Boo to You: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (2023 Edition)

Get ready for the ultimate fall fun at Magic Kingdom! The beloved event that everyone’s been waiting for is back.

Experience the enchantment as everyone from Sanderson Sisters to Jack Skellington work their magical mischief all over the park!

Are you ready to have a spooky time at the Magic Kingdom? Here’s our guide to all the fun festivities of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. 

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Dates / Times

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will run on:

• August: 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, and 29

• September: 1, 4, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 28, and 29

• October: 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 20, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, and 31

• November: 1

While the event will take place from 7 PM to midnight, ticket holders will be allowed to enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4 PM on event nights.

 

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Ticket Prices

Tickets start at:

$109 – $149, plus tax for August/September nights

$149 – $199, plus tax for October/November nights,

$199, plus tax for Halloween.

Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can get a $10 discount on select event nights (August through September).

 

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Trick or Treating

Cast Members will hand out treat bags for trick-or-treating at candy stations spread across Magic Kingdom. Cast members vary in generosity, but revisit spots as much as you want for extra treats. You can grab candy at:

Main Street USA

• East Side of Main Street, Market Street Welcome (until 8 p.m.)

Adventureland

• Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room
• Tortuga Tavern

Frontierland

• Tom Sawyer Island Dock
• Country Bear Jamboree

Liberty Square

• Columbia Harbour House
• Sleepy Hollow (allergy-friendly)

Fantasyland

• Mickey’s PhilharMagic
• Pinocchio Village Haus
• Gaston’s Tavern
• Ariel’s Grotto

Tomorrowland

• Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress
• Near Entrance to TRON Lightcycle / Run
• Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe
• Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor

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Special Dietary/Allergy Needs 

Guests who have food allergies will receive a unique teal treat bag to indicate their allergy. These bags are available at all trick-or-treat spots.

When trick-or-treating with the teal bag, cast members give out teal tokens at each treat station. These teal tokens can be exchanged for special treats at allergy-friendly centers at the Liberty Square Ticket Office and Main Street City Hall. 
 

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Entertainment

Like any special event, you can expect plenty of entertainment. From dance parties to stage shows, here are the offerings for this year:

Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Fireworks

 

“Jack has come to tell a not-so-scary story about how anything can happen on Halloween night. Jack’s ghost dog, Zero, then flies off carrying everyone along on a trick-or-treating adventure, where four friends – Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy – find themselves drawn into a mysterious haunted house. Their journey takes them from one room of the house to another, encountering dancing skeletons, waltzing ghosts, and a whole series of troublemaking Disney villains.”

Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular

Showtimes: 8:35 PM, 10:45 PM, and 12:00 AM (August through September)

7:40 PM, 8:35 PM, 9:50 PM, and 12:00 AM (October)

The Sanderson Sisters – Winifred, Mary, and Sarah – have returned to the mortal realm at the Magic Kingdom. During Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, they are hosting the most wicked celebration. Assisted by Disney villains like Dr. Facilier, Oogie Boogie, and Maleficent, the sisters conjure the Hocus Pocus Party Potion, enchanting all attendees.

 

Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade

Showtimes: 9:15 and 11:15 PM

 

Witness your cherished characters donning Halloween attire! The floats showcase both Disney Villains and your treasured Disney pals. Kicking off the parade is the Headless Horseman’s grand entrance, trotting leisurely along the parade path.

NOTE: In case of inclement weather nearby or ongoing, the Headless Horseman will skip the appearance.

Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade presents exclusive event characters like Dr. Facilier, Captain Barbosa, Oogie Boogie, and The Lion King’s trio of hyenas – Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed. The parade’s highlight is The Haunted Mansion float, featuring the three Hitchhiking Ghosts – a sight to behold!

Plus, this year, Minnie, Daisy, and Clarabelle will appear as the Sanderson Sisters. If you love the bad guys, there are more villains in the “Good to Be Bad” section of the parade. 

It is an absolute must-see on a party night. While the second parade is the less crowded option, there is a chance that not all the floats will be operational. 

