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This
Halloween, join Mickey and his friends at the Magic
Kingdom for 36 nights of "not so scary" fun at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. The Magic Kingdom is transformed into a
kid-friendly "Spooky" Party. This event requires a separate ticket for all guests ages 3 and up; pricing for 2019 is listed below.
New spooky experiences are happening at several attractions around the park this year!
The spooky Disney Junior Dance Party and the Monstrous Scream-O-Ween Ball are both returning in 2019!
There is a brand new Halloween
fireworks spectacular in 2019 that is hosted by Jack Skellington of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas along with a specially themed parade starring favorite Disney characters all decked out in their Halloween costumes! Both of these entertainment events are not-to-be-missed!
Tickets can be ordered by calling (407) W-DISNEY or through your Dreams Unlimited Travel Specialist as part of your package/room reservation.
TIP: Even though Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party doesn't officially begin until 7:00 p.m., ticketholders
can enter the park starting at 4:00 pm with their MNSSHP ticket. Once
the ticket is swiped, you're issued a wristband. (If you're already in
the park, you can go back to the main entrance to have your ticket
processed or look for the ticket stations that will be set up within the
Magic Kingdom.)
2019 Annual Passholder and Disney Vacation Club Member Pricing
August 20 and 27
Adult: $74 + tax, Child: $69 + tax
August 16, 23, and 30
Adult: $80 + tax, Child: $75 + tax
September 2, 8, 10, 15, 17, and 22
Adult: $74 + tax, Child: $69 + tax
September 6, 13, 20, 24, 27, and 29
Adult: $80 + tax, Child: $75 + tax
October 1
Adult: $80 + tax, Child: $75 + tax
October 3, 6, 8, 10, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, and 24
Adult: $100 + tax, Child: $95 + tax
October 4, 11, 18, 25, and 27
Adult: $110 + tax, Child: $105 + tax
November 1
Adult: $110 + tax, Child: $105 + tax
Tickets can be ordered online, by calling (407) W-DISNEY, or through your Dreams Unlimited Travel Specialist as part of your package/room reservation.
MNSSHP Party Pass - 2019 Pricing and Info
New for 2019, Disney has announced the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Pass. This special pass will be sold in limited quantities and will allow guests to attend 35 out of 36 of the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties this year. The Party Pass includes admission to all party nights with the exception of October 31. Guests with this pass will be able to get into sold-out parties as well.
If you’ve already purchased your party ticket, you can modify it to a Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Pass by calling the Disney Reservation Center at (407) 939-4295 for information or visit any theme park ticket window.
These special annual pass-type tickets can be purchased at Guest Services locations and Walt Disney World ticket windows. The cost of the pass is $299 plus tax for guests ages 10 and up, and $284 plus tax for guests ages 3-9.
MNSSHP Events - 2019
Mickey's Boo-to-You Halloween Parade
Come see your favorite characters dressed up in their Halloween costumes! The floats feature Disney Villains as well as your beloved Disney friends. The parade begins with an entrance from the Headless Horseman who slowly trots through the parade route. Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade features event-exclusive characters, such as Dr. Facilier, Captain Barbosa, Oogie Boogie, the three hyenas from The Lion King – Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed – plus the three Hitchhiking Ghosts from The Haunted Mansion - The Haunted Mansion float is incredible! Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz from Wreck-It Ralph bring in the candy in the grand finale. This parade is not-to-be-missed!
New to the parade in 2019, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are donning brand-new Halloween costumes. The Haunted Mansion parade portion will highlight the addition of the ghost Bride, who will mingle with the ever-present spooks and spirits.
A new Tomorrowland addition to the parade features The Incredibles and beloved designer Edna Mode, followed by Buzz Lightyear and alien explorers who have set out for new discovery on a planetary playset float.
Times: 9:15 p.m. and 11:15 p.m. (begins in Frontierland)
Tip: The second parade is often much less crowded.
Trick-or-Treating
More than 250 tons of candy, including 40 different kinds of brand-name candies, will be handed out to party guests at 14 treat locations across the park. Guests are given trick-or-treat bags to be used at the candy stations found throughout the Magic Kingdom. Locations are indicated on the park map. Some Cast Members will give more than others, but there's no limit to how many times you can go back to the same location for more.
Trick or Treat Stations:
Main Street, U.S.A.
Town Square Theater (Allergy-Friendly Center)
Market Street (Open until 8:00 p.m.)
