What Is Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party?

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a seasonal after hours event offered at the Magic Kingdom.

This special event occurs after regular park hours, and requires a separate ticket to enjoy all the exclusive offerings. You get five hours of Halloween party time. 

There's event-exclusive entertainment, including a parade, fireworks, and a castle show that's  fun for the whole family. Plus all-you-care-to-collect Trick-or-Treating throughout the Magic Kingdom and rare character sightings and meet and greets.

2024 MICKEY’S NOT-SO-SCARY HALLOWEEN PARTY DATES

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party takes place select nights at Magic Kingdom from Aug. 9 to Oct. 31, 2024. 

MNSSHP Event Dates

• 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

These date-specific tickets do not require an additional day theme park ticket or theme park reservation.

2024 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Ticket Prices

MNSSHP tickets are $119 to $199 per ticket, plus tax (prices vary by event date.

Children ages 2 and younger do not need to purchase a ticket for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party—valid only for event nights in August and September.

What are the Best Days to Attend Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party?

The cheapest dates to attend Mickey’s Halloween party in 2024 are August 13, 16, 20, 23, and 27th. Party tickets for these nights are $119 for adults (before tax and before any Annual Passholder or DVC discounts).

Historically, for the least crowded party dates, you’ll want to attend MNSSHP in August or September during the weekdays — minus the first two party nights.

What Time Does Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Start?

The parties officially runs from 7 p.m. to midnight, however party guests can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4 p.m. 

Magic Kingdom will close to regular guests without a MNSSHP at 6:00 PM. After 6:00 PM, only guests with MNSSHP wristbands will be allowed to enter attractions queues and enjoy the park while the non-party guests exit Magic Kingdom.

One of the biggest perks about attending this event, is that MNSSHP guests are allowed to enter Magic Kingdom starting at 4 p.m.

To maximize your party experience, I recommend taking advantage of being able to get in early. If you are arriving between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., all you need is your party ticket.

If you choose to enter the park at 4:00 PM, you can use this time to meet characters, ride rides, shop, and enjoy pre party Halloween snacks.

If there are high priority character meet and greets like Jack and Sally, use this time time line up for that MNSSHP character meet-and-greet, as they tend to have some of the longest lines during the party. Jack and Sally's line will often start queuing up at 4:00pm.

How to Check-in for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

If Arriving at Magic Kingdom Before 4:00 PM for MNSSHP

You will need a theme park ticket to enter Magic Kingdom. When it’s time for MNSSHP to start, you DO NOT have to exit and re-enter Magic Kingdom.

Starting at 4:00 PM Cast Members will be stationed at designated MNSSHP check-in locations inside Magic Kingdom to scan your MNSSHP tickets and give you your party wristband and paper guide.

Locations Inside Magic Kingdom to Check In For MNSSHP

• Magic Kingdom Main Entrance turnstiles

• Near Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor in Tomorrowland

• Fantasy Faire Gift Shop right near Mickey’s Philharmagic in Fantasyland

• Liberty Square Ticket Office in Liberty Square

• In front of Tortuga Tavern in Adventureland

If Arriving at Magic Kingdom at 4:00 PM or After for MNSSHP

Cast Members will direct you to specific MNSSHP turnstiles at Magic Kingdom’s Main entrance. These turnstiles are dedicated specifically for MNSSHP guests. 

You do NOT need a regular daytime theme park ticket to enter Magic Kingdom after 4:00 PM, just your Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party ticket.

After Checking In,You’ll Get 3 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Items:

MNSSHP Wristband

You’ll need to wear this the entire time you're at MNSSHP. It’s your credentials to let Cast Members you’ve paid for a MNSSHP ticket. 

Official Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Party Map

Paper guide to everything offered during MNSSHP

• Specialty food locations and food descriptions

• Character meet-and-greet locations 

• Performance times for entertainment like the Cadaver Dan’s

• Trick-or-treat locations

• Showtimes for Boo To You, fireworks, and the Hocus Pocus show

• Open attractions, and rides with special spooky enhancements

• MNSSHP PhotoPass locations

• Event-exclusive merchandise spots

MNSSHP Trick-or-Treat Bag

One of the best parts of MNSSHP is the copious amounts of candy you can get. Each guest gets a MNSSHP trick-or-treat bag to fill up with as much candy as you’d like from the various trick-or-treat locations throughout Magic Kingdom! 

