Halloween at Disney World is always an exciting time! What can Disney fans expect for 2022? Walt Disney World recently announced that Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party is back!!
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In previous years Magic Kingdom has offered a ticketed Halloween event called Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party. Due to the pandemic it was canceled in 2020. Today it was announced that it will return for the 2022 season!
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party will return with fan favorites and special treats including the Boo to You parade. We have attended the event the last few years and are very excited for its return. Read on for more details.
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Remember: Guests with a day ticket will have to leave the Magic Kingdom at the start of the party if they do not have an event ticket.
Halloween at Disney World 2022: Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party will return to the Magic Kingdom select nights August 12th-October 31st. Hours will be 7:00pm to Midnight.
Cost of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party will cost $109.00 to $199.00 per ticket. Remember guests must have a park ticket too. Tickets go on sale May 18th.
Dates of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2022
- August 12, 2022
- August 16, 2022
- August 19, 2022
- August 23, 2022
- August 26, 2022
- August 30, 2022
- September 2, 2022
- September 5, 2022
- September 9, 2022
- September 11, 2022
- September 13, 2022
- September 16, 2022
- September 18, 2022
- September 20, 2022
- September 23, 2022
- September 25, 2022
- September 27, 2022
- September 29, 2022
- September 30, 2022
- October 2, 2022
- October 4, 2022
- October 6, 2022
- October 7, 2022
- October 10, 2022
- October 11, 2022
- October 13, 2022
- October 14, 2022
- October 16, 2022
- October 18, 2022
- October 20, 2022
- October 21, 2022
- October 23, 2022
- October 25, 2022
- October 27, 2022
- October 28, 2022
- October 30, 2022
- October 31, 2022
What to Expect at Halloween at Disney World 2022
- The Boo-to-You Parade is BACK!!
The Headless Horseman will return to open the Boo to You Parade - Trick or Treat locations throughout the park. Guests will receive a reusable treat bag designed to Halloween and the 50th Celebration at Disney World.
- Hocus Pocus Villain Spectacular show featuring the Sanderson Sisters.
- Overlays for Magic Kingdom attractions including: Pirates of the Caribbean, Monsters Inc Laugh Floor, Space Mountain, and Mad Tea Party.
- Jack Skellington will host Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular featuring projections on the castle and fireworks.
- Special character appearances.
- Treats and dining options made especially for the event.
Costumes for Halloween at Disney World
When you visit Disney World for the Halloween Party you will see people in full on costumes, Disney bounding(inspired by Disney), and not dressed up at all.
It is really up to you and your family to decide what works best. I think more people dress up for the party as it gets closer to Halloween.
Disney does have rules when dressing up. All ages can dress up, but costume masks are only allowed for children younger than 14.
We’ve attended Halloween at Disney World twice in August and had a good mix of people dressed up and not dressed up.
On our first visit we didn’t dress up much. I was concerned about the heat during our late summer visit and decided to wear some Disney t-shirts. Everyone, except me, wore a Disney villain top.
There were a few reasons we decided against costumes during our first visit. 1- it was August and my kids had no idea what they wanted to be for Halloween, 2-I was concerned about the August heat and their costumes, 3-we were packing for a 10 day vacation and I couldn’t get it together. Check out our tips for visiting Disney World in the summer.
In 2019 we went simple again but did a more Disney bounding inspiration. Disney Bounding is when you find inspiration from your favorite Disney characters and use that to create your outfit.
My daughter and I Disney bounded as Minnie and Daisy, and the boys were Huey, Duey, and Luey.
Most of our costumes were purchased through Amazon. I also recommend searching your local craft store for plain shirts. The hats didn’t arrive on time so we decided to not have them during the party.
Overall I enjoyed dressing up and still staying cool at the park. Being inspired by the characters was super fun and we would totally do it again.
Trick or Treating at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
In 2019, there were 14 trick or treating stops throughout the Magic Kingdom. We even found some surprise candy stops at the exits of Splash Mountain and Pirates of the Caribbean.
They give out a lot of candy and even though you are provided with a small trick or treat bag upon arrival I would bring another bag to carry it.
2019 Halloween Map: There are pumpkins on all the stops along the Halloween route.
Typically we use the party to see the Halloween entertainment and ride the attractions with short wait times. If you are planning on doing all 14 trick or treat locations you may have to wait in long lines. We often skipped the treat lines that looked longer than 5 minutes.
If you have food allergies in your family you will be offered a turquoise coin to turn in at a specific location to collect your own special treat.
Attractions at Disney After Hours Boo Bash for 2021
Update: This is the 2021 attraction list. It is most likely to stay the same. I will update as announcements are made.
Most attractions are open during the event but a few do close. We were able to ride everything in the park with little wait times. We went on Seven Dwarfs Mine Train twice with a wait of under 20 minutes.
Magic Kingdom has great rides for all ages and some of our favorite are Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Peter Pan. Check out our Top Rides at Magic Kingdom.
- Swiss Family Tree House
- Magic Carpet of Aladdin
- Jungle Cruise
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Country Bear Jamboree
- Splash Mountain
- Big Thunder Mountain
- Haunted Mansion
- Carousel
- Peter Pan
- it’s a small world
- Under the Sea-Journey of the Little Mermaid
- The Barnstormer
- Dumbo
- Mad Tea Party
- Winnie the Pooh
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Tomorrowland Speedway
- Space Mountain
- Astro Orbitor
- PeopleMover
- Buzz Lightyear
Entertainment at Disney Not So Scary Halloween Party
Expect the park to be decorated with fall and Halloween décor. There will be special lighting and music throughout the park. Expect characters to be dressed up in costumes too. There will also be themed food and beverages available.