Adventureland
Jungle Cruise
Pirates of the Caribbean
Frontierland
Splash Mountain
Dock to Tom Sawyer Island
Country Bear Jamboree
Liberty Square
Columbia Harbor House
Liberty Square Ticket Office (Allergy-Friendly Center)
Fantasyland
Mickey's PhilharMagic
Ariel's Grotto
Pinocchio Village Haus
Walt Disney World Railroad Station
Tomorrowland
Monster's, Inc. Laugh Floor
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress
Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe
Food Allergy Info:
Guests with food allergies can get a special teal treat bag that will designate them as having an allergy (teal is the color that represents food allergy awareness). These bags can be picked up at any of the trick-or-treat locations as well as at the allergy-friendly centers located at the Liberty Square Ticket Office and the Town Square Theater.
When you trick-or-treat with your teal bag, Cast Members will give you a teal token at each treat station. Later on, you can redeem your teal tokens at the allergy-friendly centers to receive your special treats!
Disney's Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Fireworks
A brand-new fireworks show has arrived for 2019! “Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular” is hosted by none other than Jack Skellington from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. This brand new show includes state-of-the-art projection effects, lasers, lighting, and fireworks. Fireworks are only presented once per evening at 10:15 p.m.
“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.”
This package includes an all-you-care-to-enjoy dessert buffet at Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant and viewing for the Halloween Fireworks Spectacular with viewing from the Terrace with reserved seating.
Desserts will include a delicious assortment of sweets with items such as chocolate-dipped strawberries, chocolate mousse, cupcakes, ice cream, seasonal fruits, cheeses, and other ghoulish goodies that will be created daily. Specialty drinks, signature lemonades, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate will also be served.
Price is $84 per adult (ages 10 and up); $50 per child (ages 3-9) including tax for the Tomorrowland Terrace viewing of the fireworks.
Reservations can be made by calling (407) WDW-DINE or online by clicking here. Admission to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is required and not included in the package price.
The Fireworks Dessert Package is available on the following nights in 2019:
IMPORTANT: In order to make dining or dessert party reservations that take place during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, you must have a valid event ticket for that night - no exceptions will be made.
MNSSHP Entertainment - 2019
Halloween Dance Parties
Dance the night away with your favorite Disney characters!
Monstrous Scream-O-Ween Ball at the Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland.
Storybook Circus Disney Junior Jam - a dance party featuring some favorite Disney Junior Characters, including Doc McStuffins, Vampirina, Nancy Clancy from Fancy Nancy, and Timon from The
Lion Guard will take place in Storybook Circus.
Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular
The Sanderson Sisters (Winifred, Mary and Sarah) from Disney's film Hocus Pocus, return to the mortal world each Halloween season for one night. The
three sisters take over the Magic Kingdom to throw the "best, evil Halloween
party this side of the graveyard." Dr.
Facilier, Oogie Boogie, Maleficent, and other great Disney villains help the sisters create the
Hocus Pocus Party Potion to cast a spell on all the partygoers. Additionally, the show will feature dancers, projections, and other
special effects.
Performance times are: 8:30 p.m., 10:45 p.m., and 12:00 a.m.
Cadaver Dans
The Dapper Cadaver Dans will show their dark side with these performances in Frontierland. They will perform spooky songs such as:
“Boo”
“Cruella DeVil”
“Darkness On The Delta”
“Ghost Riders In The Sky”
“Grim Grinning Ghosts”
“Happy Trails To You”
“Home On The Range”
“Lone Prairie”
“Rawhide”
“The Headless Horseman”
“The Oogie Boogie Song”
“Trick Or Treat”
“Tumblin' Tumbleweeds”
“WaHoo”
“Why Do They Call Me A Tenderfoot”
Performance times are: 7:00, 7:45, 8:30, 9:50, and 10:30 p.m
Keep an eye out for The Frontierland Costume Promenade which made its debut in 2018 – Prospector Cactus-Flower Cate rounded up young guests and encouraged them to show off their costumes in a quest for candy.
Character Meet and Greets
Party guests will be able to meet characters all around the park up until 11:30 p.m. You'll even have a special opportunity to meet ALL seven dwarfs in Fantasyland!
*Guests, especially children, are invited to wear costumes. However, guests are asked to choose costumes that are not obstructive to the child's view or that may be offensive to other park guests.
Main Street, U.S.A. – Mickey Mouse, Tinker Bell, Jack Skellington and Sally
Adventureland – Aladdin with Abu, Princess Jasmine, Jafar, Genie
Tarzan, Jane and Terk
Captain Jack Sparrow
Moana (Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room at 5:45 p.m.)
Frontierland – Brer Fox and Brer Rabbit
Liberty Square – Grave Diggers (Liberty Square Gazebo at 7 p.m.)
