When autumn nights arrive, Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World transforms into a festive, spooky playground perfect for families and Disney fans of all ages. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) 2026 promises classic thrills and new surprises from August 7 through October 31, and it’s time to start planning your magical night of Halloween fun.

What Is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party?

MNSSHP is a separately ticketed event that brings exclusive Halloween-themed entertainment, special character greetings, spooky overlays on favorite rides, festive food and merch, and plenty of trick-or-treating—all designed for a family-friendly celebration that’s more fun than fright.

Costumes are encouraged, and you’ll see iconic Disney characters join the Headless Horseman as he rides down Main Street, U.S.A. It’s a night where Disney magic and Halloween spirit dance hand in hand.

2026 Party Dates to Remember

The party runs on select nights:

• August: 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30 (Tuesdays, Fridays, Sundays)
• September: 1, 4, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 27, 29 (mostly Tuesdays, Fridays, Sundays, with a Thursday on September 24)
• October: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 18, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31 (Thursdays, most Fridays, Sundays, and Tuesdays; Halloween on Saturday)

Tip: Enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4 PM on party nights—even though the party starts at 7 PM—giving you up to 8 hours to savor the Disney magic.

New and Returning Entertainment in 2026

• Stitch’s Ever-Changing Dance Party: Hosted by Stitch with guests Lilo and Angel, watch as accessories from Lilo’s Costume Trunk transform the party into a lively, unpredictable celebration at Rockettower Plaza Stage.
• Cadaver Dans: The spine-tingling yet soulful singing barbershop quartet returns to entertain guests with their haunting harmonies.

Highlights You Can’t Miss

Trick-or-Treating with Classic Candy

Over a dozen candy stations scattered throughout the park invite guests to fill their complimentary treat bags with favorites like M&Ms, Snickers, and Starburst. Costumes aren’t required to collect candy, but creativity and Disney-themed outfits are highly encouraged.

Exclusive Character Meet-and-Greets

Snap photos with Sally and Jack Skellington, dance with Donald and Daisy Duck in Halloween attire, and find special appearances by Chip ‘n’ Dale, Scrooge McDuck, and Launchpad McQuack. Plus, keep an eye out for Disney Villains roaming the streets adding extra spooky flair.

Mickey’s Boo-to-You Parade

Watch favorite characters and mischievous villains dance down the parade route starting at 8:15 PM. It’s a whimsical, magical extravaganza featuring Vanellope von Schweetz and many more.

Hocus Pocus Villains Spelltacular

The Sanderson Sisters return for a hilarious and spooky stage show alongside Disney Villains like Hades and Cruella De Vil. Guests even join in with clapping and singing to help the witches break their curse.

Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Fireworks Spectacular

The nighttime sky bursts into spectacular color as Jack Skellington transforms Cinderella Castle into a haunted masterpiece featuring Ursula, The Queen of Hearts, and Oogie Boogie. It’s a dazzling finale that’s both spooky and spectacular.

What’s New for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2026?

Get ready for new merchandise and themed foods that perfectly capture the eerie fun of MNSSHP. Plus, some beloved rides will feature special Halloween overlays that enhance the spooky experience with themed lighting and music — stay tuned for the full list!

Ticket Info and Tips

• Tickets go on sale May 5 for guests staying at select Disney Resort hotels, Swan and Dolphin, and Shades of Green.
• General public sales begin May 12.
• Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can enjoy discounts.
• Party dates often sell out, so booking early is highly recommended.

Start Planning Your Magical Halloween Night!

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is the perfect way to celebrate the season with family-friendly frights, famous characters, and unforgettable experiences. Plan your costumes, set your parade watch time, and get ready to enjoy one of Walt Disney World’s most anticipated events.

Ready to experience the magic of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party for yourself? Don’t wait—start planning your visit today! Contact me to secure your tickets, get insider tips, and create a spooktacular itinerary that your family will treasure for years to come. Let’s make your Halloween at Disney truly unforgettable!

