Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Disney just announced the dates for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP)! On select nights from August 9 to October 31, 2024, this hard-ticketed Walt Disney World special event brings some frightful delights to Magic Kingdom with special fireworks, a stage show, parade, treats, and plenty of candy. As the name implies, MNSSHP offers spooky fun that is fit for the whole family.
Guests at Walt Disney World Resorts will be able to purchase tickets now. This includes guests who are staying at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels and Shades of Green. Tickets for all guests will be available starting May 15. For 2024, MNSSHP will take place on the following 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
Here is what you can look forward to at the party and some helpful tips:
What to See at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Halloween Spectacular
This 12-minute fireworks spectacular with projections on Cinderella Castle is hosted by Jack Skellington and follows Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy on a Halloween adventure as they encounter a haunted house and some Disney villains along the way.
Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular
The Sanderson Sisters take center stage in front of Cinderella Castle to cast a spell on you with the Hocus Pocus Party Potion. They also get a little help from other Disney villains like Maleficent, Oogie Boogie, and Dr. Facilier.
Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade
This fan-favorite parade features Mickey and friends in their Halloween costumes, along with characters from Toy Story, The Incredibles, and Wreck-It Ralph. There are also ghosts from the Haunted Mansion, pirates, and Disney villains. The parade winds its way from Frontierland and ends on Main Street, so there are plenty of good viewing areas. This year, Disney has teased that some new characters will make an appearance.
The Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet
Catch this ghoulish spin on the Dapper Dans in Frontierland as they sing and entertain with Halloween jokes and puns.
Rusty Cutlass
Listen to this pirate band in Adventureland.
What to Do at MNSSHP
Attractions
Space Mountain, Mad Tea Party, and Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor all get Halloween theming that is exclusive to Mickey’s-Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Ride Space Mountain in complete darkness with a spooky soundtrack; spin around the Mad Tea Party with special lighting, music, and fog; and enjoy jokes at the Laugh Floor as the monsters try to learn about the human holiday, Halloween.
Other attractions that are open during the party include:
- Astro Orbiter
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant
- Haunted Mansion (Don’t miss Madame Carlotta and Madame Rinata who interact with guests in line.)
- “It’s a small world”
- Jungle Cruise
- Mad Tea Party
- Peter Pan’s Flight
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Splash Mountain
- Swiss Family Treehouse
- The Barnstormer
- The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
- Tomorrowland Speedway
- Tomorrowland Transit Authority People Mover
- TRON Lightcycle / Run (A 6pm virtual queue will be used during the party.)
- Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid
Disney Junior Jam
Join characters like Fancy Nancy, Vampirina, Doc McStuffins, and Timon at Storybook Circus for this dance party.
Disney PhotoPass Experiences
Pose with your favorite Disney characters in their Halloween costumes or get Magic Shots that add a Halloween surprise to your photo, like the Hitchhiking Ghosts from Haunted Mansion! Below are some of the spots where you can find Disney characters:
Adventureland
- Aladdin and Abu (Near Magic Carpets of Aladdin)
- Captain Jack Sparrow (Near Pirates of the Caribbean)
- Jafar (Near Magic Carpets of Aladdin)
- Princess Jasmine and Genie (Near Magic Carpets of Aladdin)
Fantasyland
- Alice and the Mad Hatter (Mad Tea Party)
- Anastasia and Drizella (roaming)
- Ariel and Prince Eric (Prince Eric’s Village Market)
- Belle and Gaston (Gaston’s Tavern)
- Cinderella, Princess Elena, Rapunzel, and Tiana (Princess Fairytale Hall)
- Doc McStuffins (Storybook Circus)
- Eeyore, Piglet, Pooh, and Tigger (The Thotful Spot)
- Fancy Nancy and Vamparina (Storybook Circus)
- Goofy (Barnstormer)
- Maribel and Bruno Madrigal (Fairytale Garden)
- Minnie, Donald, and Daisy (Dumbo the Flying Elephant)
- Queen of Hearts (Mad Tea Party)
- Timon (Storybook Circus)
- Tweedle-Dum and Tweedle-Dee (Mad Tea Party)
Frontierland
- Country Bears (roaming)
Main Street, U.S.A.