Fantasyland – Belle and Gaston (Gaston's Tavern)
Alice, the Mad Hatter, Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum and the Queen of Hearts
Ariel & Prince Eric
Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore and Piglet
Cinderella & Princess Elena, Rapunzel and Tiana (Princess Fairytale Hall)
Anastasia and Drizella
Storybook Circus – The Seven Dwarfs (Pete's Silly Sideshow at 6:15pm)
Donald, Daisy and Minnie Mouse
Pirate Goofy
Cruella De Vil
Tomorrowland – Lots-o'-Huggin' Bear
Elvis Stitch (Inside Stitch's Great Escape!)
Tip: Characters are in their Halloween costumes, so be sure to wear yours!
Attractions, Dining, and Merchandise Information
Enjoy access to most attractions during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, including:
Main Street, U.S.A.
Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom - Don't forget to pick up your event-exclusive spell card – available exclusively to guests attending Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Guests must show their party ticket and event wristband to receive their card. Regular card packs will also be available to pick up during the event. (The 2019 card was inspired by the party’s brand-new fireworks show, “Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular.”
Adventureland
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Pirates of the Caribbean
Swiss Family Treehouse
A Pirate's Adventure ~ Treasures of the Seven Seas
Frontierland
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Splash Mountain
Liberty Square
Haunted Mansion
Fantasyland
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
“it’s a small world”
Peter Pan’s Flight
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Mad Tea Party
Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Storybook Circus
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
The Barnstormer
Tomorrowland
Astro Orbiter
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
Space Mountain
Tomorrowland Speedway
Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
Note: All attractions and experiences are subject to change without notice.
Attraction Enhancements for 2019!
Fantasyland - On the Mad Tea Party, each spin of the teacups will take guests into madder and madder territory, as special lighting and music give the attraction experience an extra energy after dark.
Adventureland - On the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction, riders will discover a crew of live pirates who have invaded and will engage with guests in a brand new adventure in search of the treasure.
Tomorrowland -
Space Mountain: riders will be treated to a brand new soundtrack and special effects as the adventure transforms.
Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor: Follow a treat trail from our Human World into the Monster World and interact with a comic cast of monsters eager to learn about this holiday we call Halloween.
Dining Locations Open During the Party
Advance Dining Reservations are offered on Party nights from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and are strongly recommended. Book online or by calling (407) 939-1872.
Main Street, U.S.A.
Tony’s Town Square Restaurant - Cruella’s Halloween Hide-a-Way
IMPORTANT: To make dining or dessert party reservations that take place during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, you must have a valid event ticket for that night.
Cruella’s Halloween Hide-a-Way
This is a brand-new dining experience that will take place during the 2019 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Guests will be able to interact with Cruella in a festive and themed atmosphere.
This dining experience will start at 9:30 p.m. and will run until 12:30 a.m. each night of the Halloween party. During the event, guests can “pop in and out” grabbing small hors d’oeuvres, desserts, along with beer and wine for guests 21 and over. Some of the bites include a creamy spinach dip with ciabatta crostini, chocolate-dipped strawberries, cheesecake, mini cannoli, Kanine Krunchy cake, Mini De Vil brownies, and more.
In addition to the food offerings, you’ll also be granted access to a reserved viewing area for “Mickey’s Boo-To-You” Halloween Parade at 11:15 p.m.
This new dining experience will cost $99 per person (plus tax) in addition to valid admission to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
Specialty Treats Available During 2019 Party Nights
Sleepy Hollow:
Headless Horseman Cheesecake - Pumpkin cheesecake layered with gluten-friendly chocolate cake, chocolate crunchies, orange glaze, and a Headless Horseman chocolate piece.
Chocolate Mickey Waffle Sundae - Black chocolate waffles come topped with pumpkin gelato, candy corn, caramel sauce, and sprinkles.
Liberty Square Popcorn Cart:
Constance’s for Better or For Worse Wedding Cake - Citrus-scented cake with raspberry Bavarian cream, white chocolate glaze, icing pearls, flowers, and a chocolate axe (pictured above)
Aloha Isle:
Pirates Horizon - Orange juice, passion fruit, and pineapple juice garnished with a pineapple wedge on a pirate sword skewer.