From the Disney Parks Blog:

HALLOWEEN IS FINALLY HERE! Well, at least it is at Disney World!  Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2019 is now happening on select nights at Magic Kingdom Park! This special event occurs on select nights now through Nov. 1, 2019, and you won’t want to miss it. With an all-new fireworks show (Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular), special character greetings, Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade, the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, and more, this frightfully festive event is the place to be this Halloween season! 

There are more sweets, savories, and sips than ever before this year. Plus, you might also see a few cute merchandise items that make for the perfect spooky photo op. Some of these items are part of the regular Halloween collection (available throughout the parks and resorts), and some are party exclusives including a Hocus Pocus-themed headband and spirit jersey! 

Amuck, Amuck, Amuck Cupcake – Available Daily at Main Street Bakery

Oh look….another GLORIOUS cupcake. Makes me HUNGRY! This trick or treat candy cupcake (a cupcake baked peanut butter chips, chocolate candy bits, and toffee) is filled with caramel sauce, and topped with an edible cake “cauldron” iced with chocolate buttercream and garnished with a white chocolate decoration featuring the Sanderson sisters.

Halloween Cinnamon Roll – Available Daily at Main Street Bakery

Celebrate the season with a classic Mickey-shaped cinnamon roll topped with orange icing and chocolate spider web.

Jack and Sally Push Cake Pops – Party-Exclusive, Available at Carts near Cinderella Castle

Everyone’s favorite spooky couple is featured on these yummy cake pops. The Sally cake pop features gluten-friendly vanilla cake, buttercream, strawberry crispy pearls, and a white chocolate Sally. The Jack cake pop has chocolate cake, vanilla buttercream, white chocolate and dark chocolate crispy pearls, dark chocolate curls, and a white chocolate Jack Skellington.

Donald Duck Brownie – Available Daily at Casey’s Corner

DONALD IS A PUMPKIN. How cute is that? This brownie comes topped with a chocolate piece featuring the duck himself, and he’s dressed in his trick-or-treat best!

Now Begin Thy Magic Spell – Party Exclusive, Available at Casey’s Corner

Bring out your inner witch by sipping on this red slush with passion fruit, blue curaçao, Sprite, and lemonade garnished with a chocolate-covered apple slice. 

Hades Nachos – Party Exclusive, Available at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café 

You’ll feel like the Lord of the Underworld with these black bean nacho chips topped with “fiery” buffalo chicken and your choice of items from the toppings bar.

Billy’s Worms & Dirt – Party Exclusive, Available at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café

“Unfaithful lover long since dead, deep asleep in thy wormy bed, wiggle thy toes, open thine eyes, twist thy fingers toward the skies! Life is sweet, be not shy, on thy feet, so say I!” Risen from the grave just for the occasion, William ‘Billy’ Butcherson comes to life in this sweet treat featuring chocolate pudding topped with gluten-friendly cake crumbs, gummy worms, and a white chocolate decoration featuring the zombie, himself. 

Caramel Pretzel, Cinnamon Donuts, and Frozen Apple Cider – Party Exclusive, Available at Golden Oak Outpost

Taste the flavors of fall with these yummy delights from the Golden Oak Outpost. Try the caramel-filled pretzel, cinnamon-sugar-coated donut holes, or frozen apple cider.

Headless Horseman Cheesecake – Party Exclusive, Available at Sleepy Hollow

Ride into the night with pumpkin cheesecake layered with gluten-friendly chocolate cake, chocolate crunchies, orange glaze, and a Headless Horseman chocolate piece.

Chocolate Mickey Waffle Sundae – Party Exclusive, Available at Sleepy Hollow

What would a party be without Mickey waffles? These black chocolate waffles come topped with pumpkin gelato, candy corn, caramel sauce, and sprinkles.

Constance’s for Better or For Worse Wedding Cake – Party Exclusive, Available at the Liberty Square Popcorn Cart

You don’t have to bring your death certificate with you to enjoy this citrus-scented cake with raspberry Bavarian cream, white chocolate glaze, icing pearls, flowers , and a chocolate axe for chopping wood of course! Definitely not heads…

Maleficent Cone – Available Daily at Storybook Treats

If you’re feeling extra evil, then the Maleficent cone is for you! It’s a black waffle cone filled with lime soft-serve and topped with chocolate horns and purple sugar.

