Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 Dates & New Details

Ready those costumes… After yesterday’s tarot teaser, Walt Disney World has just confirmed the full lineup of dates for this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and when tickets will go on sale.

MNSSHP 2026 Dates

In August, party dates occur on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. This is also true for September with the addition of one Thursday date on September 24. In October, the party happens every Thursday; most Fridays, Sundays, most Tuesdays; and Saturday on Halloween.

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MNSSHP 2026 Ticket Info

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party ticket prices vary per date and will be available for purchase beginning May 5 for guests staying at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green. For all other guests, tickets will be available beginning May 12.

  • Tickets range from $119 to $229, matching 2025’s ticket price range.
  • A $10 discount per ticket is available for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members.
  • Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is held from 7:00 PM to midnight; party guests can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4:00 PM, three hours before the event officially begins.

Party dates often sell out, so plan your fall trip early and purchase tickets in advance!


New & Returning Entertainment

NEW: Stitch is taking over Tomorrowland with a brand-new dance party at Rockettower Plaza Stage – joined by Lilo and Angel! Once Stitch gets into Lilo’s costume trunk, every piece he tries on flips the vibe of the party, keeping the show unpredictable throughout the night.

Returning Fan Favorites: The classics aren’t going anywhere!

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  • Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade steps off at 8:15 PM, with appearances from Mickey and Minnie, swirling ballroom ghosts and sparking grave diggers from The Haunted Mansion, Disney Villains, Princesses and Vanellope from Wreck-It Ralph.
  • Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular brings back the Sanderson Sisters to Cinderella Castle, joined by a lineup of Disney Villains like Hades, Cruella De Vil, Jafar, Dr. Facilier, and The Evil Queen.
  • Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular lights up the sky with fireworks, with Jack Skellington narrating as projections transform Cinderella Castle.
  • The Cadaver Dans return to Frontierland with their signature harmonies and spooky charm.

Trick-or-Treating: More than a dozen treat spots are set up across the park and clearly marked on the event map. Cast Members hand out Mars Wrigley favorites like M&M’s, Snickers, and Starburst, and everyone gets a complimentary treat bag. Costumes aren’t required, but they’re definitely part of the fun!

Character Meet-and-Greets:

  • Jack Skellington and Sally
  • Mickey and Minnie in their Halloween looks at Town Square Theater
  • Winnie the Pooh in his bumblebee costume
  • Ariel with Eric, and Aladdin with Jasmine in festive outfits
  • Disney Villains popping up in different areas (Disney mentions to keep an eye out for new Villains, too!)

A full meet-and-greet list will roll out closer to the start of the season.

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Food, Merchandise, and Attraction Overlays: A 2026 Foodie Guide is on the way, packed with limited-time snacks and drinks made just for the party. Exclusive merchandise will also be available during the event at Magic Kingdom. On top of that, select attractions will get Halloween makeovers with themed lighting and music. Details on which rides are joining in will be announced closer to opening night.


Will you be attending this year’s MNSSHP? Are you more of an August attender, or do you wait closer to Halloween?


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Theme Park Correspondent for The DIS | Chloé loves kitschy dark rides, roller coasters, a good background area music loop, hot Butterbeer, and all things Halloween. You’ll mostly find her wandering around Orlando’s biggest theme parks snapping pics and sharing tips… or probably talking about The Great Movie Ride.

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