Cadaver Dans 

 

Showtimes: 7 PM, 7:45 PM, 8:30 PM, 9:50 PM, and 10:30 PM

Get ready to encounter the ghostly group known as the Cadaver Dans. They really like “axing” Guests questions… and answering with puns as part of their “dead pan” humor!

Dance Parties

Disney Junior Jam Dance Party at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café (Tomorrowland):

• 7 PM – midnight

Max Goof’s Powerline “Stand Out” Pop-Up Party (around Magic Kingdom):

• Showtimes TBD

Rusty Cutlass (Adventureland):

• 7 PM – 11:50 PM

ZOM-Beatz-Bash (Rocket Tower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland)

• 7:00 PM to midnight

 

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Character Meet and Greet Locations

Walt Disney World has released a list of all the meet-and-greet locations at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party for 2023. 

Main Street, U.S.A.

Town Square Theater – Jack Skellington & Sally, Mickey Mouse

Tomorrowland

The former Stitch’s Great Escape – Stitch

Storybook Circus

Pete’s Silly Sideshow – The Seven Dwarfs
Barnstormer – Goofy
Dumbo the Flying Elephant – Minnie, Donald, and Daisy

Fantasyland

Mad Tea Party – Alice, the Mad Hatter, Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum, and the Queen of Hearts
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh – Hundred Acre Wood Friends
Ariel’s Grotto – Ariel and Eric
Bonjour! Village Gifts – Belle and Gaston
Princess Fairytale Hall – Various Princesses

Adventureland

Pirates of the Caribbean – Captain Jack Sparrow
Agrabah Bazaar – Jasmine, Genie, Aladdin, and Abu
Near Aloha Isle – Jafar
Pete’s Silly Sideshow – The Seven Dwarfs
Barnstormer – Goofy
Dumbo the Flying Elephant – Minnie, Donald, and Daisy

Magic Shots

The Magic Shots available at various locations throughout the Magic Kingdom. Some of the shots

 

 

BOO-tiful photos (walk-through photo boxes) are also available at various locations throughout the party.

 

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Attractions

Below is a list of attractions that are scheduled to be open during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Certain attractions, like Mad Tea Party, Space Mountain, and Monsters, Inc., will have special overlays.

Grab your costume, your sweet tooth, and let the ghoul times roll. Here is the 2023 Foodie Guide to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!

 

Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

• Apple Fritter Milkshake: Salted caramel milkshake topped with green apple whipped cream and an apple fritter (Non-alcoholic) (New)

 

Cheshire Café

• MMMummy Treat: Flaky pastry filled with chocolate-hazelnut filling and topped with white icing stripes and sugar eyes (New) (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
• Queen of Hearts Slushy: Frozen cherry slushy drizzled with black cherry purée and topped with whipped cream and a crown-shaped chocolate piece (Non-alcoholic) (New) (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)
• Witches Cold Brew: French Vanilla Joffrey’s Coffee Cold Brew topped with pumpkin-spiced foam and Halloween sprinkles (Non-alcoholic) (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

 

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Terrifyin’ Twice-Spiced Chicken Sandwich: Spicy fried chicken breast dipped in hot honey and topped with pepper jack cheese, jalapeño poppers, and bacon (New)
• The Snarling Sub: Meatball sub with spicy marinara, pesto and pearl mozzarella “teeth” served on a black roll (new)
• Zombie Fingers: Almond cookie fingers, Key lime pie white chocolate ganache, salted caramel crisp pearls, and sugar eyes (New)
• River Styx Elixir: Kiwi lemonade with luster dust (Non-alcoholic) (New)

 

The Friar’s Nook (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Pain and Panic Brat: Bratwurst, sweet and spicy onion relish, and sriracha mustard (New)
• Pain and Panic Loaded Tots: Tots topped with sweet and spicy onion relish, sriracha mustard, and crumbled bratwurst (New)
• Buffalo Chicken Hand Pie with spicy ranch drizzle and blue cheese powder (New)

 

Golden Oak Outpost

• Tombstone Tart: Flaky pastry filled with strawberry-jalapeño jam and topped with sprinkles and sugar spiders (New)(Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)
• Loaded Sweet Potato Fries: Sweet potato fries tossed in cinnamon sugar and topped with marshmallow cream, butterscotch chips, and toffee pieces (New) (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

