Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returns to Magic Kingdom on select nights from August 7 to October 31, 2026. Disney’s official page confirms the party runs from 7:00 PM to midnight, but party guests can enter Magic Kingdom from 4:00 PM, which is one of the biggest reasons the event can still feel worthwhile despite the extra ticket cost.
The other key planning detail is price. Disney currently lists 2026 event tickets at $119 to $229 plus tax, with $10 discounts for Annual Passholders and eligible Disney Vacation Club Members on event nights from August 7 to October 2, 2026.
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 dates
- August: 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28 and 30
- September: 1, 4, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 27 and 29
- October: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 18, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29 and 31
Those dates matter beyond the party itself because they also affect ordinary Magic Kingdom touring. If you are not attending, a non-party day is often the better standard-ticket choice. If you are attending, the 4 PM entry window helps justify the extra spend because you can fold part of your regular park evening into the same ticket.
What is included in the party?
- Trick-or-treat trails around the park
- Mickey's Boo-To-You Halloween Parade
- Disney's Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks
- Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular
- Halloween character appearances, themed food and event merchandise
Disney’s current page also highlights new 2026 entertainment touches such as Mickey and Minnie in new outfits at Town Square Theater, Stitch in his Elvis costume at Rockettower Plaza Stage, and the debut of Jack Skellington and Sally at Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade.
Is the party worth the money in 2026?
For pure ride value, no Halloween party ticket is a cheap option at this point. But if you actively want the parade, fireworks, atmosphere, trick-or-treating and event-exclusive character focus, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary remains the most polished family Halloween event in Orlando. The value is strongest when you use the 4 PM entry, stay through the full party and treat it as both a themed evening and part of your Magic Kingdom time.
If you mainly want standard rides with lower cost, compare the party ticket against a normal park ticket using our Disney theme park tickets guide, Disney single-day tickets guide and Disney Florida resident tickets guide. For broader event comparisons, see our updated pages on Universal Halloween Horror Nights, Busch Gardens Halloween events and SeaWorld Spooktacular.
Practical planning tips
- Buy early if your dates are fixed because the more popular October nights can become harder to get.
- Arrive before 4 PM so you make full use of the early entry window.
- Decide before the event whether parade, fireworks, characters or rides matter most, because you will not maximise all four at once.
- Check Disney’s current costume rules before you pack, especially for older children and adults.
Our 2026 take
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is still expensive, but it is also still the cleanest family-friendly Halloween special event in Florida. If your group wants Disney-quality seasonal entertainment and you will genuinely use the 4 PM to midnight window, it can be a strong splurge. If not, save the money for a normal park day or another premium upgrade elsewhere in the trip.
