Everything You Need to Know About Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party – Updated for 2025

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Are you headed to Disney World for the 2025 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and don’t know what to expect? Find answers to popular questions about this Disney World special event and plan to attend your first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. See the schedule, best snacks, entertainment, what characters you can meet, and more!

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You can read our Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2023 review here.

Where is the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party?

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is held at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park. There are special events throughout the park, including stage shows, character meet-and-greets, and fireworks. You’ll get to meet your favorite characters dressed up for Halloween and enjoy lots of special Halloween-themed treats throughout the night.

How much are Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets (2025)?

Prices vary for MNSSHP depending on the date that you choose. The prices range from $119 – $229 per ticket. We saved $10 with our Annual Passholder Discount (only valid for select dates in August and September)

When can you buy tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party?

You can buy tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party beginning May 22, 2025. Guests of select Disney World resorts can purchase earlier, beginning May 15, 2025.

Guests with reservations at these resorts can purchase tickets to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party beginning on May 15, 2025.

• Disney Resorts Collection hotels
• Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
• Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
• Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
• Shades of Green at Walt Disney World Resort

This date changes every year, so be sure to check back for updated dates for the 2026 MNSSHP Ticket sale.

Tickets do sell out fast! Tickets for the 2025 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party are not sold out yet.

What are the dates for the 2025 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party ?

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What time does Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Begin?

This Disney Halloween party begins at 7 pm. If you have a ticket to the event, you may enter the park at 4 pm and enjoy the park before the party begins at 7 pm. You do not need a park reservation to enter the park at 4 pm

Every date that there is a party scheduled Magic Kingdom will close early. All guests who do not have a ticket to this special event will be asked to leave at 6 pm. 

If you are already in the park when the party starts and still need to get your party wristbands and treat bags you can pick them up at stations in Tomorrowland and Adventureland.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party ends at 12 a.m. Disney Buses will continue to run 1 hour past the close of Magic Kingdom.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Schedule For 2025 (tbd)

This is what the schedule looked like in 2023 – times, dates, and events are subject to change for the 2025 parties.

Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular Times

Location: Castle Forecourt Stage
August and September: 8:35 pm, 10:45 pm, 12:00 am
October and November: 7:40 pm, 8:35 pm, 10:45 pm, 12:00 am

Mickey’s “Boo-to-you” Halloween Parade Times –

Location: Begins in Frontierland – Ends by the Main Street Station
Times: 8:15 PM – This is a new, earlier time so that younger children can enjoy the party and see the parade before it gets too late in the evening. (In the past, there was a second parade at 11:15 PM, this time has not been officially announced yet, although we expect it to remain for 2025)

The Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet

Location: On top of the Country Bear Jamboree in Frontiertown
Times 7:00pm – 10:50pm

Rusty Cutlass

Location: Adventureland Stage in Adventureland
Times 7:15pm – 11:50pm

Disney Junior Jam

Location; Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café in Tomorrowland

Times: 7:00pm – 12:00am

The Decendance party

Location: Rockettower Plaza Stage by The Astro Orbiter in Tomorrowland

Times: 7:00pm – 12:00am

Do you get free food at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? 

Not really, the only food you’ll get for free at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is the candy you’ll receive when trick-or-treating. Unlike some other Disney World late-night events, MNSSHP does not offer any extra free goodies, but there are plenty of delicious treats to try at the party.

Party food at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (from 2023 and 2024)

One of the highlights is the unique and exclusive MNSSHP food you can only find at the party. These treats change every year so check back for updates! To see all of the special treats we enjoyed at the 2023 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, you can read the post here.

What restaurants will be open during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party?

During Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, most Magic Kingdom Restaurants will be open for dining. This includes Quick Service and Table Service Dining locations. Check the My Disney Experience to make reservations or check for hours.

How to have the best view for the the Halloween Firework Show?

Disney has 2 special ticketed Dessert Parties during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party . These are additionally ticketed events that allow you to enjoy a special dessert party and allow you to have excellent views of the fireworks show at 10:15. Find out more about the dessert party offerings here or here.

Be aware that using time to attend a dessert party during the party is probably not a great idea considering the cost of your party tickets. These parties will take up pressure MNSSHP time and you might miss out on the limited attractions and meet-and-greets at the party.

I’d recommend skipping the dessert party, grabbing a bunch of yummy treats or dinner, and claiming a good spot for the fireworks instead.

mickey’s not-so-scary halloween party characters You Can Meet

Guests aren’t the only ones dressed up for Halloween. You will find lots of popular and some very rare Characters dressed up in their Halloween costumes. Check out the list below so you don’t miss meeting your favorite characters at the party.

*subject to change

The character’s listed below have been at previous parties. We hope to have a detailed list of characters to meet once the party begin. Every year is a bit different but the list below will give you a good idea of who you might want to see! Read my detailed post about the Characters you can meet at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party here.

