Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Melody (my mom), Blake (my fiancé), and I attended Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party on September 30th at Walt Disney World. We could not have picked a more perfect activity to get us in the mood for Halloween. This was my first time going to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and I will have to say that I very much enjoyed it. Although we had a lot of fun, there are a few things that could use some improvement. Here are the highs and lows of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.
Planning
As with all trips to Walt Disney World, I spent time planning for the Halloween Party. This is a special ticketed event. Tickets start at $72 and run to $95 plus tax. The closer to Halloween you visit, the more expensive the ticket. Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party starts at 7 PM, but those with a party ticket can enter the park at 4 PM. If you do not have a ticket to the Halloween Party, you must exit the park at 7 PM. Since FastPass services are unavailable during the party, there is one less thing to plan.
The Walt Disney World website has a list of show times for the special Halloween entertainment (Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, Mickey’s “Boo-To-You” Halloween Parade, Celebrate the Magic, and Happy Hallowishes). The following characters are available for pictures during Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party: Buzz Lightyear, Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear, Cruella De Vil, Goofy, Minnie Mouse, Donald, Daisy, The Seven Dwarfs, Princess Tiana, Rapunzel, Cinderella, Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet, Merida, Ariel, Alice, The Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts, Belle, Gaston, Jack Skellington, Sally, Captain Jack Sparrow, Tarzan, Jane, Terk, Aladdin, Princess Jasmine, Jafar, Abu, Tinker Bell, and Mickey Mouse himself.
Dress Up For The Occasion
Most party attendees dressed up for Halloween. Groups had coordinating costumes, children were decked out to the max, and people there by themselves were even participating. I was sad that we had not worn costumes after seeing everyone else dressed up. I bought myself some Halloween ears and a bag on Main Street and felt a little bit better (because I really needed yet another pair of ears).
Main Street was very much decorated for Halloween, too. One of the highlights for me was seeing all of the buildings covered in leaves and wreathes. I have visited Magic Kingdom at Christmas, and I thought that Halloween was just as special.
Trick-or-Treating
Trick-or-treating at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is the best! Disney gives out great candy, and lots of it. Blake and I had the most fun trick-or-treating. Candy is available throughout the park (3 stops in Adventureland, 2 in Frontierland, 1 at Liberty Square, 2 in Fantasyland, 1 at the Storybook Circus, and 4 in Tomorrowland). Just look for the giant blow ups and hoards of people.
Do you or your child have a food allergy? Tell a Cast Member about your allergy and they will give you a special bag. Instead of getting candy at each trick-or treat location, you will receive a token. Then, redeem your tokens at the Allergy Friendly Center for allergy friendly treats. Disney thinks of everything!
“Boo To You” Halloween Parade
This parade has got it all. The Headless Horseman leads the parade, followed by a plethora of Disney characters and decorated floats. This is one of my favorite Disney parades. Melody’s Facebook Live video is posted below.
Special Offerings
Be sure to check out the Scream-o-Ween Dance Party. It is absolutely adorable! Your kids can dance with Mike, Sulley, and Boo from Monsters, Inc. Blake and I thought this was the best offering at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.
Many attractions are open during the party. I have to say that riding the Haunted Mansion in the dark was really cool. Be sure to pick up your special Sorcerer of the Magic Kingdom card, too!
What Could Improve
It would be nice for the map to tell you where exactly the characters will be. We knew that Jafar would be set up in Adventureland, but did not know where. After asking four different Cast Members and getting sent back and forth, with no sign of Jafar, we gave up and opted to stand in line to meet Captain Jack Sparrow instead. And we would have liked to see more characters dressed up for Halloween. I think that Disney could have a lot of fun with this.
The fog was almost overkill. Walking from Frontierland to Liberty Square, we could not see a thing; and the lack of lighting only made it worse.
Check It Out For Yourself
I loved Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party! Although the ticket was pricy, I felt that it was worth it. We had yet another great day at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.
FYI: Most restaurants close around 8PM.
TIP: Visit the trick-or-treating stations last and skip the lines.
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Taylor Pittman Hardy wrote this article.
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Sounds like a lot of fun! What a cool way to celebrate Halloween! I always love a reason to get back to Disney 🙂
🙂 Disney keeps giving us reasons to go back!
This looks like great fun for kids and adults – especially the trick or treating. Hopefully Disney will take your advice and make it even better for next year.
Mindi, the trick-or-treating was awesome!
Cool! I think it’s great that Disney thinks of kids with allergies. It’s such a deal-breaker for many families. I would love to check out the Haunted Mansion in the dark, and of course, if I every make it to the party, I’ll be sure to dress the part!
I think it is great too; especially with more allergies being recognized all of the time.
I love Mickey’s Not so Scary Halloween Party! I haven’t been in a few years, but it’s hands down my favorite event at the Magic Kingdom.
We really enjoyed it, too!
Ohhhh my goodness this looks amazing. I want candy and costumes and all of it! Do you know if they do it at Disneyland as well as Disney World? I ask because I seem to never know where I’m going to end up! Plus, tix really don’t seem too expensive all things considered!
Danielle, I think they do the Halloween party at Disneyland as well. If you can go in September and score an even cheaper ticket, it’s a steal.
Never done a Disney but that sure looks like fun, having a spooky time with good old Mickey 😛
Disney is a blast!!
What a great time you must had! Disney is a must! I love how thoughtful they are about the food allergies!
It was a lot of fun! It is such a great way to make sure that everyone included.
How fun! I love that you can dress up too. For some reason I thought adults weren’t allowed to. Great post, thanks for sharing!
This is the only time of the year when adults are allowed to dress up!
I’d have to agree with you it’s a little pricey but it sure would be a terrific Disney experience for the family. Just need to save up and enjoy it!
Exactly! 🙂
I’m not so sure about getting dressed up for halloween in September, but it does look like a lot of fun. My favorite part would be the parade.
Laura, the parade was awesome! Definitely one of the best that we have ever seen at Disney.
I can imagine that some people go to town with their Halloween costumes for this party, what a fun place to celebrate! What was the best costume that you saw?
Oh, they definitely do! There were some really good Jack Skellingtons and Disney Princesses. We just liked people watching everyone dressed up.
I live near Disneyland but usually am traveling during October! One day I will experience Halloween at Disneyland 🙂 Great post, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for reading! I hope you make it one day 🙂
I’ve wanted to go and hope to make it sooner or later, although more likely to the one at Disneyland since I’m over on the West Coast. With that I’ve heard it’s a great time to hit all the rides as well since most people in the park aren’t trying to ride them.
Megan, yes! It is the perfect time to ride the rides.
One of my dreams is to be in the US for Halloween, and I think getting there a bit early and attending the pre parties and festivities would be a fab way to do it! LOVE Disney, and LOVE Halloween, so it sounds like a pretty fab combination to me!
Meg, I so hope you get to come to the US for Halloween! It is definitely a lot of fun 🙂
What fun!!!!