
Main Street
- Market Street Welcome
- Trick or Treating
Adventureland
- Walt
Disney ‘s Enchanted Tiki Room - Tortuga Tavern
Frontierland
- Splash Mountain
- Tom Sawyer Island Dock
- Country Bear Jamboree
Liberty Square
- Columbia Harbour House
Fantasyland
- Mickey’s PhilharMagic
- Storybook Circus Railroad Station
- Ariel’s Grotto
- Pinocchio Village Haus
- Ariels Grotto
- Walt
Disney World Railroad Station
Tomorrowland
- Walt
Disney ‘s Carousel of Progress - Monster’s Inc Laugh Floor
- Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe
Food, Drinks and Dining at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
After all the dancing, character meets, and candy trails – you’re sure to work up an appetite! There are plenty of options open and lots of special treats! So many unique eats in fact, that we’ll have to save those details for a future post.
While
- Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies
- Cheshire Café
- Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café (confirmed for 2024)
- Casey’s Corner (confirmed for 2024)
- The Friar’s Nook (confirmed for 2024)
- Liberty Square Market
- Golden Oak Outpost
- Main Street Bakery
- Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café (confirmed for 204)
- Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
- Sleepy Hollow (confirmed for 2024)
- Storybook Treats
- Pinocchio Village Haus (confirmed for 2024)
- Sunshine Tree Terrace
- Churro Cart near Cinderella Castle
- Outdoor Vending Cart near The Haunted Mansion
Attractions and Rides Open for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Like most After Hours events at
Adventureland
- Jungle Cruise
- The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Swiss Family Treehouse
Frontierland
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
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**
- 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**
- Space Mountain**
- Tomorrowland Speedway
- Tomorrowland Transit Authority People Mover
- TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise
Attractions with Specialty Overlays
Even though most rides in Magic Kingdom will be open, there’s just a few that will provide a unique experience. We recommend prioritizing these as they are only available during the party.
Pixie Pointer: Don't worry about hitting every attraction during Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. Focus on those with themed overlays
Haunted Mansion
The Haunted Mansion Halloween Party overlay is by far the most infamous. The manor exterior receives a special lighting package. Even better, ghosts manifest in the graveyard section of the queue. The only downside is that the line is so short you don’t get nearly enough time to interact with them. Guess we’ll go on it a few times, darn.
Space Mountain
Thrills and chills start at Space Mountain, where all the lights are off. It’s a spooky step up from the normal celestial destination, that might be intense for younger guests.
Monster’s Inc Laughing Floor
First of all, this is one of the easiest trick-or-treat trails with the shortest line. The station is inside, with seating and air conditioning. AND the show has been revamped with a Halloween twist!
Mad Tea Party
Looks like Chesire has taken over the party as psychedelic lights and projections make for a brand new take on this classic attraction.
Tron – How to Get On
*In 2023 TRON was offered with Virtual Queue. Virtual Queue is NOT mentioned in
Tron will still be using Virtual Queue – and guests are eligible for just one reservation each. Our tip is to skip it altogether since even Virtual Queue has been known to stack up wait times. But, if it’s a must-do for you, here’s what you need to know:
- Virtual Queue opens at 6:00 pm for that day’s party
- Guests must have their event ticket linked to their My
Disney Experience account - Guests do not need to be inside Magic Kingdom
Pixie Pointer: Skip Tron and enjoy the party
Merchandise at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
This year’s merch does not disappoint! Shirts, Loungeflys, and more with the stars of the event’s guests of honor! You’ll find a wide selection of designs featuring Jack Skellington, Mickey Mouse, and the Sanderson sisters.
Costume and Dress Code for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
The absolute best part of
- Guests 13 and younger may wear masks, provided their eyes are visible at all times.
- Guests of all ages may dress as
Disney characters but may not pose for photos, sign autographs, or otherwise impersonate characters of the park. - Costumes must be family-friendly
- Costumes may not be so long as they drag on the ground
- No weapons or props that could reasonably be mistaken as real weapons
- Be sure to check with Disney as rules are subject to change
There is so much to do at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party, and we can’t wait to attend! We’d love to see you experience it all, using #thepixiedustedplanner on your favorite social media platforms!