• Mickey Mouse at Town Square Theater
• Minnie, Daisy, and Donald – Minnie Mouse dressed as a witch, Daisy Duck dressed as a princess, and Donald Duck in his Pumpkin costume – At Storybook Circus in Fantasyland – one line for all 3
• Goofy in his Halloween Pirate costume- Outside the Barnstormer
• Jack Skellington and Sally – in Town Square Theater
• The Seven Dwarfs – At Pete’s Silly Side Show
• Stitch (Elvis costume) – Right across from Monster’s Inc. Laugh Floor in Tomorrowland.
• Cinderella, Elena, Rapunzel, and Tiana – Princess Fairytale Hall
• Princess Ariel and Prince Eric – In front of Under the Sea in Fantasyland.
• Belle – In front of Maurice’s Cottage in Fantasyland
• Anastasia and Drizella – Usually wandering around the castle in Fantasyland.
• Alice and the Mad Hatter – By the Mad Tea Party in Fantasyland
• Queen of Hearts – By the Mad Tea Party in Fantasyland
• Tweedle-Dee and Tweedle-Dum – Near the Mad Tea Party in Fantasyland
• Pooh and friends: Eeyore, Piglet, and Tigger – In their Halloween Costumes – By the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh ride in Fantasyland
• Aladdin and Abu – Across from the Magic Carpets ride in Adventureland
• Princess Jasmine and Genie – Across from the Magic Carpets ride in Adventureland
• Jafar – Near the Magic Carpets ride in Adventureland
• Jack Sparrow – Across from the Pirates of the Caribbean ride.

What if I have tickets for the Party, Do I need to leave the park and come back in?

MNSSHP Ticket Holders Can Enter the Magic Kingdom at 4 pm (without a park reservation- your ticket acts as your reservation, allowing you to enter the park at 4 pm. 

If you would like to enter Magic Kingdom earlier than 4pm you will need tickets andyou may need a park reservation. Disney World may require park reservations depending on the date of your visit and the type of park passes you have. Check here for more details. 

Can you Dress up for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party ?

One of the best parts of MNSSHP is that you can dress up more than usual! Disney has pretty clear rules about dressing up in character costumes during regular days at the Disney Parks. There are some exceptions during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party , which allow you to have more elaborate costumes in the parks. You can find all of the rules on Disney’s website here.

You can see what we wore to the party in my 2023 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Review Post.

Get inspiration for your next Disneybounding outfit. See our Disneybound (dress-up) ideas for Tinkerbell, Ariel, and Belle to wear to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Check out all of our Disney Style Posts here.

Can you Trick or Treat at Disney World?

Yes! You can trick or treat at Disney World! Disney has Trick or Treat Trails at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.  Disney has Trick-or-Treat Trails located throughout the park You can find all of the locations on the event map. *Remember Trick-or-Treating is unlimited, but I wouldn’t use too much of your party time getting candy, make sure you don’t miss the other exciting special shows and events.

What Candy Can You Get at Disney’s Not-So-Scary-Halloween-Party?

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is sponsored by Mars Wrigley – they make some popular favorites like: 

• Skittles
• M&Ms
• Milky Way
• 3 Musketeers
• Snickers

We received a few candies that we had never tried before like: Skittles gummies, Caramel Milky Way, and Brownie M&Ms

Each Trick or Treat location is on the map so you can easily locate them. You can also find them by looking for the large orange inflatable columns (they light up when it gets dark).

What if you have Food Allergies?

If you are gluten-free, dairy-free, or nut-free, Disney has you covered. You can request a teal “allergy-friendly” trick-or-treat bag. This will alert the cast members to give you a token instead of candy at each Trick or Treat location. You collect tokens throughout the park just as you would collect candy.

At the end of the night (or whenever you’d like) you can turn in at the Liberty Square ticket office (by the Hall of Presidents attraction) or at the Chamber of Commerce near City Hall on Main Street USA. These locations are marked on the MNSSHP map. When you turn in your teal allergy tokens the cast member will ask you what allergy you have and give you the treats that you’d like.

What Allergy-Friendly Candy is at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party?

Some of the allergy-free snacks that I’ve seen being offered at MNSSHP are:

• Enjoy Life brand ricemilk chocolate bars (a few flavors)
• Sugar-Free Werther’s Original 
• Yum Earth Gummy Bears (no artificial dyes)
• Free 2 Be Dark Chocolate Sunflower Butter Cups
• Yum Earth Fruit Snacks (no artificial dyes)
• Smarties candies
• Enjoy Life brand Coco Loco Chewy Bars

Is there a map for Disney World’s Halloween Party?

Yes, you will be given a map for the event when you arrive. You can also find most of the party information, like character meet-and-greets, trick-or-treat trail locations, and other details on this flyer. You can see the map from the 2024 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party below. We won’t see the 2025 map until the first party night, but this will give you an idea of where things might be found at the 2025 party.

Take a closer look at the map from last year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party