*Repost and updated for 2018
Does it seem silly to be talking about Halloween? But, guess what…the first Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is August 17!
We have attended Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Disney’s Magic Kingdom a couple times. The party is a hard ticket event which means you have to purchase a separate ticket to attend; you do not need a general admission ticket. The party will be held on 34 select nights in August, September, and October.
We have enjoyed every party that we have attended and thought the party was worth the cost of admission. The earlier in the season you attend the party the least busy it should be. Also, Friday night parties tend to be busier than other nights. Below are some tips to get the most out of your party time.
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New for 2018
- Select attractions will get added effects, including:
- The Mad Tea Party will take you for a colorful ride as new lighting and effects give a new spin on the night. Depending on the color of your costume, it may also transform under the new dancing lights. How cool is that?
- On Pirates of the Caribbean, new pirates invade experience, interacting with sailing Guests who will join the search for “Gunpowder Pete.” Arrrgh!
- On Space Mountain, explorers will hurtle through deep space as a new soundtrack and special effects transform the adventure.
- Storybook Circus welcomes the Storybook Circus Disney Junior Jam, a dance party featuring favorite Disney Junior Characters, including Doc McStuffins!
Additional Entertainment
- Boo-to-You Halloween Parade including the Headless Horseman, dancing ghosts, and your favorite characters.
- Happy HalloWishes Fireworks is a magical extravaganza where the Disney Villains light up the night sky with fireworks with a wicked version of melodies while creepy colors cover Cinderella’s Castle.
- “Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular” is a spellbinding castle show, as the Sanderson Sisters take “stage fright” to another level.
- Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet will have you howling in laughter at their melodies and razor-sharp wit of this Dapper-Dans style “band”.
- Scream-o-Ween Dance Party as you kick up your feet with Mike, Sulley and other favorite friends from Monstropolis.
- Trick-or-Treating is plentiful with delicious candy and even allergy-friendly options.
Tips for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
- The official hours of the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party are from 7:00 pm to midnight, however, Disney starts allowing guests to enter the Magic Kingdom at 4:00 pm with a party ticket. Look for the specifically marked gates. Make sure to get your wristband and party map! One of the best times to attend the party is on your arrival day so that you do not have to use a regular park ticket, but still get to start the magic.
- Use the time before the party starts to ride rides, eat dinner, and even line up for some of the most popular characters: Jack and Sally or the 7 dwarfs. This way you do not waste your valuable party time.
- The second Boo-to-You parade is less busy than the first, however, we knew that our daughter was probably not going to last until the 2nd parade, we found a spot 15 minutes before the 1st parade started in the second row in Frontierland. It was not perfect, but my husband put my daughter up on his shoulders and she enjoyed waving to all the characters in the parade from her vantage point. If having a great spot to watch the parade is important to you secure your spot early. Prior to the parade starting, the headless horseman rides down the parade route. At the end of the parade, cast members may hand out mickey shapes lollipops.
- There are some characters that are only available for meet and greets during the party. In addition, some characters that will sport Halloween costumes for the party.
- Enjoy some of the party-specific treats: candy corn soft-serve, Halloween inspired cupcakes and cookies, candy corn cotton candy, and more.
- Save trick-or-treating towards the end of the party so that you do not have to carry around the heavy candy. The cast members give large handfuls of candy and its good stuff. Even the adults can trick-or-treat.
And don’t forget the best part….everyone can dress up that includes children and adults. Be sure to check out Walt Disney World’s website for specific rules regarding costumes.
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This looks like so much fun! I want to take Hampton to this! He loves Mickey!
He’ll have a blast for sure!
Oh my gosh this looks like soooo much fun!!! I want to go to Disney World soooo bad!!! One day!!
It was lots of fun Ricci! You’ll have to plan a trip 🙂
We love Halloween in our house C was born 10/30 and I was born 11/1 so we celebrate for 3 days and Halloween always allows for an extra dose of fun.
That’s so cool! I love the 3 days of celebrating!
Love the Disney World tips! We are going in January and I can’t wait!
~ Ashley
You are going to have so much fun!
As much as I love Disney World I never knew about their Halloween Party. I want to take my girls there during that time someday, we always go during the holidays.
When MK is decorated for fall, the halloween party and Epcot’s food and wine festival is going on is one of my favorite times to visit. But then I love the parks decorated for christmas too!
