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This
Halloween, join Mickey and his friends at the Magic
Kingdom for 34 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 2018 is listed below.
New spooky experiences have been added to several attractions around the park for 2018! Read more...
There is also a new spooky Disney Junior dance party coming to Storybook Circus! Read more...
There will be special Halloween
fireworks and a specially themed parade starring your 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.)
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 Events - 2018
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!
A few new additions to the parade for 2018 include an adorable new dress for Clarabelle Cow, Rapunzel (with Pascal) and Flynn Rider (with a Maximus mask) joined in on the opening sequence. Captain Jack Sparrow, and Barbossa were on the ship that was formerly comandeered by the Peter Pan crew. There is also a Tinker Bell float and she's at the top of the treasure chest with the rest of the Peter Pan gang walking.
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!
Happy HalloWishes Fireworks - 10:15pm
This party in the sky is one of the best fireworks shows that Disney offers throughout the year. The Haunted Mansion's Ghost Host welcomes guests to the show where the Disney Villains fill the sky with fireworks and remixes of their theme songs. It's definitely a not-to-be-missed spectacular!
Happy HalloWishes includes a Disney soundtrack of creepy classics including:
“Grim Grinning Ghosts,” from the Haunted Mansion attraction
“Poor Unfortunate Souls,” from The Little Mermaid
“Never Smile at a Crocodile,“ from Peter Pan
“The Skeleton Dance,” from Silly Symphony – The Skeleton Dance
“Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf?” from The Three Little Pigs
“Oogie Boogie’s Song,” from The Nightmare Before Christmas
This package includes an all-you-care-to-enjoy dessert buffet at Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant and viewing for the Happy HalloWishes Nighttime Spectacular with your choice of viewing from the Terrace with reserved seating or heading over to the Plaza Garden to watch from a reserved standing area.
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; $50 per child (ages 3-9) including tax for the Tomorrowland Terrace viewing of the fireworks.
Price is $69 per adult; $41 per child (ages 3-9) including tax for the Plaza Garden viewing of the fireworkds.
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.
Dessert package is available on the following nights:
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.
Halloween Dance Parties
Dance the night away with your favorite Disney characters!
Monstrous Scream-O-Ween Ball at the Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland.
New for 2018! Storybook Circus Disney Junior Jam - a dance party featuring some favorite Disney Junior Characters, including Doc McStuffins, Vampirina, 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.
Frontierland Costume Promenade
The Frontierland Costume Promenade makes its debut in 2018! Prospector Cactus-Flower Cate will round up young guests and encourage 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
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 – Jack Skellington and Sally (Liberty Square Gazebo at 5 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!
2018 Party-exclusive Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom spell card
The photo above is of “Orange Bird’s Juice-o-Lanterns” spell card that will be available exclusively to guests attending the 2018 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.
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!
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.
New experiences for 2018!
Fantasyland - the Mad Tea Party will take guests for a colorful ride as new lighting and special effects will give a new spin on the night. The color of your costume can make you transform under the new dancing lights.
Adventureland - New pirates will invade the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction and interact with guests who can join the search for “Gunpowder Pete.”
Tomorrowland - Guests riding Space Mountain will be treated to a new soundtrack and special effects as the adventure transforms.
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.
Specialty Spooktacular Treats available during 2018 party nights:
Sleepy Hollow:
Zero Waffle Sundae - with special pumpkin waffles topped with vanilla ice cream, sprinkles, and a caramel drizzle $6.49
Jack Skellington Cake Push Pop - layered with chocolate cake, vanilla buttercream, white chocolate, and dark chocolate crispy pearls, dark chocolate curls, and a white chocolate Jack Skellington piece $4.99
(pictured below)
Aloha Isle:
Hitchhiking Ghost Dessert - Doom Buggy-inspired Cream Puff filled with cookies and cream mousse and topped ‘witch’ a chocolate piece featuring the Hitchhiking Ghosts $5.99 (pictured above)
Aunty Gravity's Galactic Goodies:
Candy Corn Milkshake - candy corn ice cream topped with cotton candy and a Mickey-shaped marshmallow $7.99 (available all day)
Candy Corn Ice Cream - yummy soft-serve ice cream served in a cone or in a cup
$3.99 (available all day)
Liberty Square Market:
Madame Leota Dessert - vanilla tart shell filled with toasted marshmallow pastry crème and topped with crispy pearls, chocolate, and a hard candy garnish $5.99 (pictured above)
Storybook Treats:
Malificent Waffle Cone - lime soft-serve in a black waffle cone and topped with purple sugar and chocolate horns $5.29 (pictured above - available all day)
Main Street Bakery:
Halloween Cinnamon Roll - spooky Mickey-shaped cinnamon roll topped with icing and a chocolate spider web $6.29 (available all day)
Not-So-Poison Apple Cupcake - red spiced jumbo apple cupcake with pecan crunch and buttercream $6.99 (pictured above - available all day)
Pumpkin Cheesecake - gluten-friendly Pumpkin Cheesecake with gluten-friendly vanilla pecan cake and caramel glaze topped with a chocolate Mickey Pumpkin $5.99 (pictured below)
Gaston's Tavern:
Oogie Boogie Meringue - gluten -friendly pomegranate-cherry gelée with gluten-friendly gummy worms topped with glow-in-the-dark gluten-friendly meringue
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 $12.79 (pictured above)
Worms & Dirt - chocolate pudding comes topped with gluten-friendly cake crumbs, gummy worms, and a chocolate gravestone $4.49 (pictured below)
Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café:
Muenster Smash Burger - served on a black bun with Muenster cheese, tots, and Sriracha aïoli (pictured below)
Minnie Witch Brownie - decadent chocolate brownie topped with a white chocolate piece featuring the one and only FABULOUS Minnie Mouse, dressed in her Halloween best $4.29
(pictured below)
Golden Oak Outpost:
Warm Caramel-Stuffed Pretzels $4.79
Cinnamon Donut Holes $4.99
Chilled Apple Cider $3.49
Apple Cider Slushy $4.99
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
2018 Halloween Popcorn Buckets and Other Disney Halloween Novelties
This year, Walt Disney World is offering several Halloween popcorn buckets and seasonal novelties. Included is a Cauldron Premium Popcorn Bucket, a Headless Horseman Straw Clip, and a Poison Apple Glow Cube.
Additionally, Walt Disney World will have a Happy Halloween 2018 Base Popcorn Bucket, which is refillable bucket you can use for the duration of your vacation.
2018 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 characters like the Orange Bird, the Sanderson Sisters, Stitch, and more! Pins will be sold until the very last Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, or while supplies last.
PhotoPass Magic Shots - 2018
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.
