Halloween is arriving early at Walt Disney World® Resort! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returns to Magic Kingdom® Park on select nights from August 7 through October 31, 2026. This separately ticketed, family-friendly celebration invites guests of all ages to dress in costume, trick-or-treat throughout the park, meet favorite Disney Characters, experience spellbinding entertainment and enjoy select attractions after dark.
If you’re planning to attend Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in 2026, here are a few important things to know before you go:
• The party takes place from 7 p.m. to midnight on select nights.
• Guests with a valid party ticket may enter Magic Kingdom Park beginning at 4 p.m.
• This is a separately ticketed event and is not included with regular theme park admission.
• Party tickets are limited and may sell out, especially for dates closer to Halloween.
• Guests with food allergies can pick up a teal-colored treat bag upon arrival and visit allergy-friendly trick-or-treat locations.
• Costumes are encouraged, but Disney’s costume policies vary by age. Review the official dress and costume guidelines before arriving.
*Entertainment, attractions and appearance times are subject to change. Check the My Disney Experience app or the event guide on the day of your visit.
What’s New in 2026?
This year’s event introduces new entertainment and playful surprises throughout Magic Kingdom Park.
A Masquerade With Stitch
Join Stitch and his friends Lilo and Angel at Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland for an ever-changing masquerade. After Stitch gets his paws on Lilo’s Costume Trunk, every accessory he tries inspires a different party theme—keeping the costumes, music and fun playfully unpredictable throughout the night.
Spirited Swashbucklers in Adventureland
Sail over to Adventureland, where Captain Jack Sparrow has dropped anchor to lead a lively series of pirate antics. Be on the lookout for these spirited swashbucklers while exploring the land during the party.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Activities and Entertainment
Along with this year’s new additions, guests can look forward to the return of popular party experiences.
Trick-or-Treat Throughout Magic Kingdom Park
Guests of all ages can collect candy along designated trick-or-treat trails located throughout the park. Complimentary treat bags are provided, and you do not need to be in costume to participate. Guests with food allergies should collect a teal-colored treat bag upon arrival. Select trick-or-treat locations offer allergy-friendly treats, while designated allergy-friendly candy centers provide an even larger assortment.
Meet Disney Characters in Their Halloween Best
Get your camera ready! Favorite Disney Characters will appear at locations throughout the park, with some wearing special Halloween costumes. Character experiences may include Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in Town Square Theater, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck and Pluto at Storybook Circus, along with other familiar faces and Disney villains. Appearances and locations are subject to change.
Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade
Watch the Headless Horseman gallop through the night before a procession of Disney Characters, Haunted Mansion spirits, villains, dancers and festive floats makes its way through Magic Kingdom Park. The parade is scheduled to take place twice during each party, with the first performance planned for 8:15 p.m. Check the event guide or My Disney Experience app for the evening’s complete schedule.
Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular
Look to the skies above Cinderella Castle for a Halloween spectacular hosted by Jack Skellington from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. Fireworks, lasers, lighting effects and projections bring this not-so-scary story to life.
Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular
Join Winifred, Mary and Sarah Sanderson for a wickedly entertaining stage show at Cinderella Castle Stage. The show features dancers, visual projections, special effects and plenty of Halloween mischief.
Destination DescenDANCE Party
Head to Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café for a spirited dance party inspired by Disney’s Descendants movies. Guests can enjoy music, vibrant lights and wickedly fun dance moves throughout the evening.
The Cadaver Dans
Stop by Frontierland to hear the Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet perform spooky harmonies and entertain guests with their signature deadpan humor.
Favorite Attractions With a Halloween Twist
Select Magic Kingdom attractions remain open during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, including a few that receive spellbinding surprises for the occasion. Special experiences are expected to include:
• Space Mountain: Ride through the attraction in pitch-black darkness while listening to spooky music.
• Mad Tea Party: Take a spin beneath colorful lighting effects that create a unique Halloween atmosphere.
• Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor: Collect candy at this entertaining trick-or-treat location.
Guests can also enjoy select Magic Kingdom favorites, which may include Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, TRON Lightcycle / Run, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Peter Pan’s Flight.
*Available attractions and special enhancements are subject to change.
Halloween Treats, Drinks and Merchandise
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party features event-exclusive food, beverages and merchandise available for purchase while supplies last. The 2026 Halloween menu includes specialty items available at select dining locations throughout Magic Kingdom Park. Guests can also shop for event-themed apparel, accessories, drinkware, home décor, collectible pins and other souvenirs.
Select quick-service restaurants remain open during the party. Reservations may also be available at participating table-service restaurants for guests with valid event admission. Menu items, dining locations and merchandise are subject to availability and change.
Capture Your Halloween Memories
Disney PhotoPass photographers will be available at select locations throughout the park, including Main Street, U.S.A., Cinderella Castle, Haunted Mansion and Character greeting locations. Guests can also look for party-exclusive Magic Shots, themed props and attraction photos. Photo downloads are not included with party admission, but they may be purchased through Memory Maker One Day or another eligible Memory Maker package.
Stay Near the Halloween Magic
Make Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa your home base for a not-so-scary Orlando getaway. Our resort is conveniently located near Walt Disney World® Theme Parks and Disney Springs®, making it easy to enjoy the Halloween festivities and return to the comfort of a spacious suite.
Before heading to the party, spend the day at our Pirates’ Plunge Pool, featuring a pirate ship, water cannons, waterfalls, a slide and a zero-depth entry area for younger children. Adults can enjoy a refreshing drink or casual bite from LBV Village Bar & Grill while relaxing poolside. Guests looking for a quieter afternoon can unwind beside our Relaxation Pool or schedule some well-deserved time at Reflections Spa & Salon. You can also enjoy Irish and American favorites at Frankie Farrell’s Irish Pub & Grille, pick up a quick meal from Pizza Hut Express, or shop at Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores, conveniently located next door.
With spacious suites, family-friendly amenities, on-site dining and a convenient location near the magic, Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa is the perfect place to relax between your Orlando adventures.
Halloween begins early this year—reserve your suite and start planning your Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween getaway today!
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*Event dates, offerings, entertainment, and attraction availability are subject to change. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party requires separate admission. Visit the official Walt Disney World event page for current information.
