One of our favorite events at Disney World is Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. This special-ticket event runs select nights from August 9th to October 31st and this year, there will be new things to experience.
Guide to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is an expensive event to attend and in order to get your money’s worth, planning is key.
That means knowing all the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Tips!
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2024 Dates
This party doesn’t occur every night, so be sure to check to see if it is going to be going on while you are there. You can see based on previous dates, when it will begin and end.
- August 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
- September 2, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29
- October 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31
The first thing you will want to do is purchase your Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Tickets in advance.
Believe me, I have seen it happen far too often; people will arrive the day of the party without tickets thinking they can just get them at the ticket counter.
Instead, they will find signs posted that the party is SOLD OUT.
Don’t let this happen to you!
Get your Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween tickets ahead of time (and at a DISCOUNT when you buy them through Undercover Tourist)!
Choosing the Right Costume for the Disney Halloween Party
Once you have your tickets, you are ready to start costume planning! EVERYONE young and old dresses up for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party.
Choose your costumes carefully. There are specific regulations in regards to costumes for adults so make sure you read THIS before you go.
Here are the Basic Disney Halloween Costume Rules:
GUESTS AGES 0-13
- Costumes and some masks may be worn, as long as the mask does not cover the entire face and eyes are visible.
GUESTS AGES 14+
- Layered costumes or costume props that surround the entire body are strongly discouraged and may be subject to additional security screening.
- Costumes may not reach or drag on the ground. (e.g., full-length Princess dresses)
- Capes may be worn if the length does not go below the waist.
- Themed T-shirts, blouses, sweatshirts and hats are acceptable.
- Acceptable accessories include transparent wings, plastic light sabers, toy swords, and tutus. Headwear may be worn as long as it does not cover the entire face.
You will find that many families choose themed costumes. They might all come as Pirates or Monsters from Monsters Inc. Others, don’t wear costumes at all!
We’ve got a whole list of really great Disney character costumes you can get inspiration from.
And if you don’t want a costume, that’s okay too! There are plenty of cute Disney Halloween shirts on the market!
10 of Our Favorite Disney Halloween Family Shirts
Getting into the 2024 Halloween Party
When guests arrive for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, they will be given a special wristband to let cast members know they have paid to be in Magic Kingdom for the party.
One of the first things people ask is how Disney does crowd control for events when people are already in the park.
If you are in Magic Kingdom on the same day as they have Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and DON’T have a ticket to the party, you will have to exit the park before the party starts.
You will find that Cast Members will be looking for those bands as it gets closer for the park to close for non-party guests. If you don’t have a wristband, you will be told that it is time for you to leave.
They will also announce this to park guests several times on loudspeakers closer to the time the Halloween party begins.
If you are already at the park ahead of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party and do have tickets to attend, you will find cast members in various locations in each of the lands scanning tickets and handing out wrist bands and treat bags.
Rides Open During the 2024 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
The first thing you will need to know is that not all rides are open. These are the rides & attractions open during the Disney Halloween Party:
Adventureland
- The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Swiss Family Treehouse
- Jungle Cruise
Frontierland
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Splash Mountain
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
- TRON: Lightcycle Run
- Astro Orbiter
- Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
- Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
- Space Mountain
- Tomorrowland Speedway
- Tomorrowland Transit Authority People Mover
Trick or Treating at the Halloween Party
When you arrive at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, cast members will give each person a bag to collect their goodies.
You will find treat stops throughout the park (as listed on your map). Cast members are very generous with handing out yummy goodies so don’t feel like you have to hit each treat location!
Your bag will be completely full after just a few stops!
If you have food allergies, be sure to check your map for peanut-free stops.
Halloween Character Meet & Greets
If you love character meet & greets here is your chance to meet some Disney characters that rarely make an appearance (like the Disney villains).
Be prepared for some pretty long lines!
Luckily, if you grab some candy from the trick-or-treat stations, that will keep your kids distracted while you wait!
DescenDANCE Party
Head to Tomorrowland for a rave inspired by the Disney Original Movie, “Descendants: The Rise of Red,” which premiers July 12.
Party guests can dance along to their favorite hits, including other songs from the “Descendants” films, at the Rockettower Plaza Stage.
The Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet
If you are a fan of the Dapper Dans, you will love their Halloween brothers, the Cadaver Dans.
They appear in Frontierland and will serenade guests with some popular Halloween tunes.
Boo to You Parade
One thing that is the true highlight of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is the Boo to You parade.
If you are planning to attend the parade, get a spot early so that you can see the Headless Horseman parade processional.
One of the best aspects of this parade is that you get to see all your favorite Disney characters dressed up in their own Halloween costumes and see characters that rarely make an appearance!
There are moments in the parade that can be scary for the little ones. Prepare small kids in advance that they will see zombies & some of Disney’s Villains.
I believe that if you prep them in advance that it is all in good fun, that they won’t be afraid.
Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular!
If you love the movie Hocus Pocus, you won’t want to miss the stage show at Cinderella Castle! The Sanderson Sisters will “put a spell on you.”
Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular Fireworks
At the end of the evening, you won’t want to miss the stage show which feauture Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy getting spirited away to a mysterious haunted house where they encounter dancing skeletons, waltzing ghosts and a sinister gathering of Disney villains!
After the show, the sky will light up with a beautiful fireworks display like only Disney can do!
NEW at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
This year you are going to find some new additions to the Disney Halloween party. Here is what you can expect:
- New 3D photo backdrops throughout the park for selfies.
- Mickey and Minnie will have new neon spiderweb outfits for Halloween.
- DescenDANCE Party taking place in Tomorrowland
- Bruno Madrigal from“Encanto” will meet guests alongside Mirabel at the family Casita in Fairytale Garden.
- “Mickey’s Boo-To-You” Parade starts at 8:15 this year, one hour earlier than previous years.
2024 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Tips
You can actually enter the park as early as 4 pm!
Guests who visit Magic Kingdom earlier in the day and didn’t purchase tickets to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party must leave by 7pm.
If you are already going to be at Magic Kingdom prior to the party, you will find wristband stations in the park.
You do not need to bring your own trick or treat bags, they are provided for you.
There are trick or street stations throughout the park, even in places where there are normally shows.
Mickey’s Not So Scary party is sponsored by MnM Mars, so you will find tons of their brand of treats.
Grabbing dinner in the park? Not all restaurants are open. Be sure to look at the Halloween Party map to see which ones are open during the party.
Want to meet characters? Plan to get to the line early and give yourself between 30 min-1 hour for the waiting time.
OR go to the Storybook Circus Disney Junior Jam at Cosmic Rays Starlight Cafe where you can dance with Vamparina and some of your favorite Disney characters.
Want a great parade view. You will need to find a seat 30-45 minutes prior to the start. This parade begins in Frontierland and runs through Main Street and begins with the headless horsemen.
If you wait in line at Haunted Mansion, you might be surprised to find a ghost talking to the crowd!
There are special treats for Halloween and some are only available at the Halloween Party and only available at certain locations in the park.
Plan to stop and get your one-of-a-kind treats while in these areas so you don’t waste time running from one side of the park to the other.
Fantasyland is closed during the Fireworks, so ride those rides earlier in the evening.
This is the one time of year the park can get very dark. I would suggest bringing lanterns, glow sticks, or small flashlights for little ones who are usually uncomfortable in dark settings.
We hope that our Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party tips help you to plan the most magical night ever! Have you been to Disney’s Halloween party? What was your favorite part?