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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 Dates Announced!

by | Apr 28, 2026 | Walt Disney World, Walt Disney World Entertainment, Walt Disney World Events

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is returning for 2026! Below, we’ll be sharing our complete guide to the event, from dates and entertainment available to our thoughts from the party last year.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is the Halloween event of the year at Disney World! The popular separately ticketed Halloween event will be returning in 2026 on select nights throughout August through November. We’re sharing a complete guide with every detail you need to know about the event, from dates and availability to our thoughts from last year’s Halloween Party!

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 Dates and Details

Tickets will go on sale for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on May 5 for guests staying at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green. For the general public, tickets will go on sale beginning May 12.

Must-Dos at Disney during Halloween

Photo by Cliff Wang

The event will be available for select nights from August 7 to October 31. To purchase tickets, visit the Disney World website or call the Disney Reservation Center at 407-934-7639. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members will both be able to get a discount on tickets, which vary in price based on the date.

The dates for 2026 are:

  • August 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30
  • September 1, 4, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 27, 29
  • October 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 18, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31

Note that the August party dates are on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays; September is the same, except for one Thursday addition on September 24. In October, the event will take place every Thursday, as well as most Tuesdays, Fridays, Sundays, and Saturday on Halloween.

What’s New at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in 2026?

As far as newness, so far Disney has shared that Stitch will be hosting an ever-changing dance party at the Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland, alongside Lilo and Angel. He’s gotten his hands on Lilo’s costume trunk, and each time he changes accessories, there will be a theme swap!

Pricing for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026

So far, we don’t have pricing for the 2026 dates! For reference, in 2025, there was a price increase, with prices ranging from $119 to $229 (a $30 increase from 2024) per person (ages 10 and up). Passholders and DVC members were eligible for a $10 discount.

As a point of reference, these were the prices for 2025 dates:

Friday, August 15, 2025 $149 $139
Sunday, August 17, 2025 $119 $109
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 $119 $109
Friday, August 22, 2025 $129 $119
Sunday, August 24, 2025 $129 $119
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 $129 $119
Friday, August 29, 2025 $139 $129
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 $139 $129
Friday, September 5, 2025 $139 $129
Sunday, September 7, 2025 $139 $129
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 $139 $129
Friday, September 12, 2025 $139 $129
Sunday, September 14, 2025 $149 $139
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 $159 $149
Friday, September 19, 2025 $159 $149
Sunday, September 21, 2025 $159 $149
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 $159 $149
Thursday, September 25, 2025 $159 $149
Friday, September 26, 2025 $169 $159
Sunday, September 28, 2025 $169 $159
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 $179 $169
Thursday, October 2, 2025 $169 $159
Friday, October 3, 2025 $199 $189
Sunday, October 5, 2025 $189 $179
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 $189 $179
Thursday, October 9, 2025 $189 179
Friday, October 10, 2025 $199 $189
Monday, October 13, 2025 $199 $189
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 $199 $189
Thursday, October 16, 2025 $199 $189
Friday, October 17, 2025 $209 $199
Sunday, October 19, 2025 $209 $199
Thursday, October 23, 2025 $209 $199
Friday, October 24, 2025 $209 $199
Sunday, October 26, 2025 $209 $199
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 $209 $199
Thursday, October 30, 2025 $229 $219
Friday, October 31, 2025 $229 $219

Attractions at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

One of the major draws of attending an after-hours event at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is getting to ride the attractions with a lower wait time! The following attractions have been confirmed to be open for the event:

  • Jungle Cruise
  • The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
  • Pirates of the Caribbean
  • Swiss Family Treehouse
  • Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
  • Haunted Mansion
  • 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
  • Dumbo the Flying Elephan
  • The Barnstormer
  • Astro Orbiter
  • Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
  • Space Mountain
  • Tomorrowland Speedway
  • Tomorrowland Transit Authority People Mover
  • TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise

Note that TRON Lightcycle / Run will only have a standby line available, which is different from last year when only a virtual queue was offered.

Snacks at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026

Each year, Disney offers special treats that you can get exclusively for the Halloween Party! You can check out the 2025 full food guide here (look out for 2026’s at a later date!).  Additionally, you can find trick-or-treating locations available throughout Magic Kingdom. These stations give you the chance to go trick-or-treating at the Most Magical Place on Earth. And you can grab quite the haul — you can check out ours from last year above!

Entertainment at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party features a variety of special entertainment and shows for guests to enjoy. So far, these are the entertainment options that have been confirmed.

Mickey’s “Boo-to-You!” Halloween Parade

Mickey’s “Boo-to-You!” Halloween Parade returns to this year’s party, with the not-so-spooky parade of characters making their way from Frontierland through Main Street, U.S.A. This year’s parade will also feature some new faces, including the Sanderson Sisters, Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, and Clarabelle. For 2026, the parade will be available at 8:15 PM nightly.

Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular

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Photo courtesy of Disney

The Sanderson Sisters take the stage in front of Cinderella Castle for the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular! The stage show typically takes place three to four times a night, and we will share timing here when it’s available for 2026.

Characters in Costumes

Jack Skellington and Sally

Jack Skellington and Sally at Magic Kingdom during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Photo: Walt Disney World

Characters are an incredibly popular part of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Meet with Jack Skellington and Sally, or head over to Pete’s Silly Sideshow in Storybook Circus to meet Daisy and Goofy dressed in their Halloween attire. 

Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party fireworks

Photo by Laurie Sapp

Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular is the returning nighttime spectacular that features projection effects, lasers, and fireworks. Typically, this will take place around 10:15 PM during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party events.

DJ Dance Parties

t Stitch will be hosting an ever-changing dance party at the Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland, alongside Lilo and Angel. He’s gotten his hands on Lilo’s costume trunk, and each time he changes accessories there will be a theme swap!

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Merchandise

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party merchandise will also be available, exclusive for party guests. Here’s a preview of what to expect

Apparel options include:

  • Double-sided graphic tees
  • Cozy crewneck sweatshirts

Accessories and collectibles round out the collection, with highlights like:

    • A festive baseball cap
    • A Mickey Mouse vampire plush keychain (likely to be a fan favorite)
    • A novelty mug with lid
    • A Halloween castle ornament
    • A magnet frame for commemorating your night

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Morgan Flaherty, Disney World Expert | Morgan has been visiting Disney World for over 30 years, and has become an expert on the resort's theme parks, hotels, and surrounding area. As a Disney expert, Flaherty has been writing about the Disney Parks, history, and films for six years, covering everything from the latest breaking news to trip planning. She is a writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience, and you can find her work at Scary Mommy, Well + Good, The Everymom, and other outlets.
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Morgan Flaherty, Disney World Expert | Morgan has been visiting Disney World for over 30 years, and has become an expert on the resort's theme parks, hotels, and surrounding area. As a Disney expert, Flaherty has been writing about the Disney Parks, history, and films for six years, covering everything from the latest breaking news to trip planning. She is a writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience, and you can find her work at Scary Mommy, Well + Good, The Everymom, and other outlets.
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