Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party: Frightfully Fun for Adults Too!

The Halloween season starts in August at Walt Disney World. Can you believe it? Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2026 dates are August 7 to October 31, 2026.

This awesome after-hours Disney Halloween party is offered on select nights. With a price tag averaging $150 it’s quite the expense, and yet if you’re a Disney fan or love Halloween, it’s hard to beat.

So, to maximize your Disney dollars and give you the spookiest time ever, read over our Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Tips and Guide. We’ll go over tips to save time and make the most of the party, must do experiences, good treats to try, and ideas just for couples looking to have a spooky date night.

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Tips

• Get there at 4 p.m.
• Eat a good meal before loading up on Halloween candy and treats
• Hit some rides during the first parade
• Rest your feet while you watch the Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Fireworks
• See the second parade
• See the last performance of Hocus Pocus Villian Spectacular at midnight
• Monsters Inc. Comedy Laugh Floor – a trick or treat station, with ongoing performances and seats
• Try at least one party-exclusive food
• Stop for at least one Halloween photo opportunity with special Disney’s PhotoPass effects
• Pace yourself so you can stay all the way to the end of the night

Party nights in August cost less than in September and October. Halloween night usually sells out almost immediately.

Trick or Treat Stations

As you can see from our tips above, we recommend some trick or treating during the party. Yes, adults can trick or treat without kiddos along. It’s totally okay. And costumes are enthusiastically encouraged so come up with a cute couple’s costume or at least wear something festive.

The candy is provided by Mars Wrigley company so stop by the trick or treat stations anytime you see one. Your bag will be filled with treats like Snickers bars, Milky Ways, Starbursts, M&Ms, and more.

There are 14 stations throughout Magic Kingdom. Each land has at least one. Frontierland and Adventureland have the most trick or treat stations and are close together. The stations are marked on the Halloween Party Guide Map with an orange lollipop.

Allergy-friendly: If anyone in your party has food allergies and would like allergy-friendly treats, ask for an allergy-friendly treat bag when you arrive. During the trick-or-treating, these guests will receive a teal allergy-friendly token to redeem for allergy-friendly treats.

Disney Halloween Attractions with the Longest Lines

• Jack Skellington and Sally characters at Town Square Theater
• Seven Dwarves meet and greet
• Pirates of the Caribbean
• Space Mountain (in complete darkness for a Halloween touch)
• Most Halloween character greetings have super long lines, consider the dance parties as an alternative

What time does Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party start?

Officially, Mickey’s Halloween Party starts at 7 p.m. and goes until midnight. However, you can actually get into the Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party as early as 4 p.m. For the best date night, we recommend taking advantage of the extra time.

Just pay very close attention to the signs at the Magic Kingdom entrance to be sure you use a designated entrance for the Halloween party itself. And you must get a wristband after entering.

When you get into the park at 4 p.m. with your Halloween party ticket, get your wristband, then go get your trick-or-treat bag and enjoy being in the park early. The Halloween festivities will not take place until 7 p.m., but you can ride some rides or get something to eat before the party begins.

Pro-tip: Consider making a dining reservation at one of the table service restaurants before the party begins so you’ve got some good fuel to keep going for the whole party.

Jack Skellington and Sally characters at Town Square Theater are by far the most popular greeting of the party. The line usually begins forming at 4 p.m., and the characters typically start greeting around 6:30 p.m.

Rides with Special Halloween Effects

• Mad Tea Party (aka the “tea cups”)
• Monsters Inc Comedy Laugh Floor (continuous interactions)
• Space Mountain

Special Halloween Effects

Something super fun to do together is to ride at least one of the rides with special Halloween effects. These special effects only happen during Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.

All the Halloween special attractions are in Tomorrowland! You can go into deep space as Space Mountain is in complete and utter darkness. The projections and lights that are normally shining within Space Mountain are turned off. Do you dare venture into the dark to give it a try?

If the lines are too long then Mad Tea Party is a great choice. Special Halloween songs and party lighting are used to make the tea cups a little spooky. 

Must do – Maybe I like corny jokes too much, but I love Monsters Inc. Comedy Laugh Floor during the Halloween party. It’s actually a trick-or-treat station plus an interactive ongoing show.

