Who’s ready to celebrate Halloween (again) in August? The 2023 dates for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party are here.
This year’s spook-tacular party will kick off on August 11 and run on select nights through November 1.
While we don’t have all of the details just yet, we do know the following will be part of this year’s MNSSHP:
- MNSSHP will take place on 38 select nights
- It will be held after normal park hours from 7 p.m. to midnight (party ticket holders can enter as early as 4 p.m.)
- Boo-To-You Halloween Parade
- Trick-or-treating with a reusable trick-or-treat bag
- Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular stage show
- Character meet and greets
- Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks show hosted by Jack Skellington
- Special treats, including sweet and savory menu items
- Ride TRON Lightcycle / Run using the virtual queue

Tickets may be purchased online or beginning May 2, 2023 for all guests.
Important: Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green can purchase tickets starting April 27.
The event dates are:
- August: 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29
- September: 1, 4, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29
- October: 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, 31
- November: 1
Ticket prices are as follows:
Walt Disney World Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members may purchase specially priced tickets (save $10 per ticket) for select dates.
Important: Those with MNSSHP tickets do not have to purchase additional day theme park tickets or make theme park reservations in order to enter Magic Kingdom on their designated party day. But, remember, you can only enter as early as 4 p.m. If you want to visit Magic Kingdom prior to that time, you must have valid theme park admission and park reservations.

Be sure to check out our guide to MNSSHP, which we will continuously update as we learn more details about the party!
If you’d like to experience Halloween at Disney World this year and want help with booking a hotel and purchasing special event tickets, contact Small World Vacations.
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