2024 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) What To Know Before You Go
Halloween is approaching quickly for the Walt Disney World parks and It’s my personal favorite time of year in the parks between the decorations, food and Parties. I just can’t get enough of it!
Magic Kingdom throws the best Halloween party with Mickey and his pals as your host! Below I will go over the essence of the most coveted party at Walt Disney World.
When is it:
This MNSSHP runs from August 9th until October 31st 2024.
(happening on select nights only, they are listed below)
- August – 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27 and 30
- September – 2, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27 and 29
- October – 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29 and 31
before you go:
This Party is a special ticketed event with a required separate ticket purchased. Ticket prices for this event range from $119 to $199. the price will vary depending on the date you choose to attend.
The limited-capacity, nighttime event starts at 7 p.m. and allows guests to experience shorter wait times for attractions, special entertainment, merchandise and more. Below is a Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Guide for everything you need to know before you go.
*you may enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4pm during this specialty ticketed event*
Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass service will not be available during the official party times of 7:00 PM to midnight.
Event HIGHLIGHTS:
- Guest may Dress up. That is right even us kids at heart can dress in costume! LINK HERE official guide lines on costume
- Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular! Catch the Sanderson Sisters and their Disney Villain Friends in this musical show performed on the Cinderella Castle Stage. *Tip: This stage show happens several times throughout the night and tends to get less and less crowded as the night goes on with the least crowded show happening at Midnight.*
- Bust a move at the DescenDANCE Dance Party at Rocket tower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland * Available throughout the entire party.*
- Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular: Hosted by Jack Skellington from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, this Halloween Fireworks Show includes classic scenes from Disney films on the castle, haunting music and pyrotechnics galore.
- Little ones can get their jam on at the Disney Junior Jam at Storybook Circus.
- Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade-*BEST PARADE WDW OFFERS!*(IMO)
- Halloween Ride Overlays at select rides
- A Trick-or-treat Trail featuring loads of candy. These treats are included in the price your party ticket.
- Meet Disney Characters in Halloween Costumes, and rare Character Visits! such as Cruella, Jaffar, Hades, Jack and Sally etc..
- Guest without a ticket will be asked to leave the park @ 7pm!
- Opportunity to buy Exclusive Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Snacks
- Opportunity to buy Exclusive Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Merchandise
Rides that get a Halloween upgrade EXCLUSIVELY during the party.
- Mad Tea Party Tea Cups. The teacups on the Mad Tea Party will now have a cool new lighting effect for riders during the Party. The light will change colors and you might even too! Sound a bit mad? Nah, we are excited about this fun little addition to this classic ride.
- Space Mountain. On Space Mountain, riders will be treated to a new soundtrack. So if you’re already a huge Space Mountain fan, you’ll definitely want to check that out during the party.
- Monster’s Inc Laugh Floor. complete with a Halloween theme, the laugh floor gets extra spooky during the evening’s shows.
- Haunted Mansion. While the ride itself doesn’t change, the cast members get dressed up in their best Halloween garb. and be sure to keep an eye out for Ghostly performers on the lawn of Haunted Mansion throughout the night.
- Exclusive to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2024, TRON Lightcycle / Run, and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be available without a Virtual Queue! Meaning you can enter the standby line at any point during MNSSHP.
Best day to go?
Tuesday is the best day to attend Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, offering the cheapest party ticket costs, and lower crowds. When planning for a special event at Magic Kingdom Park I always recommend weekday evenings as your best bet. Since locals and vacationers typically attend on weekends, the weekday crowds tend to be less.
Best month to attend?
September is typically the best month to attend this Disney Party at Magic Kingdom. Weather is still hot, but it won’t be as hot as August. As soon as October arrives, there are often higher crowds.
Hours & Entry
In 2024, MNSSHP Hours are from 7:00 pm- 12:00 am. So you have a full 5+ hours However, Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party guests can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4:00 pm. Be sure to grab a wristband as soon as you get to the park. Disney Vacation Club Members (DVC) can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 2:00 pm. Note, that if you are heading to rare character meet and greets, lines for these characters sometimes open early! *If you want to meet Jack & Sally I recommend getting there at4 asking a cast member where they will meet and head straight there to wait this line can become LONG and you don’t want to waste party time waiting in it*
Discounts: Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party—valid only for event nights in August and September. Cast Members can also save on select nights. More details can be found on Cast Life Web or My Disney Today.