There are allergy friendly offerings. Just let a Cast Member know, and they’ll give you the special teal trick-or-treat bag.

New for 2024 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Offerings

• The first Boo To You parade starts 1 hour earlier at 8:15 PM

• TRON standby line is offered

• Tiana's Bayou Adventure open, & a standby line is offered

• New Minnie Mouse: Hocus Pocus Halloween Dress-up Sipper available during MNSSHP

• NEW! DescenDANCE Party at Rocket tower Plaza Stage

• Minnie, Goofy, Donald, and Daisy meet all together in one photo inside Storybook Circus (1 photo with all 4 characters)

• Fairytale Garden to meet Mirabel & Bruno

  • This is Bruno’s 1st appearance at MNSSHP. Was at DLR Ooogie Boogie 2023

• Mickey & Minnie have a new neon spiderweb Halloween outfit

• Hitchhiking Ghosts periodically coming out to perform next to Country Bear in Frontierland

• Evil Queen and Maleficent can be seen watching guests above the train station

2024 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Eclusive Entertainment Offerings

Mickey's Boo-To-You Halloween Parade

You can’t miss this parade! Witness a masquerade of Characters—including a few faces from the Haunted Mansion.

Catch a glimpse of dastardly villains, ghastly ghouls and other iconic Characters as they float by during this spellbinding parade.

Roughly 15 minutes before the parade begins, the Headless Horseman makes his way over Liberty Square, continues in front of Cinderella Castle and down Main Street.

Parade Duration: roughly 20ish minutes

Location: The parade route starts between Adventureland and Frontier land. It runs through Liberty Square, in front of Cinderella Castle, and travels down Main Street, U.S.A. before finishing and exiting at the Fire Station.

Boo To You Parade Highlights:

• A frenzy of favorite Disney friends donning Halloween costumes—including Minnie Mouse, Clarabelle Cow and Daisy Duck dressed as the sinister Sanderson Sisters—as they prepare to go trick-or-treating down Main Street, U.S.A.

• Hitchhiking Ghosts and the spectral Bride, gliding among the waltzing spirits—representing the Haunted Mansion from Liberty Square.

• The parade finale includes Cruella de Vil, the Queen of Hearts, and Ursula, before the villain band, Jafar, Maleficient and the Evil Queen make their apperances.

Boo-To-You Parade Showtimes:

• 8:15 p.m.

• 11:15 p.m

Boo-to-You Halloween Parade Tips

• Grab your parade spot about 30-45 minutes before to the parade.

• The second parade is less crowded

• If you want to see Powerline Max dance, stand halfway down Main Street.

Disney's Not-So-Spooky Spectacular

A special fireworks show with projection effects, lasers, lights and fireworks first debuted in 2019. Hosted by Jack Skellington from "The Nightmare Before Christmas," Disney's Not So Spooky Spectacular features Goofy, Mickey, Minnie, and Donald on a trick-or-treating adventure, as they are drawn to a mysterious haunted house.

The show features some of my favorite Disney Villains, the iconic dancing skeletons and more. You’ll love the castle projections and spooky themed fireworks.

Note-- on MNSSHP nights, Disney's Not-So-Spooky Spectacular is the only fireworks show at Magic Kingdom, so there will be no showing of Happily Ever After. The show may be delayed or canceled due to inclement weather.

Location: Cinderella's Castle

Duration: Roughly 12 minutes long

Disney's Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Showtime:

• 10:00PM

Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Fireworks Tips:

• To really see Jack Skellington up close, you’ll want to be as close as you can to the front of Cinderella’s Castle.

• For a great view of the full fireworks and projections:  find a spot inbetween the Hub, and behind the Walt and Micke statue.

Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular

Watch a wickedly fun celebration at the Cinderella Castle stage hosted by the Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus. 

Enlisting the help of the Disney villains, the 3 sisters mix sinister shadows, terrifying nightmares and use the nefarious powers of their frightening colleagues to conjure the ultimate Hocus Pocus party potion­—and cast a spell on everyone in Magic Kingdom park.

Look for appearances from Dr. Facilier, Oogie Boogie and Maleficent. You can expect to see iconic Disney villains, amazing dancers, wild visual projections and otherworldly special effects make Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular a not-to-be-missed Halloween treat.