- Mickey Mouse (Town Square Theater)
- Jack Skellington and Sally (Town Square Theater)
Tomorrowland
- Elvis Stitch (Buzz Lightyear’s Star Command)
DescenDANCE Party
This new dance party at Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland is inspired by the upcoming Disney Original Movie “Descendants: The Rise of Red,” which premiered on Disney+ on July 12.
What to Eat at MNNSHP
Candy
There’s no shortage of candy like M&M’s, Skittles, and Snickers with the trick-or-treat trails! These trails and a reusable treat bag are included with the price of your party ticket. Trails are located at:
- Columbia Harbor House
- The Diamond Horseshoe
- Fantasyland Train Station
- Gaston’s Tavern
- Jungle Cruise
- Market Street
- Mickey’s Philharmagic
- Monster’s Inc. Laugh Floor
- Sunshine Tree Terrace
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- Tom Sawyer Island Dock
- Tortuga Tavern
- Near TRON / Lightcycle Run
- Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress
There are even allergy-friendly treats available. See a Cast Member to pick up a teal-colored treat bag, and you will receive tokens at the treat trails that can be redeemed for special treats at the Allergy-Friendly Centers. One is at the Chamber of Commerce on Main Street, and another is at the Liberty Square Ticket Office right by the Hall of Presidents.
Specialty Items
Specialty bites and treats are also available for purchase during Mickey’s-Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. This year, they include:
Aloha Isle Refreshments
- DOLE Whip Mango and Chamoy Float: DOLE Whip Mango, pineapple juice, chamoy, and chili-lime seasoning
Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies
- Candy Corn Soft-serve Sundae: Sweet corn soft-serve with butterscotch shell and candy corn
- Sweet Corn Soft-serve
- Witches Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Coffee Cold Brew with pumpkin-spiced foam and sprinkles
Be Our Guest Restaurant
- Pumpkin Crème Caramel with sour cherry jam and pumpkin seed brittle
- Roasted Beef Marrow Bone: Pinot noir-beef marmalade, toasted baguette, and pickled mustard seeds
- Beef Short Rib and Purple Potatoes braised with red wine, figs, peppers, and a touch of dark chocolate
- Cast Iron Trout: Charred calamari, squid ink breadcrumbs, black garlic, and saffron aïoli
- Roasted Poulet Rouge Chicken: Caramelized pumpkin, pomegranate, and pumpkin seed sauce
- The Handsome Brute: Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Chambord Liqueur, pomegranate juice, and lemon juice garnished with a sugared rim and raspberries
Casey’s Corner
- Chipotle Barbecue Pork and Street Corn French Fries: French fries topped with fire-roasted corn, queso fresco, and cilantro
- Chipotle Barbecue Pork and Street Corn Hot Dog: All-beef hot dog with fire-roasted corn, queso fresco, and cilantro
- Chipotle Barbecue Pork and Street Corn Mini Corn Dogs: Mini corn dogs topped with fire-roasted corn, queso fresco, and cilantro
- Mickey-shaped Cheesecake: Pumpkin cheesecake with graham cracker crust and white chocolate-whipped ganache
Chesire Cafe
- Queen of Hearts Slushy: Frozen cherry slushy drizzled with black cherry purée and topped with whipped cream and a crown-shaped chocolate piece
Cinderella’s Royal Table
- Stepsisters Dessert: Pistachio and cherry-filled cream puffs, blackberry and raspberry ganache, strawberry meringue, and a chocolate piece
Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe
- Halloween Pot Roast Sandwich with cheddar and horseradish mayonnaise served on a black bun
- Terrifyin’ Twice-spiced Chicken Sandwich: Spicy fried chicken breast dipped in hot honey topped with pepper jack cheese, jalapeño poppers, and bacon
- Sinister Satay Burger: Cocoa-rubbed all-beef patty with bacon, lime pickles, and Thai peanut sauce
- Witches Fingers: Purple cookie fingers with sour apple mousse and green apple boba pearls
- Ube Green Tea Slushy with cherry whipped cream, cinnamon candies, and chocolate piece (Non-alcoholic)
The Friar’s Nook
- Spicy Pork Spring Roll with charred pineapple and scallion dust
- Bowl of Bones: Bone-in piggy wings fried with fresh jalapeños and tossed in a Coca-Cola Cherry barbecue sauce
