Making the Most of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2024

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is a special ticketed annual event that runs select nights from August 9 to October 31 2024.

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, (or MNSSHP as it’s often abbreviated to), is perfect for the whole family and kiddos of all ages. There’s a super spooky parade, trick or treating, a spooktacular stage show, exclusive entertainment, unique characters and a spectacular fireworks finale.

If you have children who love the magic of Halloween, then Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and SeaWorld’s Spooktacular are the two Orlando Halloween events  that are perfect for families.

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Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2024

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) is a limited ticket event. That doesn’t mean it will have lower crowds like the After Hours events, but they do sell out on some nights. Make sure you purchase tickets in advance, it’s slightly cheaper than on the day:  MNSSHP Tickets. Tickets range in price from $119-$199 for children 3-9 and $109 to $199.

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween 2024 Party 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

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2024 Ticket Prices

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party starts at 7pm, but your ticket gives you access from 4pm.

Ticket prices are plus tax. Children tickets are aged 3 – 9. Children under 3 free. There’s a $10 discount for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members for August and September dates.

Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade

Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade is led by the Headless Horseman, followed by frightful floats featuring Disney characters.

This bone-rattling parade is good fun for all and one of the absolute best of all Disney parades. Folks will start lining up for the best spots over an hour before the parade, so stake your claim early.

There are 2 parades each party night at 8:15pm and 11:15pm. The second parade will be quieter as many with youngsters leave the park after the fireworks. Keep an eye on the weather though. It would be a disaster to miss the first parade and have the second one called off due to storms! Make sure you check those clouds above. The parade is so good though, we like to watch it twice!

Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular

Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular is hosted by Jack Skellington at 10.00pm each party night. He’s telling us a not-so-scary story about how anything can happen on Halloween night.

Jack’s ghost dog, Zero, brings everyone along on a trick-or-treating adventure where four friends – Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy and Donald Duck – find themselves drawn into a haunted house.

Encounters with dancing skeletons, waltzing ghosts and wickedly troublemaking Disney villains make for a hair-raising adventure. It all comes to life with state-of-the-art projection effects, lasers, lighting and dazzling fireworks that guarantee to give you the best kind of goosebumps.

The Disney Halloween fireworks features state-of-the-art projection effects, lasers, lighting and dazzling fireworks filling the sky above Magic Kingdom.

Many leave after the fireworks, which makes the last 2 hours of the evening a little more manageable for those who stay.

Mickey’s Not So Scary Dessert Parties

There are two options for dessert parties, both giving reserved viewing for Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks and a buffet of delicious sweets and sips at Tomorrowland Terrace.

• Desserts: Chocolate-dipped strawberries, cupcakes, seasonal fruits, cheeses and other ghoulish goodies created daily by Disney master pastry chefs.
• Beverages: Sparkling beverages, signature lemonades, coffee and tea. Beer and wine will be available to those aged 21 and over.

Tomorrowland Terrace Seating

Enjoy the buffet and then watch the fireworks spectacular from your seat in Tomorrowland Terrace. Price is $119 for ages 10 and over and $69 for ages 3 to 9. Prices include tax and gratuity.

Plaza Garden Viewing

Enjoy the buffet at Tomorrowland Terrace, then make your way to a reserved standing area at Plaza Garden for the fireworks. Price is $99 for ages 10 and over and $59 for ages 3 to 9. Prices include tax and gratuity.

Keep in Mind: The dessert parties do not give the greatest views of the fireworks and projections, plus they also take up a chunk of your precious party time. Take time to work out of a dessert party is right for your group.

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Entertainment

Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular

Winifred, Sarah and Mary, the naughty Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus, return to the mortal world for this wickedly fun show.

With the help of other Disney villains including Dr. Facilier, Maleficent and Oogie Boogie, the three sisters create the biggest baddest Halloween Party ever.

The Hocus Pocus Party Potion casts a spell on all the partygoers so let your hair down and have a party blast. The show also features dancers, projections and other special effects.

There will be children on shoulders so keep that in mind when looking for a spot. Stand a little further back so you can see the whole stage.

There are three shows on August and September dates and four shows on October dates. The later shows are generally quieter and as many little ones leave after the fireworks.

Showtimes

• August and September: 9:05, 10:35, midnight
• October: 7:35, 9:05, 10:35, midnight

The Cadaver Dans

Enjoy the iconic Dapper Dans Barbershop Quartet as they perform as their undead alter egos in Frontierland. The Cadaver Dans emerge from their tombs to give special chilling cappella performances with a bone-rattling bevy of haunting Halloween-inspired tunes. And a special dose of their “dead pan” humor!

Disney Junior Jam

Located at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café, this lively dance party includes characters Disney Jr. shows and lots of fun moves and grooves for the little ones.

DescenDANCE Party

Inspired by Descendants: The Rise of Redand and takes place on Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland.

Meet & Greet Rare Characters

One of the coolest parts of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is the chance to meet characters you won’t see every day. From Jack Skellington and Sally to the Seven Dwarfs and Disney villains, these special meet-and-greets are a big draw.

Lines can get long, so prioritize which characters you want to meet and head to those locations early.

If meeting characters is high on your list, consider lining up for popular characters before the party officially starts at 7:00 PM. This way, you’ll be one of the first in line when they arrive.

Trick or Treating at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

Trick or Treat your way through the park with the candy bags handed out at the entrance. There are Treat Trails and Candy Stations throughout the park, so top up often.