And you can sit and rest your feet for a few minutes while the monsters interact with the audience telling Halloween themed jokes. You can get up and walk out anytime you wish. I enjoyed resting my feet and nibbling a few bites of the Halloween candy I had earned.

Special Halloween Photos

Disney’s PhotoPass is a great way to capture some magical photos together on your spooky date. There are five main Halloween magic shot opportunities during Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.

NEW ADDITIONS for 2026

1. A Masquerade with Stitch
2. See Spirited Swashbucklers

Our favorite Halloween photos spots should be on your to-do list during the party:

• Hitchhiking Ghosts Magic Shot
• Oogie Boogie Magic Shot
• Headless Horseman Magic Shot

The Hitchhiking Ghost Magic Shot is perfect for Haunted Mansion fans. It is near the exit of Haunted Mansion as well as behind Sleepy Hallow in Liberty Square. You’ll also find the Headless Horseman Magic Shot near Hall of Presidents at Liberty Square.

The lines may seem long, but they usually take less than 10 minutes, and you can entertain yourselves by watching other guests get their photos and practice your poses.

Near Cinderella Castle we found a PhotoPass Cast Member and asked for a photo. Little did we know when the photo showed up in our My Disney Experience app that Oogie Boogie from The Nightmare Before Christmas would show up as a spooky moon in our photo.

Whether you attend the party with friends, family, or on a date these fun photos will be the perfect keepsake of your spooky night!

Halloween Fireworks and Parade

Last year began an earlier performance time of the first Mickey’s Boo to You Halloween Parade of the evening, making it easier for younger guests.

Mickey’s Boo to You Parade will run at 8:15 p.m. and 11:15 p.m. each night.

The Halloween fireworks are an absolute must-see! Do not skip this, and do not settle for a view off to the side of behind the castle. The entire show is more than fireworks. There are super cool projects and effects on the castle plus special fireworks effects. The finale is not to be missed.

I suggest viewing the fireworks near Casey’s Corner or the Ice Cream Parlor. The sweet spot is watching the fireworks with a good view of the castle without being too close.

Be sure to check out these essential tips for viewing the Disney Halloween Fireworks.

Get your spot for the fireworks on Main Street USA about 20-30 minutes before showtime.

• At 9:50 p.m. get your spot for 10:15 p.m. Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks
• Stay in your fireworks spot, or nearby, for 11:15 p.m. Boo to You Parade
• Head close to Cinderella Castle for 12:00 a.m. Hocus Pocus Villain Spectacular

Mickey’s Halloween Party Exclusive Food 2026

Speaking of corny, one of the new party-exclusive treats we’re looking forward to trying is the Doom Buggy Dumplings and the Skull-icious Cake!

There are more than 50 different No So Scary Halloween Party exclusive food and drinks! Here’s a look at the yummy treats that you can check out during this year’s event:

Main Street Bakery (open until midnight)

• Minnie Witch Hat: Chocolate cookie topped with peanut butter mousse, milk chocolate ganache, and buttercream (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
• Mickey Cinnamon Roll: with green and purple icing and an orange bow  (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

Plaza Ice Cream Parlor

• Pumpkin Sundae: Pumpkin gelato with pumpkin-spiced caramel sauce, pumpkin brittle, and Halloween sprinkles (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

The Plaza Restaurant

• NEW Devilish Crispy Chicken Sandwich: Ghoulish spiced mayonnaise, red cabbage, and Fresno peppers on a black kaiser roll served with french fries (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party; reservations recommended)
• Skull Meatloaf: Caribbean-style glazed meatloaf served with loaded mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party; reservations recommended)
• NEW Phantom Pecan-Caramel Cheesecake: Layers of New York and caramel cheesecake with dulce de leche, chocolate ganache, and pecans on a chocolate crust (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party; reservations recommended)
• Goblins and Ghoulies: Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, Disaronno Originale Liqueur, apple cider, and pomegranate juice (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party; reservations recommended)

Casey’s Corner (open until midnight)