Snake Eyes – Party Exclusive, Available at Storybook Treats (Coming in September!)

Well, well, well, what have we here? SNAKE EYES! This drink comes with Sprite, green apple, and lemonade garnished with gummy worms and light up dice. 

Pumpkin Spice Soft Serve Sundae – Available Daily at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies

This yummy sundae comes with pumpkin spice and everything nice and is topped with candy corn and caramel sauce.

Pumpkin Spice Milkshake – Available Daily at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies

If a milkshake is more your style, then this gluten-friendly pumpkin spice milkshake is the way to go! It comes topped with candy pumpkins and a Mickey marshmallow straw.

Berry Blaster – Party Exclusive, Available at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café

Get ready to blast off with this specialty drink consisting of blue curaçao, cherry lemonade, and Sprite garnished with a lemon wheel and raspberries.

Lots-O-Burger – Party Exclusive, Available at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café 

This huggable burger features a beef patty topped with brie fondue, strawberry-bacon jam, an onion ring, and a Lotso bun. 

Pirates Horizon – Party Exclusive, Available at Aloha Isle

Aaarrrrggghhh – this be a mighty fine drink! Ye ought to try it! The Pirates Horizon features orange juice, passion fruit, and pineapple juice garnished with a pineapple wedge on a pirate sword skewer.

Hades Hatred – Party Exclusive, Available at Cool Ship

After chowing down on those Hades Nachos, cool off with Hades Hatred, featuring lemonade, blue curaçao, and blueberry popping pearls topped with blue cotton candy.

2019 Halloween Novelties

This year brings yet another set of spooky novelties, including Mickey Pumpkin Balloon and Oogie Boogie popcorn buckets, the Hitchhiking Ghosts (featuring a sipper and two buckets), and a Jack Skellington sipper. These items will be materializing at various times throughout the season, so be on the lookout! All are available only while supplies last. 

So what are you waiting for? Grab your broomsticks and fly on over to Magic Kingdom Park to try all of these spooky sweets and eerie eats! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party runs on select nights now through Nov. 1, 2019. And don’t forget, you can save $10 on select nights when you buy your tickets in advance! 

From the Disney Parks Blog:

(Photo: Disney Parks Blog)

There are some SPOOKY treats appearing at Magic Kingdom Park for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2018, and ALL of the ghouls and ghosts are raving about them. What’s even more exciting is that the parties are now happening on select nights through October 31! So what are you waiting for? Here’s your list of all the treats you can find at this year’s Halloween celebration.

(Photo: Disney Parks Blog)

No-So-Poison Apple Cupcake – Main Street Bakery (available daily through October 31)
Magic mirror on the wall…show me the tastiest cupcake of them all! Snow White would definitely love to eat this spiced “apple” cupcake with pecan crunch and buttercream.

(Photo: Disney Parks Blog)

Halloween Cinnamon Roll – Main Street Bakery (available daily through October 31)
This deliciously spooky Mickey-shaped cinnamon roll is topped with icing and a chocolate spider web.

(Photo: Disney Parks Blog)

Pumpkin Cheesecake – Main Street Bakery (available on party nights only)
Topped with a chocolate Mickey Pumpkin, the gluten-friendly Pumpkin Cheesecake is sure to be a ghoulish delight with gluten-friendly vanilla pecan cake and caramel glaze.

(Photo: Disney Parks Blog)

Minnie Witch Brownie – Casey’s Corner (available daily through October 31)
This decadent brownie just flew in to Casey’s Corner and is topped with a white chocolate piece featuring the one and only FABULOUS Minnie Mouse, dressed in her Halloween best!

(Photo: Disney Parks Blog)

Hades Nachos – Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café (available on party nights only)
Turn up the heat with the Hades Nachos. These black bean nacho chips are topped with fiery buffalo chicken and your choice of toppings from the topping bar!