Duration: Roughly 20-minutes

Location: Cinderella Castle Stage

Showtimes Aug. 9 through Sept. 28:

•  9:05 p.m.

•  10:35 p.m. 

• 12 a.m.

Showtimes Sept. 29 through Oct. 31:

• 7:35 p.m.

• 9:05 p.m.

• 10:35 p.m.

• 12 a.m. 

The American Sign Language interpretation will be offered at select shows on:  Aug. 23, Sept. 26 and Oct. 24. 

Shows can be delayed or canceled due to weather.

Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular Tip

• The least crowded show is at Midnight, and it’s my favorite way to end the party night. Since it's the last performance, it  gives you a “bonus” 20 minutes at the end of the party.

Moonlight Melodies:

Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet

This Dapper Dans-style ghost group performs throughout the night in front of The Frontier Trading Post in Frontierland. 

Showtimes:

•  7:00 PM, 7:45 PM, 8:45 PM, 9:35 PM, and 10:30 PM

Hitchhiking Ghosts

The Hitchhiking Ghosts made a surprise appearance at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party the year. This a first for them, as you normally only see them during the Boo-To-You Parade. 

You can find them in Frontierland by Country Bear periodically throughout the night. They are on the same elevated walkway the Cadaver Dans perform on.

Rusty Cutlass

Rusty Cutlass debuted in 2023. This pirate band plays sets off and on throughout the night. Located on the stage across from Pirates of the Caribbean in Adventureland.

Showtimes:

• 7:15PM, 8:15PM, 9:15PM, 10:30PM, and 11:20PM

Disney Jr. Jam

Disney Jr. Jam features some of the Disney Channel favorites. Characters include, Fancy Nancy, Vampirina, Doc McStuffins and Timon. This is a great dance party option for younger kids attending MNSHHP. 

Located at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe in Tomorrowland.

Showtimes:

• Various times throughout the evening from 7 p.m. until midnight.

DescenDANCE Party— New for 2024!

Dace party with music from the upcoming Disney Original Movie "Descendants: The Rise of Red."

Showtimes: Available throughout the entire party from 7:00 PM to midnight.
Location: Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland

2024 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Exclusive Character Meet-and-Greets

During Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, you have the opportunity to meet rare Disney characters! Be prepared for some of these meet-and-greets to have pretty long lines. 

Fairytale Garden

• NEW Meet Bruno & Mirabel 

Main Street U.S.A

• Mickey Mouse

  After 11:00PM is the best time to line up

• Jack & Sally

  Town Square Theater starting between 4-5:00 PM

  Tip: line up by 4:30PM or get in line right before midnight

• Cruella de Vil located at the MNSSHP entrance corridor

Tomorrowland

• Elvis Stitch between the Carousel of Progress and Buzz Lightyear

Fantasyland

• Alice & Mad Hatter near Tea Cups ride exit

• Red Queen near Tea Cups ride exit

• Tweedledee & Tweedledum near Tea Cups ride exit

• Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet & Tigger near The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh ride in their Halloween costumes!

• Ariel & Eric near Journey Under the Sea with the Little Mermaid

• Belle at Maurice’s Cottage

• Gaston near Gaston’s Tavern

• Anastasia & Drizella near Cinderella’s Fountain by Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

• Cinderella & Elena 

• Rapunzel & Tiana

Storybook Circus

• Minnie

• Daisy

• Donald

• Pirate Goofy

New for 2024, all 4 are posing together in one photo inside Storybook Circus.

Adventureland

• Moana inside the Enchanted Tiki Room

• Aladdin and Abu OR Jasmine and Genie behind The Magic Carpets of Aladdin  

• Jafar near The Magic Carpets of Aladdin  

• Jack Sparrow off to the side of Pirates of the Caribbean

Liberty Square

• Madame Carlotta or Madame Renatta with Butler Broome in the Haunted Mansion queue

Disney Junior Jam

• Vampirina

• Fancy Nancy

• Doc McStuffins

• Timon

Main Street U.S.A. Train Station Balcony

New for 2024, The Evil Queen and Maleficent appear atop the Main Street U.S.A. Train Station balcony during MNSSHP.

