Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 runs August 7 through October 31, 2026, on select nights at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Tickets go on sale May 5 for resort hotel guests and May 12 for all other guests. This is your complete guide to every date, price tier, show, character meet, and detail confirmed so far — updated as new information is released.
What Is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party?
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a separately ticketed, after-hours event held on select nights at Magic Kingdom from August through October 31. It is not included with regular park admission. Ticket holders can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4:00 PM on their event date, and the party runs from 7:00 PM to midnight, giving guests up to eight hours in the park. The event features exclusive entertainment, character greetings, trick-or-treat trails, event-exclusive merchandise, and themed food and beverages that are not available during regular park hours.
The party is one of Walt Disney World’s most popular ticketed events. Dates sell out, particularly in October. If you have a specific date in mind, buying tickets the day they go on sale is the safest move. Earlier August dates sell faster than most people expect.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 Dates
The 2026 party runs on the following 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. Halloween night falls on a Saturday in 2026.
In August, party nights fall on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. September adds one Thursday date on the 24th. In October, the pattern expands to most Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays, and Tuesdays throughout the month.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 Ticket Prices and How to Buy
Ticket prices for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party vary by date and have not been fully published yet for 2026. Based on 2025 pricing, tickets ranged from $119 to $229 per person depending on date, with October dates near Halloween carrying the highest prices. We will update this section with confirmed 2026 pricing the moment Disney releases it.
Guests staying at select Walt Disney World resort hotels, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, and Shades of Green can purchase tickets starting May 5, 2026. General ticket sales open May 12, 2026. Tickets can be purchased 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 a per-ticket discount on select dates. All sales are final. These date-specific tickets do not require a separate park ticket or park reservation.
Entertainment at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026
Confirmed returning entertainment for 2026 includes the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular on the Cinderella Castle stage, Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade at 8:15 PM, Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks over Cinderella Castle, and the Cadaver Dans barbershop quartet in Frontierland.
New for 2026, Stitch takes over the Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland with a dance party featuring Lilo and Angel. Each costume Stitch tries on from Lilo’s Costume Trunk triggers a theme swap, keeping the show different throughout the night. This is the standout new addition to the 2026 lineup and is worth building your evening schedule around if Stitch is your crew’s character.
Full details on which attractions receive Halloween overlays for 2026 have not been announced yet. We will update this section when Disney confirms the ride overlay list.
Character Greetings at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Confirmed character greetings for 2026 include Jack Skellington and Sally, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse together in Halloween costumes at Town Square Theater, Winnie the Pooh in his bumblebee costume, and royal couples Ariel and Eric and Aladdin and Jasmine. Disney has also confirmed that select Disney Villains will appear throughout the night in unexpected locations. A complete character greeting list with locations will be published closer to the first party date and linked here when available.
Trick-or-Treating at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Trick-or-treat stations are spread across more than a dozen locations throughout Magic Kingdom, all marked on the party map distributed at the gate. Cast members distribute Mars Wrigley candy including M&Ms, Snickers, and Starburst at each stop. Every guest receives a complimentary treat bag, and a costume is not required to collect candy. Disney encourages costumes but guests must follow official costume guidelines available at disneyworld.com. Disney has confirmed that 2026 will include surprise character appearances along the trick-or-treat trails.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Merchandise and Food
Event-exclusive merchandise and the full food and beverage guide for 2026 have not been released yet. In past years, exclusive MNSSHP merchandise has included apparel, accessories, popcorn buckets, sippers, and collectible ornaments available only to party ticket holders during the event. In 2025, the party-exclusive lineup included a Jack Skellington Gravestone Popcorn Bucket and a Mayor Sipper, both available only during party nights. We covered those when they launched and will do the same for 2026, the moment they are confirmed.
Full coverage of 2026 MNSSHP merchandise and food will be linked here as each announcement drops.
Fantasy Land News MNSSHP Coverage
We have covered Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party since FLN launched in 2024, including ticket price breakdowns, party-exclusive popcorn bucket reveals, and date announcements. Here is every MNSSHP article we have published, updated as new coverage is added.
Stitch Is Hosting a Dance Party at MNSSHP 2026 and Tickets Go on Sale Next Week — Our 2026 date and ticket announcement coverage with full party calendar.
New Popcorn Bucket and Sipper Now Available at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party — 2025 party-exclusive Jack Skellington Gravestone Bucket and Mayor Sipper with prices and images.
Prices for Select Dates Up to $229 — Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025 — Full 2025 ticket price breakdown by date tier.
Disney World: Possible Dates for the Return of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in 2025 — Our early 2025 date prediction coverage ahead of the official announcement.
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