- Buffalo Chicken Hand Pie: Buffalo chicken and mozzarella wrapped in a flaky dough and topped with blue cheese crumbles and buffalo-ranch
- S’mores Cup: Layers of graham cracker crumbles, chocolate ganache, chocolate popping candies, milk chocolate panna cotta, and marshmallow cream
Golden Oak Outpost
- Chocolate-Caramel Tart: Chocolate tart shell filled with chocolate ganache, caramel sauce, and caramel cream topped with TWIX Cookie Bar Pieces and a chocolate piece
- Sweet-and-Spicy Beignets: Berry and cayenne-dusted beignets with chicory coffee-chocolate sauce
Liberty Square Market
- Jack Pop: Chocolate fudge brownie with marshmallow filling topped with chocolate piece
- Sally Pop: Yellow cake with raspberry filling topped with a chocolate piece
- Skull Blondie: Maple blondie with caramel sauce
The Lunching Pad
- Jalapeño Popper Dog: All-beef hot dog topped with sriracha cream cheese, crispy onions, bacon, and hades relish
- Queen of Hearts Slushy: Frozen cherry slushy drizzled with black cherry purée and topped with whipped cream and a crown-shaped chocolate piece
Main Street Bakery
- Minnie Witch Hat: Chocolate cookie topped with peanut butter mousse, milk chocolate ganache, and buttercream
- Minnie-shaped Cinnamon Roll with green and purple icing and an orange bow
Outdoor Vending Location Near The Haunted Mansion
- Tombstone Tart: Sugar dough filled with cookies and cream cheese mousse and Halloween décor
Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe
- Grilled Masa Flatbread: Grilled corn cake topped with butternut squash purée, braised chicken, cilantro-pumpkin seed sauce, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, and queso fresco
- Cajun Burger: Cajun-spiced all-beef patty topped with fried green tomato, Cajun andouille dip, and Creole rémoulade on a black bun
- Spiced Chocolate Mousse Bar: Spiced chocolate mousse, dulce de leche, orange glaze, and a sugar candy
- Guava Lemonade Slushy with cheesecake foam, Halloween sprinkles, and sugar candy
Pinocchio Village Haus
- Creepy Clam Flatbread with bacon, black ink pesto, Romano, and Calabrian chile aïoli
- Spicy Meatball Arrabbiata Flatbread: Meatballs, spicy tomato sauce, provolone, Calabrian chiles, and basil pesto
- Sweet and Spicy Chicken Strips tossed in Korean barbecue sauce and topped with black sesame seeds, fried garlic and green onions
- Swinging Wake Cake: Vanilla cake with fruity cereal mousse
- Boo Raspberry Slushy: Blue raspberry slushy with marshmallow foam and a marshmallow ghost
Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
- Cinnamon-Apple Sundae: Dulce de leche ice cream topped with caramel sauce, apple pie filling, cinnamon candies, and whipped cream
- Graveyard Milk Shake: Chocolate milk shake with a dipped graveyard jelly doughnut, white chocolate tombstone, gummy candy, and a Haunted Mansion straw
- Ice Cream Chocolate Cookie Sandwich: Halloween cookies with M&M’s Ghoul’s Mix Chocolate Candies and your choice of ice cream
The Plaza Restaurant
- Ghoulishly Gourmet Burger: Two all-beef patties with pepper jack and Swiss cheese, candied bacon, balsamic-glazed mushrooms, onion ring, and truffle-buffalo aïoli served on a black bun
- Halloween Turkey Club: Turkey club with bacon on black sandwich bread
- Graveyard Milk Shake: Chocolate milk shake with a dipped graveyard jelly doughnut, white chocolate tombstone, gummy candy, and a Haunted Mansion straw
- Layered Pumpkin Cake with cream cheese mousse
Popcorn Cart near Cinderella Castle
- Oogie Boogie Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with marshmallow buttercream, cookies and cream buttercream, gummy candy, and an Oogie Boogie chocolate piece
Sleepy Hollow Refreshments
- Hand-dipped Corn Dog with spicy violet mustard and spicy cheese-flavored snacks
- Char Siu Chicken Wings: Glazed whole chicken wings topped with chili threads and garlic
- Madame Leota Séance Candle: Red velvet cake and cookies and cream mousse
- Dulce de Leche, Peanut Butter, and Chocolate Sauce Funnel Cake: Topped with dulce de leche ice cream, SNICKERS Bar Pieces, and whipped cream
- Minnie Mouse: Hocus Pocus Halloween Dress-up Sipper