2024 Trick-or-Treating Stations at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

One of the coolest experiences during MNNSHP is trick-or-treating around Magic Kingdom. Yes, it's for all ages. Each party guest gets a reusable trick-or-treat bag, and you can bring your own. All of the candy is individually wrapped.

All of the trick-or-treat stops are marked with a large glowing inflatable. 

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Treat Locations:

Main Street, U.S.A.

• Market Street (available until 8 p.m.)

• Chamber of Commerce (allergy-friendly station; available until 12:30 a.m.)

Adventureland

• Sunshine Tree Terrace

• Tortuga Tavern

• Jungle Cruise

Frontierland

• Sawyer Island dock near Big Thunder Mountain

• Tiana's Bayou Adventure

Liberty Square

• Columbia Harbour House

• The Diamond Horseshoe

• Liberty Square Ticket Office (allergy-friendly station; available until 12 a.m.)

Fantasyland

• Fantasyland Train Station

• Mickey's PhilharMagic

• Gaston's Tavern

• Princess Fairytale Hall

Tomorrowland

• Near TRON Lightcycle / Run

• Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress

• Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor

Allergy-Friendly Options Hosted by the Safe + Fair Food Company

If you have a food allergy, please see a Cast Member to pick up a teal-colored treat bag. When you trick-or-treat with your teal bag, you’ll receive a teal token at our treat stations. Later on, you can redeem these teal tokens at our Allergy-Friendly Centers for special treats!

2024 Allergy Friendly Locations at MNSSHP

• Liberty Square on Main Street (available until 12 a.m.)

• Main Street Chamber of Commerce (available until 12:30 a.m.)

2024 Attractions Open During Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

There are 22 rides and attractions open Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. 

Exclusive to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2024, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and TRON Lightcycle / Run, and will be available without a Virtual Queue. This means you can enter the standby line at any point during MNSSHP, and ride as many times as you'd like.

Adventureland

• Magic Carpets of Aladdin

• Pirates of the Caribbean

• Swiss Family Treehouse

Frontierland

• Tiana's Bayou Adventure via standby line

• Big Thunder Mountain

• Country Bear Jamboree

Fantasyland

• Prince Charming Carrousel

• It’s a small world

• Peter Pan

• Winnie the Pooh

• Mad Tea Party

• Little Mermaid

• Mine Train

Storybook Circus

• Dumbo

• Barnstormer

Tomorrowland

• Astro Orbiter

• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin

• Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor

• Space Mountain

• Tomorrowland Speedway

• People Mover

• TRON via standby line

Note-- Entertainment offerings, available attractions and experiences are subject to change.

2024 Attractions with Special Halloween Experiences During MNSSHP

• Space Mountain in pitch-black darkness with spooky tunes

• Mad Tea Party has special lighting effects

• Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor has fun jokes with a Halloween twist

2024 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Food & Drink Locations

Some Halloween items are also available during regular park hours, while some are only offered during the MNSSHP. 

You can find the full list of these items in your MNSSHP paper map, or by looking at the menu options using Mobile Order in your My Disney Experience (MDE) app.

Mobile ordering is available at Casey’s Corner, Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café, Sleepy Hollow, Pinocchio Village Haus, The Friar’s Nook, Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café, and The Lunching Pad.

The restaurants and snack carts listed below will be open during MNSSHP.

• Main Street Bakery

• Plaza Ice Cream Parlor

• Casey’s Corner- Mobile order 

• Outdoor Vending Near Cinderella Castle

• Churro Cart near Cinderella Castle

• Aloha Isle Refreshments

• Golden Oak Outpost

• Pecos Bill- Mobile order 

• Sleepy Hollow- Mobile order 

• Liberty Square Market

• Outdoor Vending Location Near Haunted Mansion

• Pinocchio Village Haus- Mobile order

• Friar’s Nook- Mobile order 

• Storybook Treats

• Cheshire Café

• Cosmic Ray’s- Mobile order 

• Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies

• The Lunching Pad- Mobile order 

Note—  some of the event-exclusive treats for purchase can have long lines, and can sell out before the night ends.