Aunty Gravity's Galactic Goodies:
Pumpkin Spice Soft Serve Sundae - Pumpkin spice sundae topped with candy corn and caramel sauce. (available all day – pictured above)
Pumpkin Spice Milkshake - Gluten-friendly pumpkin spice milkshake, topped with candy pumpkins and a Mickey marshmallow straw. (available all day – pictured below)
Storybook Treats:
Malificent Waffle Cone - lime soft-serve in a black waffle cone and topped with purple sugar and chocolate horns (pictured below - available all day)
Snake Eyes - Sprite, green apple, and lemonade garnished with gummy worms and light up dice (pictured below - available starting in September)
Main Street Bakery:
Halloween Cinnamon Roll - spooky Mickey-shaped cinnamon roll topped with icing and a chocolate spider web (available all day)
Amuck, Amuck, Amuck Cupcake - This trick or treat candy cupcake (a cupcake baked peanut butter chips, chocolate candy bits, and toffee) is filled with caramel sauce, and topped with an edible cake “cauldron” iced with chocolate buttercream and garnished with a white chocolate decoration featuring the Sanderson sisters. (pictured below - available all day)
Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café:
Hades Nachos - black bean nacho chips topped with fiery buffalo chicken and your choice of toppings from the topping bar (pictured above)
Billy’s Worms & Dirt - Chocolate pudding topped with gluten-friendly cake crumbs, gummy worms, and a white chocolate decoration. (pictured below)
Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café:
Berry Blaster - Blue curaçao, cherry lemonade, and Sprite garnished with a lemon wheel and raspberries.
Lots-O-Burger - Beef patty topped with brie fondue, strawberry-bacon jam, an onion ring, and a Lotso bun.
Snack Carts near Cinderella Castle:
Jack and Sally Push-Up Cake Pops - The Sally cake pop features gluten-friendly vanilla cake, buttercream, strawberry crispy pearls, and a white chocolate Sally. The Jack cake pop has chocolate cake, vanilla buttercream, white chocolate and dark chocolate crispy pearls, dark chocolate curls, and a white chocolate Jack Skellington. (pictured above)
Casey's Corner:
Donald Duck Brownie - This brownie comes topped with a chocolate piece featuring the duck himself, and he’s dressed in his trick-or-treat best! (available all day – pictured above)
Now Begin Thy Magic Spell - Red slush with passion fruit, blue curaçao, Sprite, and lemonade garnished with a chocolate-covered apple slice.
Cool Ship
Hades Hatred - Lemonade, blue curaçao, and blueberry popping pearls topped with blue cotton candy
Golden Oak Outpost:
Warm Caramel-Stuffed Pretzels
Cinnamon Donut Holes
Apple Cider Slushy
Special Event Merchandise
Special Event merchandise will be available at the following locations:
Emporium, Main Street, U.S.A. - Event Apparel, Ornaments, Tote, Trading Pins, and MagicBands
Big Top Souvenirs, Fantasyland - Event Apparel, Ornaments, Tote, Trading Pins, and MagicBands
Frontier Trading Post, Frontierland - Trading Pins and MagicBands
Mickey's Star Traders, Tomorrowland - Event Apparel, Ornament, and Trading Logo Pin
2019 Halloween Popcorn Buckets and Other Disney Halloween Novelties:
This year, Walt Disney World is offering Mickey Pumpkin Balloons, Oogie Boogie popcorn buckets, Hitchhiking Ghost buckets and sipper, and Jack Skellington sipper.
2019 Exclusive Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Pins
Every year, there are limited-edition pins that are available exclusively to party guests. This year, the variety of Halloween-inspired pins includes beloved Disney villains like the Maleficent, Oogie Boogie, Jafar, and more! Pins will be sold until the very last Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, or while supplies last.
Even the PhotoPass photographers have a ghoulish surprise for partygoers! Guests can get a few different "Magic Shots" taken of themselves! Only available during Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, the PhotoPass photographers will pose you with a Grim Grinning Ghost in front of The Haunted Mansion, with the Headless Horseman at the Main Entrance to the park, an Animated Magic Shot in a Pumpkin Patch near the park entrance, and an Animated Magic Shot with a couple of the ghosts in front of the Castle. When you view your photos, the apparitions will appear!
Magic Shots this year include:
The Headless Horseman (Main Entrance of Magic Kingdom)
Haunted Mansion Animation (Town Square looking down Main Street)
A Grim Grinning Ghost/Ghost Coach Driver (Hearse in front of Haunted Mansion)
Disney reserves the right to deny admission to or remove any person wearing attire that is considered inappropriate or could detract from the experience of other Guests.
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 weapons 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.
Guests who do not adhere to these guidelines may be refused entry into, and/or removed from, the park unless his or her costume can be modified to meet the above standards.
For Guests ages 13 and under:
Costumes and some masks may be worn, as long as the mask does not cover the entire face and eyes are visible.
For Guests ages 14 and older:
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. (e.g., 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. Headwear may be worn as long as it does not cover the face.