 

Liberty Square Market (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during regular park hours)

• Black Velvet Whoopie Pie: Black velvet cookie with buttercream and sprinkles topped with a sugar spider (New)

 

Main Street Bakery

• Mickey-shaped Cinnamon Roll: Mickey-shaped cinnamon roll topped with orange frosting and sprinkles (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)
• Minnie-shaped Pumpkin Cheesecake: Pumpkin cheesecake and pumpkin coffee mousse topped with a white chocolate candy corn bow (New) (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

 

Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Cajun Burger: Cajun-spiced all-beef patty topped with fried green tomato, Cajun Andouille dip, and Creole remoulade served on a black bun (New)
• Bowl of Bones: Bone-in piggy wings fried with fresh jalapeños tossed in Coca-Cola Cherry barbecue sauce (New)
• Candy Corn Milkshake: Sweet corn soft-serve topped with whipped cream and sweet potato corn bread nuggets (Non-alcoholic) (New)

 

Plaza Ice Cream Parlor

• Apple Fritter Sundae: Apple fritters topped with choice of ice cream, whipped cream, and sprinkles (New) (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
• Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich: Cookies topped with sprinkles with choice of ice cream (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

 

Sleepy Hollow (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Char Siu Chicken Wings: Whole chicken wings glazed in char siu and topped with chili threads and garlic (New)
• Headless Horseman Cupcake: Spicy cheese-flavored cupcake with lime filling topped with cream cheese buttercream, spicy cheese-flavored snacks, and a chocolate piece (New)
• Cinnamon Funnel Cake: Funnel cake topped with pumpkin ice cream, drizzled with pumpkin spiced caramel, and topped with butterscotch chips (New)

 

Storybook Treats (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Hades Cone: DOLE Whip mango and habanero soft-serve topped with blue raspberry shell and chili-lime seasoning (New)

 

Sunshine Tree Terrace (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Tropical Graveyard: Mango mousse and sour tropical gelatin topped with cookie crumbles, gummy worm, sprinkles, and a tombstone chocolate piece (New)

 

Churro Cart near Cinderella Castle

• Not-So-Poison Apple Churro: Churro rolled in green apple sugar, topped with SNICKERS bar pieces, and drizzled with caramel sauce (New) (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)
• Jack Pop: Chocolate fudge brownie with marshmallow filling and topped with a Jack chocolate piece (New) (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
• Sally Pop: Yellow pop with raspberry filling topped with a Sally chocolate piece
   (New) (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

 

Outdoor Vending Cart near The Haunted Mansion (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

• Skull Brownie: Mexican-spiced chocolate brownie with dulce de leche filling and sugar eyes (New)

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Special Event Merchandise

 

You can find exclusive merchandise at:

• Emporium, Main Street, U.S.A.
• Big Top Souvenirs, Fantasyland 
• Frontier Trading Post, Frontierland 
• Mickey’s Star Traders, Tomorrowland

 

Be sure to check out the creepy cool popcorn bucket and sipper:

• Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Mayor’s Car Popcorn Bucket (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)
• Glow in the Dark Donald Candy Corn Sipper  (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

 

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Costumes

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is the only time adult guests can wear costumes to the parks, per the following guidelines.

Ages 0-13

• Costumes and some costume masks may be worn; masks must provide unobstructed peripheral vision at all times with openings that allow the eyes to be fully seen.

Ages 14+ (Including Adults)

• All Guests may dress as their favorite character, but may not pose for pictures or sign autographs for other Guests.
• Costumes must be family-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive, objectionable, or violent.
• Costumes may not contain any props or accessories that resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.
• Costumes may not contain sharp objects, pointed objects, or materials that may accidentally strike another Guest.
• 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. (for example, 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. Costume headwear may be worn as long as it does not cover the face. 
• Costume masks of any kind may not be worn.

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That’s a wrap for all the festivities! Whether you want to indulge in spicy treats or get a pic with a rare character, this year’s edition of MNSSHP is sure to delight everyone. Are you planning on attending this after-hours party or is it a “skip it”? Let us know in the comments.