Trick or Treat Stations:

• Market Street Welcome Trick-or-Treating (open until 8:00 PM)
• Tortuga Tavern
• Tom Sawyer Island Dock
• Gaston’s Tavern
• Near TRON Lightcycle / Run
• Princess Fairytale Hall
• Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor

The bags handed out are usually fairly small, but you can purchase larger souvenir bags that hold more treats. You can also bring your own to hold even more goodies.

Candy is available all night, so don’t rush to fill up at the start, just collect it throughout the park. And don’t wait in line for candy, just move on to the next Candy Station – there are plenty around.

You can get candy anytime, so don’t make it a focus and miss out on other events.

Trick or Treating Allergy Options
See a Cast Member to get a teal-colored treat bag. When you trick-or-treat with your teal bag, you’ll receive a teal token which you can then redeem at Allergy-Friendly Centers.

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Magic Shots

PhotoPass photographers offer special Halloween-themed Magic Shots and Animated Magic Shots during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

Spooky Eats & Treats

Disney chefs have conjured up an array of specialty treats and seasonal snacks, many exclusive to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. From themed cupcakes and cookies to specialty drinks and even savory options, there’s something to satisfy every craving.

Enjoy delights such as Tombstone Tart, Bowl of Bones, Terrifyin’ Twice-Spiced Chicken Sandwich, Jack and Sally Pops and Minnie-shaped Cinnamon Roll .

Check out the full list of treats on the Disney Foodie Guide.

Mickey’s Not So Scary Tips

Arrive Early. Stay Late. Or Do Both!

• Plan a Rest Day: It’s a full night premium event, so make sure the kids are rested and full of energy. If you manage to stay the course, you could be there for up to 8 hours. Have an easy day and give younger kids a nap before they go. They’ll need all their energy if they want to join in the Dance Parties!
• Arrive Early: Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party officially kicks off at 7.00pm, but ticket holders can arrive from 4pm onwards. Make the most of the extra hours to do regular attractions, leaving you time to focus on the Halloween-specific happenings.
  Those without wristbands for the event will be asked to leave by 7.00pm at the latest. Make sure you pick up a park map on the way in for updated event times and treat stations.
• Make sure you enter through the specially marked entrance at the front of the park, not the regular line. You will be given a wristband to show you are a valid visitor. Prior to 7pm, Cast Members will be asking all guests without wristbands to leave the park by 7pm.
• Take strollers: So the kids can have a nap while you’re waiting for parades and fireworks.
• Stay Late: Many will leave after the fireworks. The second parade will be a lot quieter and the whole event in general will be a lot easier to manage for the last 2 hours. You might get more candy too!

Plan Ahead for Food

The party is from 7.00pm until midnight, so don’t waste precious time by having dinner during that time. Ticket holders can enter as early as 4.00pm, eat before the party starts. Or eat before you go to the park and top up on quick service snacks during the night.

Use mobile ordering to cut down on wait times.

If you do want to sit down for dinner,  Be Our Guest Restaurant, Cinderella’s Royal Table and The Plaza Restaurant are open during MNSSHP, but you’ll need to book in advance.

• View menu and prices for Cinderella’s Royal Table
• View menu and prices for Be Our Guest Restaurant
• View menu and prices for Plaza Restaurant

There are also several quick service locations available:

• Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café
• Casey’s Corner
• Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe
• The Friar’s Nook
• Pinocchio Village Haus
• Sleepy Hollow

Leave Room for Spooky Sweet Treats!

There are some amazing specialty treats, sweets and bites available that are exclusive to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Check out the full 2024 Foodie Guide for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.

Dress for The Occasion

Kids and adults are welcome to dress up in Halloween costumes. Whether you’re channeling your favorite Disney character, going for a classic monster look, or creating your own unique costume, dressing up adds an extra layer of magic to the evening.

Remember to keep it light though, it will still be hot and humid, especially in August in September. If you are attending the party in October, you might get the odd random cool night, so check the temperatures on the day and be prepared to dress in layers. And take a poncho in case of rain showers. You don’t want to get those costumes wet!

There will be a lot of walking and standing during Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, so make sure footwear is comfortable.

There are costume guidelines for guests over 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 face.
• Masks of any kind may not be worn.

Do check Disney’s full costume Guideline.

Don’t forget it’s hot and humid even in September and October. Make sure costumes are lightweight and cool. Take poncho’s too and keep costumes dry in any showers. It’s still the rainy season in Florida.

Enjoy Shorter Wait Times

While the party’s main focus is Halloween fun, many of Magic Kingdom’s top attractions remain open, often significantly shorter wait times. This is a great opportunity to experience your favorite rides, especially those with spooky overlays like the Mad Tea Party or Pirates of the Caribbean. Even TRON Lightcycle / Run and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure both offer a standby line during the party, instead of the usual virtual queue.

Tip: Save the regular attractions for later in the evening when crowds thin out a little. You’ll be able to hop on your favorite rides with shorter lines.

Get Spooky Souvenirs

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party gives you the chance to snag some party-exclusive Halloween merchandise. From limited-edition pins to themed apparel and plush toys, there are plenty of goodies to help you remember your spook-tacular evening.

If you see something you like, grab it. Party-exclusive items can sell out.

The trick for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is to treat your family to a spooktacular night to remember! So grab your costume, plan your evening and get ready for a night of not so scary fun.

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