- Hocus Pocus Villain Spectacular
- Boo to You Parade (Video at the Bottom of the Post)
- Disney’s No So Scary Spectacular featuring Jack Skellington
Characters at Magic Kingdom during Halloween
It is not only the guests that have fun dressing up at the parties! The characters do too! There are also special character meet and greets you can only do during the Halloween Party. This is one activity that we always miss because there is never enough time.
Character meet and greets are changing often because of pandemic safety rules. Guests can expect to see characters at the Cavalcades but official meet and greets have not been announced yet.
Tips for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Guests can arrive at 7:00pm for the event. In 2019 they allowed party guests to enter Magic Kingdom at 4:00pm. You do not need a park ticket if you are going to the Halloween party but you have to wait until 4:00 to arrive.
Take advantage of Mobile Ordering for dinner. Read our Step by Step directions on my post about Mobile Ordering at Disney World.
You CAN’T Do Everything At the Party in One Night. There is so much to do between shows, parades, trick or treating, meeting characters and riding attractions. I suggest deciding what is a priority for everyone in your family before you arrive at the park.
The party ends at 12:00am. We didn’t arrive home until after 1:00am. You may want to rest during the day so you can fully enjoy the party. If you have small children this may not be a good option.
On our first visit we left around 9:00pm because everyone was tired from an early morning flight. This time we slept in, enjoyed our resort pool, and then headed to the party.
Check at the Main Street Bakery and other food and beverage locations for special sweat and savory treats.
Currently, as of April 2022, reservations are required to enter the Magic Kingdom. I do not know if this will be required for the event.
Video from Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2019
Is Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Worth It
This event is back for 2022 and most guests will agree it is a really fun event that offers amazing shows and entertainment plus short wait times.
If you want to visit at night with low crowds, the cost of the ticket is typically lower than the cost of daily admission, this might be a good choice for your family.
Below I share my review of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and if I thought it was worth it. This will give you an idea of what to expect on your visit.
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Visit (2019)
The event is an amazing Halloween party and I would say a “must-do” for every Walt Disney World loving family. There are a few pros and cons to the party, but we were really happy we did it.
The party can be an added cost for those on a budget, but if you can make it work I think it is fun to experience at least once. To make it more affordable we attended the party during our Orlando vacation where we were only doing Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, we were not visiting the other parks.
If you have a week of park tickets purchased there is no discount and it will be an added cost. You will pay full price for the special event. If you plan to spend the day at Magic Kingdom and attend the party you will have to purchase a general admission ticket and a ticket to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.
With that being said if you can make it work I think it is worth it. We really enjoyed seeing Magic Kingdom decorated for the holidays and I loved all the special attention to details during the event. Magic Kingdom is decorated during the day as well but you don’t have the same entertainment as during the event.
There are pumpkins everywhere!! Mickey Pumpkins line the streets of Main Street and the entire parks has a different feel to it. Although we visited in August the Halloween spirit was all around us. It was exciting and Disney made it fun to go trick or treating through the park.
I also loved the BOO to You parade. It is one of the best parades and can only be viewed during the Halloween party. There are a few clips from the parade in our video. We watched the parade from Frontierland and enjoyed less crowds and great views.
A few minutes before the start of the parade the Headless Horseman rides down the street. This can’t be missed!! We arrived about 30 minutes before the start of the parade to get a spot. Once we have a spot my husband usually picks up a snack but this time we snacked on our trick or treating candy!
We also made it a priority this year to see the Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular fireworks show. It was incredible and I would love to see it again! We arrived a bit late to get a close view but still thought it was a great addition to the party.
Would I Do it again?
This was our second time attending Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and I would say it was worth it. I would not plan it during a full day at the parks, but rather use it as an add on to a non-park day. The party is a special way to celebrate the Halloween season and enjoy the magic of the Disney parks.
We are very excited that Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party is back for 2022.
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Great post! We’ve done the Halloween party twice, and I’m on the same page as you–it was super fun, but it’s definitely not a do it every trip kind of thing, because it does get so expensive.
Thanks for reading! I think everyone should experience it once!!
I confess, I love Disney (maybe even more than the kids lol). But I had no idea Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween was offered in Aug & Sept. I thought it was an October exclusive! Very handy to know for the future! Thanks for sharing this. We are holding off for the lines to go down at Pandora for our next visit to Disney World lol.
Me too!! I love it, and am always planning our next visit!! I didn’t expect and August date either so I was really excited!! We are hoping to do Pandora during our next visit.
Another tip is that the parade typically runs twice. The second parade is usually less crowded.
Thanks for reading and thanks for the tip!! I wish we could have made it to the second parade but we were so exhausted from a busy day of traveling!
I have never tried this, but the dressing up part sounds really fun!
It was!! I loved having an excuse to do the Minnie ears!
Halloween in August – but pretty cool given that you were there, I guess a good way to usher in fall! The decorations look awesome! I also had no idea about the mobile food ordering, thats not just for the Halloween event, right?
I know!! It seemed strange but it was worth it!! The mobile food ordering is anytime. They started it small at Pandora but have done it more throughout other parks. I am seeing you can pre-order your Dole Whip!!! Amazing!!