(Photo: Disney Parks Blog)

Worms & Dirt – Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café (available on party nights only; available daily starting October 1)
These gummy worms have been laid to rest. No mourning, please, at their request. The Worms & Dirt chocolate pudding comes topped with gluten-friendly cake crumbs, gummy worms, and a chocolate grave stone.

(Photo: Disney Parks Blog)

Treats at the Cider House (available on party nights only)
Nearby at the Cider House (Golden Oak Outpost), you’ll find some refreshing Apple Cider. Pair it with a Warm Caramel-Stuffed Pretzel or a few Cinnamon Donuts and you’ve got yourself a frighteningly sweet snack!

(Photo: Disney Parks Blog)

Zero Waffle Sundae – Sleepy Hollow (available on party nights only; available daily starting October 1)
Everyone’s favorite ghostly good boy, Zero, has some special pumpkin waffles for you here at Sleepy Hollow. This sundae comes topped vanilla ice cream, sprinkles, and a caramel drizzle.

(Photo: Disney Parks Blog)

Jack Skellington Cake Push Pop – Sleepy Hollow (available on party nights only)
If there is an empty place inside those bones, then you should fill it with the Jack Skellington Cake Push Pop. It comes layered with chocolate cake, vanilla buttercream, white chocolate and dark chocolate crispy pearls, dark chocolate curls, and a white chocolate Jack Skellington piece.

(Photo: Disney Parks Blog)

Madame Leota Dessert – Liberty Square Market (available on party nights only)
Dear, sweet Leota, beloved by all. In regions beyond now, but having a ball-shaped dessert. You don’t need a fortune teller to see this sweet treat in your future! The Madame Leota Dessert has a vanilla tart shell filled with toasted marshmallow pastry crème and topped with crispy pearls, chocolate, and a hard candy garnish.

(Photo: Disney Parks Blog)

Hitchhiking Ghost Dessert – Aloha Isle (available on party nights only)
These hungry ghosts have hitchhiked all the way to Adventureland – and they’ve brought this Doom Buggy-inspired Cream Puff with them! It’s filled with cookies and cream mousse and topped with a chocolate piece featuring the Hitchhiking Ghosts.

(Photo: Disney Parks Blog)

Oogie Boogie Meringue – Gaston’s Tavern (available on party nights only)
You’re joking! You’re JOKING! This thing is gluten-friendly? That’s right – this pomegranate-cherry gelée with gummy worms is topped with glow-in-the-dark meringue AND it’s gluten-friendly. How cool is that?

(Photo: Disney Parks Blog)

Maleficent Dessert – Storybook Treats (available daily through October 31)
LISTEN WELL – ALL OF YOU! The Maleficent Dessert has arrived at Storybook Treats! It comes with lime soft-serve in a black waffle cone and topped with purple sugar and chocolate horns.

(Photo: Disney Parks Blog)

Candy Corn Ice Cream – Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies (available daily through October 31)
Satisfy that candy corn sweet tooth with this yummy soft-serve ice cream. Get it in a cone or in a sundae!

(Photo: Disney Parks Blog)

Candy Corn Milkshake – Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies (available daily through October 31)
We didn’t just stop at candy corn ice cream. This year we’ve created the Candy Corn Milkshake! The perfect Halloween treat – it’s topped with cotton candy and a Mickey-shaped marshmallow.

(Photo: Disney Parks Blog)

Muenster Smash Burger – Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café (available on party nights only)
Feed that monstrous appetite with the Muenster Smash Burger served on a black bun with Muenster cheese, tots, and Sriracha aïoli.

(Photo: Disney Parks Blog)

Popcorn – Various Popcorn Carts Throughout the Park
If you’re looking for those fun popcorn buckets, then check out my Novelty Guide to Halloween 2018 at Disney Parks for all the latest info and where to find them!

Remember, these treats are only available Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party nights starting at 7pm (unless otherwise noted above). This special ticketed event occurs on select nights now through October 31. Also, note that some of these items may materialize in mobile order service on the MDX app!

Tickets for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2018 are now available so come on out and taste these SCARY good eats for yourself, if you dare…