• Chipotle Barbecue Pork and Street Corn French Fries: French fries topped with fire-roasted corn, queso fresco, and cilantro(Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)
• Chipotle Barbecue Pork and Street Corn Hot Dog: All-beef hot dog with fire-roasted corn, queso fresco, and cilantro (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)
• Chipotle Barbeque Pork and Street Corn Mini Corn Dogs: Mini corn dogs topped with fire-roasted corn, queso fresco, and cilantro (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)
• NEW Headless Horseman Treat: Pumpkin pie tart topped with whipped cheesecake, spiced caramel panna cotta, candied pecans, and marshmallow buttercream “flames”(Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

Outdoor Vending Near Cinderella Castle

• Oogie Boogie Cupcake (New) : Chocolate cupcake with marshmallow buttercream, cookies and cream buttercream, gummy candy, and an Oogie Boogie chocolate piece(Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

The Launching Pad (open until 10 p.m.)

• Creepy Kimchi Hot Dog: topped with sriracha cream cheese, kimchi, and Hades relish (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
• Jalapeño Popper Hot Dog: topped with queso fundido, pickled and fried jalapeños, bacon, and onions (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
• Hades Cake Pop: Mexican hot chocolate cake with popping candies dipped in chocolate with blue marshmallow “fire” (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
• Ghoulish Blue Raspberry Slushy: Fanta Blue Raspberry Slushy with black vanilla drizzle (Non-alcoholic) (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

Aloha Isle Refreshments

• DOLE Whip Mango and Chamoy Float: DOLE Whip Mango, pineapple juice, chamoy, and chili-lime seasoning (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

Golden Oak Outpost (open until midnight)

• Cajun Crawfish and Sausage BOOtine:  Waffle fries topped with cheese curds and Cajun crawfish-andouille sausage gravy (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
• Beignets from Beyond:  Light, sweet, and fluffy beignets with powdered sugar and chocolate cookie pieces over cookies and cream cheese icing (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café (open until p.m.)

• NEW Cursed Cowboy Fries: Sweet potato fries topped with barbecue burnt ends, chipotle queso, pico de gallo, and crispy jalapeños (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
• NEW Frightful Black Bean Burger: topped with jalapeño-ranch slaw and jalapeño chips served with french fries (Plant-based) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
• Buzzard Wings: Whole chicken wings tossed with grilled onions, jalapeños, and lime (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
• Pumpkin Patch Mini Churros: rolled in orange sugar and served with pumpkin cheesecake dip (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
• Skull-icious Cake: Chocolate cake, chocolate mousse and peanut butter buttercream with chocolate popping candies and a chocolate cookie crust (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
• Guava Lemonade Slushy: with cheesecake foam, Halloween sprinkles, and sugar candy (Non-alcoholic)(Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

Liberty Square Market (open until 8:30 p.m.)

• Magic Portion Slushy: Fanta Blue Raspberry slushy with yuzu. Changes color from blue to green when you stir (Non-alcoholic) (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

Sleepy Hollow Refreshments Menu (open until midnight)

• NEW Doom Buggy Dumplings: Chicken dumplings with red miso gochujang sauce, furikake, and chili threads (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
• NEW Graveyard Hot Chicken and Waffle: Nashville hot chicken strips, blue cornmeal waffle, and pickle ranch (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
• NEW Hatbox Ghost Pop: Chocolate crumbs layered with chocolate mousse and dulce de leche topped with blue crispy pearls and a chocolate piece (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
• Pumpkin-spiced Funnel Cake Sundae: Pumpkin funnel cake topped with pumpkin gelato, whipped cream, pumpkin-spiced caramel, candy pumpkins, and sprinkles (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

Pinocchio Village Haus (open until 10 p.m.)

• NEW Cruella Cookie Sandwich: Chocolate cookies filled with raspberry ganache dipped in white chocolate and sprinkles (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
• NEW Fra Diavolo Chicken Sandwich: Fried chicken breast with fra diavolo sauce, cheese, basil pesto, and arugula on a ciabatta bun served with french fries (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
• Phantasmal Fried Pumpkin Ravioli: served with black garlic aïoli and a side Caesar salad (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
• Undead Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Strips: with garlic-Parmesan sauce, parsley, and served with french fries (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
• Scary Ghost Slushy : Blue raspberry slushy with marshmallow foam and a marshmallow ghost (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

Editor’s Note: We tried the Spicy Meatball Arrabbiata Flatbread, Boo Raspberry Slushy, and Swinging Wake Cake thanks to a provided Disney gift card.