Snack Cart near Cinderella Castle
- Worms ‘n Dirt Churro: Churro rolled in cookies and cream dust and topped with marshmallow and sour gummy candy
Storybook Treats
- Anastasia Cone: DOLE Whip Strawberry with lemon curd and strawberry popping candies with a chocolate piece
- Drizella Cone: Blueberry soft-serve with vanilla crispy pearls and a chocolate piece
Schedule of Events
- 4:00pm – Admission into Magic Kingdom with MNSSHP tickets begins
- 7:00pm – Official start of MNSSHP
- 7:40pm – Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular (in October)
- 8:35pm – Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular
- 8:15pm – Mickey’s Boo-to-You Parade
- 10:15pm – Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular
- 10:45pm – Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular
- 11:15pm – Mickey’s Boo-to-You Parade
- 12:00am – Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular
Helpful Tips
- Even though the party begins at 7:00pm, you can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4:00pm to get a little extra park time.
- You’ll need to wear your MNSSHP wristband throughout the party since Cast Members will be checking for them after 7pm. You can pick up wristbands at the entrance of Magic Kingdom. If you are already in Magic Kingdom before the start of the party, you can pick up your party wristband at Market Street Welcome, Tortuga Tavern, Fantasy Faire, Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, or Liberty Square Ticket Office.
- Study the event times and offerings to make a game plan and prioritize your must-dos. You can easily spend half of the party waiting in line for a character meet-and-greet if you don’t budget your time. For popular characters like Jack Skellington and Sally, the line starts at 4pm, so get there as soon as you can.
- For Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade and the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, there are multiple showings. The later ones tend to be less crowded since families with little ones tend to do the earlier showings and then leave the party.
- Don’t forget to catch a spot early enough to see the pre-parade with the Headless Horseman! Then join Max Goof dressed as Powerline during the “Powerline Party Time,” and dance to “Stand Out” and “I2I” from A Goofy Movie.
- If you watch the 8:15pm showing of Mickey’s Boo-to-You in front of Cinderella Castle, you’ll be in a great spot to stay and watch Disney’s Not-So-Scary Spectacular fireworks shortly afterwards.
- If you want a better view of the incredible Jack Skellington puppet during the Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular, stake out a spot in the hub closer to the stage in front of Cinderella Castle. For a better perspective of the fireworks (including the perimeter ones), find a spot further back towards Main Street.
- Costumes are permitted during the party, but keep in mind that August through October in Florida can still be pretty hot and rainy, so dress accordingly!
- Keep an eye out for some new additions for 2024, including new neon spiderweb Halloween costumes for Mickey and Minnie, more villain sightings, the DescenDANCE Party, and a meet and greet with Bruno Madrigal.
- There’s special merchandise that is exclusive to MNSSHP like shirts, Minnie ears, and pins at the Emporium.
- Dessert parties are fun, but the Mickey’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace or with Plaza Garden Viewing may not be the best use of your time at MNSSHP. You’re already spending on the party ticket, and there are plenty of special treats to enjoy and things to do outside of the dessert party.
- Be Our Guest and Cinderella’s Royal Table are open for dinner during Mickey’s-Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, but you are much better off having dinner before the party, so you don’t lose precious time dining instead of enjoying the Halloween festivities. The menus are the same as what is offered during regular park hours.
- Disney buses, monorails, and boat launches continue to run during and after MNSSHP, so you will have an easy route back to your resort.
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