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Fall is arguably the best time of the year to visit the Walt Disney World Resort. With special events across the multiple theme parks and Resorts, there is so much to see and do during fall at Disney World, including one of our favorite annual events, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
This seasonal event arrives in the Magic Kingdom each fall offering Guests the opportunity to spend the evening in the Park with Disney’s spookiest entertainment, parade, fireworks, character meet and greets, specialty eats, trick-or-treating, and more. Plus, it’s one of the only opportunities for Guests of all ages to dress up at a Disney Park.
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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has been a fan-favorite seasonal event at Walt Disney World since it was first hosted in 2008. In the years since, the event has only continued to grow in popularity, with each season typically offering more dates to experience the event.
Last year’s event in 2022, was the first to see nearly every night sell out due to pent-up demand following the COVID-19 pandemic. While capacity restrictions were still in place at Walt Disney World, the traditional party was replaced with a smaller after-hours event for the 2021 season, so tickets for the 2022 party sold out fast.
With last year’s event selling out so quickly, you’ll want to start planning now if you hope to attend this year’s party. Here are the event dates for this fall, plus other information you’ll want to know ahead of your trip.
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What are the 2023 dates for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party?
The Disney Parks Blog has confirmed that this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will return to the Magic Kingdom select dates from August 11-November 1, 2023.
Specific dates for this year’s event are listed below:
- August: 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29
- September: 1, 4, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29
- October: 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, 31
- November: 1
Note: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party officially runs 7:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.; however, Guests with tickets to the event can enter the Magic Kingdom as early as 4:00 p.m. We recommend arriving at 4:00 p.m. to extend the value of your party ticket and to take in some of the Park’s offerings that are not specific to the party before the special event starts.
If you are not attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, but plan to visit the Magic Kingdom on one of the dates listed above, remember that the Park will close to all other Guests at 6:00 p.m.
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How much does Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party cost?
Tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party vary by date and run $109-199 for adults and $99-189 for children.
Typically you will find that tickets are less expensive on weekdays and dates earlier in the season, with weekends and dates closer to Halloween coming in at higher price points. Special pricing is also available for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members.
About Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Included in your ticket to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party are access to most Magic Kingdom attractions with little to no wait times, trick-or-treating around the Park, enhanced decor and theming (think lighting and projections on Main Street, U.S.A., Cinderella Castle, etc…), attraction overlays, Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade, Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular, the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, rare character meet and greets, and more.
Tickets to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be available on April 27 for Guests of Walt Disney World Resort hotels, and to all Guests beginning May 2. Complete information for this year’s event can be found on DisneyWorld.com.