The Boo Raspberry Slushy quickly became a favorite of the night! And the Spicy Meatball Arrabbiata Flatbread sure packs a bunch of spice. We would pass up the Swinging Wake Cake next time.

Be Our Guest Restaurant (available starting at 4 p.m.)

• NEW Beef Short Rib and Purple Potatoes: braised with red wine, figs, peppers, and a touch of dark chocolate
• The Forbidden Rose: “The Grey Stuff,” black buttercream, and black rose petal
• Apple Cider Margarita: Teremana Blanco Tequila, Grand Marnier Liqueur, and apple cider
• Castle Fog: Empress 1908 Gin, Bols Blackberry Liqueur, lemon juice, and cane syrup

Cinderella’s Royal Table (available starting at 4 p.m.)

• NEW Chicken Cauldron: Black truffle sauce, root vegetables, and potato-pumpkin purée
• Beef Short Rib èn Croute: Fall vegetables and roasted beet demi-glace
• Supernatural Shrimp: Avocado mousse, tomato horseradish sauce, rice cracker, and wasabi peas
• Creepy Cheesecake: Pumpkin cheesecake, spiced oranges, orange curd, and chocolate crumbs
• Pumpkin Spice Margarita: Lalo Blanco Tequila, RumChata Cream Liqueur, pumpkin spice syrup, and oat milk with a sprinkle of crushed cinnamon-sugar graham crackers
• Violet Specter: Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Chambord Liqueur, lemon juice, and Sprite, garnished with mint and a Luxardo cherry

The Friar’s Nook (open until midnight)

• Bowl of Bones: Bone-In piggy wings fried with fresh jalapeños and tossed in Coca-Cola Cherry barbecue sauce (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
• Buffalo Chicken Hand Pie: Buffalo chicken and mozzarella wrapped in a flaky dough and topped with blue cheese crumbles and buffalo-ranch (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
• Haunting Jalapeño Tots: Tots topped with plant-based black bean chili, cheddar sauce, and jalapeño sauce (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
• Not-So-Poison Apple Doughnuts: rolled in apple cider sugar and drizzled with caramel sauce (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

Storybook Treats

• NEW Queen of Hearts Tart: with sour cherry pie filling (Available during regular park hours only)
• Ursula Cone: Wild berry soft-serve with candy coral and citrus cotton candy in a black vanilla cone (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

Cheshire Café

• NEW Queen of Hearts Tart: with sour cherry pie filling (Available during regular park hours only)

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café (open until midnight)

• NEW Fang-tastic Garlic Butter Burger: Angus beef with Boursin and brie fondue, crispy onions, and garlic pickles on a toasted black bun served with french fries (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
• Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken Strips: with Korean barbecue sauce and topped with black sesame seeds, crispy garlic, and green onions served with french fries (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
• Minnie Witch Hat: Sugar cookie topped with strawberry-banana mousse, chocolate, and buttercream (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
• Oogie Boogie Slushy: Frozen apple cider topped with cinnamon whipped cream and sour gummy candy (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies (open until 11 p.m.)

• Candy Bowl Sundae: Vanilla soft-serve topped with chocolate cone dip, SNICKERS bar pieces, TWIX cookie bar pieces, and M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies Halloween Blend (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
• Cauldron Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Cold Brew Coffee with pumpkin-spiced foam and Halloween sprinkles (Non-alcoholic) (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

Fireworks Dessert Party

If you’re looking for an extra sweet addition to your evening, the Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Dessert Party serves up all-you-care-to-enjoy sweet treats and specialty drinks, as well as private viewing for the nighttime fireworks spectacular.

Please note, we attended Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party complimentary. Our group of publications received an invitation to attend the event by Disney Parks.

Attending with kids? Head to Tampa Bay Parenting for A Parent’s Guide to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2023