What to expect from Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

Mickey's not so scary Halloween party guide

Unlike the general Halloween and autumn theming at Disneyland Paris, the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World offers an exclusive premium Halloween party named Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, where the park closes early and the party picks up. This isn’t included in your standard Disney World ticket, you need to get a separate ticket just for the evening, so is it worth it? I attended a Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party this season, and here is what you can expect:

Exclusive Boo to You Parade

boo to you halloween parade at Mickey's Not so Scary Halloween Party

Pirates of the Caribbean on the Boo to You parade

the haunted mansion float in the Boo to You parade

This Halloween parade is one you will only see if you attend the party, and boy it is a good one! With a catchy song, characters you will only see on this parade, and an actual headless horseman, there is so much to see here I think it’s one of my favourites. I also love that there are characters that you normally only see on rides including Splash Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean and The Haunted Mansion.

Happy HalloWishes Fireworks

Cinderella's castle light up with fireworks during Mickey's Not so Scary Halloween Party

Fireworks During Mickey's Not so Scary Halloween Party

This version of the popular Wishes firework show adds a Halloween twist, with fitting castle projections and music. The fireworks are gorgeous and the re-theme fits well, but I personally think the regular Wishes is better.

Hocus Pocus Villain Spectacular Show

The witches during the Hocus Pocus show during Mickey's Not so Scary Halloween Party

Hocus Pocus show at Mickey's Not so Scary Halloween Party

Oogie Boodie during the Hocus Pocus show

This is basically the thing that sold me a ticket. Hocus Pocus is my favourite Halloween film and the characters have been brought back for this fabulous show, bringing a whole host of your favourite Disney Villains with them for this Halloween spectacular. There is so much talent in the show, it is fantastic, a much watch for anyone attending the event!

Unique photographs

Woman in Belle Cosplay with the Headless Horseman during Mickey's Not so Scary Halloween Party

While it’s not worth attending the event for alone, this is a nice plus point. There are certain photopass exclusive photos that can only be gained by attending this event, such as this one of me and the headless horseman!

Unique character meets

Women in Belle Cosplay with Donald and Daisy in Halloween costumes during Mickey's Not so Scary Halloween Party

women in Belle Costume hugging minnie mouse

There are certain characters, such as Jack and Sally or all the seven dwarves, that you can only meet at this party, so if you are a character meet and greet fiend this in itself might be worth it for you. Lots of your regular characters will also be out in their favourite Halloween costumes too, making some unique photo opportunities.

Free Candy

Mickey's Not so Scary Halloween Party candy bag

Who doesn’t like free candy! Throughout the Magic Kingdom, there are various candy stations set up where you will be given a bag and cast members will hand over hand fulls of candy at each one. I had heard horror stories at how bad the lines for these can get but I honestly had no problem on the day I attended, I filled my bag easily, and no, no one will care if you are an adult, trust me!

Lower lines

If rides are your thing you will find the lines pretty low at this event, due to fewer people and a lot of them taking advantage of the other entertainment. While not everything will be open, popular rides such as Space Mountain is likely to have waits of around 20 minutes or even less.

Amazing people in costume, great atmosphere and decor.

Halloween decorations at Walt Disney World

Main Street lit in green during Mickey's Not so Scary Halloween Party

While not an official draw, seeing everyone in their costumes was one of the things I loved about the part the most! I especially loved the really inventive and unique costumes, especially the group ones. Disney is understandably really strict on what you can and cannot wear to the parks, they don’t want you getting mixed up with an actual character performer, after all, so make sure you check their website for the guidelines before you go. The atmosphere is some of the best you will find of the parks and little touches, like street decor, smoke effects and music, really add to this.

So that’s Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, would you spend Halloween in Disney World? If Halloween in Disney Parks is your thing make sure you read my posts on Halloween in Hong Kong Disneyland and Halloween in Disneyland Paris.