Happy Halloween! It’s officially Halloween season in Orlando, Florida, as the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicked off at Magic Kingdom just last night, on August 15th. With it came the return of one of the event’s most beloved traditions: the Boo-To-You Parade. Can you believe this is the 20th year of the parade’s current version?!
From dancing gravediggers to a cavalcade of Disney friends AND villains, this fan-favorite processional blends spooky chills with playful Halloween fun. Boo-To-You once again proved why it’s a can’t-miss highlight of the party.
Parade Times, Location, Route
The 2025 Boo-To-You Parade steps off twice nightly during event nights, promptly at 8:15 PM and 11:15 PM.
As always, the parade begins in Frontierland, winding past Liberty Square and the hub in front of Cinderella Castle, and finishes its route along Main Street, U.S.A. before concluding in Town Square next to the firehouse.
Parade Order
- The Headless Horseman traditionally gallops down the route before the parade officially begins; he always sets an eerie tone for the night. (Sadly we missed him on this first night, as we were caught up waiting for the popular Jack Skellington & Sally meet-and-greet… more on that later.
- The Lead Title Float is a circular unit escorted by two Cast Members.
- Disney Characters roam on foot just after the lead float. This group typically includes Pluto, Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Alice, the Mad Hatter, Aladdin, Jasmine, Rapunzel, and Flynn Rider.
- The Mickey & Friends float includes Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Chip & Dale dressed in Halloween costumes, while Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, and Clarabelle Cow stand atop, dressed as the Sanderson Sisters.
- The Peter Pan unit includes Peter, Wendy, Captain Hook, Mr. Smee, lost boys, and pirates roaming and dancing on foot, with Tinker Bell atop a treasure chest float just behind them.
- More Pirates follow with flag dancers, before a large pirate ship sails in featuring Captain Barbossa and Captain Jack Sparrow.
- Leading the Haunted Mansion unit are the iconic gravedigger dancers, dragging their shovels and creating sparks on the ground. Just beyond them is the small graveyard float, including Madame Leota’s headstone. The Bride floats down the route, followed by waltzing couples. Finally, the three Hitchhiking Ghosts glow atop a graveyard gate-themed float.
- Halloween Hoedown sees vibrant scarecrow dancers, followed by Farmer Goofy on a silo float. Wendell and Shaker of The Country Bears followed, with Clara Cluck peeking out of a barn loft float.
- Appropriately, Ralph and Vanellope host the Candy segment. Ralph rides in on a Sugar Rush delivery truck, with candy racers dancing behind him. Vanellope drives a candy machine filled with treats.
- Disney Villains close out the parade, with Ursula gliding down the route, Horace and Jasper driving Cruella de Vil in a white car, the Queen of Hearts surrounded by her spear-wielding Card Guards. A platform float of a skeleton band and Pain and Panic follow, with a horde of villains trailing behind on foot, including Oogie Boogie, Anastasia, Druzella, Jafar, Dr. Facilier, Bowler Hat Guy, Foulfellow, and Gideon. The last unit is a large gothic fortress-like float including Chernabog, featuring Mother Gothel (new this year!), Maleficent, and the Evil Queen on the backside with her Magic Mirror.
Viewing Tips
Depending on your party priorities, and your proximity to the parade route, there isn’t necessarily a bad spot along the entire Frontierland – Town Square route. However, while the parade begins in Frontierland, that section of the park tends to be dark, which makes it harder to see the details (and even trickier for photos). For the best viewing, we recommend:
- The Castle hub – floats look spectacular against the illuminated backdrop of Cinderella Castle.
- Main Street, U.S.A. – the lighting here highlights costumes and characters beautifully, and the surrounding lights makes it extra festive.
- Town Square by the Train Station – our spot this year, which gave us great views of the characters with less crowd congestion. (Note: the parade approaches this area approximately 25 minutes after step-off)
Overall Impression
Boo-To-You is a solid parade, always delivering exactly what you could hope for: high energy, packed with Disney characters and lots of spooky fun. Everyone especially loves the Haunted Mansion performers, from the sparking gravediggers, to the colorful ballroom dancers, glowing ghosts… and everything in between! It’s nice to see Disney adding new characters to the lineup, with the addition of Mother Gothel this year. My only nitpicks are I wish Mickey & friends had a better-themed float, and where the heck is Vanellope’s candy car?
Seeing classic characters roaming around the route, getting up close and interacting with guests of all ages is something I’ve been missing in the new Starlight parade, so it was nice to get back into that old Disney parade feeling!
All in all, Boo-To-You proved once again why this parade is the crown jewel of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party; whimsical, spooky, and unforgettable. Seriously, the theme song will be stuck in your head all season long! It’s still one of our favorite MNSSHP offerings, don’t miss it!
