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Tips for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

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Fall is an exciting time at the Walt Disney World Resort. Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is held on select nights in September, October, and November. These special event parties at the Magic Kingdom are the perfect way to help your family get into the fall spirit.

If you’re planning to attend Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party this year, here are some tips for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party so you can make the most of your evening.

  • Purchase Your Special Event Ticket Early– Admission to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is not included with general the park admission. You must purchase a separate Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party ticket. There are two perks to buying your tickets in advance- you may receive a discount on select event nights  and some nights will sell out so you won’t have to worry about missing out!
  • Wear a costume– Kids of all ages are welcome and encouraged to wear costumes to the party. It doesn’t matter if your costume is extravagant or homemade, dressing will help to put you in the Halloween spirit and make for cute photos with Disney characters – who also will also be wearing their Halloween best!
  • Pick Up a Special Event Map– The best way to make sure that you don’t miss anything is by grabbing an event map on your way in to the party. These maps will show you where to find trick-or-treat stations and special character greetings and even list the times for must-see Halloween entertainment.
  • Try Trick-Or-Treat Stations– All guests at the party (regardless of age) are welcome to trick-or-treat throughout the park at designated treat stations and special treat trails – pathways that offer multiple candy stops along the way. Plus, you can pick up a complimentary trick-or-treat bag on your way into the park to help you carry all your treats.
  • Watch Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade– Any Disney parade is amazing, but if you’d like to see some of your favorite characters in Halloween costumes, marching Haunted Mansion butlers, dancing hitchhiking ghosts, Goofy’s giant candy machine, and more, you won’t want to miss Mickey’s “Boo-To-You” Halloween Parade!
  • Don’t Miss “Happy HalloWishes” Fireworks– One of the highlights of the parties is the special Halloween-themed fireworks show that takes place every night. “Happy HalloWishes” is narrated by the Ghost Host from The Haunted Mansion and features sections inspired by Cruella de Vil, Jafar, Oogie Boogie, and other Disney villains.

Do you have a tip for attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party?

You can check out the full guide to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party here. You can learn more about the treat, entertainment, and merchandise options at the party.

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Fun Facts About Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

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Now that the 2013 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Parties have concluded, it’s not too early to start making your Halloween 2014 plans and there’s nothing quite like Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party! This fun annual event is friendly for children of all ages so the whole family can enjoy this event together. Magic Kingdom will celebrate the season with Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on select nights in September, October, and November.  Here is a look back at some fun facts about Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2013:

  • Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade traveled 23 miles of parade route over the course of the season
  • 2013 marked 19 fantastically fun years of Mickey’s Not-so-Scary Halloween Party
  • Disney Photo Imaging team took 586,000 photos of guests during last year’s Halloween event season
  • 190 individually-themed carved pumpkins adorned the balconies and windowsills of Main Street, U.S.A.
  • More than 23,100 feet (4-1/4 miles) of cable was installed for special lighting and sound effects included in the party’s Halloween entertainment
  • 175 cast members, including performers, float drivers, costumers, cosmetologists, decorators and maintenance cast members, work together to bring Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade to life
  • 11 Disney characters are exclusive to Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade: Big Al, Captain Barbosa, Christopher Robin, Kanga and Roo, Shenzi, Banzai and Ed — the three hyenas from “The Lion King,” — plus three Hitch-Hiking Ghosts from the Haunted Mansion The Happy
  • HalloWishes fireworks spectacular is narrated by the Ghost Host from the Haunted Mansion
  • 999 Grim Grinning Ghosts participate in a not-too-spooky Halloween experience at the Haunted Mansion
  • More than 215 tons of candy was given to party guests during the 23 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties
  • 40 different kinds of brand-name candies, including Skittles, M&Ms and Kit Kats, were included in three trick-or-treat candy mixes offered during the parties
  • There were 15 treat locations including 2 treat trails with 3 times the candy (one in Frontierland and another that ran from the new Storybook Circus in New Fantasyland all the way to Tomorrowland)
  • 0 Tricks and countless treats made Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party a memorable evening for all

Would you like to attend Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party in 2014? All you need is a $200 deposit to guarantee your reservation!

Have you ever been to one of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Parties? What did you think?

Siera is a Disney travel specialist and would love to help you plan your next Disney World vacation so you can enjoy Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party or another great event! Request a free, no obligation quote on the right side of the page or email spreadingmagic@gmail.com. 

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2013 is Coming in Just a Few Weeks

Can you believe that Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties will return to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in just a few short weeks? This year’s Halloween parties will celebrate Halloween with a special parade, fireworks, trick-or-treating, a rare character greeting opportunity, new Halloween entertainment, and more! Boys and ghouls of all ages are invited to enjoy a spooktacular time at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2013.

This year’s event will mark the first appearance of Jack Skellington and Sally (from Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas”) at Magic Kingdom. You can find these two in the Town Square area of Main Street, U.S.A for meet and greets.

Phineas and Ferb will also be on Main Street, U.S.A., to take charge of the Creepa Crew this year and get you warmed up for fun while you wait for the arrival of the Boo-To-You Halloween Parade. This party favorite is back, complete with the Headless Horseman, Disney Characters in their Halloween costumes, as well as some ghostly friends from The Haunted Mansion.

Over in Tomorrowland, your favorite “Monsters, Inc.” scarers, Mike and Sulley, will be hosting their own Monstrous Scream-O-Ween Ball dance party on the Rockettower Plaza Stage.

Trick-or-treating will also be improved this year with more than 220 tons of candy! In addition to trick-or-treat stations, there will also be two treat trails – pathways that you can trick-or-treat through with multiple candy stops along the way. Plus, there may be one or two surprise treat locations to stop at along the way as well.

Two returning party favorites are the Boo-to-You Halloween parade, which features the Headless Horseman, Disney characters in Halloween regalia and the ghostly inhabitants of The Haunted Mansion. Another is the Happy HalloWishes fireworks spectacular, which illuminates the night in glittering color and light.

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2013 will take place from 7 p.m. – midnight on September 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 & 29; October 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 27, 29 and 31; and November 1. This event does require a special ticket and is not included in theme park admission.

Remember, dressing in costume (for all members of the family) is encouraged! It’s not too late to plan your family’s vacation to the Walt Disney World Resort and enjoy one of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween parties!

Siera is a Disney travel specialist with Destinations to Explore, an authorized Disney vacation planner! She would love to help you plan your next vacation at no cost to you! Request your free, no obligation quote on the right side of the page or email spreadingmagic@gmail.com!