Where to check in for the party?
- Magic Kingdom Main Entrance Gates
- Near Tortuga Tavern in Adventureland
- Near Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor in Tomorrowland
- Fantasy Faire Gift Shop near Mickey’s Philharmagic in Fantasyland
- Liberty Square Ticket Office in Liberty Square
WHEN YOU CHECK-IN, YOU’LL RECEIVE:
- Event Exclusive Wristband: You’ll want to wear this for the entirety of MNSSHP as it lets Cast Members know you’re a part of the fun! The seperates you from the guest without a party invite
- Trick-or-Treat Bag: provided with a Halloween-themed treat bag to fill up with as much candy as you’d like from the trick-or-treat locations all throughout Magic Kingdom!
- If you have an allergy, let a Cast Member know and they’ll provide you with a special teal trick-or-treat bag!
- Consider bringing a more substantial and sturdy treat bag. *Bag is very small*
- Official Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Party Map: This will be your guide to everything happening at MNSSHP! Here you’ll find:
- Showtimes for parades, fireworks, and stage shows, Character meet-and-greet locations, Trick-or-treat locations, Parade routes, Photo Pass locations, Specialty food & beverage locations, Event-exclusive merchandise spots
FIREWORK TIPS
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- To view both the whimsical castle projections and the full fireworks performance, you’ll want to be close (but not too close) to the front of Cinderella Castle.*Look for unobstructed views in the Cinderella Castle Hub between the end of Main Street, U.S.A., and behind the statue of Walt and Mickey.*
- To view both the whimsical castle projections and the full fireworks performance, you’ll want to be close (but not too close) to the front of Cinderella Castle.*Look for unobstructed views in the Cinderella Castle Hub between the end of Main Street, U.S.A., and behind the statue of Walt and Mickey.*
- For an up-close view of Jack Skellington with a minimal view of castle projections and fireworks, you’ll want to be close to the very front of Cinderella Castle.
- Plan to arrive at least 30-45 minutes prior to showtime to secure your spot.
Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade
The BEST no contest parade WDW has is the “Boo-to-You”, parade and you better be prepared to have this song stuck in your head! This parade starts with the Headless Horseman riding horseback down the parade route and continues with festive floats filled with favorite Disney characters dressed in their Halloween best!
appearances from countless rare characters like Disney Villains, spirits from the Haunted Mansion (EPIC don’t miss), and even Pirates from Pirates of the Caribbean. Truly, this parade is not one to be missed!
Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party Character Meet-and-greet Tips:
- You do not have to wait for the party to officially start to get in line for these exclusive character appearances!
- Consult your MNSSHP map for your list of must-see characters and head to their location before the party begins to be among the first to visit them.
- the first parade showtime is so popular, use this time to visit with characters.
- Don’t forget your autograph book
- Know that most character meet-and-greets close before the party finishes around 11:00 PM, so don’t wait to get in line if they’re on your must-do list.
MNSSHP Trick-or-treat tips
- Consider bringing a more substantial and sturdy treat bag.
- Save trick-or-treating until later during your party to avoid having to carry around heavy candy bags.
- Trick-or-treating is unlimited
Allergy-Friendly Trick-or-Treating
If you have a food allergy, you can ask a Cast Member for a teal-colored treat bag. When candy Cast Members see your teal bag, they’ll issue you a teal token that can be exchanged for allergy-friendly treats at designated areas called Allergy-Friendly Centers. You’ll find the Allergy-Friendly Centers located on your MNSSHP map.
*Allergy-friendly treat options include Beanfields Bean Chips, Enjoy Life, free2b, and YumEarth Organic Candy Company. There are even non-candy-related options available!*
Things to keep in mind if you have small ones.
- This is a 7pm-midnight party I suggest doing the party on your day “off” from the parks
- let your little one take a late nap so they are recharged for this party
- make your next day a later park day say like Epcot and don’t go until 11-12pm!
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