We are actually going to Disney really soon with our six month old! Can’t wait to watch her enjoy!
My daughter was 8 months old on her first trip and we had so much fun! Enjoy your trip!
I would so love to be at Walt Disney World while this is going on! I’ve never been. Well…I never knew it existed! My family will be going to WDW in January and we cannot wait!!!
You are going to have so much fun!
My youngest grandson adores Disney! The others love it, but he is over the moon about Mickey and all things related. We take them to Disney every spring, but we may need to change it to fall. I didn’t know about the party. It looks like so much fun and so festive! I bet your daughter had a blast!
Fall is a fun time to visit because Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival is also going on which is one of my favorite events.
Great tips! I will keep these in mind when we have little ones (:
Thanks Leah!
super cute! I went to the Halloween event at Disneyland here in Cali not that long ago ( yeah I’m in my 20’s no shame haha ) and it was a lot of fun! I love Disneyland on a regular day, but lining up for candy made it that much more exciting LOL. I can definitely see that the kids would have a BLAST if they went as all the kids get to dress up and I liked that they even offered healthy options so every child would have some kind of treat.
That’s true Tianna; I forgot about the healthy option and that you can turn your candy in for non-allergy option too! I think I enjoy Disney World as much as my daughter!
This looks like so much fun! I love how Disney has so many different themed events and such throughout the year. I would love to go back for Halloween!
It is a great time of the year at Disney World!
What a fun event for the kids!
It was great even lots of fun for the adults!
I haven’t been to Disney in years. I’d love to go again. Once I have a little one, we will definitely make this a part of our plans…. really I could go now. LOL
Yes, Disney World is so much fun for adults too. We used to go before S was born.
Awh this looks so lovely, what a great thing for the little ones to experience. Hope I can take my boy to one of these when he’s older and a Disney fanatic! 🙂
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We had a great time. He will Disney World!
This looks so fun! We have a trip planned to Disney and have been thinking of going during “off season” this would be right up our alley!
Thank MJ! We really enjoy our trips to Disney World and we always tend to go in the off season – shorter lines, less crowded, cooler temperatures and special events.
So glad you posted this… We are planning on going the first week in Oct… Should we buy tickets now? And do most kids and parents dress up?
I would buy tickets in advance, some nights you get a discount if you order in advance. Almost all the kids will be dressed up and most of the adults in some way. Many families coordinate their costumes like all Toy Story characters. Just remember that it is still warm in Florida in October, so I would choose a costume with that in mind. Have a wonderful trip! You guys are going to have so much fun!
OMG!! I went to this in Orlando and it was amazing!! I went two years ago, and even as an adult it was awesome 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
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We loved Disney World for many years as adults before S was born!
These are great tips! A Disney experience can be so much more enjoyable for kids and adults with a little preparation, paying attention to the tips from those who have been there! We found “The Unofficial Guide to Disney World” to be a fabulous resource on each trip. One tip I have in relation to the halloween party was learned the hard way. This took place 16 years ago but it is still valid. My son was 5 years old and chose to dress up as a dalmation (101 Dalmations was big that year.) and wore his costume to the park. Cruella Deville was in the parade and noticed my son watching. She made some harmless pretend gestures of reaching for him and my son was terrified!! He had nightmares for a long time. My tip is no costumes a Disney villain might notice! 🙂 Enjoy. Disney is truly magic.
That’s a great tip Wendy! Thank you for sharing.
I would LOVE to got to Disney for Halloween!!! I’ve been wanting to go for Halloween, for the longest time! It’s definitely on my Disney to do list 🙂
Thanks for sharing via Mommy Monday.
XOXO
Disney is so fun at Halloween!
Sounds like such fun! Thanks for sharing this great hints and tips! Always good to know how to reduce some of the stress of navigating around the magic kingdom!
Yes, I always love to be prepared!
These are fantastic! Especially for those who have never participated in this event before! Thanks for linking up over at the #homematters Linky Party! We hope to see you again this coming Wednesday 🙂
Thank you Kristen!
Brilliant tips – we always go in early for these hard ticket events. Hubby and I visited the party a few years back and had a blast collecting all the candy – we loved looking at all the families in their costumes, and HalloWishes is AWESOME! It was raining really hard but it didn’t dampen the fireworks or our spirits. It’s on my bucket list to take the kiddos in a few years time!
We loved the halloween party! We are going to attend the christmas party this year for the first time.