Everything you need to know about Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

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Are you headed to Disney World for the 2024 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 character’s 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 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Held?

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 (2024)?

Prices vary for MNSSHP depending on the date that you choose. The prices range from $119 – $199 per ticket. We saved $10 with our Annual Passholder Discount (only valid for parties 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 15, 2024. Guests of select Disney World resorts can purchase earlier, May 8, 2024.

This date changes every year so be sure to check back for updated dates for the 2025 MNSSHP Ticket sale.

Are tickets for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party sold out for 2024?

No, tickets for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party are still available for 2024.

What are the 2024 dates for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party?

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

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

Every night that there is a party, Magic Kingdom Park will close early to regular-ticketed guests. All guests who do not have a ticket to this special event will be asked to leave at 6pm. 

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.

How late does Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party go?

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

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Schedule from 2023

This is what the schedule looked like in 2023 – times, dates, and events are subject to change for the 2024 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: 9:15pm and 11:15pm

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

Zom-beatz bash

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 (2023)

Since we had dinner when we got into the park we were not super hungry until later in the night. I had a long list of treats I wanted to try, that were recommended by some of my favorite Disney Vloggers, but we only had a few treats.

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 the MNSSHP 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 get the best view for the MNSSHP 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.

What Characters Can You Meet at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party?

*subject to change

• 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 MNSSHP 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 Mickey’s Not So Scary 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 detials on this flyer.

Take a closer look Back at the 2023 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Map