2024 Exclusive Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Food & Drinks

The following snacks are exclusive to MNSSHP. They will be available during party nights now through October 31 2024:

2024 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dessert Party Options

• Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Dessert Party with Plaza Garden Viewing

  • Price: $99 (including tax and gratuity) for Guests ages 10 and older; $59 (including tax and gratuity) for Guests ages 3 to 9

• Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace

  • Price: $119 (including tax and gratuity) for Guests ages 10 and older; $75 (including tax and gratuity) for Guests ages 3 to 9

Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Dessert Party includes:

• A bewitching buffet of swoon-worthy sweets and sips 

• Delicious desserts prepared by the pastry chef, such as chocolate-dipped strawberries and s’mores cups

  A variety of cheeses

• Refreshing beverages, including an assortment of beer and wine for Guests ages 21 and over

• Awe-inspiring views of Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks show

Advance reservations are highly recommended.

There is a one-day cancellation policy. Full price will be charged/forfeited if the Guest cancels within one day or is a "no show" for the reservation.

A valid admission ticket for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on the same night is required and is not included in the price of the dessert party.

Note— Dining Plan Meals Not Accepted.

2024 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Table Service Dining Options

If you want to make a Table Service dining reservation during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, you have three options:

• Be Our Guest Restaurant

• Cinderella’s Royal Table

• The Plaza Restaurant

2024 Exclusive Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Merchandise

These retail locations are normally open for shopping during MNSSHP.

Emporium – Full Halloween event collection
Curtain Call Collectibles – Costume pieces
Frontier Trading Post – Trading pins 
Big Top Souvenirs – Full event collection with event ornaments, apparel, ornaments, MagicBands, and more.

Visit the Emporium or Star Traders for apparel, bags and more exclusive items to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

2024 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Sipper & Popcorn Bucket

Minnie Mouse Hocus Pocus Halloween Dress-up Sipper ▸ $28.98
Not available on mobile order; limit two per person, per transaction and available while supplies last.

Mickey Mouse Halloween Popcorn Bucket ▸ $26.00
Mickey is wearing the cut-off top of the pumpkin like a hat. The smiling jack-o’-lantern face lights up from inside. A detachable strap clips to the sides of the pumpkin.

The bucket is available at popcorn carts in Magic Kingdom during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. It comes with popcorn and is limited to two per person, per transaction.

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Costume Rules

Adult Costume Guidelines

• No costume masks of any kind

• No props or accessories that resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon

• Capes should not go past your waist and dresses should not touch the floor

• Clothing must be family-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive, or violent

Approved for guests 13 and under

• Costumes and some costume masks may be worn; masks must provide unobstructed peripheral vision at all times with openings that allow the eyes to be fully seen.

Approved for all guests 14 years of age or older

• Transparent wings, plastic light sabers, toy swords, and tutus.

• Costume headwear may be worn as long as it does not cover your face.

Exclusive PhotoPass During Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2024

If you have the PhotoPass package added to your tickets, you’ll want to make sure you take advantage of some of the halloween, exclusive shots you can ONLY get during MNSSHP.

Event exclusive photos will not be available until MNSSHP officially starts at 7:00pm.

Rides That Take Photo’s During Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

• Space Mountain

• TRON Lightcycle / Run

• Haunted Mansion

Halloween 3D Photo Frames

During Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Walt Disney World offers exclusive 3D frames that you can stand in and take fun Halloween pictures. Here’s where to find them at them at MNSSHP in 2024:

Cinderella Castle Hub

• Between Tomorrowland Terrace and The Plaza Restaurant 

Adventureland

• 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea near Sunshine Tree Terrace

Storybook Circus

• Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride near Pete’s Silly Sideshow

Magic Shot Locations at MNSSHP

Town Square

• Halloween pumpkin- Located near near the flag pole

Main Street

• Huey, Dewey, and Louie Duck

• The Lonesome Ghosts

• Halloween Themed Mickey Balloons

• Skeletons from the Silly Symphony in Black and White

Hub in front of Cinderella Castle

• Holding Mickey-shaped Jack-O’-Lantern Pumpkin

• Snow White’s Poison Apple

• Fall Tinker bell 

• Green Smoking Cauldron

• Snow White’s Poison Apple

• Yzma with Poison Bottle Prop

• Oogie Boogie Moon

• Black and White Spooky Moon with Bats

Liberty Square

• Jack-o’-lantern Pumpkin Stacks Located near Sleepy Hallow Refreshments

• Hitchhiking Ghosts Located near the Hall of Presidents

• The Headless Horseman near the Hall of Presidents

Haunted Mansion

• Zero from Nightmare Before Christmas