Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 runs August 7 through October 31 at Magic Kingdom, with tickets available starting May 5 for Walt Disney World resort hotel guests and May 12 for all other guests. Disney confirmed the dates today alongside one genuinely new addition: Stitch is taking over the Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland with a dance party featuring Lilo and Angel, where every costume Stitch tries on from Lilo’s Costume Trunk triggers a full theme swap to keep the night unpredictable.
The full 2026 party calendar runs across select nights from August through Halloween. August dates are the 7th, 11th, 14th, 18th, 21st, 23rd, 25th, 28th, and 30th. September dates are the 1st, 4th, 8th, 11th, 13th, 15th, 18th, 20th, 22nd, 24th, 25th, 27th, and 29th. October dates are the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 13th, 15th, 16th, 18th, 22nd, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th, and 31st. In October, party nights fall on most Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays, and Tuesdays, with Halloween itself on a Saturday.
Guests staying at select Walt Disney World resort hotels, the Swan and Dolphin, and Shades of Green get first access to tickets on May 5. General ticket sales open May 12 at disneyworld.com/halloween or by calling the Disney Reservation Center at 407-934-7639. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members both qualify for discounts. Party dates sell out, and earlier dates in August typically go faster than you expect. If you have a specific date in mind, buy it the day tickets open.
Returning entertainment includes the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade at 8:15 PM, the Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks over Cinderella Castle, and the Cadaver Dans. Character greetings include Jack Skellington and Sally, Mickey and Minnie in Halloween costumes, Pooh in his bumblebee costume, and royal couples including Ariel and Eric and Aladdin and Jasmine. Guests can also enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4:00 PM, before the party officially starts at 7:00 PM, giving up to eight hours in the park.
Trick-or-treat stations are scattered across more than a dozen locations throughout Magic Kingdom, and Disney says 2026 will include some surprise character appearances along the candy trails. Every guest receives complimentary treat bags, and costumes are not required to collect candy, though Disney encourages them. Full costume guidelines are available at disneyworld.com.
Exclusive merchandise and the full food guide have not been revealed yet. Disney confirmed both are coming, and we will have full coverage when details drop. For everything happening at Walt Disney World this season, visit our Walt Disney World hub. For the full picture of what is coming to the parks in 2026, check our Cool Kids’ Summer guide. Join the Realm at fantasylandnews.com/the-realm.
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